Tag: Rookie
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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UE rookie Casiey Dongallo turning pressure into motivation
UE’s Casiey Dongallo. Photo from V-League MANILA, Philippines — Casiey Dongallo led California Academy last June to a perfect championship run in the Shakey’s Girls Volleyball Invitational League (GVIL) — their last title in high school — and emerged as the tournament Most Valuable Player. Three months later, Dongallo will be leading her college team,…
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La Salle teenager highlights rise from rookie year with championship, MVP trophies – rezal404
La Salle celebrates a second title this year. —AUGUST DELA CRUZ Shevana Laput will be a marked woman when the new UAAP season rolls around. It will mean another round of adjustment for the La Salle standout, who unveiled herself as the next key piece for La Salle’s championship-retention bid and who will garner even…
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Victor Wembanyama makes history as highest-rated rookie in NBA 2K – rezal404
San Antonio Spurs’ Victor Wembanyama smiles during the NBA Summer League game between the San Antonio Spurs and Charlotte Hornets, at the Thomas and Mack Center in Las Vegas, Nevada, on July 7, 2023. (Photo by Patrick T. Fallon / AFP) MANILA, Philippines—Despite not yet playing in an official NBA game, San Antonio rookie Victor…
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Spurs rookie Wembanyama ‘can’t wait’ for Summer League debut – rezal404
San Antonio Spurs’ Victor Wembanyama, the No. 1 draft pick, handles a ball during an NBA basketball press conference, Saturday, June 24, 2023, at the AT&T Center in San Antonio. (AP Photo/Eric Gay) LAS VEGAS—There are just some tickets that are hard to get in Las Vegas. Like Adele, for example. Gold Garth Brooks. Or…
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Alyssa Valdez feeling like a ‘rookie’ again as she returns to action after injury battle – rezal404
Alyssa Valdez returns to action after a long recovery from injury. – MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net MANILA, Philippines — Alyssa Valdez is thrilled to return to action for Creamline in the Premier Volleyball League after sitting out for six months due to a right knee injury, but she isn’t rushing her way to regaining her old form.…
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Kim Aurin honored to play for Ginebra en route to Rookie Draft – rezal404
PBA draft contender Kim Aurin playing for Ginebra in PBA on Tour. – MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net MANILA, Philippines — PBA draft aspirant Kim Aurin is honored to play for his 3×3 squad and his family’s favorite team Barangay Ginebra in the ongoing PBA On Tour. The 6-foot-2 guard, who is seeking to be drafted next PBA…
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PVL looks to institute pay cap and Rookie Draft – rezal404
To say that women’s pro volleyball in the country is enjoying a boom is an understatement, especially the past few days that saw collegiate standouts turning pro to make hay while the sun shines, so to speak. In fact, the president of the Premier Volleyball League (PVL) himself has started the process of instilling…
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