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Sunday, August 24, 2014

UAAP 77: Arnold Van Opstal's Monster Slam vs UP (VIDEO)

UAAP Season 77 Men's Seniors Basketball: Arnold Van Opstal slamming the ball into the rim with full force.

2014 PBA Rookie Draft: Stanley Pringle selected as Overall top pick

The 2014 PBA Rookie Draft unfolds on at 4 p.m., straight from Robinson’s Manila. Watch it here and stay up-to-date on all of the latest selections and trades as they happen.

2014 PBA ROOKIE DRAFT RESULTS:

FIRST ROUND:
1. 2014 Overall Top Pick - GlobalPort select Stanley Pringle
2. Rain or Shine - Kevin Alas

3. San Miguel Beer - Ronald Pascual
*Barako Bull trades pick to San Miguel Beer. Barako Bull traded that pick for Chico Lanete, Jojo Duncil, a 2014 second round pick and a 2016 first round pick.

UAAP: Karim Abdul blasts UST Tigers after loss to FEU Tamaraws

University of Santo Tomas (UST) center Karim Abdul again expressed his frustration at his teammates following another defeat, this time at the hands of the Far Eastern University (FEU) Tamaraws.

After they were beaten by FEU 66-55, the Cameroonian Abdul expressed his disappointment in Filipino, saying, repeatedly, "Wala tayong pride."

Team USA rolls past Puerto Rico in 112-86 victory (HIGHLIGHTS VIDEO)

Team USA couldn't shake Puerto Rico in the first half, but they ran away in the second half to a 112-86 victory in the second of two exhibitions at Madison Square Garden. Stephen Curry led the way with 20 points.

Derrick Rose returned to the lineup after sitting out the blowout win over the Dominican Republic, although Kyrie Irving remained the starter. Rose looked perfectly healthy when he was on the court, notching a handful of nifty assists and showing aggression on the defensive end.

WATCH USA VS PUERTO RICO GAME HIGHLIGHTS VIDEO BELOW:

Batang Gilas suffers 42-point defeat vs China in FIBA Asia U-18 tilt

The Philippine national youth team, Batang Gilas, got a rude awakening against powerhouse China, 91-49, in the second round of the FIBA Asia Under-18 Championship on Saturday in Doha, Qatar.

A day after a thrilling victory over the host nation, Batang Gilas suffered a beatdown at the hands of the perennial Asian champion. 

The Philippines was still in striking distance after the opening quarter, trailing by just seven points, 22-15.

Saturday, August 23, 2014

Gilas Pilipinas' Beau Belga One-handed Dunk (VIDEO)

Philippine National Men’s Basketball Team Member Beau Belga's ONE-HANDED slam after catching his own pass off the bounce.

Beau Belga: "Natuwa lang ako kaya pinost ko ulit.. Last time ko makadunk ng ganito teammate pa kami ni Jayson Castro sa college.. Thank you @makimacabagdal sa video.. #LabanPilipinasPUSO #PLAYPINOY"

WATCH Gilas Pilipinas' Beau Belga One-handed Dunk VIDEO BELOW:

Official Team USA Lineup for 2014 Basketball World Cup announced

USA Basketball National Team Managing Director Jerry Colangelo announced Friday night the 12 players who will represent the United States at the 2014 FIBA Basketball World Cup that is being held Aug. 30-Sept. 14 in Spain. The player announcement followed the USA's112-86 exhibition victory over Puerto Rico Friday evening at Madison Square Garden.

Official Team USA Lineup - 2014 Basketball World Cup:
1. DeMarcus Cousins (Sacramento Kings)
2. Stephen Curry (Golden State Warriors) 
3. Anthony Davis (New Orleans Pelicans) 
4. DeMar DeRozan (Toronto Raptors)
5. Andre Drummond (Detroit Pistons)

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