Mikko Espartero, player from Far Eastern University, reflects positively after their UAAP Season 87 men’s volleyball finals loss against National University. Despite the defeat, Espartero contributed with 12 receptions in the decisive Game 3, held at the Mall of Asia Arena in front of 14,517 fans.
Chinese center Yang Hansen, a 7-foot-1 prospect, participates in the 2025 NBA draft combine in Chicago. Averaging 16.6 points, 10.5 rebounds, and 2.6 blocks per game in the Chinese Basketball Association, Yang aims to showcase his skills to NBA teams following in Yao Ming’s footsteps.
Jerald “Truman” Into, a super lightweight boxer from the Philippines, has been named the Games and Amusements Board (GAB) Boxer of the Month for April.
This recognition follows his victory over American opponent Ahmad Muhammad Jones during the WBC Grand Prix in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Learn more about Into’s winning performance and what earned him this prestigious title.
Kai Sotto re-signs with Koshigaya Alphas for the upcoming Japan B.League season, committing to continue his basketball career in Japan following recovery from an ACL injury.
Texas basketball player Jarred Dwayne Shaw faces severe legal consequences after being arrested in Indonesia for smuggling cannabis candies. Shaw’s case highlights Indonesia’s strict drug laws, which include life imprisonment or death for smuggling offenses.
The NBA fined Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green $50,000 for making inappropriate comments questioning the integrity of game officials during the Western Conference semifinals against the Minnesota Timberwolves.
Kevin Durant, Phoenix Suns star, wins the NBA’s 2024-25 Magic Johnson Award, recognizing his excellence on the court and his cooperative demeanor with media and fans. This marks his second win, joining the ranks of other notable two-time recipients.
Donovan Mitchell and the Cleveland Cavaliers face the offseason with disappointment after a surprising early playoff exit, despite a strong regular season performance with 64 wins and two 15-game winning streaks.
National team captain Jia De Guzman, coming off a successful stint in Japan, is set to lead Alas Pilipinas. The veteran setter, after competing in the Japan V.League with Denso AiryBees, aims to guide and learn from the young team members. De Guzman recently observed National University’s victory in the UAAP Season 87 women’s volleyball Finals.
Boston Celtics star Jayson Tatum will miss the rest of the NBA playoffs following a ruptured right Achilles tendon and subsequent surgery. Tatum’s injury, sustained during Game 4 of the Eastern Conference semifinals against the New York Knicks, leaves the Celtics without a key player as they continue their postseason journey.