Wednesday, August 26, 2015
LA Lakers ‘aware’ of Jordan Clarkson's interest of playing for Gilas Pilipinas
The Los Angeles Lakers have knowledge that their Filipino-American guard Jordan Clarkson is trying to make himself eligible for the Philippine national men’s basketball team, Gilas Pilipinas.
“We are aware that he is having discussions with the (Philippine) national team and other governing organizations,” John Black, Lakers’ Vice President of Public Relations, wrote to InterAksyon in an email.
What Lakers' Jordan Clarkson needs to play for Gilas Pilipinas
Although fans are ecstatic over the possible addition of Jordan Clarkson to Gilas Pilipinas, a Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas (SBP) executive clarified that the Filipino-American NBA player has to go through processes first before he can suit up for the national team.
SBP Executive Director Renauld "Sonny" Barrios tempered the expectations of local fans, even as he confirmed that Clarkson has a Philippine passport since the age of 12.
Tuesday, August 25, 2015
Talk N Text formed 'fearsome threesome' as Troy Rosario joined TNT thru 3-team trade
Talk n Text has finally completed to reload its frontline with a young core following the acquisition of second overall pick Troy Rosario from Mahindra (formerly Kia) on Tuesday.
New PBA commissioner Chito Narvasa approved a series of trades including the three-team, five-player trade that saw Rosario going to the Tropang Texters while sister team NLEX Road Warriors netting Kevin Alas.
MUST-WATCH: Freshman gets free tuition after halfcourt shot (VIDEO)
MUST-WATCH VIDEO: An incoming freshman secured himself free tuition for a semester after sinking a half-court shot.
Lem Turner of Ball State nailed the lucky shot during a freshman pep rally at Worthen Arena. The event was held as part of the school's welcome festivities.
CHECKOUT THE WINNING SHOT VIDEO BELOW:
Andray Blatche 'hopeful' for Jordan Clarkson inclusion to Gilas Pilipinas
Former NBA player and naturalized Filipino Andray Blatche looks forward to possibly teaming up with Los Angeles Lakers guard Jordan Clarkson who is currently taking steps for him to be eligible for Gilas Pilipinas.
“Hopefully, he can join,” Blatche said in an interview with News5′s Fraulein Olavario.
Gilas Pilipinas vs Iceland (FULL GAME REPLAY VIDEO) 2015 Four Nations Cup
The Philippine national team ended its first tune-up tournament under new coach Tab Baldwin on a losing note, yielding an 86-76 result to Iceland on Saturday (early Sunday PHL time).
Gilas Pilipinas ended its campaign in Estonia with three defeats, but showed progress as it displayed more competitiveness from game to game against taller European sides. The Philippines earlier lost its first two games to the Netherlands and Estonia, respectively.
Gilas Pilipinas vs Estonia (FULL GAME REPLAY VIDEO) 2015 Four Nations Cup
The Philippine national basketball team lost its second straight assignment in Estonia, 90-80, to the host nation on Friday (early Saturday PHL time). Estonia got the jump on Gilas Pilipinas early, ending the first quarter up 33-18.
The taller European side then leaned on its hot shooting from all five positions to keep the Philippines at bay for most of the game. Gilas had one final run, coming to within nine points, 86-77, with a little more than two minutes remaining in the game, on a three-pointer from Terrence Romeo.
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