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Philippine Basketball Association All-Star Week
The Philippine Basketball Association All-Star Weekend is a series of events hosted by the Philippine Basketball Association (PBA). Held in the middle of the PBA season, usually before or during the second conference, it consists of a variety of basketball events, exhibitions, and performances culminating in the All-Star Game An all-star game is an exhibition game that showcases the best players (the "stars") of a sports league. The exhibition is between two teams organized solely for the event, usually representing the league's teams based on region or division, bu ... held on Sunday night. No regular games are held during this period, which is also known as the All-Star break. Since 2017, the All-Star festivities were extended for a week, instead of starting it on a Friday. Events All-Star Game The All-Star game, held on Sunday, is the main event of the weekend. Shooting Stars Challenge This event was introduced in 2006. Obstacle Challenge From 1994 to 2002, the com ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Basketball
Basketball is a team sport in which two teams, most commonly of five players each, opposing one another on a rectangular Basketball court, court, compete with the primary objective of #Shooting, shooting a basketball (ball), basketball (approximately in diameter) through the defender's Basket (basketball), hoop (a basket in diameter mounted high to a Backboard (basketball), backboard at each end of the court), while preventing the opposing team from shooting through their own hoop. A Field goal (basketball), field goal is worth two points, unless made from behind the 3 point line, three-point line, when it is worth three. After a foul, timed play stops and the player fouled or designated to shoot a technical foul is given one, two or three one-point free throws. The team with the most points at the end of the game wins, but if regulation play expires with the score tied, an additional period of play (Overtime (sports), overtime) is mandated. Players advance the ball by boun ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kenneth Duremdes
Kenneth Celera Duremdes (born January 31, 1974) is a Filipino retired professional basketball player who currently serves as the commissioner of the Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League (MPBL). Nicknamed as "Captain Marbel", Duremdes played in the Philippine Basketball Association (PBA) from 1995 to 2008. He is a six-time PBA champion, a two-time Finals MVP, a one-time MVP in 1998, and a former member of the Philippine national basketball team. Amateur career Duremdes played for Adamson University in the UAAP during the mid-90s and was touted as one of the future PBA superstars. He also played in the Philippine Basketball League where he had solid credentials. One of Adamson University's greatest players, Duremdes immediately gave basketball fans a glimpse of his talent, earning Rookie of the Year honors with Burger Machine back in 1993 in the PBL. Under the tutelage of coach Perry Ronquillo, Duremdes turned from a raw cager into a fearless slasher, and was instrument ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Paul Lee (basketball)
Paul John Dalistan Lee (born February 14, 1989) is a Filipino professional basketball player for the Magnolia Chicken Timplados Hotshots of the Philippine Basketball Association (PBA). He was drafted 2nd overall by Rain or Shine Elasto Painters, Rain or Shine in the 2011 PBA draft. Early life and education Paul John Lee was born on February 14, 1989, to Edwin Lee and Helen Dalistan. Due to his parents' being unmarried at the time of his birth, his legal surname at birth was his mother's maiden surname, Dalistan. His parents would get married on October of the following year. Lee was born in Tondo, Manila, to a family of three children. While his paternal ancestors of Chinese roots had a history of being involved in the lumber industry since the 19th century, Lee's family did not inherit much wealth. Paul John's family lived as a lower middle class household, with his father working as a pedicab driver and his mother briefly working as a domestic worker in the Middle East. His f ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2018 PBA All-Star Week
The 2018 PBA All-Star Week is the annual Philippine Basketball Association All-Star Week, all-star week of the Philippine Basketball Association (PBA)'s 2017–18 PBA season, 2017–18 season being held on May 23 to 27, 2018 on three different venues covering Luzon (Batangas), Visayas (Iloilo) and Mindanao (Davao). Mindanao leg All-Star Game Roster * Carl Bryan Cruz was unable to participate. * Jayson Castro started in place of Carl Bryan Cruz. * Roger Pogoy was unable to participate. * Kiefer Ravena started in place of Troy Rosario. * Troy Rosario was unable to participate. Game *All-Star Mindanao Leg MVP: Baser Amer (PBA Mindanao) Luzon leg Obstacle Challenge This edition was exclusively only for big men (power forwards and centers). Gabby Espinas replaced Yancy de Ocampo, who was unable to participate. Three-Point Shootout This year's shootout featured a new format. Each of the five racks now has two moneyballs, with the first and fifth balls bein ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Glenn Khobuntin
Glenn R. Khobuntin (born September 7, 1991) is a Filipino professional basketball player for the TNT Tropang 5G of the Philippine Basketball Association (PBA). High school career Khobuntin, a Cagayan de Oro native, studied high school at the Colegio de San Juan de Letran, where he was a star player for their junior varsity squad, the Letran Squires. During his high school years at Letran, he was invited to the Nike Elite Camp in 2009 along with other high school standouts and future PBA draft batchmates Baser Amer, Keith Agovida, Nico Elorde, Aljon Mariano, Troy Rosario, and Mark Cruz. College career Khobuntin was immediately recruited by NU Bulldogs coach Eric Altamirano after he finished high school. The offer to play for National University was the first and only scholarship offer he received as he did not entertain offers other schools. He first suited up for the Bulldogs in 2010. In his last game with NU, he posted 10 points in helping the school win its first champio ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2017 PBA All-Star Week
The 2017 PBA All-Star Week was the annual all-star week of the Philippine Basketball Association (PBA)'s 2016–17 season which was on April 26 to 30, 2017 on three different venues covering Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao. The all-star week kicked off in Cagayan de Oro (Mindanao) on April 26, then was held in Lucena (Luzon) together with the skills challenge on April 28, then capped off on April 30 in Cebu City. Three PBA All-Star teams, one each with players representing Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao pitted against Gilas Pilipinas, the men's national basketball team. Gilas Pilipinas players played for the PBA All-Star team if they hail to the game's host region. , interaksyon.com, February 26, 2 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cignal TV
Cignal TV, Inc. (formerly known as GV Broadcasting System), also known by its legal trading name Mediascape Inc., is a Filipino media and telecommunications firm in the Philippines. A wholly owned subsidiary of the media company MediaQuest Holdings under the PLDT Beneficial Trust Fund, the firm operates its pay television services ( Cignal and SatLite), subscription television networks ( One News, One Sports+, BuKo, Sari-Sari Channel, NBA TV Philippines, PBA Rush, and UAAP Varsity Channel), television and film entertainment production ( Cignal Entertainment), and fiber broadband internet ( Red Fiber). Cignal TV also operates in sixteen affiliate free television stations TV5 (with its main frequencies owned by its sister company) and one affiliate free television station One Sports (with its owned by Nation Broadcasting Corporation). In addition, under the Mediascape name, it operates UHF 51 via DTT in Metro Manila and a majority of thirteen regional DTV stations aff ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Women's PBA 3x3
The Women's PBA (WPBA) 3x3 is a women's 3x3 basketball competition organized by the Philippine Basketball Association. History Following the promotion of the Philippine women's national team to Division I of the FIBA Asia Women's Championship due to their finish in the Division II tournament of the 2015 edition, the Philippine Basketball Association announced on September 24, 2015 that they would host a women's 3x3 tournament in the 2015–16 PBA season. The tournament was meant as a "test market" for women's basketball. Among the regulations imposed on the players, is that they are not allowed to sport a "boy's cut" hairstyle. 2015–16 PBA season The tournament was officially launched on October 23, 2015 as the PBA Dickies Women's 3x3 Challenge as part of the 2015-16 PBA Philippine Cup. The first games of the tournament were also played as part of the launch. Blackwater Elite claimed the inaugural title by beating Barangay Ginebra San Miguel in the best of three finals wh ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jericho Cruz
Jericho Xavier Setubal Cruz (born October 11, 1990) is a Filipino-Guamanian professional basketball player for the San Miguel Beermen of the Philippine Basketball Association (PBA). Early life Cruz was born in Pasig of Metro Manila in the Philippines but would spend most of his childhood in Saipan of the Northern Mariana Islands. Prior to 2004, he would play basketball for the G-Rollers of Garapan. He would attend the Marianas High School for his secondary education. High school and college career Cruz decided to try his luck in the Philippines where he initially played for Rizal Technological University in 2010, the same year when the Blue Thunder ruled the State Colleges and Universities Athletic Association. He was also a member of RTU's two-time runner up squad in the National Capital Region Athletic Association where the Blue Thunder lost to Olivarez College and Colegio de Sta. Monica in 2010 and 2011. He was a member of the Mythical Team in 2011. He was spotted ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2016 PBA All-Star Weekend
The 2016 PBA All-Star Weekend was the annual all-star weekend of the Philippine Basketball Association (PBA)'s 2015–16 season which was held on August 4–7, 2016 at the Smart Araneta Coliseum, Quezon City. This was the fourth All-Star Weekend that was held at the Coliseum, the first since 2009. Schedule of events The All-Star Weekend festivities started on August 4, 2016 with a visit of PBA players in the Heroes Ward of the V.Luna General Hospital, and a meet and greet session with the PBA players at the Ali Mall. The following day, there were the Obstacle Challenge, 3 point shootout, the slam dunk competition and the Blitz game between the Greats and Stalwarts, of which were held at the main venue. On August 6, Saturday, a clinic for referees was conducted in a covered court of Brgy. Pinagkaisahan, Quezon City, followed by a basketball fair and another meet and greet session at the Food Court of the Coliseum. An exhibition game between selected PBA board members and execu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2015 PBA All-Star Weekend
The 2015 PBA All-Star Weekend, also known as the 2015 Smart-PBA All-Star for sponsorship reasons, was the annual all-star weekend of the Philippine Basketball Association (PBA)'s 2014–15 season. The events were held at the Puerto Princesa Coliseum in Puerto Princesa, Palawan. This was the second time that Puerto Princesa hosted the all-star weekend. Highlighting the weekend was the return of the North vs. South format of the All-Star game. All-Star Weekend (Friday events) Rookies vs. Sophomores game The Rookies vs. Sophomores game was the main attraction for the Friday events. The last edition of this event was held in 2011.Manny Pacquiao in lineup for Rookies-Sophomores game in PBA All-Star we ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2014 PBA All-Star Weekend
The 2014 PBA All-Star Weekend was the annual all-star weekend of the Philippine Basketball Association (PBA)'s 2013–14 season. The events were held at the Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay.pba.inquirer.net Friday events Obstacle Challenge Time in seconds. *Gold represent the current champion. * Terrence Romeo did not participate in this event. *Mark Barroca won in this year's Obstacle Challenge. Three-point Shootout *Gold represent the current champion. *LA Tenorio replaced Mac Baracael, who did not participate in this event. * John Wilson replaced James Yap, who did not participate in this event. *Mark Macapagal won in this event, making this his fourth title. Slamdunk Contest *Gold represents the current champion. * Alex Nuyles replaced Arwind Santos in this event. * Justin Melton and Rey Guevarra are co-champions for this event. *The scores in the parentheses were for the first round. Greats vs. Stalwarts Rosters Vergel Meneses was unable to participate. Ja ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
