METRO MANILA – Former national coach Chot Reyes lauded Kai Sotto’s decision to join the G League, calling it a ‘smart move’ as this will put him closer in realizing his dream to play in the NBA. Reyes said that his decision is a good strategy for the young big man as he will not be in the NBA’s radar …

MANILA – PBA commissioner Willie Marcial confirmed that Makati Medical Center contacted them late Monday regarding the available dates for swab testing scheduled for PBA players, coaches, staff and in trainers participating on the practice session that be commenced on August 6-7. The available dates given will delay PBA activities for another two weeks. Those who will undergo the swab …

MANILA – Former Ateneo star Ferdinand “Thirdy” Ravena III is taking his talents to Japan as an Asian import in the Japan Professional Basketball League. The Illongo guard agreed to play as reinforcement and is set to suit up as “Asian Player Quotas” for the San-en NeoPhoenix this season. The “Asian Player Quotas” was launched by the Japanese league to …

MANILA – Ateneo de Manila University Blue Eagles and Former Philippine Team head coach Tab Baldwin apologized on Monday for the unfiltered remarks that he made regarding the league and its coaches last weekend. The Philippine Basketball Association (PBA) said in a statement that Baldwin was apologetic and claimed that his comments were taken out of context. Baldwin issued his …

MANILA, Philippines — Filipino center Kai Sotto will become the first international player to enter the NBA G-League’s revamped professional program. The 7-foot-2 Sotto was included the on G League’s new Select Team that landed several top high school recruits, including  Jalen Green, Daishen Nix and Isaiah Todd. Sotto is ranked at No. 62 overall on ESPN’s 2020 rankings, is …

PASIG CITY – Former PBA player Roger Yap on Wednesday denied allegations made by Pasig City Mayor Vico Sotto berating a Pasig City government employee, saying his actions were just simply misinterpreted. The 42-year-old former cager drew the ire of Pasig City Mayor Vico Sotto during his Facebook live for cursing a city government frontliner who was distributing food voucher …

MANILA – The National Collegiate Athletics Association (NCAA) is considering to delay the opening of Season 96 to November due to the Covid-19 pandemic. The collegiate competition that usually opens in July, NCAA Management Committee chairman Peter Cayco said that this year they have discussed the possibility of the season being delayed to as late as November or even December …