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ROOKIE SONNY ESTIL SHOWS PROMISE IN FIRST PBA GAME

Sonny Estil showed promise in his PBA debut, finishing with nine points and seven rebounds in Barangay Ginebra’s 80–73 loss to Magnolia in the Manila Clasico opener.

The rookie admitted feeling the pressure but vowed to bounce back after learning from the experience.

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BASKETBALL | UAAP SATURDAY SHOWDOWN AT UST QUADRICENTENNIAL PAVILION

📅 October 4, 2025

⏰ Game Schedule:

7:30 AM – UE vs UST (16U)
9:30 AM – UPIS vs NU (16U)
12:00 NN – UE vs UST (Women)
2:00 PM – UE vs UST (Men)
4:30 PM – UP vs NU (Men)
7:00 PM – UP vs NU (Women)

National University aims to keep its perfect slate intact against reigning champ UP in the headline men’s game at 4:30 PM, while UST seeks redemption against UE at 2 PM. Expect another action-packed day in UAAP Season 88! 🏀🔥💥

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The NLEX Road Warriors closed out their preseason in style, rallying from an early deficit to crush the Blackwater Bossing, 101-84, and claim the 40th Kadayawan Invitational crown in Davao. Finals MVP Tony Semerad and Xyrus Torres spearheaded a lethal three-point assault that proved too much to handle.

Full story 👉 https://dribblereport.com/news/nlex-road-warriors-reign-supreme-40th-kadayawan-invitational

NLEX Road Warriors reign supreme in 40th Kadayawan Invitational Philippine Basketball news project.

🏀 Bolick and Barefield deliver big in Davao! 💥

Robert Bolick and Sedrick Barefield led the way as NLEX Road Warriors and Blackwater Bossing opened the 2025 Kadayawan Invitational with impressive wins.

📌 Full story: https://dribblereport.com/news/bolick-barefield-spark-wins-nlex-blackwater-opener

Bolick, Barefield spark wins for NLEX, Blackwater in opener Philippine Basketball news project.

🔥 EASL Tip-Off 2025 goes global! 🌍

The East Asia Super League opens on October 8 with a rare twin tip-off — games happening in Taipei and Tokyo on the same night.

🏀 Taipei Doubleheader
6:30 PM – Utsunomiya Brex 🆚 Taipei Fubon Braves
8:30 PM – Taoyuan Pauian Pilots 🆚 Ryukyu Golden Kings

🏀 Tokyo Debut
6:00 PM – Alvark Tokyo 🆚 Xac Broncos

From B.LEAGUE vs. P. LEAGUE+ rivalries to the first-ever EASL game in Japan’s capital, this opening night reflects the league’s ambition to expand its footprint and elevate Asian basketball to a global stage. 🌏

Full story here: 👉 https://dribblereport.com/news/basketball-fever-taipei-and-tokyo-stage-easl-tip-2025

Basketball Fever: Taipei and Tokyo stage EASL Tip-Off 2025 Philippine Basketball news project.

CHINA FALLS SHORT, BUT SHOWS RESURGENCE 🇨🇳🔥🏀

China nearly ended Australia’s unbeaten run in the FIBA Asia Cup, pushing the Boomers to the brink before bowing, 90–89, in the gold medal match at Jeddah.

Hu Mingxuan dropped 26 points on 5-of-7 shooting from deep, while Hu Jinqiu added 20, as Team Dragon led by as many as 15 before Australia stormed back late. A potential game-winner from Mingxuan at the buzzer just missed, sealing the Boomers’ three-peat.

Read more here 👉
https://dribblereport.com/news/australia-extends-dominance-fiba-asia-cup-three-peat

Australia extends dominance with FIBA Asia Cup three-peat Philippine Basketball news project.

Justin Brownlee once again delivered in the clutch, scoring 29 points and drilling a game-tying three with 3.7 seconds left as Gilas Pilipinas outlasted host Saudi Arabia in overtime, 95-88, to advance to the FIBA Asia Cup quarterfinals.

READ MORE: https://dribblereport.com/news/brownlee-heroics-lift-gilas-past-saudi-ot-reach-asia-cup-qf

Brownlee heroics lift Gilas past Saudi in OT to reach Asia Cup QF Philippine Basketball news project.

Meralco keeps the streak alive! ⚡

The Bolts will once again carry the PBA banner as they qualify for the 2025–26 East Asia Super League. Third time’s the charm? 🏀

Read more: https://dribblereport.com/news/meralco-bolts-earn-spot-2025-26-easl-basketball-season

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Meralco Bolts earn spot in 2025-26 EASL basketball season Philippine Basketball news project.

🏀 PBA opens doors for aspiring players!

The application period for the 2025 Rookie Draft is officially open. Submit your requirements at the PBA office from August 4–29 (weekdays only) and take your shot at Draft Day on September 7, 2025.

🔗 Full story: https://dribblereport.com/news/pba-opens-doors-aspiring-players-2025-rookie-draft

PBA opens doors for aspiring players in the 2025 Rookie Draft Philippine Basketball news project.

🏀 50 years, 1 global celebration!

The PBA is set to go beyond borders with more overseas tours and guest teams from Asia.

📖 Read more: https://dribblereport.com/news/pba-golden-season-feature-more-tours-foreign-guest-teams

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PBA Golden Season to feature more tours, foreign guest teams Philippine Basketball news project.

CHAMPIONS IN TACLOBAN 🏆🔥

The Fighting Maroons went undefeated in the and sealed the title with a dominant 81–71 win over the UPHSD Altas!

What a run. What a team. 🙌

Congratulations, UP! 💪

📸: JC Ricarte / UP Men’s Basketball