Back-to-back: TNT repeats over Barangay Ginebra to defend Governors’ Cup title in Game 6-Nov 8, 2024
TNT conquered Barangay Ginebra once again in a conference where the Gin Kings ruled for multiple years. The Tropang Giga reasserted their mastery over Ginebra as they defended their PBA Governors’ Cup throne following a come-from-behind 95-85 win in Game 6 of the finals at the Araneta Coliseum on Friday, November 8. Living up to his billing as a two-time Best Import, Rondae Hollis-Jefferson (201-F/C-1995, college: Arizona) put up 31 points, 16 rebounds, 8 assists, and 2 steals, including key buckets late that took the fight out of a Gin Kings side looking to force a sudden death. Hollis-Jefferson scattered 5 points in a win-clinching 12-0 run TNT used to capture its 10th championship in franchise history after trailing 83-85 with under five minutes left. Jayson Castro William (180-PG-1986) backstopped Hollis-Jefferson with 13 points and 6 assists, while Roger Ray Pogoy (189-SG-1992) also added 13 points, including a back-breaking triple that gave the Tropang Giga a commanding 94-85 lead with a minute remaining. The Ginebra loss put to waste a sensational effort by Gin Kings rookie Rhon Jhay Abarrientos (181-G-1999), who exploded for a career-high 31 points on 11-of-17 shooting before a mammoth crowd of 14,668. Rhon Jhay Abarrientos fired 18 points in the second quarter alone as Ginebra fought back from a 21-31 deficit to mount a 43-42 halftime lead. The defeat also prevented Justin Brownlee from claiming his seventh title, which would have made him the winningest import in PBA history. Brownlee, who finished with 16 points, 6 rebounds, and 4 assists, won four of his six championships in the Governors’ Cup but lost the last two editions to Hollis-Jefferson and TNT. Courtesy of: rappler.com
Asia-Basket.com All-PBA Governor's Cup Awards 2024-Nov 13, 2024
*The awards were created by Asia-basket.com staff based on the stats (if available), teams' performance and players' performance.
It very often required deeper research and collecting various data about the players and their teams.
TNT stuns Ginebra in Game 7 overtime heart-stopper for 2nd straight PBA crown-Mar 28, 2025
Another championship duel against Barangay Ginebra still yielded the same result for TNT. The Tropang Giga reasserted their mastery over the Gin Kings and ruled the PBA Commissioner’s Cup after a dramatic 87-83 overtime escape in the winner-take-all Game 7 at the Araneta Coliseum on Friday, March 28. Import Rondae Hollis-Jefferson (201-F/C-1995, college: Arizona) won his third title with TNT, churning out 25 points and 12 rebounds in the rubber match as the Tropang Giga claimed their second straight crown and remained on track for a rare Grand Slam before a mammoth crowd of 21,274. But it was the locals who took charge in overtime, with Glenn Khobuntin (193-F-1991) surprisingly coming through the clutch as Rey Nambatac (179-G-1994) and Calvin-John Oftana (195-F-1996) also giving TNT a big lift. Ginebra still had a chance to force another extra period as Justin Brownlee (197-F-1988, college: St.John's) — who knocked in a cold-blooded three with 16.7 seconds left in the fourth, 79-79, to forge overtime — missed a potential game-tying four-point shot. Nambatac, who backstopped Hollis-Jefferson with 22 points, captured the Finals MVP after averaging 17.8 points, 3.1 rebounds, and 3.4 assists in the tight finals series. Khobuntin emerged as TNT’s Game 7 wild card, knocking in 10 of his 14 points in crucial stretches in the fourth quarter and overtime. Also topping the Governors’ Cup behind Hollis-Jefferson earlier this season, TNT captured its 11th championship in franchise history, with head coach Chot Reyes also having as many titles. The win marked the third consecutive time the Tropang Giga beat Ginebra in the finals — a streak that started when they also beat the Gin Kings for the 2023 Governors’ Cup throne. Courtesy of: rappler.com
Asia-Basket.com All-PBA Commissioner's Cup Awards 2025-Apr 1, 2025
Arvin Tolentino, 29-year old forward from the North Port Batang Pier, earned the Player of the Year at the Philippine Basketball Association.
He received multiple other awards, picked up the Domestic Player of the Year and earned a spot in the First Team.
Tolentino was previously named to Honorable Mention back in 2023.
He averaged over 20 points and 7 rebounds per game in the league.
Tolentino has totalled 10 games of 20 or more points and recorded double-doubles in 5 games on the year.
His 35 points against HK Eastern were the most he scored in the 24 25 season.
He won the PBA Philippine Cup championship title in 2020.
The standout American power forward Rondae Hollis-Jefferson was named the Import Player of the Year of the championship-winning Talk N Text Tropang Giga.
He graduated from the Arizona ten years ago.
Hollis-Jefferson was also voted to the First Team.
His excellent performance assisted his team in beating the Ginebra Kings 4 to 3 in the final series.
Hollis-Jefferson was the Player of the Week honoree in the league.
His court vision propelled him to the third spot in points per game an outstanding average of almost 27.
Hollis-Jefferson also registered over 12 rebounds per game that season in the league.
He has totalled 20 games of 20 or more points on the year and had 30 or more points in 9 games.
Hollis-Jefferson recorded double-doubles in 23 games during the event.
His 42 points against the Rain or Shine were the most he scored in the 24 25 season.
As evident, the league is predominantly led by former college players, with all top 10 scorers having graduated from US schools.
Among many awards he won the PBA Governor's Cup championship title for two years in a row (2023 and 2024).
Scottie Thompson, guard from the Barangay Ginebra San Miguel Kings, was selected to the First Team of Philippine Basketball Association.
His best performance made his team reach the finals but they unfortunately lost against the TNT Tropang 3 to 4.
Thompson was previously voted the Finals MVP back in 2018, Player of the Year, Guard of the Year, Domestic Player of the Year back in 2023 and chosen to the First Team back in 2023 and 2024.
He logged over 12 points and almost 7 rebounds per game over the season in the league.
Thompson has totalled 3 games of 20 or more points and registered double-doubles in 3 games on the year.
His 23 points against the Meralco Bolts were the most he scored in the 24 25 season.
Among many awards Thompson's team was the regular season runner-up in the PBA Philippine Cup in 2024.
He was also selected as the Asia-Basket All-PBA Commissioner's Cup Player of the Year in 2023.
Thompson was selected as the Asia-Basket All-PBA Governor's Cup Domestic Player of the Year as well as the All-PBA Philippine Cup Second Team back in 2022.
He was also selected to the Asia-Basket All-PBA Governor's Cup First Team between 2022 and 2023.
Justin Brownlee, 36-year old American forward from the Barangay Ginebra San Miguel Kings, was named to the First Team at the Philippine Basketball Association.
He is the St.
John's University alumni from 2011.
Brownlee's best performance made his team reach the finals but they unfortunately lost against the TNT Tropang 3 to 4.
He was previously selected as the Forward of the Year three times, and earned a spot in the First Team four times in the past, Player of the Year back in 2018, Import Player of the Year back in 2018 and 2023 and Defensive Player of the Year back in 2019.
Brownlee averaged almost 24 points and over 9 rebounds per game in the league.
He has totalled 17 games of 20 or more points on the year and notched 30 or more points in 4 games.
Brownlee recorded double-doubles in 15 games at the event.
His 49 points against the Terrafirma Dyip were the most he scored in the 24 25 season.
Among many awards he won the Indonesian IBL championship title in 2024.
He was also selected as the Asia-Basket All-PBA Governor's Cup Player of the Year as well as the All-PBA Governor's Cup Import Player of the Year back in 2022.
Brownlee was also selected to the Asia-basket All-Asian Games First Team in 2023.
Kadeem Jack, 32-year old Trinidad and Tobago forward from the North Port Batang Pier, was voted to the First Team of Philippine Basketball Association.
He is ex Rutgers from 2015.
Jack registered almost 11 rebounds per game that season in the league.
He led the PBA in points per game with almost 32.
Jack has totalled 18 games of 20 or more points on the year and had 30 or more points in 13 games.
He recorded double-doubles in 12 games at the event.
Jack's 39 points against the Rain or Shine were the most he scored in the 24 25 season.
As evident, the league is predominantly led by former college players, with all top 10 scorers having graduated from US schools.
Among many awards Jack's team made it to the Taiwanese PLeague+ Semifinals in 2021.
He was selected to the Eurobasket Lithuanian LKL All-Imports Team in 2024.
Jack was also selected to the Eurobasket All-Lithuanian LKL Second Team in 2024.
Finals MVP: Rey Nambatac (179-G-1994) of TNT Tropang Player of the Year: Arvin Tolentino (195-F-1995) of North Port Import Player of the Year: Rondae Hollis-Jefferson (201-F/C-1995) of TNT Tropang Domestic Player of the Year: Arvin Tolentino (195-F-1995) of North Port
Asia-Basket.com All-PBA Commissioner's Cup First Team 2025
*The awards were created by Asia-basket.com staff based on the stats (if available), teams' performance and players' performance.
It very often required deeper research and collecting various data about the players and their teams.
San Miguel dominates Game 6 to reclaim PBA throne, keeps TNT out of Grand Slam club-Jul 26, 2025
San Miguel shut the door on an opponent seeking history and reclaimed its place atop the PBA hierarchy. The Beermen ruled the season-ending Philippine Cup and kept TNT out of the elite Grand Slam club once again after a dominant 107-96 win in Game 6 of the best-of-seven finals at the PhilSports Arena on Friday, July 23. CJ Perez, June Mar Fajardo (210-C-1989), and Jericho Cruz (182-G-1990) took turns as San Miguel ended a three-conference title drought and captured a record-extending 30th championship, with 11 of those coming in the prestigious All-Filipino tiff. Perez bounced back from a measly 5-point outing in their Game 5 loss with a series-high 24 points, 6 assists, and 3 rebounds, while Fajardo turned in a near-perfect outing of 24 points on a 11-of-12 shooting to go with 12 rebounds. Cruz, who captured his first Finals MVP award, chimed in 13 points and 6 assists, sparking a big third quarter that broke the game wide open. The Tropang 5G were within striking distance, trailing 52-56 early in the third period before the Beermen unleashed a 24-8 run, with 9 points coming from Cruz, to mount a commanding 80-60 lead. History repeated itself as the Beermen prevented the Tropang 5G from achieving the rare Triple Crown, just like they did over a decade ago. Then known as the Talk ’N Text Tropang Texters, TNT won the first two championships of the 2010-2011 season only to lose to the Petron Blaze Boosters — now San Miguel — in seven games in the Governors’ Cup finals. It was another heartbreaking ending for the Tropang 5G, who missed out on joining Crispa (1976, 1983), San Miguel (1989), Alaska (1996), and San Mig Coffee (2013-2014) in Grand Slam company. Courtesy of: rappler.com
Asia-Basket.com All-PBA Philippine Cup Awards 2025-Jul 27, 2025
Jericho Cruz, 34-year old Guamanian guard from the San Miguel Beermen, earned the Player of the Year at the East Asia Super League.
He received multiple other awards, picked up the Domestic Player of the Year and was voted to the First Team.
Cruz was previously named to Honorable Mention back in 2021.
He averaged almost 11 points per game in the league.
Cruz has totalled 3 games of 20 or more points on the year.
His 27 points against the Ginebra Kings were the most he scored in the 2025 season.
Among many awards he won the PBA Commissioner's Cup championship title in 2016 and 2024.
June Mar Fajardo, 35-year old center from the San Miguel Beermen, was named the Finals MVP of East Asia Super League.
He was also selected to the First Team.
Fajardo was previously voted the Player of the Year eight times, Center of the Year nine times, and chosen to the First Team nine times, Defensive Player of the Year back in 2017 and Finals MVP three times in the past.
His consistent performance as a playmaker earned him the fifth ranked in points per game, showcasing average of over 17.
Fajardo was the Player of the Week honoree twice during the 25 campaign.
He led the EASL in rebounds per game with over 13.
Fajardo has totalled 11 games of 20 or more points and recorded double-doubles in 22 games on the year.
His 33 points against the TNT Tropang were the most he scored in the 2025 season.
Among many awards he won the PBA Commissioner's Cup championship title in 2014, 2017, 2019 and 2024.
He was also selected as the Asia-Basket All-PBA Governor's Cup Player of the Year in 2024.
Fajardo was selected as the Asia-Basket All-PBA Governor's Cup Domestic Player of the Year in 2024.
He was also selected to the Asia-Basket All-PBA Governor's Cup First Team back in 2013, 2014 and 2022.
Fajardo was selected to the Asia-Basket All-SEA Games Second Team back in 2022.
Zavier Lucero, American forward from the Magnolia Hotshots, was selected as the Import Player of the Year at the Philippine Basketball Association.
He graduated from the Cal Maritime four years ago.
Lucero was also named to the First Team.
He showcased his talent by ranking fourth in points per game with an average of over 18 and fourth in rebounds per game with an average of almost 8.
Lucero has totalled 5 games of 20 or more points and registered double-doubles in 3 games on the year.
His 24 points against the SM Beermen were the most he scored in the 2025 season.
Among many awards Lucero's team made it to the CalPac Tournament Semifinals in 2018 and 2020.
Scottie Thompson, guard from the Barangay Ginebra San Miguel Kings, earned a spot in the First Team of Philippine Basketball Association.
He was previously honored as the Guard of the Year back in 2018, and voted to the First Team back in 2018 and 2019 and Second Team back in 2022.
Thompson had over 12 points and almost 7 rebounds per game that season in the league.
He recorded double-doubles in 4 games at the event.
Thompson's 20 points against the NLEX Road Warriors were the most he scored in the 2025 season.
Among many awards he was selected to the Asia-Basket All-PBA Commissioner's Cup Player of the Year in 2023.
He was also selected to the Asia-Basket All-PBA Governor's Cup Domestic Player of the Year as well as the All-PBA Philippine Cup Second Team back in 2022.
Thompson was selected to the Asia-Basket All-PBA Governor's Cup First Team between 2022 and 2023.
Robert Bolick, 29-year old guard from the NLEX Road Warriors, was selected to the First Team at the Philippine Basketball Association.
He previously earned Honorable Mention back in 2021, Guard of the Year and chosen to the First Team last year.
Bolick led the PBA in points per game with over 19 and assists per game with almost 7.
He has totalled 7 games of 20 or more points and logged double-doubles in 2 games on the year.
Bolick's 34 points against the Rain or Shine were the most he scored in the 2025 season.
Among many awards he was selected as the Asia-Basket All-PBA Philippine Cup Honorable Mention back in 2021.
Finals MVP: June Mar Fajardo (210-C-1989) of SM Beermen Player of the Year: Jericho Cruz (182-G-1990) of SM Beermen Import Player of the Year: Zavier Lucero (198-F) of Hotshots Domestic Player of the Year: Jericho Cruz (182-G-1990) of SM Beermen
Asia-Basket.com All-PBA Philippine Cup First Team 2025
*The awards were created by Asia-basket.com staff based on the stats (if available), teams' performance and players' performance.
It very often required deeper research and collecting various data about the players and their teams.
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