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4 days ago
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Quentin Millora-Brown recognized as a local by FIBA, SBP confirms
It's official: Quentin Millora-Brown is classified as a local by FIBA. The Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas (SBP) confirmed the development on Friday. "We're pleased with the update from FIBA because a player of his size and skill can make a positive impact for Gilas Pilipinas Men," SBP president Al Panlilio said in a statement. With this development, Millora-Brown can now be included in the lineup of locals for the Philippine national team. Earlier, national team head coach Tim Cone said Millora-Brown's addition would be exciting if his status were confirmed. Millora-Brown's name had been floated as a possible addition to the national team even before the Philippines' stint in the FIBA Asia Cup. He also played for the Macau Black Bears in a tune-up game against Gilas Pilipinas ahead of the tournament. Born in the United States, the 6-foot-10 Millora-Brown is the grandson of a Filipino doctor. In 2024, he helped lead the University of the Philippines Fighting Maroons to the UAAP Season 87 men's basketball title. —JKC, GMA Integrated News
GMA Network
4 days ago
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- GMA Network
Cone excited about possibly adding Quentin Millora-Brown to Gilas if status becomes official
While Gilas Pilipinas has not yet received official confirmation regarding Quentin Millora-Brown's FIBA eligibility, national team head coach Tim Cone said he is looking forward to possibly including him in the lineup. Millora-Brown's name has been floated for the national team even before the Philippines' stint in the FIBA Asia Cup. He even played for the Macau Black Bears in a tune-up game against Gilas Pilipinas ahead of the tournament. 'Nothing official yet, but we're certainly excited about putting him in the lineup if it does become official,' Cone said in a message to GMA News Online. A report stated that Millora-Brown, who stands at 6-foot-10, has been classified by FIBA as a local, which would allow him to play without being considered a naturalized player. Born in the United States, Millora-Brown is the grandson of a Filipino doctor. In 2024, he helped lead the University of the Philippines Fighting Maroons to the UAAP Season 87 men's basketball title. GMA News Online has also reached out to Millora-Brown regarding the development. —JKC, GMA Integrated News
GMA Network
23-06-2025
- Sport
- GMA Network
NCAA, UAAP coaches to be feted in CPC awards night
Champion coaches from the NCAA and UAAP will take the spotlight as they receive well-deserved recognition at the annual Collegiate Press Corps Awards Night set on June 30. Mapua University head coach Randy Alcantara will be given the NCAA Men's Basketball Coach of the Year for leading the Cardinals to the Season 100 men's basketball throne that ended the school's 33-year title drought. Alcantara and the Cardinals ended the season undefeated through 12 games, including a finals series sweep of De La Salle-College of Saint Benilde that allowed Mapua to clinch its first title since 1991. Alcantara's UAAP counterpart in Goldwin Monteverde will also be recognized as UAAP Men's Basketball Coach of the Year for steering University of the Philippines to UAAP Season 87 title---their second crown in the post-pandemic era. Monteverde and the Fighting Maroons came from behind after dropping Game 1 of the finals against top seed De La Salle University, but went on winning the next two to deny the Green Archers their back-to-back crowns. In the women's division, Aris Dimaunahan will be honored as UAAP Women's Basketball Coach of the Year for guiding National University in reclaiming the title in UAAP Season 87 women's basketball tournament. The Lady Bulldogs did it in dominant fashion, sweeping the elimination round before beating their tormentor last season, University of Santo Tomas, in the championship round. Meanwhile, volleyball tacticians will be honored as well with NCAA coaches Jerry Yee and Bryan Vitug leading the honor roll together with UAAP coaches Dante Alinsunurin and Sherwin Meneses. Yee, who played a pivotal role from the sidelines as a consultant, propelled the Lady Blazers to their fourth straight title after sweeping Colegio de San Juan de Letran in the finals while Vitug was the architect behind Arellano University's breakthrough title in the men's division. Alinsunurin and Meneses, on the other hand, were the masterminds behind National University's supremacy in volleyball. Meneses helped the Lady Bulldogs claim their second consecutive title in the women's side while Alinsunurin led the Bulldogs to a historic five-peat title run in the men's division. —JMB, GMA Integrated News
GMA Network
17-06-2025
- Sport
- GMA Network
Leo Aringo leaves NU, signs with Japanese club Saitama Azalea
Fresh off a championship in the collegiate scene, Leo Aringo is making a leap to the professional ranks after signing with Saitama Azalea to play in the 2025-2026 Japanese V. League. National University announced the development on Tuesday as Aringo bid farewell to the Bulldogs after helping the squad complete a historic five-peat run in the UAAP Season 87 men's volleyball. "Fresh from winning his third career UAAP championship, finals MVP and former captain Leo Aringo is taking his talents to the Japanese in the 2025-26 season after signing with Saitama Azalea," NU said in a Facebook post. "A testament to the tried, tested Bulldog pride and programme." The veteran outside hitter played a crucial role in NU's long-standing reign in the UAAP after they pulled off a reverse sweep against top-seeded Far Eastern University in the finals en route to their fifth championship in a row. The do-it-all team captain then bagged the Finals MVP plum in what turned out to be his final year with the Bulldogs. —JKC, GMA Integrated News
GMA Network
16-06-2025
- Sport
- GMA Network
Mathew Rubico returns home to LPU after two years in La Salle
NCAA By BEA MICALLER,GMA Integrated News Matthew Rubico is making a homecoming in Intramuros as he returns to Lyceum of the Philippines University. The former NCAA high school standout confirmed that he is leaving De La Salle University in the UAAP after a two-year stay with the Green Archers to rejoin the LPU Pirates in their bid to win an elusive title. For Rubico, coming back to where it all started for him was a no-brainer as he is confident he can bring out his full potential under the guidance of LPU head coach Gilbert Malabanan. "Kaya po napili ko bumalik sa LPU kasi nararamdaman ko po na du'n ko po mas maipapakita 'yung talent na natutunan ko sa ilang taong pag-eensayo," Rubico told GMA News Online on Monday. "Sa tulong po ng mga coaches and mga magiging ka-teammates ko po, feel ko po na matutulungan po nila ako ilabas 'yung full potential ko." Rubico was a scoring machine in the juniors ranks, once erupting for a 43-point explosion back in Season 98 with the LPU Junior Pirates. His offensive onslaught earned him an inclusion in that edition's Mythical Five alongside Luis Pablo, Seven Gagate, Chris Hubilla, Amiel Acido, and Andy Gemao. He then decided to bring his act to the UAAP after joining La Salle. He sat out Season 86, where the Green Archers captured the crown against University of the Philippines. He was lined up in the recent Season 87, but the Taft crew faltered in their title defense after bowing to the Fighting Maroons in the finals. The young guard, though, feels his future is in LPU. He is now linked up with the Pirates anew as he looks to lead the rebirth of LPU after missing out on the Final Four last year. "Nakikita ko po na magfi-fit naman po ako sa sistema ni Coach Gilbert. Kasi 'yung laro po nila is takbuhan, 'yun po 'yung gusto ko at nakasanayan ko na din po," Rubico added. "Kasi sa DLSU halos ganon din naman po'yung system namin. And gusto ko lang din po mag pasalamat sa DLSU, kay Coach Topex (Robinson), sa coaching staff, sa mga naging teammates ko, and sa mga managers po, maraming salamat po sainyong lahat. Marami po akong natutunan sa inyo na babaunin ko po sa buong basketball career ko at sa buong buhay ko." —JKC, GMA Integrated News
