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RJ Abarrientos stays positive after Ginebra’s PBA Finals loss
Barangay Ginebra Gin Kings’ RJ Abarrientos during the PBA Governors’ Cup Finals Game 4 against TNT Tropang Giga. TNT beat Ginebra to win the championship. –MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net MANILA, Philippines—Beginner’s luck didn’t exactly go the way of Ginebra rookie RJ Abarrientos but that doesn’t dampen his outlook for the Gin Kings’ upcoming conferences. Abarrientos had his…
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RJ Abarrientos hit by reality check in PBA Finals debut
Ginebra rookie RJ Abarrientos (4) defends TNT guard Jayson Castro in Game 1 of the PBA Governors’ Cup Finals.–PBA IMAGES MANILA, Philippines—Ginebra rookie RJ Abarrientos found himself swimming with the sharks in his first PBA Finals experience. The fast-rising Abarrientos went head-to-head with TNT great Jayson Castro, who took the young guard to school. Article…
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Schooled by Castro, Abarrientos seeking ways ‘to overcome’
Jayson Castro of TNT (right) had little problems scoring over RJ Abarrientos in Game 1. —PBA IMAGES The class was in session in Game 1 of the PBA Governors’ Cup Finals, and Barangay Ginebra rookie RJ Abarrientos acknowledged some harsh lessons handed to him from one of the prominent names in Philippine basketball. “For me,…
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Holt, Abarrientos Ginebra arrival allow Scottie to be comfortable
Ginebra’s RJ Abarrientos.– PBA IMAGES The arrival of Stephen Holt and rookie RJ Abarrientos to inject fresh blood on Barangay Ginebra’s roster has certainly made life easier for Scottie Thompson in the course of the team’s run to the PBA Governors’ Cup Finals. “Nagagawa ko yung mga gusto kong gawin sa posisyon ko (I can…
Read More RJ Abarrientos raring to face ‘idol’ Jayson Castro
Ginebra’s RJ Abarrientos in the PBA Governors’ Cup semifinals.– PBA IMAGES MANILA, Philippines—The PBA Governors’ Cup Finals will have no shortage of fireworks, especially in the backcourt. One of the most intriguing matchups in the rematch of last year’s finals is the battle between Barangay Ginebra’s fast-rising rookie RJ Abarrientos and TNT legend Jayson Castro.…
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RJ Abarrientos showcases resilience in leading Ginebra
Ginebra Gin Kings’ RJ Abarrientos during a PBA Governors’ Cup game. –PBA IMAGES MANILA, Philippines—After suffering the toughest loss of his young PBA career, Ginebra rookie RJ Abarrientos made it a point to “move on” and show what the Gin Kings can truly do. They did just that on Wednesday at Ninoy Aquino Stadium when…
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RJ Abarrientos nursing hurt foot ahead of Jones Cup stint
RJ Abarrientos during an open training with the Jones Cup bound Strong Group Athletics team. -SGA PHOTO MANILA, Philippines—RJ Abarrientos may not quite be a hundred percent in Strong Group Athletics’ run in the upcoming William Jones Cup. The Japan B.League Filipino import bared on Tuesday at Gatorade Hoops Center in Mandaluyong that he’s been…
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RJ Abarrientos carries no pressure from KBL to B.League
RJ Abarrientos. Photo from Ulsan Mobis Phoebus MANILA, Philippines—Carrying the distinction of the Korean Basketball League’s Rookie of the Year won’t be any problem for RJ Abarrientos as he jumps to the Japanese B.League. During the league’s preseason online press conference on Wednesday, Abarrientos said that winning the KBL’s ROY title isn’t giving adding pressure…
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