PBA 49th Season

[Giannis34GOD]

Yes, the Philippine Basketball Association (PBA) is set to participate in the 2025 Basketball Champions League (BCL) Asia. In June 2024, Commissioner Willie Marcial confirmed that the PBA would join the competition, stating, "Kasama naman tayo next year. Nagkausap na kami ni Mr. Andreas na 'wag muna sumali ang PBA dito sa 2024. Pero sa 2025, sasali na tayo."

The PBA had previously opted out of the inaugural BCL Asia tournament in 2024 due to a packed schedule, including commitments to the FIBA World Cup and the East Asia Super League (EASL). However, the league has expressed its intention to participate in the upcoming BCL Asia tournament.

As of March 2025, the PBA is in the process of selecting which team will represent the league in the BCL Asia. Commissioner Marcial mentioned that the board is finalizing the PBA representative, with the tournament scheduled to begin in June.

In addition to the BCL Asia, the PBA will also participate in the 2024-2025 EASL season, with two teams yet to be determined.

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That's good to hear... I guess Marcial will tap TNT to represent there in BCL Asia since they are back to back champs this season, although will TNT accept? If they, they can tap Jefferson bros plus Kouame as naturalized player to strengthen the line up plus Pogoy, Oftana, Khobuntin, Erram, Nambatac and Aurin.. I don't know if even here will use Fiba rules in eligibility as concern.. BGR is not eligible, as well as Galinato...

[allan_373]

OT: will PBA sending a team for BCL Asia? Any news about this? Kume Marcial promised last year to the organizers that they will join this year... Will they?

Yes, the Philippine Basketball Association (PBA) is set to participate in the 2025 Basketball Champions League (BCL) Asia. In June 2024, Commissioner Willie Marcial confirmed that the PBA would join the competition, stating, "Kasama naman tayo next year. Nagkausap na kami ni Mr. Andreas na 'wag muna sumali ang PBA dito sa 2024. Pero sa 2025, sasali na tayo."

The PBA had previously opted out of the inaugural BCL Asia tournament in 2024 due to a packed schedule, including commitments to the FIBA World Cup and the East Asia Super League (EASL). However, the league has expressed its intention to participate in the upcoming BCL Asia tournament.

As of March 2025, the PBA is in the process of selecting which team will represent the league in the BCL Asia. Commissioner Marcial mentioned that the board is finalizing the PBA representative, with the tournament scheduled to begin in June.

In addition to the BCL Asia, the PBA will also participate in the 2024-2025 EASL season, with two teams yet to be determined.

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[IPC]

Partial All-Filipino schedule: https://www.facebook.com/pbaofficial...q91z646BE1jprl

[qwertyz]

Might be a bit late but can we confirm Khobuntin over Nieto? hehe

[Rds]

Enoch Valdez’s name came up in spin on potential TNT guard recruits. I actually think SMB should pursue this guy. Yes his handles need improvement but Scottie showed you do not to be an advanced ball handler to play PG in the league. Valdez is actually one of the better defensive guards with his length and quickness. Something SMB badly needs with the aging Ross.

[Joe Yabuki]

Curious to see who will be the PG that TNT will get before next conference.

I think any 1 of these guys will be a KaTropa in the next coming days or weeks.

Mikey Williams
Sedrick Barefield
Kiefer Ravena
Jio Jalalon
Robert Bolick

I can see Pangilinan breaking the bank for Mikey and maybe letting him go after the conference. I dont think they can trade for Barefield this early. Jalalon is a clown he was actively trying to throw the NP game last time he played and he hasnt played since, I love Bolick but youre basically putting another Nambatac in there, if you wanna win go for the kill - Williams / Barefield

[DenzelGreat8]

One post of cardona's fb saw Mikey still in the Philippines alongside Heruela.. contrary to the reports of Homer Sayson said Mikey already left here.. I think Mikey - TNT possible reunion is not yet finished... The opportunity to win grandslam is too good for them to pass out... Maybe the past not good relationship will likely put it away for one reason (operation grandslam)... As for Mikey, that is also good opportunity to revive his career here and to join with his teammates before to reach that rare achievement that only handful of PBA greats can achieve that...

I saw it but Cardona must just be trolling and it might be an old pic that he just recently posted.

[Giannis34GOD]

OT: will PBA sending a team for BCL Asia? Any news about this? Kume Marcial promised last year to the organizers that they will join this year... Will they?

[Giannis34GOD]

They also didn't have Ahmad Al-Dwairi who is crucial in all of their games.

I'd argue he is much more important than Tucker whose duties can be taken over by Ibrahim or Abu Hawwas.

They wouldn't have lost that 2021 game had they been able to limit Alsuwailem in the paint. Al-Dwairi was the answer to that. Just watch their recent ACQ match.

Basically, naturalized player + Al-Dwairi missing from their roster exposes them badly. Their only back up big is Mohd Hussein and he's already 35.

Hate to say it but this is what's happening with us (Kai's injury) too.

So that is my point.. w/o RHJ or any naturalized players for Jordan, they are in mid tier team, lower than Taiwan, w/ RHJ or any very good quality naturalized player, Jordan is in top 4.. Gilas w/o naturalized player can still reach top 8, but having Brownlee or any good naturalized player (Blatche and Douthit before), we can achieve atleast finals or win at all.. that's how very big valuable RHJ for Jordan.. We saw that already in last world cup, Jordan fighting to the end despite being heavy underdogs...that's why we waste opportunity to have RHJ with Gilas... What's good about Boatwright? He can't play D.. he's only scorer and nothing else, and that is concerning because we need a naturalized that can do it all... I'm sure if he still not yet recruit by Jordan, RHJ will likely choose Gilas..

[Giannis34GOD]

Curious to see who will be the PG that TNT will get before next conference.

I think any 1 of these guys will be a KaTropa in the next coming days or weeks.

Mikey Williams
Sedrick Barefield
Kiefer Ravena
Jio Jalalon
Robert Bolick

One post of cardona's fb saw Mikey still in the Philippines alongside Heruela.. contrary to the reports of Homer Sayson said Mikey already left here.. I think Mikey - TNT possible reunion is not yet finished... The opportunity to win grandslam is too good for them to pass out... Maybe the past not good relationship will likely put it away for one reason (operation grandslam)... As for Mikey, that is also good opportunity to revive his career here and to join with his teammates before to reach that rare achievement that only handful of PBA greats can achieve that...

[sroth3839]

I'm talking about their local crew... They are really good with naturalized players starting with Rashiem Wright, Dar Tucker and now RHJ.. but when they playing w/o any naturalized player or not good NP player, their level is within Qatar and KSA.... Just watch 2022 World cup qualifiers between Jordan vs KSA when KSA upset Jordan, The latter used Weak Johannon as their naturalized player... And even when they participating Arab games where they can't parade naturalized player, they also lose to Syria...

https://www.youtube.com/live/7_DhRbN...qJTdgbK6TH1p31

They also didn't have Ahmad Al-Dwairi who is crucial in all of their games.

I'd argue he is much more important than Tucker whose duties can be taken over by Ibrahim or Abu Hawwas.

They wouldn't have lost that 2021 game had they been able to limit Alsuwailem in the paint. Al-Dwairi was the answer to that. Just watch their recent ACQ match.

Basically, naturalized player + Al-Dwairi missing from their roster exposes them badly. Their only back up big is Mohd Hussein and he's already 35.

Hate to say it but this is what's happening with us (Kai's injury) too.

[Giannis34GOD]

Sedrick barefield is the most realistic

They have to trade one of their championship starting core of either Pogoy, Oftana or Erram for Barefield.. I don't think Jolas will let go all of those just desperately to get Barefield... They likely to wait Jio Jalalon for free agency on August... Unless there are re negotiations between Mikey and TNT camp for comeback season...

[Giannis34GOD]

And they also beat Gilas on that last window of WC 2023 Qualifiers. No way guy said they are same level as KSA and Qatar lol.

I said local crew... Jordan w/o naturalized player is very weak compare if Gilas playing without naturalized player... That's how big impact RHJ is... Jordan historically recruiting very good naturalized player since early 2000s...

[Giannis34GOD]

If I recall, Jordan went to the 3rd-place game in the FIBA Asia Cup with Dar Tucker as their NP. They also had a FIBA Asia Championship bronze in 2009 and a silver in 2011. I think they've been an Asian power for quite a while.

I'm talking about their local crew... They are really good with naturalized players starting with Rashiem Wright, Dar Tucker and now RHJ.. but when they playing w/o any naturalized player or not good NP player, their level is within Qatar and KSA.... Just watch 2022 World cup qualifiers between Jordan vs KSA when KSA upset Jordan, The latter used Weak Johannon as their naturalized player... And even when they participating Arab games where they can't parade naturalized player, they also lose to Syria...

https://www.youtube.com/live/7_DhRbNcSWc?si=yLqJTdgbK6TH1p31

[Giannis34GOD]

Is this confirmed? This might be the reason why Erram trade rumors came up. Yes BGR would be a big boost for them. He played great in SEA games but I forgot his play in the PBA.

He's already practicing with them since last month.. the management didn't forced him until he's 100% healthy... That was last month.. for sure TNT will activate him to help Kelly and Erram...