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Marlou Aquino
Marlou Bucao Aquino (born October 7, 1972) is a Filipino former professional basketball player who currently serves as the team consultant for the Pangasinan Heatwaves of the Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League (MPBL). During his prime, he was known by fans as "The Skyscraper" and was, along with Edward Joseph Feihl, one-half of the so-called "Twin Towers" of the Ginebra San Miguel. Amateur career Although born in the province of Pangasinan, Marlou Aquino made an impact as a player in Metro Manila as he played for the Adamson Falcons in the UAAP. Marlou played in the Philippine Basketball League for the Sta. Lucia Realtors (before it joined the PBA) and Stag Pale Pilsen, and won a record-setting four PBL Most Valuable Player of the Year awards. He was famous for his so-called "Kili-kili Shot" (a shot from under the opponent's armpit). Professional career Philippine Basketball Association In 1996, he made an impact in the Philippine basketball scene. He was drafted by the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League
The Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League (MPBL) is a men's regional professional basketball league in the Philippines composed of 30 teams. Founded in 2017 by eight-division boxing world champion and then-Senator Manny Pacquiao, the MPBL is not intended to be a competitor to the top-flight Philippine Basketball Association (PBA), but rather to provide a gateway for local, homegrown talents to showcase their skills. The league uses a home-and-away format, similar to the defunct Metropolitan Basketball Association. The MPBL started an amateur league before being granted professional status by the Games and Amusements Board. Due to Pacquiao's role in the league, it has also been referred to as Manny Pacquiao's Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League. The MPBL is the first in a series of leagues which bear the ''Maharlika Pilipinas'' name. It is followed by the Junior MPBL and Maharlika Pilipinas Volleyball Association (MPVA) in 2023, and the Women's Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
Philippine Basketball Association Best Player Of The Conference Award
The Philippine Basketball Association The Philippine Basketball Association (PBA) is a men's professional basketball league in the Philippines, composed of twelve company-branded Franchising, franchise teams. Founded in 1975, it is the first professional basketball league in Asia ...'s Best Player of the Conference Award is given to the best local (Filipino or part-Filipino) player at the end of each conference (tournament). It was first awarded in the 1994 All-Filipino Conference. The Best Import Award is given to the best player (non-Filipino) at the end of each import-laden conference. Criteria The method of selecting the Best Player of the Conference is similar on how the season's Most Valuable Player is selected. The criteria used since the 2022–23 PBA season are as follows: *45% average statistical points *30% press and media votes *25% players' votes Statistical points (SP) are computed as follows: *1 SP for every point scored, rebound, assist, steal and bloc ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
Philippine Basketball Association
The Philippine Basketball Association (PBA) is a men's professional basketball league in the Philippines, composed of twelve company-branded Franchising, franchise teams. Founded in 1975, it is the first professional basketball league in Asia and the second-oldest in the world after the National Basketball Association (NBA).Bartholomew, Rafe. ''Pacific Rims''. New American Library, 2010, p. 13. The league played its first game at the Araneta Coliseum in Quezon City on April 9, 1975, and its regulations are a hybrid of rules from the NBA and FIBA. As of the 2022–23 PBA season, 2022–23 season, the PBA season consists of three tournaments known as "List of Philippine Basketball Association conferences, conferences": the PBA Philippine Cup, Philippine Cup, the PBA Commissioner's Cup, Commissioner's Cup, and the PBA Governors' Cup, Governors' Cup. The Commissioner's and Governors' Cups allow each team to sign a single foreign player known as an "Lists of Philippine Basketball As ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
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 Franchising, franchise teams. Founded in 1975, it is the first professional basketball league in Asia ... (PBA) All-Defensive Team is an honor given annually to the five players which exhibited outstanding defensive capabilities. Starting from the 2021 PBA season, each All-Defensive Team consists of two backcourt (guards) and three frontcourt (forwards or centers or both) players. Previously, each All-Defensive Team would have two guards, two forwards, and a center. Selections Most selections The following table only lists players with at least five total selections. Notes References {{Reflist All-Defensive Team Awards established in 1985 1985 establishments in the Philippines ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
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: *Wi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
2000 PBA All-Star Weekend
The 2000 PBA All-Star Game is the annual All-Star Weekend of the Philippine Basketball Association (PBA). The first out-of-town All-Star game was held on August 13, 2000 at the San Agustin Gym in Iloilo City. PBA All-Stars vs ABC Selection A week before the PBA Annual All-Star game, an exhibition match took place on August 6 at the Philsports Arena, featuring a PBA selection going up against the Asia's finest, some of the best players in the Asian Basketball Confederation. The PBA All-Stars won easily, 101-81. Johnny Abarrientos was voted MVP of the ABC-PBA All-Star Extravaganza. Rosters PBA All-Stars: *Johnny Abarrientos *Marlou Aquino *Noy Castillo *Kenneth Duremdes *Rudy Hatfield *Bong Hawkins *Danny Ildefonso *Eric Menk *Alvin Patrimonio *Rodney Santos * Andy Seigle *Danny Seigle *Coach: Tim Cone ABC Selection: *Rommel Adducul (From Manila Metrostars in the MBA) *Gong Xiaobin (China) *Zhu Dong (China) *Cheng Chi Lung (Taiwan) *Eli McHantaf (Lebanon) *Fadi El Khatib (Lebanon ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
1999 PBA All-Star Weekend
The 1999 PBA All-Star Weekend is the annual all-star weekend of the Philippine Basketball Association (PBA). The events were held from August 6–8, 1999. Skills Challenge winners *Slam Dunk Competition: Robert Parker of Sta.Lucia *Buzzerbeater event co-champions: Bal David of Brgy.Ginebra and Rodney Santos of Alaska *Three-Point Shootout: Jasper Ocampo of Pop Cola (defeated Roehl Gomez of Alaska, 17-8) *Two-Ball Competition: Johnny Abarrientos and Kenneth Duremdes of Alaska won over the San Miguel pair of Dwight Lago and Robert Duat, 38-30 All-Star Game Rosters Veterans *Benjie Paras *Kenneth Duremdes *Johnny Abarrientos *Alvin Patrimonio *Jerry Codiñera * Marlou Aquino * Bal David * Noli Locsin *Jun Limpot * Dennis Espino *Jeffrey Cariaso *Gerald Esplana *Coach: Tim Cone *Originally, Vergel Meneses and Victor Pablo were selected, but were replaced by Jerry Codiñera and Gerald Esplana because of injuries. Rookies/Sophomores * Jason Webb *Eric Menk * Sonny Alvarado *Da ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
1998 PBA All-Star Weekend
The 1998 PBA All-Star Weekend is the annual all-star weekend of the Philippine Basketball Association (PBA). Instead of the old formats of pitting its stars from the North against the South or the veterans versus the youngsters, the league this time featured the Philippine Centennial Team against a PBA Selection, reinforced by imports. They played twice and the first All-Star Game was held outside of Manila since the annual spectacle was institutionalized in 1989. Skills Challenge Winners *Two-Ball Contest: Allan Caidic and Freddie Abuda (San Miguel) *Three-point Shootout: Jasper Ocampo (Pop Cola) *Buzzer-Beater Contest: Tonyboy Espinosa (Mobiline) All-Star Game PBA Selection * Nelson Asaytono (San Miguel) *Bonel Balingit (Pop Cola) * Bal David (Ginebra) *Jerry Codiñera (Purefoods) * Rey Evangelista (Purefoods) *Victor Pablo (Shell) *Dindo Pumaren (Purefoods) * Bong Ravena (Purefoods) * Jason Webb (Sta.Lucia) * John Best (Shell)* * Devin Davis (Alaska)* *Ronnie Coleman (Sta.Luc ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
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) * ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
1996 PBA All-Star Weekend
The 1996 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 26 at the Araneta Coliseum in Quezon City while the All-Star Game was held on July 28 at the Cuneta Astrodome in Pasay. Skills Challenge Winners *Buzzer-Beater Contest: Jack Santiago (Sunkist) *Three-point Shootout: Ric-Ric Marata (Sunkist) *Slam Dunk Team Competition: Marlou Aquino and Noli Locsin (Ginebra) All-Star Game Rosters Rookies-Sophomores-Juniors: *Marlou Aquino (Ginebra) *Jeffrey Cariaso (Alaska) * Bal David (Ginebra) *Kenneth Duremdes (Sunkist) * Dennis Espino (Sta. Lucia) * Rey Evangelista (Purefoods) * EJ Feihl (Ginebra) * Poch Juinio (Alaska) *Vince Hizon (Ginebra) * Noli Locsin (Ginebra) *Wilmer Ong (Ginebra) * Rodney Santos (Purefoods) *Coach: Robert Jaworski (Ginebra) Veterans: *Johnny Abarrientos (Alaska) *Ato Agustin (Sunkist) *Nelson Asaytono (San Miguel) *Paul Alvarez (San Miguel) *Jerry Codiñera (Purefoods) ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
Philippine Basketball Association All-Star Game
The PBA All-Star Game is an exhibition game hosted annually by the Philippine Basketball Association (PBA), matching the league's star players using various formats. It is the featured event of PBA All-Star Weekend. The All-Star game was first staged at The ULTRA on June 4, 1989. The starting lineup for each squad is selected by a fan ballot, while the reserves are chosen by a vote among the head coaches of the league's teams. If a selected player is injured and cannot participate, the league officials select a replacement. The head coaches of the teams that entered the season's first conference, the Philippine Cup, are chosen as the coaches of the teams in the All-Star Game. Background The annual All-Star Game was instituted in 1989 and has already evolved into different types of competition, more commonly in the following formats: Philippine national team vs. PBA All-Stars (last played in 2018), Rookies, Sophomores & Juniors (RSJ) vs. Veterans (last played in 2012), and No ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
Philippine Basketball Association Rookie Of The Year Award
The Philippine Basketball Association's Rookie of the Year award is an annual Philippine Basketball Association The Philippine Basketball Association (PBA) is a men's professional basketball league in the Philippines, composed of twelve company-branded Franchising, franchise teams. Founded in 1975, it is the first professional basketball league in Asia ... (PBA) award given to the top rookie(s) of the regular season. The award was first given in . The award is decided using criteria introduced for the 2011–12 season, which include accumulated statistical points, votes from media, players and the league's Commissioner's Office. The most recent Rookie of the Year winner is Stephen Holt. Twelve winners were drafted first overall (the league started its draft in the season). Six winners have also won the PBA Most Valuable Player (MVP) award in their careers; with Benjie Paras earning the honors the same season. Three winners have been elected to the PBA Hall of Fame. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
