Philippines ranks up in latest FIBA Rankings; PBA players may back National Team

Source : INTERAKTV

A pair of fourth-place finishes in two tough FIBA tournaments put the Philippine men’s basketball team in the top 50 in the latest ranking of FIBA.

[ BLOG OWNER ] Idea on how can the PBA bring back excitement

The first time that I heard about the PBA was when I was 5 years old when my mom used to watch Jaworski’s games about 20 years ago. And when I learned how to play basketball, I followed the PBA since that day when I was 10. I watched the old Ginebra team battle it out with their prized rookie Marlou Aquino. My favorite player back then was Vince Hizon. I hated Alaska because they always beat Ginebra those days. At that time, excitement in the PBA I believe was still at it’s peak.

Talk and Text stranded in Dubai

Ali Peek (right, seated) showing what he feels

Source : boydubai.com
Today I learned a shameful news - The Talk n Text Tropang Texters team were stranded in Dubai Airport. Thanks to the promoter Mr. Ramon Pizzaras who left them out after the celebrated games.  According to a reliable source, the organizers missed to pay the hotel bills of the teams and their return tickets.

PBA Standings as of June 20, 2011

Jimmy Alapag

Manila - After the first week and a half of competition in the PBA (Philippine Basketball Association) Governors Cup, each team has played 2-3 games and we have seen their new and returning imports. A familiar team once again leads the pack.

PBA All Star Friday Results

PBA All Star Weekend

Source : Nelson Beltran, Philstar.com

BORACAY, Philippines  – Kelly Williams converted a two-handed jam from a pass by Jimmy Alapag all the way from the stands to highlight his easy win in the 2011 Hala Bola! PBA All-Star Week slamdunk contest at the Boracay Eco-Village and Convention Center here last night.