Tag: rookies
Nuggets edge Trail Blazers, who started 5 rookies
Denver Nuggets forward Aaron Gordon (50) dunks next to Portland Trail Blazers players Kris Murray, left, Toumani Camara, top left, and Duop Reath, right, during the first half of an NBA basketball game Saturday, March 23, 2024, in Portland, Ore. (AP Photo/Amanda Loman) PORTLAND, Oregon — Reggie Jackson scored 23 points, Aaron Gordon had 22…
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‘Overseas’ rookies chart different debut paths
Terrafirma top pick Stephen Holt. –PBA IMAGES Friday’s PBA doubleheader featured a study in contrasts as two top rookies with experience playing overseas made their respective debuts. No. 1 pick Stephen Holt turned in a rather underwhelming performance in Terrafirma’s 108-103 loss to NorthPort, while No. 6 pick Kenneth Tuffin figured prominently in Phoenix’s 113-101…
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Tio bullish on Phoenix rookies
Phoenix guard Tyler Tio. PBA IMAGES Tyler Tio is looking forward to how the four rookies can provide a lift for Phoenix once the real games start in the season-opening PBA Commissioner’s Cup. The Fuel Masters enter the 48th season with first-round pick Ken Tuffin, Ricci Rivero, Raffy Verano and Matthew Daves looking to figure…
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PVL: With more experienced rookies, Chery Tiggo looks to put up good fight
Chery Tiggo Crossovers’ recruits Eya Laure and Imee Hernandez. –MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net MANILA, Philippines — Chery Tiggo Crossovers hope that their prized recruits led by Eya Laure have adjusted to the professional play as they look to bring back the Crossovers on top of the 2023 Premier Volleyball League (PVL) All-Filipino Conference. Chery Tiggo made big…
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UST pins hope on young holdovers, rookies
League and team officials gather for a photo opportunity during the press conference. —AUGUST DELA CRUZ University of Santo Tomas (UST) is hoping that its rising stars and holdovers will absorb the impact of the loss of its former standouts. “Since we lost a lot of important players, our main goal is to see our…
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UE rookies Canlas, Ragot, Galvez shine in Hong Kong tilt
University of the East rookies (fromn left) Nicol Canlas, Mika Ragot and Willa Galvez are all expected to see action in the coming UAAP season. —CONTRIBUTED PHOTO Three high school freshmen of the University of the East (UE) fencing team proved ready for the varsity season as Nicol Canlas, Mika Ragot and Willa Galvez all…
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