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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." He is a third-generation Filipino-American with his ancestor coming over in 1926 doing farm labor in the Stockton area. Belasco was recruited by agent Bobby Rius during his stint in the San Francisco Pro-Am leagues. Professional career Sunkist Orange Juicers/Pop Cola Panthers B ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
Small Forward
The small forward (SF), also known as the three, is one of the five Basketball position, positions in a regulation basketball game. Small forwards are typically shorter, quicker, and leaner than Power forward (basketball), power forwards and Center (basketball), 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 typically range from 6' 6" (1.98 m) to 6' 9" (2.06 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 Guard (basketball), guards, but shorter than the Power forward (basketball), power forward and Center (basketball), center. Small ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
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) * Ignat .... 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: ... [...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 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] |
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. This honor is given during the PBA's Leo Awards. Starting from the 2020 PBA season, each Mythical Team consists of two backcourt (guards) and three frontcourt Basketball is a sport with five players on the court for each team at a time. Each player is assigned to different positions defined by the strategic role they play. Guard, forward and center are the three main position categories. The standard ... (forwards or centers or both) players. Previously, each Mythical 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 Mythical Team Awards established in 1975 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
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 (Alas ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
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 an ... [...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] |
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] |
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] |
2013 PBA Commissioner's Cup
The 2012–13 PBA season, 2013 Philippine Basketball Association (PBA) PBA Commissioner's Cup, 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 Pawnshop, Cebuana Lhuillier. Format Due to the preparations of the Philippines men's national basketball team for the upcoming 2013 FIBA Asia Championship, FIBA Asia Championship, the opening of 2013 PBA Governors' Cup, 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] [Amazon] |
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] [Amazon] |
