For PH 5 standouts, Asian Games gold was the prize – everything else a bonus

Players like Ange Kouame, who was one of those instrumental in the final against Jordan, neverasked about how much they were getting for playing in the national team. —AFP There’s no question the players of the national team that won the gold in the Asian Games (Asiad) men’s basketball event will be rewarded for their…

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June Mar Fajardo flaunts efficiency to lead local Gilas standouts – rezal404

Gilas Pilipinas’ June Mar Fajardo goes for a shot against the Dominican Republic in the Fiba World Cup. -MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net BOCAUE — June Mar Fajardo led all locals in Gilas Pilipinas’ 87-81 loss to the Dominican Republic in the Fiba World Cup opener on Friday night. The Philippine Basketball Association (PBA)’s six-time Most Valuable Player…

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California Academy standouts mulling offers from PVL, UAAP teams – rezal404

California Academy players during the Shakey’s Girls Invitational. MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net MANILA, Philippines — After ruling the Shakey’s Girls Invitational Volleyball League, the core players of California Academy are also considering jumping to the pros, amid offers from UAAP and NCAA schools. Tournament MVP Casiey Dongallo bared that she along with Best Outside Spiker Jelaica Gajero,…

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Nazareth standouts RJ Colonia, Pervy Timbang staying with NU Bulldogs – rezal404

RJ Colonia with NU head coach Jeff Napa. -CONTRIBUTED PHOTO MANILA, Philippines — Nazareth School standouts RJ Colonia and Pervy Timbang are staying at National University ahead of the UAAP Season 86 men’s basketball tournament. Colonia and Timbang will beef up the guard rotation of the Bulldogs, following their impressive final playing year in high…

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