LA Tenorio (FIBA photo) LA Tenorio described the upcoming FIBA Olympic Qualifying Tournament in Belgrade, Serbia as a test of character for the youthful Gilas Pilipinas squad. Tenorio said the quality of opponents Gilas will face in OQT will be a chance to gauge themselves, especially after comple
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Published May 15, 2021, 1:46 PM
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Phoenix’s Matthew Wright and Justin Chua couldn’t wait to be able to work with new teammates Chris Banchero and Vic Manuel once full practices in preparation for the PBA’s 46th season can finally start.
The Fuel Masters made big moves last February first by acquiring Banchero from the Magnolia Hotshots Pambasang Manok in exchange for Calvin Abueva before landing Manuel from the Alaska Aces in a separate deal.
Plenty of possibilities are being seen as Phoenix hopes to improve its semifinal finish from last year’s Philippine Cup bubble with Banchero and Manuel joining forces with the likes of Wright, Chua, Jason Perkins, RJ Jazul and rookie Larry Muyang.
Published May 13, 2021, 3:19 PM
Thirdy Ravena (Photo from San-En NeoPhoenix)
Thirdy Ravena is determined to produce a better showing for the San-en Neophoenix after his maiden stint in Japan was marred by injuries.
Ravena was limited to just 18 games due to a COVID-19 infection, a fractured finger and an injured left knee, enough motivation for him to improve himself going into the B.League offseason.
The former Ateneo star, who also signed a multi-year extension to stay with San-en this week, will also work on his conditioning which he sorely lacked since arriving in the Land of the Rising Sun late last year.
Published May 4, 2021, 5:13 PM
Jordan Clarkson of the Utah Jazz looks to pass the ball against the Phoenix Suns on April 30, 2021 at Phoenix Suns Arena in Phoenix, Arizona. (Photo by Barry Gossage / NBAE / Getty Images / Getty Images via AFP)
Gabe Norwood is hoping that Jordan Clarkson could be available for Gilas Pilipinas when the country hosts the FIBA World Cup in 2023.
The national team veteran said having Clarkson for FIBA’s centerpiece event will provide a big boost in Gilas’ bid to produce at least a solid finish on home soil.
“Lord willing that happens and Lord willing he’s here,” Norwood said in a recent interview with One Sports’ The Game.