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GRANADA HILLS, California – The highly ranked Cathedral High School Phantoms are blowing out their opponents in the first major local high school tournament of the season thanks in part to a roster filled with some of the top high school players in the state.

Among Cathedral's roster of California's top-ranked players and a few international prodigies is Filipino youngster Kobe Paras, who has become one of the team's main attractions.

PBA Philippine Cup (Dec. 20, 2014) Semifinal Game 2. Rain or Shine def. Alaska, 102-95. Ryan Araña's FLAGRANT Foul On Chris Banchero (VIDEO).

PBA Philippine Cup (Dec. 18, 2014) Semifinal Game 1. Alaska Aces def. Rain or Shine 87-80. Calvin Abueva Takes Hard Fall vs. ROS (VIDEO)

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Well-traveled basketball coach Tab Baldwin is reportedly set to be named the new head coach of the Philippine national basketball team.

A New Zealand website reported Wednesday that Baldwin will not be returning to his old post as coach of the Tall Blacks – the New Zealand national basketball team – and instead take over as Gilas Pilipinas coach.

"NZhoops can reveal that Baldwin has committed to a full-time role with the Philippines national side, with the American-born coach set to be unveiled as their head coach in the coming days," the website reported.

Watch how Mike Tyson greets Floyd Mayweather Jr. @ WBC 52nd convention in the Events Center at The Mirage hotel-casino on Monday, Dec. 15, 2014.