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Why Ariel Vanguardia, who has coached at every level, still feels he has a lot to prove

Miguel Asis
Posted at Aug 02 10:34 PM

Vanguardia, who has coached in the PBA, the ASEAN Basketball League and in college, is eyeing a stint abroad.  Read more »

Basketball: Alapag keeps head up after G League coaching shot slips away

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jan 22 07:49 PM

Because of budget constraints, the Stockton Kings, which had considered Alapag to join their coaching staff, will be skipping the G League. Read more »

PBA: Brickman, two other Fil-Ams might not be eligible for Rookie Draft

Camille B. Naredo, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jan 10 01:47 PM

Three potential first round picks may be ineligible for the upcoming PBA Rookie Draft as they have yet to submit the required documents for Fil-foreign prospects.   Read more »

PBA: Fil-Am guard Jason Brickman leads early draft entrants

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Dec 22 03:36 PM

Jason Brickman, Jeremiah Gray, and Brandon Ganuelas-Rosser are among the notable players who have already submitted their applications for the PBA Rookie Draft. Read more »

Basketball: Jimmy Alapag flies out to US with family, eyeing fresh start

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Sep 15 10:14 PM

Alapag, who has turned to coaching after retiring from a stellar professional basketball career, flew out of the country with his family for the US Tuesday night.  Read more »

MPBL stars agree that league prepared them well for the next level

Martin Javier
Posted at Jul 30 01:32 AM

In its brief existence so far, the MPBL has served as the gateway for ballers to enter the PBA and ABL by way of drafting or direct signing.  Read more »

ABL: Alab owner fears play stoppage could spill into next season, beyond

Dennis Gasgonia, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Jul 22 12:25 AM

If the COVID-19 pandemic doesn't show signs of slowing down, the ABL could remain sidelined until the 2020-21 season, Alab Pilipinas owner Charlie Dy says. Read more »

Jimmy Alapag was 'meant to coach,' says Taulava

Camille B. Naredo, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jul 21 05:55 PM

Veteran center Asi Taulava was not at all surprised when his former teammate and good friend Jimmy Alapag transitioned to a coaching career immediately after he retired from basketball. Read more »

Basketball: Despite not fulfilling NBA dream, determined Jason Brickman plays on

Brian Yalung
Posted at Jul 18 01:00 AM

Brickman looked forward to playing in the NBA after a solid collegiate career, but that didn't materialize; now, he's making the most of the opportunities that have come his way. Read more »

ABL ends 2019-20 season, citing virus concerns; 2021 campaign still in play

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Jul 15 10:31 PM

In a Facebook post, the league's board deemed "there is no safe way to complete the remaining fixtures."   Read more »

Alapag relishes 'eye-opening' experience with Sacramento in NBA Summer League

Camille B. Naredo, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jul 06 01:01 PM

Alab Pilipinas head coach Jimmy Alapag learned plenty in his stint with the Sacramento Kings during the NBA Summer League last year, an experience that he described as "eye-opening." Read more »

MPBL, ABL barker returns to frontlines as ER nurse

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Apr 06 02:01 PM

With the basketball scene in the Philippines grinding to a halt, arena barker Christopher "Top" Juliano has returned to his other passion -- that of being an ER nurse.   Read more »

Jimmy Alapag laments 'abrupt end' to ABL campaign

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Mar 17 01:05 PM

Alab Pilipinas head coach Jimmy Alapag could only express his disappointment after their campaign in the ABL was halted due to the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak. Read more »

ABL: With season suspended, Brownlee and Alab Fil-Ams fly back to US

Norman Lee Benjamin Riego, ABS-CBN Sports
Posted at Mar 13 05:42 PM

Jason Brickman, Lo Domingo, Miah Gray, and Jordan Heading are flying out, with Alab management wishing them a safe flight on Friday. Read more »

ABL suspends season indefinitely in face of coronavirus outbreak

Norman Lee Benjamin Riego, ABS-CBN Sports
Updated as of Mar 13 05:48 PM

Only one game had been played since February 23. Read more »

ABL: Still Brownlee-less Alab turns down Heat for bounce back win

Norman Lee Benjamin Riego, ABS-CBN Sports
Posted at Feb 24 10:59 AM

Still missing its third reinforcement, San Miguel Alab Pilipinas leaned on total team effort to get back on track in the 2019-2020 Asean Basketball League. Read more »

ABL: Justin Brownlee to beef up Alab Pilipinas

Camille B. Naredo, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Feb 16 12:16 PM

Justin Brownlee is set to return to Alab Pilipinas to shore up its campaign in the ASEAN Basketball League. Read more »

ABL: Alab can’t keep up with Kuala Lumpur in 28-point loss

Norman Lee Benjamin Riego, ABS-CBN Sports
Posted at Feb 05 12:44 AM

Struggling all game long at MABA Stadium on Tuesday, the Filipino club succumbed to home team Kuala Lumpur, 91-63. Read more »

ABL reschedules games due to coronavirus

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Feb 04 07:42 PM

The ABL on Tuesday announced that it is rescheduling some of its games in light of the travel restrictions that have been enforced in certain countries due to the outbreak of the novel coronavirus. Read more »

Basketball never stops, as Brownlee eyes Alab stint during PBA break

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jan 21 08:10 PM

The Barangay Ginebra import wants to stay in the country, as he waits to return to the PBA later this year. Read more »