Stephen Holt says Ginebra run ‘testament to this culture’

Stephen Holt will get his first shot at the title in the PBA with Barangay Ginebra Gin Kings. –MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net MANILA, Philippines—Started from the bottom and now Ginebra is back in the finals. And Stephen Holt just couldn’t help but reference Drake’s popular hit song “Started from the Bottom” that aged like fine wine since…

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NCAA: John Barba’s explosion a testament to Lyceum’s ‘unpredictability’

John Barba sizing up against the San Sebastian Golden Stags-NCAA Photo MANILA, Philippines—In Lyceum’s stellar opening run in the NCAA Season 98 men’s basketball tournament, coach Gilbert Malabanan always emphasized that his team boasts of “unpredictability.” On Tuesday against San Sebastian, John Barba became a testament to the Pirates’ newfound system. “Like I always say,…

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Gilas Women’s rise to world No. 37 a ‘testament to the program’

Members of the Gilas Pilipinas Women team during an open training with the men’s team on Thursday. –MARLO CUETO/INQUIRERnet MANILA, Philippines—The Gilas Pilipinas women’s team’s rise in the Fiba World rankings was simply a “testament” to the squad’s hard work, said national coach Pat Aquino. During an open practice at Philsports Arena on Thursday, Aquino…

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Team USA’s recovery from slow start testament to sheer talent, says Paolo Banchero – rezal404

US’ Mikal Bridges (L) and Paolo Banchero (R) react during the FIBA Basketball World Cup group C match between US and New Zealand at the Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay city, suburban Manila on August 26, 2023. (Photo by SHERWIN VARDELEON / AFP) Paolo Banchero said the way Team USA was able to buck…

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