Tag: alaska
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Top performers at National Training Camp named Jr. NBA Philippines 2018 All-Stars
After a little over five months and four Regional Selection Camps the 2018 edition of Jr. NBA Philippines presented by Alaska officially had its curtain call over the weekend. From the thousands who signed up, 74 outstanding campers — the top performers from the Regional Selection Camps held in Bacolod, Baguio, Butuan, Metro Manila and…
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Magic’s Elfrid Payton, former WNBA player Sue Wicks to coach Filipino kids at Jr. NBA nat’l training camp
The National Basketball Association (NBA) announced Wednesday that Elfrid Payton of the Orlando Magic and former WNBA player Sue Wicks will travel to Manila to participate in the Jr. NBA Philippines 2017 National Training Camp and help coach players from around the country vying to be named 2017 Jr. NBA All-Stars. The National Training Camp…
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Sonny Thoss helps Alaska stay unbeaten in Commissioner’s Cup
A rejuvenated Sonny Thoss is making things happen again for Alaska since being slowed down by an assortment of injuries the past few conferences. At 35, Thoss played a key role on the defensive end, while showing efficiency on offense to help Alaska to two huge wins this past week.
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PBA Capsule: Mallari with near triple double; Alaska secures QFs berth
Mahindra notched its third victory in the PBA Philippine Cup after defeating NLEX, 106-96, at the Cuneta Astrodome on Friday (January 27). The Flood Buster, who now stand at 3-7 in the standings, were led by Alex Mallari who finished with a career-high 30 points. He also added 10 rebounds and nine assists. In the…
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PBA Capsule: Alaska eliminates Mahindra, Phoenix takes solo second
After a see-saw battle until the third quarter, Alaska pulled away in the final period to take a 107-91 win over Mahindra in the PBA Philippine Cup on Sunday. Alaska improved to 5-4 in the standings, still with a shot at the top 2 spot. With the loss, Mahindra is no longer in the running…
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Jr. NBA Philippines returns to inspire nationwide youth basketball participation
Press release Jr. NBA Philippines 2017 presented by Alaska returns this year to the Philippines from Jan. 20-May 14 as part of the league’s effort to encourage youth basketball participation. Jr. NBA, the league’s global youth basketball participation program for boys and girls, teaches participants the fundamental skills and core values of the game at…
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Belo, Sumang help Blackwater fend off Alaska
Blackwater used a strong second half to down the Alaska Aces, 103-100, in the PBA Philippine Cup on Sunday at the SMART-Araneta Coliseum. Roi Sumang was named Player of the Game after scoring 19 points, 17 of which came in the second half. Rookie standout Mac Belo had 21 points and 7 rebounds, while Art…
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PBA names Alaska’s Vic Manuel as Player of the Week
It looks like Vic Manuel isn’t having issues with his right calf anymore. The Alaska forward was awarded PBA Player of the Week honors after the Aces won two straight games in the PBA Philippine Cup. In the comeback win over the Meralco Bolts last week, Manuel had a double double of 22 points and…
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PBA Capsule: Blackwater halts skid; Banchero saves Alaska
A pair of really interesting games in the PBA Philippine Cup on Wednesday night. The Blackwater Elite snapped their two-game losing streak after beating the NLEX Road Warriors, 96-85. Art dela Cruz scored 18 points and hauled down 8 rebounds to lead the Elite. Ronjay Buenafe had a nice line of 13-4-5, while top rookie…
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