Shiga Lakestars (B League) signed 31-year old American swingman Henry Walker (198-100kg-87, college: Kansas State). He played last summer at Blackwater Elite in Filipino PBA league. Walker managed to play in four leagues in three countries last year (!!!). In 11 PBA games he had very impressive stats: 24.3ppg, 13.0rpg, 5.3apg, 2.3spg and 1.4bpg. Good season as he was named League Player of the Week. Part of last season he spent at Defensor (LUB) in league where in 8 games he recorded also remarkable stats: 17.6ppg, 8.0rpg, 3.1apg and 1.8spg (leader !!!). Walker also spent pre-season at Galatasaray (BSL) in league. In two games he averaged 4.5ppg and 1.5rpg. He also played 5 games in Eurocup where he got 5.8ppg and 2.4rpg. In 2008 Walker was drafted by Washington Wizards (NBA) in second round (47th overall). The former Kansas State standoutis in his eleventh (!!!) season in pro basketball. The list of the past achievements is quite long as among others he won Croatian A1 League championship title in 2016. Walker was also voted Asia-Basket.com All-PBA Governor's Cup 2nd Team back in 2016. He is quite experienced player. Walker has played in six different countries on four different continents (Europe, Asia, Latin America and of course North America). He has played previously professionally in Venezuela (Trotamundos), NBA (Miami Heat and New York Knicks), NBA G League (Sioux Falls Skyforce and Maine Red Claws), Croatia (Cedevita) and Dominican Republic (Leones de Santo Domingo).
PBA Round 4 of Semi-Finals. SM Beermen and Hotshots claim wins - 1 day ago
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Phoenix - SM Beermen 91-114
SM Beermen knocked down Phoenix to take 3-1 lead. Strangely Phoenix outrebounded SM Beermen 62-49 including 23 on the offensive glass. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 31 assists. Great defensive blocking was one of the keys in this match when SM Beermen made 7 blocks. 36 personal fouls committed by Phoenix helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. Point guard Terrence Romeo (180-92) fired 20 points and 4 assists for the winn... [read more]
SM Beermen knocked down Phoenix to take 3-1 lead. Strangely Phoenix outrebounded SM Beermen 62-49 including 23 on the offensive glass. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 31 assists. Great defensive blocking was one of the keys in this match when SM Beermen made 7 blocks. 36 personal fouls committed by Phoenix helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. Point guard Terrence Romeo (180-92) fired 20 points and 4 assists for the winners. Forward Arwind Santos (193-81) chipped in 16 points and 8 rebounds. Four SM Beermen players scored in double figures. Naturalized American forward Calvin Abueva (190-88) produced a double-double by scoring 19 points and 15 rebounds and naturalized American forward Jason Perkins (193-92, college: Valley City St.) added 8 points and 10 rebounds respectively for lost side. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Top scorers: Phoenix: C.Abueva 19+15reb+3ast, D.Marcelo 9+4reb+2ast, R.Jazul 9+4reb+3ast, J.Chua 8+3reb, J.Perkins 8+10reb+2ast, N.Jorey 7+3reb SM Beermen: T.Romeo 20+4reb+4ast, A.Cabagnot 18+2reb+3ast, A.Santos 16+8reb+2ast, V.Rolfe Pessumal 10+3reb+2ast, C.Ross 10+5reb+7ast, J.Mar Fajardo 9+6reb+3ast
Hotshots rallied past Rain or Shine to even the series at 2-2. Rain or Shine was plagued by 27 personal fouls down the stretch. Worth to mention a great performance of power forward Ian-Paul Sangalang (201-91) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 19 points and 10 rebounds. Naturalized American center Rafi Reavis (203-77, college: Coppin St.) contributed with a double-double by scoring 10 points and 11 rebounds for the winners. Five Hotshots players scored in double figures. James Yap (190-82) replied with 24 points and 6 rebounds and naturalized American swingman Gabe Norwood (196-85, college: GMU) added 10 points and 8 rebounds in the effort for Rain or Shine. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. Top scorers: Rain or Shine: J.Yap 24+6reb+1ast, M.Javee 14+4reb+1ast, G.Norwood 10+8reb+1ast, R.Nambatac 9+3reb+2ast, M.Borboran 9+4reb+1ast, M.Ahanmisi 7+6reb+2ast Hotshots: I.Paul Sangalang 19+10reb+2ast, P.Lee 15+5reb+2ast, J.Jalalon 12+4reb+4ast, J.Melton 11+2ast, A.Barroca 11+3reb+3ast, R.Reavis 10+11reb+1ast
PBA Round 3 of Semi-Finals. Victories for Hotshots and Phoenix - 3 days ago
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Hotshots - Rain or Shine 85-74
Hotshots outgunned Rain or Shine to earn the first win in the series. Hotshots dominated down low during the game scoring 44 of its points in the paint compared to Rain or Shine's 24. They outrebounded Rain or Shine 68-45 including a 21-8 advantage in offensive rebounds. Rain or Shine was plagued by 29 personal fouls down the stretch. It was a good game for power forward Ian-Paul Sangalang (201-91) who led his team to a victory with a double-double by sco... [read more]
Hotshots outgunned Rain or Shine to earn the first win in the series. Hotshots dominated down low during the game scoring 44 of its points in the paint compared to Rain or Shine's 24. They outrebounded Rain or Shine 68-45 including a 21-8 advantage in offensive rebounds. Rain or Shine was plagued by 29 personal fouls down the stretch. It was a good game for power forward Ian-Paul Sangalang (201-91) who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 16 points and 11 rebounds. Guard Paul Lee (185-89) contributed with 16 points and 6 rebounds for the winners. Javee Mocon (193-95) answered with 18 points and 9 rebounds and Beau Belga (198-86) added 12 points and 7 rebounds in the effort for Rain or Shine. Both coaches tested many bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Top scorers: Hotshots: P.Lee 16+6reb+2ast, I.Paul Sangalang 16+11reb+2ast, J.Melton 9+4reb+2ast, J.Jalalon 8+10reb+2ast, R.dela Rosa 7+2reb, R.Reavis 7+11reb Rain or Shine: M.Javee 18+9reb+2ast, B.Belga 12+7reb+2ast, N.Torres 10+4reb, E.Daquioag 7+1ast, G.Norwood 6+9reb+4ast, J.Yap 6+4reb+2ast
Phoenix upset SM Beermen to narrow the deficit. Phoenix outrebounded SM Beermen 64-49 including a 26-15 advantage in offensive rebounds. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. 34 personal fouls committed by SM Beermen helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. The best player for the winners was naturalized American forward Calvin Abueva (190-88) who had a double-double by scoring 18 points, 13 rebounds and 5 assists. Guard RJ Jazul (180-86) chipped in 14 points and 8 rebounds. At the other side the best for losing team was center June-Mar Fajardo (210-89) who recorded a double-double by scoring 22 points and 19 rebounds and naturalized American guard Alex Cabagnot (183-82, college: Hawaii-Hilo) added 18 points and 6 assists respectively. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. Top scorers: Phoenix: M.Wright 18+3reb+2ast, C.Abueva 18+13reb+5ast, J.Chua 15+7reb+1ast, R.Jazul 14+8reb+2ast, J.Intal 8+9reb+4ast, J.Perkins 8+4reb+1ast SM Beermen: J.Mar Fajardo 22+19reb+3ast, A.Cabagnot 18+4reb+6ast, T.Romeo 16+2reb+2ast, C.Standhardinger 16+10reb+1ast, C.Ross 8+5ast, V.Rolfe Pessumal 3+5reb+1ast
PBA Round 2 of Semi-Finals. Rain or Shine and SM Beermen extend leads - 9 days ago
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Rain or Shine - Hotshots 93-80
Rain or Shine held off Hotshots to open 2-0 lead. Rain or Shine players were unselfish on offense dishing 24 assists. Hotshots were plagued by 27 personal fouls down the stretch. Guard Eduardo Daquioag (180-91) orchestrated the victory by scoring 19 points. Naturalized Canadian forward Norbert Torres (198-90) contributed with 16 points and 5 rebounds for the winners. Four Rain or Shine players scored in double figures. American guard Robbie Herndon (191-9... [read more]
Rain or Shine held off Hotshots to open 2-0 lead. Rain or Shine players were unselfish on offense dishing 24 assists. Hotshots were plagued by 27 personal fouls down the stretch. Guard Eduardo Daquioag (180-91) orchestrated the victory by scoring 19 points. Naturalized Canadian forward Norbert Torres (198-90) contributed with 16 points and 5 rebounds for the winners. Four Rain or Shine players scored in double figures. American guard Robbie Herndon (191-92, college: San Francisco St.) replied with 13 points and 7 rebounds and guard Paul Lee (185-89) added 12 points and 5 rebounds in the effort for Hotshots. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Top scorers: Rain or Shine: E.Daquioag 19+3reb+3ast, N.Torres 16+5reb, R.Nambatac 12+3reb+3ast, G.Norwood 10+3reb+5ast, J.Yap 8+5reb+2ast, M.Javee 7+6reb+2ast Hotshots: I.Paul Sangalang 13+6reb, R.Herndon 13+7reb+1ast, P.Lee 12+5reb+3ast, C.M 10+1reb, R.dela Rosa 7+4reb+4ast, J.Melton 5+2reb
SM Beermen rallied past Phoenix to clinch the second straight win. 31 personal fouls committed by Phoenix helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. The best player for the winners was center June-Mar Fajardo (210-89) who had a double-double by scoring 19 points, 18 rebounds and 4 assists. Naturalized American swingman Marcio Lassiter (190-87, college: CS Fullerton) chipped in 24 points and 7 rebounds. Naturalized American forward Calvin Abueva (190-88) produced a double-double by scoring 16 points, 10 rebounds and 6 assists and naturalized Canadian guard Matthew Wright (193-91, college: St.Bonaventure) added 13 points respectively for the hosts. Four Phoenix players scored in double figures. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Top scorers: SM Beermen: M.Lassiter 24+7reb+3ast, J.Mar Fajardo 19+18reb+4ast, T.Romeo 14+2reb+2ast, V.Rolfe Pessumal 8+4reb, A.Cabagnot 8+3reb+3ast, C.Ross 7+4reb+3ast Phoenix: C.Abueva 16+10reb+6ast, M.Wright 13+4reb+3ast, J.Chua 12+8reb, J.Perkins 12+7reb, R.Jazul 12+1ast, A.Mallari 8+7reb+3ast
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