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Niño Canaleta
Rommel Niño T. "KG" Canaleta (born February 12, 1982) is a Filipino professional basketball coach. He is currently the assistant coach for the Taichung Suns of the T1 League. He is also a former basketball player who played majority of his career in the Philippine Basketball Association (PBA). A 6-6 athletic forward, he is fondly called by nicknames like ''KG'', ''The Big Ticket'', and ''The Da Vinci of Dunk''. He won the 2005, 2006, 2007, 2010 and 2012 PBA Slam Dunk Contests and led the Air21 Express to a third-place finish in the 2006 PBA Philippine Cup. Professional career PBA He made a serious run for the Rookie of the Year honors with an impressive Philippine Cup campaign where he averaged 16.2 points per game, No. 1 among rookies and seventh in the tournament among locals. But a so-so performance in the Fiesta Conference and two finals stints of Red Bull made Larry Fonacier a no-brainer for the award. Canaleta is undoubtedly one of the biggest attractions in the leag ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Barako Bull Energy
The Barako Bull Energy were a Philippine Basketball Association team that began in 2002 as the FedEx Express. From its first season until 2005, the team was dubbed as the FedEx Express before changing to Air21 Express. From the 2009 PBA Fiesta Conference until the 2009–10 PBA Philippine Cup, it became known as the Burger King Titans. However, when manager Mikee Romero decided to pull out of the team, they were reorganized and renamed the Burger King Whoppers before returning to their original name starting the 2010 PBA Fiesta Conference. However, Air21 changed its name to Barako Bull Energy after the Lina Group bought the original Barako Bull franchise and 49 percent stake of Energy Food and Drinks Inc., the owner of the Barako Bull franchise and the exclusive distributor of Red Bull Energy Drink products in the Philippines. They added the word 'cola' to their team name in order to promote their new softdrink product. Barako Bull is owned by Energy Food and Drinks Inc., a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Taichung Suns
The Taichung Suns ( zh, 臺中太陽) are a Taiwanese professional basketball team based in Taichung City, Taiwan. They compete in the T1 League since the 2021–22 season, and play their home game at the National Taiwan University of Sport Gymnasium. The Suns became one of the six teams of the inaugural T1 League season. On November 25, 2021, Taichung Suns changed the name to Taichung Wagor Suns. In October 2022, Taichung Wagor Suns changed the name to Taichung Suns. Home arenas *National Taiwan University of Sport Gymnasium (2021–present) Current roster Personnel General managers Head coaches Season-by-season record Notable players ;;Local players * Peng Chun-Yen (彭俊諺) – Chinese Taipei men's national basketball team player * Su Yi-Chin (蘇奕晉) – Chinese Taipei men's national basketball team player * Sun Szu-Yao (孫思堯) – Chinese Taipei men's national basketball team player ;;Type-III players * Jordan Heading – Phi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Larry Fonacier
Larry Alexander Nacua Fonacier (born May 13, 1982) is a Filipino professional basketball player for the NLEX Road Warriors of the Philippine Basketball Association (PBA). He was drafted fourteenth overall by the Red Bull Barako in the 2005 PBA draft. College and amateur career Larry first played for the Ateneo de Manila High School Blue Eaglets in the University Athletic Association of the Philippines Juniors Basketball division, leading them to numerous winning seasons and championships along with Enrico Villanueva, Wesley Gonzales, BJ Manalo, and Bajjie del Rosario. He moved to the college ranks in 2000. In his rookie year, under coach Joe Lipa, he played consistent minutes coming off the bench. The Blue Eagles managed to secure a twice to beat advantage against the Far Eastern University Tamaraws. Despite having the twice to beat advantage, they were defeated in both games. The Eagles would have faced the De La Salle Green Archers in a best of three series Finals. The f ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2006 PBA Philippine Cup
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2006 PBA All-Star Weekend
The 2006 Hope-PBA All-Star Weekend was the annual all-star weekend of the Philippine Basketball Association (PBA)'s 2005–06 PBA season. This was the second all-star weekend held in the season, due to the league adjusting its season calendar. All-Star Weekend The winners in this edition of the All-Star Weekend are as follows: *(A) Sophomores over the Rookies, 133–123, with Nelbert Omolon emerging as MVP. *(B) Willie Miller in the Obstacle and Trick Shot Challenges. *(C) William Antonio in the 3-point shootout. *(D) Niño Canaleta in the Slam Dunk competition. *(E) Tony dela Cruz in the shooting stars event. *(F) The team of Jojo Lastimosa, Ricardo Marata and Boybits Victoria in the Legends Shootout. Main All-Star Game Rosters North All-Stars: *Rommel Adducul (Barangay Ginebra) *Did not show up *John Arigo (Coca-Cola) *Nic Belasco (Alaska) * Mark Caguioa (Barangay Ginebra) *Did not show up *Jayjay Helterbrand (Barangay Ginebra) *Danny Ildefonso (San Miguel) *Willie Mi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2012 PBA All-Star Weekend
The 2012 PBA All-Star Weekend was the annual all-star weekend of the Philippine Basketball Association (PBA)'s 2011–12 PBA season. The events were held from May 10 to 13, 2012 at the Ilocos Norte Centennial Arena, Laoag, Ilocos Norte. Highlighting the weekend was the return of the Rookies-Sophomores-Juniors (RSJ) vs. Veterans format of the All-Star game, after being dropped following the 2001 event. Mark Macapagal and Jonas Villanueva achieved three-peats as they were again victorious in the Three-point Shootout and Obstacle Challenge, respectively. The players from Talk 'N Text Tropang Texters were pulled out from their respective events, days before the start of the weekend. Friday events Obstacle Challenges Time in seconds. *Gold represents the current champion. * Jonas Villanueva won his three-peat for the Obstacle Challenge. Three-point Shootout *Mark Macapagal won his three-peat for the Three-point Shootout. Greats vs. Stalwarts Team Greats vs. Team Stalwarts wi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2010 PBA All-Star Weekend
The 2010 PBA All-Star Weekend was the annual all-star weekend of the Philippine Basketball Association (PBA)'s 2009–10 PBA season. The events were held from April 22 to 25, 2010 at the Puerto Princesa Coliseum, Puerto Princesa, Palawan. This was the first time that the PBA gave its hosting rights to the Province of Palawan. PBA.ph Friday events Obstacle Challenge Time in seconds.Three-point shootout Slam Dunk competition Failed to qualify: , , and < ...[...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2007 PBA All-Star Weekend
The 2007 PBA All-Star Weekend was the annual all-star weekend of the Philippine Basketball Association (PBA)'s 2006–07 PBA season. The events were held at the Pacoy Ortega Gym, San Fernando City, La Union and at the University of Baguio Gym, Baguio. Thursday events Obstacle Challenge Time in seconds. Shooting Stars Challenge Jayjay Helterbrand, Dominic Uy and San Fernando City councilor Panding Nince def. Mick Pennisi, Richard del Rosario and councilor Pablo Ortega. Trick Shot Challenge Dennis Miranda def. Ranidel de Ocampo and Ronald Tubid. Three-point shootout Hontiveros, Miller and David qualified for the Legends Shootout. Slam Dunk competition Failed to qualify: Kelly Williams, Gabby Espinas, Aaron Aban, Ronald Tubid Rookie-Sophomore Blitz Game In the game, there were four 10-minute quarters, the 8-second rule was lessened into 6 seconds, the shot clock was cut into 18 seconds, and a slam dunk counted for three points. Sunday events Legends Shootout All-Star ... [...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 Magsa ... [...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 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 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 2022–23 Commissioner's Cup, the San Miguel Beermen, w ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
PBA All-Rookie Team
The Philippine Basketball Association (PBA) All-Rookie Team is an annual Philippine Basketball Association (PBA) honor given since the 2004–05 PBA season, to the top rookie(s) of the season in each of the five basketball positions: point guard, shooting guard (off-guard or big guard), small forward, power forward and center Center or centre may refer to: Mathematics *Center (geometry), the middle of an object * Center (algebra), used in various contexts ** Center (group theory) ** Center (ring theory) * Graph center, the set of all vertices of minimum eccentrici .... spin.ph, September 10, 2015 Unlike the traditio ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
PBA Mr
PBA may refer to: Places *Province of Buenos Aires, a province in Argentina Facilities and structures *Pine Bluff Arsenal, Jefferson County, Arkansas, USA; a military installation near the city of Pine Bluff *Pinnacle Bank Arena, a sports arena in Lincoln, Nebraska, USA Transportation * Thalys PBA, trainsets of the SNCF TGV Réseau Aviation *Provincetown-Boston Airlines (IATA airline code: PT; ICAO airline code: PBA) USA; defunct *PB Air (IATA airline code: 9Q; ICAO airline code: PBA) Thailand; defunct Organizations *Advertising Board of the Philippines, formerly the Philippine Board of Advertising *Palm Beach Atlantic University * Police Benevolent Association, or Patrolmen's Benevolent Association * PBA Partylist, or Puwersa ng Bayaning Atleta, a political party in the Philippines Sports leagues *Philippine Basketball Association *Professional Bowlers Association, professional tenpin bowling organization in the United States Other uses * Lead-Acid Battery (PbA) ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
