DANNY Ildefonso is an eight-time PBA champion, two-time MVP, and a five-time Best Player of the Conference. Without a doubt, he is one of the best players of his time, or any time.But even so, he has his ...
by Kate Reyes
Sep 24, 2020
TY Tang's transition from PBA player to College of St. Benilde coach has not been that rough, thanks in large part to an all-star coaching staff. Among his deputies are PBA champion tactician Siot Tanquingcen, former Smart Gilas assistant ...
May 4, 2017
FOR a muscular guy who stands 6-foot-6, Eric Menk sure looked nervous with his hands shaking as he held an object far smaller than his fist.The former PBA MVP, though, could not be blamed as he took on a ...
by the web
May 4, 2017
ON Thursday, Star Hotshots and Rain or Shine pulled off one of the biggest trades in PBA history when James Yap and Paul Lee swapped places, a move the league later approved.The news shocked the whole basketball community in the Philippines, ...
Oct 14, 2016
FORMER players from the PBA and the Asean Basketball League (ABL) play in this bush league in Marikina City, taking the games seriously but all the while waiting for something.A call from a team for the next PBA tour of duty. ...
by Snow Badua
Nov 3, 2015
NIC Belasco and Ali Peek were teammates when they were starting their playing careers in the PBA. Now, the two are reunited as they begin a new chapter in their careers as coaches in the new Filsports Basketball League (FBA).Belasco is ...
Mar 12, 2015
RAIN or Shine coach Yeng Guiao has cried foul over comments made on television by former player and now PBA analyst Ali Peek which he claimed constantly put him in a negative light.Guiao made his feelings known to league officials on ...
Jun 15, 2014
AT a time when players who have retired way earlier than him are looking to return to the PBA, Ali Peek has ruled out a comeback.Although there is still a slot waiting for him at Talk 'N Text and possibly ...
by Snow Badua
May 30, 2014
The Man Mountain has a fear of MMA heights.That's why Ali Peek is content with his new view on the sidelines, analyzing the world's fastest-growing sport.The retired PBA player was the newest addition to the TV panel ...
Mar 30, 2014
A CAREER as a television analyst is among the options Ali Peek is considering shortly after announcing his retirement just before the PBA Commissioner's Cup.The former St. Mary's-California stalwart said he likes a possible stint with TV5, owned ...
Mar 9, 2014
NORMAN Black paved the way for Ali Peek's professional career in the PBA.Now he sees it end under his watch.The multi-titled Talk 'N Text coach said he will have nothing but fond memories after the veteran ...
Feb 26, 2014
AFTER 16 years in the PBA, veteran Talk `N Text man-mountain Ali Peek finally called it quits on an accomplished career that saw him win championships with Alaska and later on, with the Tropang Texters.Selected third overall during the 1998 ...
Feb 26, 2014
ALI Peek admits he was "frustrated and threatened" to be relegated to the reserve list by Talk 'N Text after the arrival of good friend Danny Seigle but at the same time understands that the move is for the good of ...
by Snow Badua
Dec 16, 2013
WITH Danny Seigle set to make his debut for Talk 'N Text on Tuesday aggainst GlobalPort, veteran big man Ali Peek will most likely be dropped to the reserve list to be able to recuperate from a nagging injury.A source ...
by Snow Badua
Nov 29, 2013
TALK `N Text slew of big men are in for a big challenge.With the team's coaching staff opting to go small as far as import is concerned, the Tropang Texters' frontcourt men will be hardpressed to stop Barangay Ginebra import ...
by Snow Badua
May 7, 2013
BEING one of the few remaining and active senior players in the Philippine Basketball Association, Ali Peek feels he is blessed about still being able to play and compete at a very high level.And the 6-foot-4 power-forward certainly ...
Feb 16, 2013
BANGED up all conference long, Talk 'N Text big man Ali Peek summoned whatever strength was left in his 37-year-old body just to ensure this championship of a lifetime.The 6-foot-4 Peek dropped 15 points on a near- ...
Jan 17, 2013
DON'T be surprised when you hear Talk `N Text man-mountain Ali Peek speaking and answering questions in polished Filipino.In his own little way of giving back to basketball fans all the love and support he has received all these ...
by Snow Badua
Jan 10, 2013
AFTER winning five PBA titles in a span of 15 years, Talk 'N Text veteran slotman Ali Peek said retirement has indeed crossed his mind owing to an aching knee he has endured over the last three years.But first things first, ...
Jan 8, 2013
EVEN with Talk 'N Text enjoying a huge advantage in talent and experience, slotman Ali Peek has cautioned his teammates against taking Air21 Express lightly when they clash on Thursday in the PBA Philippine Cup quarterfinals at the Smart Araneta Coliseum. ...
Dec 11, 2012
TWO days after barely scraping past lightweight Globalport, Barangay Ginebra played like the Ginebra teams of old, showing a lot of heart and hustle in subduing defending champion Talk 'N Text 104-101 in Sunday night's PBA Philippine Cup action ...
Nov 11, 2012
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