No block on Black
Aaron Black, son of one of the greatest coaches in the history of Philippine basketball, figured in a controversial play in Game 1 of the highly anticipated UAAP basketball championship.
Basketball
Pinoys play b-ball in Canada
VANCOUVER, CANADA- One of the Filipinos’ favorite sports is basketball. And Filipinos in Canada are no different.
In the recently concluded ICSA Filipino Basketball League in Vancouver, the Sto. Nino team successfully defended their title against Ron’s team 47-40, cementing their legacy as one of the most successful Filipino basketball teams in Vancouver.
“It is a satisfying victory,” said team manager and coach Michael Castro.
Battle of the Blue and the Green! in dream championship
Fiercest rivals Ateneo de Manila University and De La Salle University battle it out in the basketball court for the UAAP Men’s Basketball Championship Season 79 starting Saturday at the Mall of Asia Arena.
It’s ADMU vs DLSU in finals
THE Ateneo Blue Eagles advanced to the finals of University Athletic Association of the Philippines Season 79 men’s basketball after beating the Far Eastern University Tamaraws in overtime, 69-68, yesterday in their Final Four rubber match at the Smart Araneta Coliseum.
Needing to come out triumphant to set a finals date with rivals and already-qualified De La Salle Green Archers, Ateneo got the better of FEU in their do-or-die on a balanced attack.
The Eagles struggled early, finding themselves trailing behind, 20-15, at the end of the first period.
5 new coaches to call shots as NCAA cage ‘wars’ erupt in a few days
THE five new coaches hope to make an impact with their respective teams in the NCAA men's basketball tournament which opens on Sunday at the Mall of Asia Arena.
