Ken Padrones repays NU faith a year after scary injury

NU Bulldogs’ forward Kenshin Padrones during a game against Ateneo in the UAAP Season 87 men’s basketball tournament.–MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net MANILA, Philippines—What a difference a year makes for National University forward Kenshin Padrones. Almost exactly a year ago, Padrones was filled with uncertainties as far as his young basketball career was concerned after he took an…

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Rainer Maga repays coach’s trust with clutch shots for UE

UE Red Warriors’ Rainer Maga during a game against Ateneo Blue Eagles in the UAAP Season 87 men’s basketball tournament. –MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net MANILA, Philippines — Rainer Maga came through when it mattered most for University of the East, sinking the big shots to help end a nine-year winning drought against Ateneo in the UAAP men’s…

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Chris Newsome repays Meralco ‘faith’ with title-clinching shot

Meralco Bolts’ Chris Newsome celebrates after leading his team to the PBA Philippine Cup championship.-MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net MANILA, Philippines—Meralco couldn’t have hoped for any other player than Chris Newsome to hold the ball in the endgame of Game 6 of the PBA Philippine Cup Finals. Newsome showed why after he nailed the game-clinching shot to deliver…

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Kyle Negrito repays Creamline’s patience with stellar play

Creamline Cool Smashers’ Kyle Negrito in the PVL All-Filipino Cup semifinals. –PVL PHOTO MANILA, Philippines—Creamline has given Kyle Negrito a significant amount of trust in the Cool Smashers’ run in the PVL All-Filipino Conference. On Sunday at Araneta Coliseum, that all paid off as Negrito helped the Cool Smashers reach the conference Finals anew after…

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PVL: Ara Galang repays Chery Tiggo trust with rousing debut

Ara Galang makes her PVL debut for the Chery Tiggo Crossovers.–MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net MANILA, Philippines — Ara Galang repaid Chery Tiggo’s trust with an impressive Crossovers debut in the 2024 PVL All-Filipino Conference on Tuesday. Galang delivered the goods for Chery Tiggo with 12 points built on nine attacks, two aces, and a block to jumpstart…

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UAAP: Joseph Obasa repays Ateneo’s trust with big game vs UP

Ateneo center Joseph Obasa dunks against UP in the UAAP Season 86 men’s basketball tournament.–UAAP PHOTO MANILA, Philippines — Joseph Obasa repaid Ateneo’s trust by delivering a stellar performance against University of the Philippines in the UAAP Season 86 men’s basketball tournament on Sunday. Obasa made the big shots and crucial stops to help the…

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Von Pessumal repays Ginebra’s trust with 29-point outburst – rezal404

Ginebra guard Von Pessumal, right, talks to Ginebra assistant coach Richard del Rosario during a preseason game against Rain or Shine. MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net MANILA, Philippines—Moved to the starting lineup, Von Pessumal showed his worth and led Barangay Ginebra to victory on Sunday in the PBA On Tour. Pessumal, who usually comes off the bench for…

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