Tag: KBL
Rhenz Abando has triumphant KBL return from spine injury
FILE–Rhenz Abando. –KBL PHOTO MANILA, Philippines—Rhenz Abando impressed in his return to the Korean Basketball League as Anyang Jung Kwan Jang topped Goyang Sono on Sunday, 92-87, on Sunday at Anyang Stadium. Abando played his first game since suffering a spinal injury after a bad fall in December against the same team. The high-flying Abando…
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Migs Oczon gets winning KBL debut with Ulsan
Ulsan Hyundai Mobis Phoebus’ latest Filipino import Migs Oczon. –ULSAN PHOTO MANILA, Philippines — Migs Oczon had a winning Korean Basketball League (KBL) debut as the Ulsan Hyundai Mobis Phoebus after beating SJ Belangel and the Daegu Kogas Pegasus, 90-83, on Sunday evening. Oczon made his debut for Ulsan before the New Year and played…
Read More KBL: Goyang import fined for foul on Rhenz Abando
Anyang’s Filipino import Rhenz Abando. –KBL PHOTO MANILA, Philippines — Goyang Sono import Chinanu Onuaku was slapped with a three million won (Php 128,300) fine after his foul that led to Anyang star Rhenz Abando’s ba fall was ruled out intentional by the Korean Basketball League (KBL) upon review. According to South Korea’s media outlet,…
Read More Abando suffers spinal fractures after bad fall in KBL game
Anyang’s Filipino import Rhenz Abando. –KBL PHOTO MANILA, Philippines — Anyang Filipino import Rhenz Abando suffered spinal fractures and a concussion after a bad fall off a collision with Goyang import Chinanu Onuaku, who was fined three million won by the Korean Basketball League (KBL). Korean sports website Jumpball reported that Abando sustained multiple injuries…
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Migs Oczon flies to Korea, set to make KBL debut
Former St. Benilde Blazer Migs Oczon is set to make his debut in the Korean Basketball League. –MARLO CUETO MANILA, Philippines — Migs Oczon has flown to South Korea as he is expected to debut for the Ulsan Hyundai Mobis Phoebus on New Year’s Eve in the Korean Basketball League (KBL). The former College of…
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Migs Oczon leaves Benilde, signs with Ulsan in KBL
College of St. Benilde guard Migs Oczon during the NCAA Season 99 men’s basketball Final Four.–MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net MANILA, Philippines—College of St. Benilde lost another key cog for next year’s NCAA season. After Miggy Corteza, Will Gozum, Robi Nayve, Felipe Marasigan and Ray Carlos all exhausted their playing years for the Blazers, Migs Oczon is also…
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KBL: Juan Gomez De Liaño wins Seoul debut vs Rhenz Abando, Anyang
Juan Gomez de Liano. Photo from Seoul SK Knights MANILA, Philippines — Juan Gomez De Liaño had a winning 2023-24 Korean Basketball League debut as the Seoul SK Knights took down Rhenz Abando and the defending champion Anyang KGC, 89-74. Gomez de Liaño delivered eight points, five rebounds, and three steals in 20 minutes of…
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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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Gilas Pilipinas also opens tune-up game vs KBL team to fans
Gilas Pilipinas coach Tim Cone during a training session for the Asian Games. –MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net MANILA, Philippines—From practice to tune-up game, coach Tim Cone has no problems letting the public get a peek at Gilas Pilipinas’ preparations for the upcoming Asian Games. The men’s national team opened its joint training with Gilas Women on Thursday…
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UST Growling Tigers to play KBL teams in South Korea camp – rezal404
UST Growling Tigers. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO MANILA, Philippines—After begging off from several preseason tournaments, University of Santo Tomas looks to test its mettle against Korean Basketball League clubs in South Korea as part of its buildup for UAAP Season 86. The Growling Tigers fly to South Korea on Sunday. “We’re slowly building the team but it’s…
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