Tag: Rookie
Wembanyama put up historic numbers in rookie year
Victor Wembanyama #1 of the San Antonio Spurs greets the crowd after they defeated the New York Knicks in an NBA game at Frost Bank Center on March 29, 2024 in San Antonio, Texas. Ronald Cortes/Getty Images/AFP Victor Wembanyama figured he might be getting into trouble. It was a rare moment of celebration for the…
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Rain or Shine rookie Keith Datu could miss six more weeks
Rain or Shine rookie Keith Datu.–PBA IMAGES MANILA, Philippines—Rain or Shine will have to wait a little longer before having its promising rookie Keith Datu back in the lineup. Coach Yeng Guiao revealed that things are not looking good for Keith Datu to return from a knee injury anytime soon. “Keith is so huge for…
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Ralph Cu, unheralded rookie, shows worth for Ginebra
Barangay Ginebra’s Ralph Cu.–PBA IMAGES MANILA, Philippines—“Right now, they’ll test you.” Those were the words coach Tim Cone told his rookie Ralph Cu before the post-game conference of Barangay Ginebra’s 102-92 win over Phoenix in the PBA Philippine Cup. Cone’s words can be taken into several contexts but the most plausible one would be more…
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UST rookie Poyos, FEU’s Ariel Cacao off to torrid starts
UST rookie Angge Poyos.–UAAP PHOTO MANILA, Philippines — Super rookies have been on the rise in the UAAP women’s volleyball tournament for the past two years and it’s no different this Season 86. Angge Poyos introduced herself in the UAAP scene by leading University of Santo Tomas to a 3-0 slate after the first week…
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PVL set on 12 squads, schedules rookie draft
PVL president Ricky Palou (right). –PVL PHOTO The Premier Volleyball (PVL) League may have lost one team and watched another require some astute financial rescuing, but it is ready to come out stronger next season, with guardrails implemented to keep competition healthy. PVL president Ricky Palou said the league is currently screening four interested companies…
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UAAP: Favour Onoh gets special ‘reward’ after Rookie of the Year plum
Rookie of the Year Favour Onoh of UP wearing a special pair of Air Force 1s during the UAAP awarding ceremony.–MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net MANILA, Philippines — University of the Philippines freshman Favour Onoh got a special pair of Air Force 1 low after capturing one of her goals in the UAAP Season 86 women’s basketball tournament…
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UAAP Finals: What was on UP rookie Francis Lopez’s arm in Game 1?
UP Fighting Maroons’ Francis Lopez in Game 1 of the UAAP Season 86 men’s basketball finals. –MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net MANILA, Philippines—There was something different about University of the Philippines’ Francis Lopez in Game 1 of the UAAP Season 86 Finals against La Salle. Lopez wore his usual accessories under his jersey but a black armband was…
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Painters have gem of a rookie, but NBA vet just not cutting it
With dejection written all over his face, Rain or Shine guard Andrei Caracut struggled to celebrate his career-best scoring performance against defending champion Barangay Ginebra recently. “It’s tough to process because we lost,” he said in Filipino following a 107-102 defeat at Smart Araneta Coliseum. “But I guess that’s one positive thing going for me.”…
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NBA: Brandon Ingram, rookie Jordan Hawkins help Pelicans top Mavericks
New Orleans Pelicans guard Jordan Hawkins (24) drives to the basket against Dallas Mavericks guard Kyrie Irving (11) in the first half of an NBA basketball game in New Orleans, Tuesday, Nov. 14, 2023. The Pelicans won 131-110. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert) NEW ORLEANS — New Orleans rookie Jordan Hawkins hasn’t been bashful about taking his…
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PBA: Kevin Alas sees high potential in NLEX rookie Enoch Valdez
FILE – NLEX guard Kevin Alas during a game against Blackwater. PBA IMAGES MANILA, Philippines—NLEX will have more NCAA blood in the upcoming 48th Season of the PBA. and star guard Kevin Alas can’t wait to see how it works out for the Road Warriors. During the league’s Media Day, Alas, who’s coming off a…
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