SBP wants to beef up team with three pros

THE Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas (SBP) is hoping to get the services of three professional players as it starts building the bridge to London 2012.
Jared Dillinger, Gabe Norwood and Japeth Aguilar, members of the Philippine team that placed eighth in the recent Fiba-Asia Championships in China, are being eyed by the SBP in order to beef up the developmental squad vying for a spot in the 2012 London Olympics.

Cruz OK'd to pursue basketball scholarship abroad

Former CNMI National mainstay Jericho Xavier Setubal Cruz has been allowed to pursue his studies in the Philippines where he had obtained a basketball scholarship, but his criminal case remains pending in the Superior Court.According to court documents, the Office of the Attorney General and Cruz, through his lawyer Bruce Berline, signed an agreement on July 15, 2009, to allow Cruz to continue his studies in the Philippines.

PBA urged to discontinue formation of RP teams

Two members of the Philippine Basketball Association (PBA) board have urged the pro league to stop forming a national squad to participate in the qualifying events for either the World Basketball Championship or the Olympics.“I believe it’s the responsibility of the Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas (the local governing body for basketball)," Alaska’s Joaqui Trillo told GMANews.TV.

Liga opens Conference 3 in Cebu

Liga Pilipinas and SBP officials pose during the media launch of the league’s third conference. They are, from left, Perry Martinez, Bernie Atienza of SBP, Rico Meneses, Mike Viado, Anton Almeda, Bing Victoria, Noli Eala, president and CEO of Liga Pilipinas, Butch Antonio, head operations, Nomer Isla and Joey Bautista. JUN MENDOZA

RP can catch up with Asia's best - Guiao

BEIJING – Officials and coaching staff of Powerade Team Pilipinas are convinced the country can still regain its once lofty status as the best in Asia with a program and preparation attuned to international standards.

They made the assessment following the Philippines eighth place finish in the 25th FIBA Asia Championship which came to a close Sunday night in Tianjin with Iran winning the crown over the host team.

SBP wants full control of cage program

MANILA, Philippines - The Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas, thankful to the Philippine Basketball Association and at the same time disappointed over the country’s eighth-place finish in the 25th FIBA Asia Championship in Tianjin, China, yesterday said it wants full control of the national team geared toward the 2012 London Olympics.

Stags score perfect 10 over Danes

MANILA, Philippines - San Sebastian recovered from a lethargic start and raced to its 10th straight victory by overcoming an upset-conscious Angeles U Foundation, 81-69, yesterday in the 85th NCAA basketball tournament at The Arena in San Juan City.

Gilbert Bulawan led the Stags with 18 points while league scoring leader Jimbo Aquino, Pamboy Raymundo and rookie Ian Sangalang added 16, 10 and 10 points, respectively, to help the Stags remain unscathed.

SBP wants full control in future Fiba stints

Touts more ‘committed and responsive’

MANILA, Philippines – From now on, the Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas will exercise full authority over the men’s national team in all tournaments sanctioned by the International Basketball Federation or Fiba.

Eaglets trounce Baby Archers

MANILA, Philippines-- Ateneo defeated De La Salle Zobel, 84-78, avenging its first-round loss against the Baby Archers in the UAAP juniors’ basketball division at The Arena in San Juan.

Go-to guy Kiefer Ravena scored 20 points and shot crucial free throws in the final two minutes to seal the win for Ateneo, who moved up to solo second place at 6-2.

Nationals overachieved

BEIJING, China — The Philippine team fell short in its effort to earn one of three slots in next year’s World Championship, but veteran center Asi Taulava is convinced the Nationals have overachieved themselves in the just-concluded FIBA-Asia Championship in Tianjin.

Stags post 10th straight victory

Games Wednesday (The Arena, San Juan)10 a.m. — EAC vs Letran (Jrs)11:45 a.m. — AU vs CSB (Jrs)2 p.m. — EAC vs Letran (Srs)4 p.m. — AU vs CSB (Srs)

San Sebastian College started slow, but found its rhythm in time to turn back Angeles University Foundation, 81-69, on Monday to notch its 10th straight win and keep its immaculate record in the 85th NCAA basketball tournament at The Arena in San Juan City.

Wilson, Daniel show way in MVP race

JOSE Rizal University star John Wilson, San Beda’s American center Sudan Daniel and San Sebastian’s Jimbo Aquino emerged the statistical leaders after the first round to show the way in the MVP race of the 85th NCAA men’s basketball tournament.

Writing on the wall for RP

BEIJING — Iran continued to make big waves in the FIBA Asia Men’s Championship while the Philippines had to settle for a few ripples.

A hitherto unknown force until their emergence in Tokushima, Japan two years ago, the Iranians will again be singing their way to a global stage. After the Beijing Olympics last year, it’s Istanbul in 2010 for the 16th FIBA World Championship.

Liga to convert self into farm league

If plans don’t miscarry, Liga Pilipinas could become the country’s version of United States’ NBA Development League (NBDL).

Liga Pilipinas commissioner Noli Eala yesterday said he is planning to convert Liga Pilipinas into a farm league where the Philippine Basketball Association (PBA) could send its players for further development.

No more pros in international caging

Powerade-Team Pilipinas’ disastrous stint in the 25th Fiba-Asia men’s basketball championship could be the last international assignment of the Philippine Basketball Association (PBA).

Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas (SBP) yesterday announced that it will no longer allow the PBA to represent the country in international competitions following a forgettable eighth-place finish in the highly-crucial continental tournament in Tianjin, China recently.

Lesson-filled

Powerade Team Pilipinas finished its Fiba Asia Championship campaign with a 4-5 record and good for eighth place in the 16-team field; an improvement from the country’s ninth-place finish in 2007 but nevertheless short of the ultimate goal of a top-three placing and automatic entry into the World Championships next year.