Connect with us

Hi, what are you looking for?

Tiebreaker Times

News

A new era dawns for the Hotshots


After using the name “Star Hotshots” since 2015, the franchise — which traces its lineage to Purefoods — will enter the 43rd season of the PBA under the brand Magnolia.

“Pressure ito sa amin dahil tuwing nagpapalit kami ng pangalan, lagi kaming nag-cha-champion,” said Magnolia’s team manager Alvin Patrimonio, who has been with the franchise since 1988, in a torch passing ceremony by the Star group to Magnolia on Monday.

“Exciting ito dahil bagong season, bagong logo, bagong pangalan.”

Star finished in the semifinals in all three conferences last year.

For incoming second-year head coach Chito Victolero, he believes that they will still play with the same intensity game in and game out, even if the name on their fronts has changed.

“Bagong challenge ito sa amin, hindi lang sa amin as coaches, kung hindi pati sa mga players,” he said.

“Paghihirapan namin ito para ma-improve ang team namin.”

#ReadMore  Mac Belo hopes there's nothing to worry about after DNP status
Written By




You May Also Like

Basketball

Kelly Williams came through in dire straits as TNT escaped Magnolia, 80-79, to overcome a twice-to-win disadvantage and advance to the PBA Season 49...

Basketball

Roger Pogoy took the lead and the others followed as TNT kept its Grand Slam bid very much alive by disabling Magnolia’s win-once bonus,...

Basketball

Robert Bolick and Xyrus Torres led a furious comeback for NLEX, rallying from a 19-point deficit to hand Magnolia another tough loss, 107-99, and...

Basketball

Magnolia coach Chito Victolero is positive that William Navarro will soon get the hang of playing within his new reality, being with a perennial...

Basketball

Ginebra came from behind to beat Magnolia, 85-81, in another thrilling Manila Clasico showdown to throw itself into the Top Four race in the...

Basketball

William Navarro isn’t shying away from the pressure that comes with donning a Magnolia jersey. After all, he’s joining one of the most storied...

Basketball

As the 2025 PBA Philippine Cup enters its crucial stage, Magnolia is eyeing a major roster move in the hopes of ending a long...

Basketball

Paul Lee powered the decisive fourth-quarter assault Magnolia rode toward the 106-97 come-from-behind win against NorthPort to become the first to clinch a quarterfinal...

Advertisement