Philippines
FIBA Asia Challenge 2016 Tips Off Tonight
The FIBA Asia Challenge 2016 tips off tonight. Defending champions Iran (2014) are hosting the 12-team event, which will take place from September 9th to the 18th. This competition is part of the process in determining the qualifiers for the 2017 FIBA Asia Cup, formerly known as the “FIBA Asia Championship.” The 12 teams are…
Read MoreAsian Championships U18: Quarterfinals set
The last eight teams of the FIBA Asian Championships U18 have been decided after a day of impactful Basketball in Tehran. The Iranian capital city has provided a backdrop for exciting hoops, and Wednesday saw the competing nations bring it to the court. By the end of the evening the Quarterfinals had been locked and…
Read MoreLaDontae Henton joins Alaska Aces
The Alaska Aces (Philippines-PBA) have picked up LaDontae Henton (198 cm, Providence’15) to be their latest import this 2016. This will be his first time to play for an Asian team. The 24-year-old Henton played out his rookie season as a pro (2015-16) in Europe for Baloncesto Sevilla (Spain-Liga Endesa). In 28 games for the…
Read MoreMo Charlo added by Rain or Shine
Mo Charlo (203 cm, Nevada’06) is the new import for the Rain or Shine Elasto Painters (Philippines-PBA). He came up big in his debut for the team, scoring 35 points and hauling in 13 rebounds. He headed to the Philippine club after a brief three-game run with Club Trouville Montevideo (Uruguay-LUB). Mo averaged 18.3 ppg…
Read MoreRicardo Ratliffe now with Purefoods
The Purefoods Star Hotshots (Philippines-PBA) have picked up Ricardo Ratliffe (203 cm, Missouri’12) to reinforce their roster this 2016. Ricardo Ratliffe is a 27-year-old American player who also holds a Korean passport. He has already made his debut for Purefoods in a game against Talk N Text. Ricardo rose to the occasion and put up…
Read MoreShane Edwards now with Alaska Aces
Shane Edwards (201 cm, UALR’09) is now the new import for the Alaska Aces (Philippines-PBA) this 2016. He is coming in to fill the shoes of injured Rob Dozier who is suffering from plantar fasciitis. Edwards has already made his debut for the Alaska Aces and performed admirably with a massive double-double. He scored 36…
Read MoreDavid Simon inked by Talk n Text
David Simon (208 cm, IPFW’05) is coming to the Talk n Text Tropang Texters (Philippines-PBA) as a much needed replacement for Ivan Johnson. The Texters were reeling after Johnson had to serve a one-game suspension only to see him get ejected in his next game back. Thankfully, they were able to bring in Simon right…
Read MoreAntoine Wright pens with Rain or Shine
Antoine Wright (201 cm, Texas A&M’05) has recently been selected by the Rain or Shine Elasto Painters (Philippines-PBA) to be their import this 2015-16. Wright has already made his debut for the Filipino team and he delivered 16 points in 29 minutes of action. He also pulled down eight rebounds in his maiden outing. Unfortunately,…
Read MoreWayne Chism back with Rain or Shine
Wayne Chism (206 cm, Tennessee’10) has reunited with the Rain or Shine Elasto Painters (Philippines-PBA) this 2016. He has already logged his first game for them this year and Wayne scored 13 points, grabbed eight rebounds and blocked two shots. He was originally set to play for Sagesse – Al Hekmeh Beirut (Lebanon-Division A), but…
Read MoreBrian Williams added by Globalport
Brian Williams (208 cm, Tennessee’12) is back in the Philippines, this time to play for Globalport Batang Pier (Philippines-PBA). In his debut for the Filipino club Williams notched a double-double with 13 points and 16 rebounds. He also handed out five assists, but unfortunately turned the ball over seven times. Brian came over to Globalport…
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