Basketball euphoria goes to the south as the National Basketball League Philippines-Kabataan Season 2 holds its national finals at the Manolo Fortich Gymnasium in the municipality of Manalo Fortich, province of Bukidnon.
The games formally opens on Tuesday, October 17, to be highlighted by a colorful opening ceremony to be graced by former Philippine Basketball Association superstar Alvin Patrimonio and NBL Philippines chairman Atty. Carmelo Arcilla.The finalists from Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao are expected to begin arriving on Sunday to acclimatize the players with the cool atmosphere of Bukidnon.
NBL Ph executive director Leonardo Andres said the WCA Carabaos of Calamba City, Laguna will defend its title in the 21-under division while the Tanauan City, Batangas Warriors will try to retain the under-17 crown.'The season one champions all from Luzon are here to defend their title but teams from Mindanao and Visayas will try to dethrone them in their southern territory. Bakbakan na,' Andres said.
Philippines Latest News, Philippines Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Philippines basketball star fails Asiad drugs test: officials Justin Brownlee, who played a starring role to help the Philippines win its first Asian Games basketball gold since 1962, has failed a doping test, officials said on Thursday, Oct. 12.
Read more »
Asiad basketball gold to stay in PH, POC chief saysThe basketball gold of the 19th Asian Games will remain in the Philippines.
Read more »
Roger Pogoy assures basketball return after myocarditis battleGilas Pilipinas sniper Roger Pogoy is targeting a return to the basketball court in about 6 months after being diagnosed with a rare heart disorder
Read more »
Pogoy not quitting basketball despite heart conditionTNT Tropang Giga gunner RR Pogoy assured that he will be returning to the court as soon as he is cleared to play basketball once again.
Read more »
UP routs UST, posts best start in UAAP men's basketball in 26 yearsUniversity of the Philippines (UP) annihilated University of Santo Tomas (UST), 110-79, at the Mall of Asia Arena on Saturday, October 14 for a 5-0 start in the UAAP Season 86 men's basketball tournament.
Read more »
Asian Games: Ph to keep gold in basketballSunStar Publishing Inc.
Read more »