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Nic Belasco
Nicholas M. Bayaca Belasco (born December 10, 1973) is a Filipino-American professional basketball player who last played for the Pasig Sta. Lucia Realtors of the Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League (MPBL). He was drafted 2nd overall by Sunkist in 1997. Born in Stockton, California, he was an import for the Westports Malaysia Dragons in the Asean Basketball League. He was an assistant coach for the Phoenix Pulse Fuel Masters of the Philippine Basketball Association (PBA). He founded the Belasco Unlimited Skills Academy (BUSA). Early life Belasco grew up in Stockton, California, which is home to a large community of Filipinos. Before he came to the Philippines, he had the nickname of "Saint Nic." Professional career Sunkist Orange Juicers/Pop Cola Panthers Belasco was drafted 2nd overall by Sunkist in 1997. He was traded to the Beermen. San Miguel Beermen Belasco was traded along with Dwight Lago and Cris Bolado in exchange for Mythical Team selection Nelson Asaytono an ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Small Forward
The small forward (SF), also known as the three or swingman, is one of the five positions in a regulation basketball game. Small forwards are typically shorter, quicker, and leaner than power forwards and centers but taller, larger, and stronger than either of the guard positions. They are strategic and are often relied upon to score, defend, create open lanes, and rebound for their team. The small forward is considered to be perhaps the most versatile of the five main basketball positions as they contribute offensively and defensively. In the NBA, small forwards generally range from 6' 5" (1.96 m) to 6' 10" (2.08 m); in the WNBA, they are usually between 6' 0" (1.83 m) to 6' 2" (1.88 m). This puts them at the average height of all professional basketball players because they are taller than the guards, but shorter than the power forward and center. Small forwards are responsible for scoring points and defending, and often are secondary or tertiary rebounders behind the pow ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2000 PBA Commissioner's Cup
The 2000 Philippine Basketball Association (PBA) Commissioner's Cup was the second conference of the 2000 PBA season The 2000 PBA season was the 26th season of the Philippine Basketball Association (PBA). Board of governors Executive committee * Emilio Bernardino, Jr. (Commissioner) * Wilfred Steven Uytengsu (Chairman, representing Alaska Milkmen) * Ignatius .... It started on June 23 and ended on September 15, 2000. The tournament is an Import-laden format, which requires an import or a pure-foreign player for each team. Format The following format will be observed for the duration of the conference: * One-round robin eliminations; 9 games per team; Teams are then seeded by basis on win–loss records. * The top eight teams after the eliminations will advance to the quarterfinals. *Quarterfinals: **Top four teams will have a twice-to-beat advantage against their opponent. **QF1: #1 vs. #8 **QF2: #2 vs. #7 **QF3: #3 vs. #6 **QF4: #4 vs. #5 *Best-of-five semifinals: **SF1: Q ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League
The Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League (MPBL) is a men's professional basketball league in the Philippines. History Manny Pacquiao launched the Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League on August 29, 2017, starting off as a semi-professional league. According to Pacquiao, the league is not intended to be a competitor to the Philippine Basketball Association, the country's top professional basketball league. The MPBL was intended to feature both a regional commercial and barangay-level league with teams on the commercial side to have a home locality in addition to a corporate sponsor. In the first months, the league hosted teams from Luzon with future plans to expand to accommodate teams based in Visayas and Mindanao like the defunct Metropolitan Basketball Association. It is planned that an expanded MPBL will have two conferences, North and South, where the best teams from both divisions will face in the finals similar to the format of the National Basketball Association of the U ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Philippine Basketball Association All-Defensive Team
The Philippine Basketball Association The Philippine Basketball Association (PBA) is a men's professional basketball league in the Philippines composed of twelve company-branded franchised teams. Founded in 1975, it is the first professional basketball league in Asia and is the se ... (PBA) All-Defensive Team is an honor given annually to the five players which exhibited outstanding defensive capabilities without regards to position. Selections Most selections The following table only lists players with at least five total selections. References Notes *{{note label, Note1, a, a The Defensive Player of the Year award was first established in 1993. All-Defensive Team Awards established in 1985 1985 establishments in the Philippines ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Philippine Basketball Association Mythical Team
The Philippine Basketball Association (PBA) Mythical Team is an honor given annually to the best players in each of the five basketball positions: point guard, shooting guard, small forward, power forward and center. A Second Mythical Team was institutionalized in 1984 Events January * January 1 – The Bornean Sultanate of Brunei gains full independence from the United Kingdom, having become a British protectorate in 1888. * January 7 – Brunei becomes the sixth member of the Association of Southeast A .... Selections Most selections The following table only lists players with at least five total selections. Notes {{reflist, group=n Mythical Team Awards established in 1975 1975 establishments in the Philippines ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2008 PBA All-Star Weekend
The 2008 PBA All-Star Weekend was the annual all-star weekend of the Philippine Basketball Association (PBA)'s 2007–08 PBA season. The events were held from April 24 to 27, 2008 at the West Negros University Gym, Bacolod, Negros Occidental. Friday events Obstacle Challenge Time in seconds. Willie Miller wins for the third straight year, with the fastest time in the event's history. Three-point shootout Slam Dunk competition Failed to qualify: Reynel Hugnatan, Ronald Tubid, Joey Mente Rookie-Sophomore Blitz Game Rosters Rookies: *Yousif Aljamal (Talk 'N Text) *Ken Bono (Magnolia) *Ronjay Buenafe (Coca-Cola) *Marvin Cruz (Air21) *Joe Devance (Welcoat) * Samigue Eman (Magnolia) *Doug Kramer (Air21) *Chico Lanete (Purefoods) *Coach: Cholo Martin (Sta. Lucia) Sophomores: *Mark Andaya (Red Bull) *Junjun Cabatu (Alaska) *Jireh Ibañes (Welcoat) *Mark Isip (Welcoat) *Magnum Membrere (Red Bull) *Chris Pacana (Brgy. Ginebra) *Jay-R Reyes (Welcoat) *LA Tenorio (Alaska) *Coac ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2005 PBA All-Star Weekend
The 2005 PBA All-Star Weekend was the annual all-star weekend of the Philippine Basketball Association (PBA)'s 2005–06 season. This was the first all-star game for the 2005–06 season, as the league is adjusting its season calendar. The events were held at the Ilocos Norte Centennial Arena in Laoag, Ilocos Norte. Side events Skills challenge winners Three-point shootout: Jimmy Alapag of Talk 'N Text, winning over Renren Ritualo of Air21 and Dondon Hontiveros of San Miguel in the finale. Other entries were James Yap of Purefoods, Jeffrey Cariaso of Alaska, Lordy Tugade of Red Bull, Sunday Salvacion of Barangay Ginebra, Dale Singson of Coca-Cola, Ronald Tubid of Air21, and Cesar Catli of Sta.Lucia. Trick shot competition: Paolo Hubalde (San Miguel) Obstacle challenge: Topex Robinson (Red Bull Barako) Slam Dunk contest: Niño Canaleta (Air21), winning against Enrico Villanueva of Red Bull Barako. Legends shootout competition: The trio of Alvin Patrimonio, Ronnie Magsanoc and ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2003 PBA All-Star Weekend
The 2003 PBA All-Star Weekend was the annual all-star weekend of the Philippine Basketball Association (PBA)'s 2003 PBA season. The events were held from May 30 to June 1, 2003 at the Araneta Coliseum, Cubao, Quezon City. Skills challenge 2-Ball Challenge Three-point shootout Obstacle Challenge Time in seconds. Slam Dunk competition Crispa-Toyota reunion game Rosters Crispa Redmanizers *Romulo Mamaril *Mon Cruz *Bay Cristobal *Philip Cezar *Atoy Co *Bernie Fabiosa *Abet Guidaben *Bogs Adornado *Freddie Hubalde *Rey Pages *Willy Tanduyan *Rey Franco *Bong Dela Cruz *Tito Varela *Joy Dionisio *Itoy Esguerra *Dave Brodett *Coach: Baby Dalupan Toyota Tamaraws *Terry Saldaña * Chito Loyzaga *Ed Cordero * Sonny Jaworski *Ramon Fernandez *Gil Cortez *Emer Legaspi *Pol Herrera *Boy Clarino *Tino Reynoso *Orly Bauzon *Oscar Rocha *Rolly Marcelo *Ulysses Rodriguez *Ed Camus *Ompong Segura *Coach: Dante Silverio Game All-star game Rosters Commissioner's All-Stars: *Willie M ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1997 PBA All-Star Weekend
The 1997 PBA All-Star Weekend is the annual all-star weekend of the Philippine Basketball Association (PBA). The All-Star Fans Day was held on July 25 at the Araneta Coliseum in Quezon City while the All-Star Game was held on July 27 at the Cuneta Astrodome in Pasay. Skills Challenge Winners *Buzzer-Beater Contest: Tonyboy Espinosa (Mobiline) *Three-point Shootout: Roehl Gomez (Alaska) *Slam Dunk Team Competition: Tyrone Hopkins and Mike Orquillas (Gordon's Gin) All-Star Game Rosters Rookies-Sophomores-Juniors: *Marlou Aquino (Gordon's Gin) *Nic Belasco (Pop Cola) *Jeffrey Cariaso (Mobiline) *Bal David (Gordon's Gin) *Kenneth Duremdes (Pop Cola) *Dennis Espino (Sta. Lucia) *Chris Jackson (Sta.Lucia) *Elmer Lago (Purefoods) *Jojo Lim (Shell) *Mike Mustre (San Miguel) *Andy Seigle (Mobiline) *Jason Webb (Sta.Lucia) *Coach: Norman Black (San Miguel) Veterans: *Johnny Abarrientos (Alaska) *Nelson Asaytono (San Miguel) *Bonel Balingit (Pop Cola) *Cris Bolado (Purefoods) *Jerry Codiñ ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Philippine Basketball Association
The Philippine Basketball Association (PBA) is a men's professional basketball league in the Philippines composed of twelve company-branded franchised teams. Founded in 1975, it is the first professional basketball league in Asia and is the second oldest continuously professional basketball league existing in the world after the National Basketball Association, NBA,Bartholomew, Rafe. ''Pacific Rims''. New American Library, 2010, p. 13. established before the "open era" of basketball in 1990 where FIBA allowed longstanding domestic leagues, which mostly had predated the PBA, to become professional. The league's regulations are a hybrid of rules from the NBA and FIBA. The league played its first game at the Araneta Coliseum in Quezon City on April 9, 1975. Its main office is located along Circumferential Road 5, Eulogio Rodriguez Jr. Avenue (C-5 road), Eastwood City, Bagumbayan, Quezon City. The San Miguel Beermen have the most PBA championships with 28 titles. Entering the 2022 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2013 PBA Commissioner's Cup
The 2013 Philippine Basketball Association (PBA) Commissioner's Cup was the second conference of the 2012–13 PBA season. The tournament began on February 8 and ended on May 19, 2013. The tournament is an import-laden format, which requires an import or a pure-foreign player for each team and with no height limit. From the semifinal round onwards, the tournament is sponsored by Cebuana Lhuillier. Format Due to the preparations of the Philippines men's national basketball team for the upcoming FIBA Asia Championship, the opening of Governors' Cup was moved on the second week of August, at the conclusion of the FIBA tournament. The Commissioner's Cup was extended until the last week of May and adapted the tournament format used during the Philippine Cup. The tournament format for this conference was as follows: [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2007 PBA Fiesta Conference
The 2007 Philippine Basketball Association (PBA) Fiesta Conference or known as the 2007 Talk 'N Text PBA Fiesta Conference for sponsorship reasons, is the second conference of the 2006-07 season of the Philippine Basketball Association (PBA). Teams are allowed to pick an import with a maximum height-limit of 6-feet, 6-inches tall. The tournament began on March 4 and finished on July 20. The schedule will be shortened due to the league's commitment to the Philippine national basketball team while 12 players selected by national team head coach Chot Reyes will not play for their mother teams. Red Bull Barako is the defending champions of the tournament. Talk 'N Text, a product of Philippine Long Distance Telephone Company, was the main sponsor of the tournament. They also sponsored the 2006-07 PBA Philippine Cup that ended a month before the tournament. List of imports The following is the list of imports, which had played for their respective teams at least once, with the retu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
