Chris Newsome impresses Macau coach in Meralco EASL opener

FILE–Meralco Bolts’ Chris Newsome. He helped the team win its opening assignment in the EASL. –MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net MANILA, Philippines—Chris Newsome turned on his “Gilas Pilipinas” form when Meralco faced off against foreign foe Macau Black Bears in the season opener of the 2024 East Asia Super League at Mall of Asia Arena on Wednesday. The…

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San Miguel, Meralco off to EASL

PHOTO BY MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net The PBA is poised to see its teams face more international competition with the participation of last season’s two champions in the East Asia Super League (EASL) and the possible entry of a club from Hong Kong. PBA commissioner Willie Marcial in recent days has confirmed talks with Eastern Sports Club…

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Fan favorite Yuki Togashi leads Chiba Jets to EASL title in Cebu

Yuki Togashi of the Chiba Jets during the East Asia Super League Final in Cebu.–EASL PHOTO LAPU-LAPU CITY—Yuki Togashi and Japan’s Chiba Jets completed a sweep of the East Asia Super League after edging out South Korea’s Seoul SK Knights, 72-69, in a thrilling final held before a big Sunday crowd at Hoops Dome here.…

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EASL looking to address PBA ‘challenges’

Bay Area Dragons coach Brian Goorjian: No doubt PH teams can win in EASL. –PBA IMAGES LAPU-LAPU CITY—Brian Goorjian has always considered his time almost coaching the Bay Area Dragons to a Philippine Basketball Association (PBA) championship as a memorable experience. And the decorated coach of the Australia national team is a firm believer that…

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Chiba ousts New Taipei to face Seoul SK in EASL Final

Chiba Jets stay unbeaten and are headed to the EASL Final. LAPU-LAPU CITY—Yuki Togashi led a stirring finish as the Chiba Jets outlasted the New Taipei Kings, 92-84, Friday night to arrange a showdown with the Seoul SK Knights for the championship of the East Asia Super League (EASL) here. Togashi either scored or assisted…

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Jeremy Lin, New Taipei look to stop Chiba in EASL Final Four

New Taipei Kings Jeremy Lin in the EASL.–MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net LAPU-LAPU CITY—Jeremy Lin and the New Taipei Kings are hoping to display their own brand of basketball against the favored Chiba Jets in Friday’s East Asia Super League (EASL) Final Four clash here. The Kings will try to mount an upset triumph over their Japan B.League…

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TNT ends EASL campaign with loss to South Korea’s Anyang

FILE–TNT Tropang Giga import Rondae Hollis-Jefferson. -EASL PHOTO MANILA, Philippines–TNT saw its campaign in the East Asia Super League come to an end with an 88-76 home loss to South Korean side Anyang Jung Kwan Jang on Wednesday at Philsports Arena in Pasig City. Despite strong efforts from import Rondae Hollis-Jefferson in his return from…

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Rhenz Abando rues missing EASL game vs Roger Pogoy, TNT

Rhenz Abando, middle, during an EASL media session at PhilSports Arena in Pasig City.–MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net MANILA, Philippines—Rhenz Abando lamented missing out on playing against TNT star Roger Pogoy when Anyang KGC face the Tropang Giga in the East Asia Super League (EASL) on Wednesday at PhilSports Arena in Pasig City. Apart from playing in front…

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EASL: Meralco laments failure to lock down Jeremy Lin

Meralco Bolts’ Chris Banchero against New Taipei’s Jeremy Lin.–MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net MANILA, Philippines—Meralco reeled to a 1-4 record in the East Asia Super League after bowing to New Taipei at Philsports Arena on Wednesday and if coach Luigi Trillo had anything to say about it, it was due to the Bolts’ inability to lock down Jeremy…

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TNT assembles RHJ-RHJ pairing for remainder of EASL

TNT import Rondae Hollis-Jefferson.–PBA IMAGES Rondae Hollis-Jefferson’s upcoming team-up with his older brother for TNT in the East Asia Super League (EASL) has a lot more meaning than what everyone thinks. “I’ve never played with him,” Rondae said when asked of Rahlir Hollis-Jefferson being signed up by the Tropang Giga for the remainder of the…

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