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· Ryan General
Jordan Clarkson’s title gives Filipino basketball its 1st NBA champion
Jordan Clarkson became the first player of Filipino descent to win an NBA championship after the New York Knicks defeated the San Antonio Spurs 94-90 in Game 5 on Saturday night, securing the franchise’s first title since 1973 and ending a 53-year championship drought. The…
· Ryan General
Jeremy Lin says he nearly quit basketball pre-‘Linsanity,’ reveals clash with Kobe Bryant
Former NBA star Jeremy Lin says the “Linsanity” phenomenon almost never happened. Speaking on Dwight Howard’s podcast “Above the Rim with DH 12,” the Taiwanese American athlete revealed he once cleaned out his locker during Houston Rockets training camp and asked his agent to…
· Ryan General
USA Basketball men’s team appoints its 1st Asian American head coach
Filipino American NBA coach Erik Spoelstra has been officially named head coach of the U.S. men’s national basketball team, USA Basketball announced. The longtime Miami Heat leader, who has guided the franchise to two NBA championships and multiple Finals appearances over 17…
· Editorial Staff
Jeremy Lin, Craig Smith, and NextShark back new short film about brotherhood, basketball, and mental health
Omeleto is proud to announce the official release of “Ayo, Check Up!”, a heartfelt and hard-hitting basketball short film premiering May 18, 2025. Executive produced by NBA veterans Jeremy Lin and Craig “Rhino” Smith, NextShark founder Benny Luo, and four-time Oscar-qualified…
· Ryan General
Brooklyn Nets sign Chinese rising basketball star Yongxi ‘Jacky’ Cui
The Brooklyn Nets have officially added rising Chinese talent Yongxi “Jacky” Cui to their roster on a two-way contract. The promising 6’8″ shooting guard from Nanning, China, who averaged 15.6 points, 5.9 rebounds and 36.5% 3-point shooting last season with the Guangzhou Loong…
· Ryan General
Philippine pro-basketball league to implement 4-point shot
The Philippine Basketball Association (PBA), Asia’s first professional basketball league, recently announced the introduction of the four-point shot for the upcoming Season 49. The new rule, which awards four points for successful shots from beyond a 27-foot arc, aims to…
· Michelle De Pacina
Asian teen stomped on head during Bay Area basketball game
A police investigation is underway following a violent incident during a youth basketball game where a 13-year-old player stomped on an opponent’s head, leading to a concussion. The game, held at the College of Alameda on Sunday, involved the Filipino American Tumakbo United…
· Ryan General
Jeremy Lin, Simu Liu lead 2024 CCYAA Celeb Classic basketball match
Former NBA star Jeremy Lin and “Shang-Chi” actor Simu Liu headlined a star-studded celebrity basketball game on Saturday, organized by the Canadian Chinese Youth Athletic Association to celebrate Asian talent and raise funds for community initiatives. The event, held at…
· Ryan General
Manny Pacquiao’s basketball league is thriving
Boxing champion turned politician Manny Pacquiao founded the Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League (MPBL) in the Philippines in 2017, investing 2 billion Philippine pesos ($34.3 million). With a vision to showcase talent from various regions, Pacquiao structured the league to…
· Ryan General
Hawaii basketball standouts join Team Japan for Paris 2024
Akira Jacobs, a 20-year-old prospect from the University of Hawaii and Hugh Watanabe, a 25-year-old standout from ‘Iolani School have secured spots on Japan’s basketball squad for the upcoming Paris 2024 Olympics. The two Hawaii players will be joining the Japan national team’s…
· Ryan General
Philippines men’s national basketball team stuns world No. 6 Latvia in FIBA OQT
Gilas Pilipinas, the Philippines man’s basketball team, pulled off a stunning upset, defeating world No. 6 Latvia, a team boasting NBA talent like Davis Bertans, 89-80 in their opening game of the 2024 FIBA Olympic Qualifying Tournament in Riga, Latvia, on Wednesday. The…
· Ryan General
Jeremy Lin wins Taiwan basketball championship alongside brother Joseph
Former NBA star Jeremy Lin and his brother Joseph helped the New Taipei Kings defeat the Taoyuan Pauian Pilots in Game 5 of the P.League+ (PLG) finals on Thursday to secure the championship. This marks the first time the brothers have played and won a professional title…
· Bryan Ke
Brenda Song joins Mindy Kaling’s Netflix basketball comedy series
Brenda Song has joined Mindy Kaling’s upcoming Netflix comedy series set in the professional basketball world. The new cast: Song was named as part of the Kate Hudson-led cast alongside Scott MacArthur and Drew Tarver on Kaling’s new Netflix series, which she co-wrote with…
· Ryan General
‘Pinoy Step’: Why the Filipino basketball move is being adopted by NBA stars
The move is characterized by a pump fake during the initial steps of a drive toward the basket
· Ryan General
Jeremy Lin and brother Joseph win first pro basketball game as teammates in Taiwan
Jeremy contributed 12 points, eight rebounds and nine assists to secure the won, while Joseph provided 21 points, including five three-pointers
· Ryan General
Philippines men’s basketball team clinches gold at Asian Games, ends 61-year drought
The last time the Philippine national team won the Asian Games crown was back in 1962, when it defeated China to secure its fourth straight gold in the tournament.
· Bryan Ke
Philippines men’s basketball team secures finals spot at Asian Games for 1st time in 30 years
The Philippines has secured a spot in the grand finals of the men’s basketball games at the Asian Games for the first time in over 30 years after Gilas Pilipinas beat China in a tense match on Wednesday night. Key details: Gilas Pilipinas won against China 77-76 during the men’s…
· Michelle De Pacina
‘Bahag-ketball’: NBA releases short film about Indigenous Filipino group’s love for basketball
The National Basketball Association (NBA) has released a short film about the prominence of basketball in the Philippines, from the vibrant city of Manila to the mountainous region of northern Luzon. The Igorots: The seven-minute film, “The Mountain Ballers of the Philippines,”…
· Ryan General
Jeremy Lin announces return to basketball for 14th season after considering retirement
“After taking six weeks to process it all, I’m ready to get back on the court and prepare for the 2024 season, wherever that may be”
· Michelle De Pacina
Man arrested for violent hate crime attack on Asian man during basketball game in California
A man from Ontario, California, was arrested for an alleged hate crime attack on an Asian man during a basketball game in Azusa. What happened: Sebastian Espinosa, 27, is accused of beating up a 34-year-old Asian man during a basketball game at Memorial Park in the 300 block of…
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