Connect with us

Hi, what are you looking for?

Tiebreaker Times

3x3 Basketball

Gray vs Rosser to happen early as TNT, Limitless drawn in same PBA 3×3 pool


TNT looks to bring its winning ways in the halfcourt game, but that may be easier said than done. Luck of the draw put it into a deadly group in the PBA 3×3 inaugurals’ opening leg on November 20 at the Ynares Sports Arena in Pasig.

Recently the new rulers of the Philippine Cup in the five-a-side tournament, the Tropang Giga is in Group A together with Purefoods, Limitless, and guest teams Platinum Karaoke and Zamboanga Valientes.

Coached by Mau Belen, the flagship MVP Group ball club includes Jeremiah Gray, Almond Vosotros, Samboy de Leon, and Lervin Flores.

It would be a reunion of sorts when TNT takes on Limitless as Gray and Appmasters forward Brandon Rosser were former teammates at San Miguel Alab Pilipinas in the ASEAN Basketball League not so long ago.

Aside from Limitless, also imposing big challenges for the Tropang Giga is Platinum. That features 3×3 veterans in Dylan Ababou, Karl Dehesa, and JR Alabanza plus the defensive-minded Yutien Andrada.

The Tender Juicy Titans are no pushovers, too, for they have Val Acuna, NBL star Jed Mendoza, Joseph Eriobu, Pao Javelona, and Joseph Eriobu.

Last but not least are the Valientes, led by former PBA star Mac Cardona. The team also has Kyle Neypes, Gino Jumao-as, and JR Cawaling.

Meanwhile, those in Group B are Barangay Ginebra San Miguel, Terrafirma, the veteran-laden Meralco, and Sista Super Sealers.

CAVITEX, guest team Pioneer ProTibay, NorthPort, and San Miguel Beer comprise Group C to complete the 13-team picture.

The draw lots were presided by PBA 3×3 Chairman Dickie Bachmann, together with Commissioner Willie Marcial on Saturday, exactly a week before the tilt.

#ReadMore  Chot Reyes says he felt 'weird' during coaching return

Both executives spearheaded the event, along with tournament director Joey Guanio; SBP 3×3 program head Ronnie Magsanoc and the federation’s operations director Butch Antonio; and Deputy Commissioner Eric Castro.

“This tournament not only aims to grow the 3×3 brand of basketball but to reach out to a new generation of PBA fans,” said Bachmann, who’s also the Alaska team governor. “Exciting times ahead. And it starts today.”

Written By

Oftentimes on the sidelines. Forever a student of the game. Morayta-bred.


You May Also Like

Basketball

ANTIPOLO – Gabe Norwood showed that he still got the hops even at 40 after pulling off a vintage play in Rain or Shine’s...

Basketball

ANTIPOLO – Rain or Shine notched its second win in a row in the PBA Season 49 Philippine Cup by sending Meralco spiraling further...

Basketball

ANTIPOLO – Another major player has thrown its name into the hat after Family’s Brand Sardines once again expressed interest in joining the PBA....

Basketball

Magnolia kept its hold of the PBA Season 49 Philippine Cup leadership firmly following a 118-99 victory over Phoenix in Zamboanga City, Saturday. The...

Basketball

Ginebra paid dearly for coming in ‘unprepared’ against San Miguel. The Kings got beaten badly in the battle between traditional contenders in PBA Philippine...

Basketball

Javi Gomez de Liano isn’t hiding that he misses home so much that coming back and playing in the PBA again is actually among...

Basketball

What was expected by many to be a grindout affair between two PBA Philippine Cup favorites turned out to be a snoozefest instead as...

Basketball

Blackwater went on a tear in the third quarter and never let up on its way to sending NorthPort skidding, 120-98, to break through...

Advertisement