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Fans Day 2018: Celebrating Family with the Aces

Each year, the Aces cancel a day of practice to express their gratitude towards their most loyal sixth men on the floor – the fans. Last weekend, hundreds of Alaska Aces die-hards stormed the Gatorade Hoops Center in Mandaluyong last Saturday to meet their hoop idols.   The event saw...

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Fans Day 2018: Celebrating Family with the Aces

There Goes That Man(uel)

In the dying moments of last Tuesday's quarterfinal matchup against Magnolia, Vic “The Muscle Man” took it to himself to seal the deal. With just 90 seconds left in regulation, Manuel pulled up from the left-side elbow and drained a cold-blooded jumper – defeating the Hotshots 89-78 and sending the...

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There Goes That Man(uel)

Powering Through

At the opening week of the 2018 Alaska Basketball Power Camp, kids across the metro gathered at the Ateneo Covered Courts to learn the game through the guidance of some of the country’s best coaches.   One of those kids was Lochlin Zaldivia, a 10-year old Fil-Aussie basketball player. What...

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Powering Through

Defying Time: Dondon Hontiveros

Last week, San Miguel Alab Pilipinas brought the 2018 ASEAN Basketball League Championship back home after defeating Thailand’s Mono Vampire, 102-92 at the Sta. Rosa Multi-Purpose Complex in Laguna. Throughout the hard-fought five-game series, the Filipinos were tested by their opponents’ on-court skills. However, through their endless grind, Alab Pilipinas...

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Defying Time: Dondon Hontiveros

Aces on a Mission

“All I can say is that we’re coming in with a renewed spirit full of passion,” is what Alaska Aces head coach Alex Compton told PlayPH. After meeting a lot of disappointment, the Aces are full force heading into the next PBA season. And at this point in the off-season,...

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Aces on a Mission

Welcoming the Newest Members of the Aces

Right now, the goal for the Alaska Aces squad is to return to winning their winning form. After missing the playoffs by a slim margin last season, there’s no doubting the team’s will to win this time around.   A huge part of their rebuilding phase was to acquire rookies...

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Welcoming the Newest Members of the Aces

The 2017 PBA Draft Highlights

On October 29th, the Philippine Basketball Association (PBA) welcomed a brand new class of talented rookies. The 2017 PBA Draft took place at the Robinsons Place in Manila, where families and friends gathered to cheer as their loved one’s reached distinct milestones in their hoop careers.   It took a...

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The 2017 PBA Draft Highlights

Dondon Hontiveros Back in Cebu

Wearing his famous big smile and welcoming demeanor, Dondon Hontiveros was in his hometown of Cebu over the weekend, where he made time to meet with some of his beloved fans.   For many years, Cebu was the training ground for the “Cebuano Hotshot”, making priceless memories that he carries...

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Dondon Hontiveros Back in Cebu

NBA Kids

Every once in a while when NBA games are overflowing with tension, fans like to direct their attention to other things – like the adorable kids of their favorite superstars. Here are some of the times these kids put smiles on everybody’s faces.   PRESS CON BABIES [caption id="attachment_4323" align="alignnone"...

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NBA Kids

On the Road with Cory Jefferson

Even if people didn’t necessarily know who Cory Jefferson was at the start of the PBA Commissioner’s Cup, it was impossible not to notice the Alaska Aces import over the course of the conference.   When he was only in high school, Jefferson was immediately labeled as a competitor. Despite...

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On the Road with Cory Jefferson

Aces in Legazpi

It’s not often that you get to meet your heroes, but in the case of Albay-based basketball fans, it was a dream come true when the Alaska Aces came to town.   With a game set for Saturday, May 20, the Never Quit Squad were scheduled to arrive at the...

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Aces in Legazpi

New Aces Blast Off

Following a series of unsuccessful bids to get an import in the PBA Commissioner’s Cup, the Alaska Aces have stumbled a gem of a reinforcement in NBA veteran Cory Jefferson. Jefferson, who had stints in the NBA playing for the Brooklyn Nets and Phoenix Suns, joined the team at the...

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New Aces Blast Off

Baby Beast Rising

Far Eastern University’s Jack Gloria caught the attention of sports fans and critics alike with a stellar performance that helped the Baby Tamaraws claim the championship over the NU Bullpups in the UAAP Season 79 Juniors Basketball tournament. A crucial contributor to the Baby Tamaraws’ success with an average rebounding...

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Baby Beast Rising

Aces on the Rebound

By Drei Christopher Villanueva   In Alex Compton’s three seasons as head coach, Alaska has made it to the Finals four times, two of which were during the Philippine Cup where the Aces lost both in a best-of-seven series against the San Miguel Beermen. So when the Aces, ranked no.2...

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Aces on the Rebound

PBA Playoff Preview

The PBA Philippine Cup Playoffs has kicked in and the match-ups are thrilling. This season has seen some of the PBA’s most amazing team comebacks and upsets. Here’s PlayPH’s quick guide to the action: The Alaska Aces have lost the first in their twice-to beat advantage against the the Gin...

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PBA Playoff Preview

Last Hurrah for Veterans Dondon Hontiveros, Tony dela Cruz

By Drei Christopher Villanueva   There comes a time in every athlete’s life when they need to call it a career. For longtime Alaska Aces Team Captain Tony dela Cruz, that time has come after years of being the most vocal individual during practice, bringing his leadership to players while...

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Last Hurrah for Veterans Dondon Hontiveros, Tony dela...

Aces best GSM for 3-Game Streak

Following wins against GlobalPort and Meralco, the Alaska Aces beat Barangay Ginebra San Miguel 101-86 yesterday evening, bringing their winning streak to three. On the road to the 2017 Philippine Cup, the Aces are resolved in winning the conference as part of their #DriveFor15. The Ginebra squad, which won the preceding...

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Aces best GSM for 3-Game Streak

Aces Rookie Impresses in Stellar Debut

Rookie Carl Cruz made a good impression in his first PBA game, finishing with 20 points and 14 rebounds in Alaska’s losing effort (97-99) against NLEX last Friday night. Despite the game’s outcome, head coach Alex Compton can rest assured in the knowledge that he’s got something to look forward to...

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Aces Rookie Impresses in Stellar Debut

Alaska Aces Fans Day 2016: A Family Affair

Passionate supporters of the Never Quit Squad packed into the Gatorade Hoops Center in Mandaluyong City on Friday for the 2016 Alaska Fans Day. The agenda: a fun-filled afternoon of games, activities, and performances featuring the Alaska Aces and their fans. The turnout was particularly touching for the Aces themselves,...

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Alaska Aces Fans Day 2016: A Family Affair

Carl Cruz – Ace on the Rise

Shortly before lunch on Nov 4, 25-year old Carl Cruz signed the contract that officially made him a member of the Alaska Aces family. Drawn from the ranks of Gilas 5.0 as part of a new program to give PBA franchises a stake in international tournaments, Cruz was a far...

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Carl Cruz – Ace on the Rise

Aces Go Down Fighting in PBA Quarterfinal

In the closing moments of last night’s PBA Governor’s Cup Quarterfinal, the Ginebra crowd was roaring; having led by an average of twenty points (even reaching 26 at one point) for the majority of the game and with a two-to-win advantage over the Alaska Aces, it looked very much like...

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Aces Go Down Fighting in PBA Quarterfinal

Hontiveros: A Hotshot for All Ages

“I don’t know who came up with that!” laughs Alaska Ace Dondon Hontiveros, when asked on the origin of his nickname of “Cebuano Hotshot”. “I wasn’t even the only Cebuano playing when that nickname became popular!” Hontiveros muses for a while before sharing, “When I have a bad night on...

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Hontiveros: A Hotshot for All Ages

Then And Now

Nine years since the Jr. NBA and Jr. WNBA began in the Philippines, the country’s longest-running youth sports development program has done more than teach basketball fundamentals and instill values that can help athletes succeed on and off the court – it has shaped a legacy of guiding the young...

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Then And Now

A Warrior’s Will

In sports, it’s common to hear about athletes being blessed with natural gifts. Most people think that because of those gifts, they are automatically destined for stardom. While it’s true that certain physical attributes are seemingly tailor-fit to give them an advantage over others, what helps them succeed goes beyond...

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A Warrior’s Will

When E-Cow Met Harry

They came from opposite ends of the world, with different backgrounds and upbringings, each having prepared for the challenge that lay ahead. This would be a one-on-one for the ages, and both sides were going to give it their all. Major media coverage had been arranged, and over a thousand...

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When E-Cow Met Harry

The Heart of The Beast

Moments before tip-off, the Alaska Aces came out of the tunnel and was greeted by the warm cheers of their fans. As their opponents perform their usual pre-game shootaround to warm up for the match, the Aces take the opposite end of the floor to do drills as a team....

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The Heart of The Beast

An Open Letter To The Aces

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An Open Letter To The Aces

The Best is Yet to Come

Eight days ago, the Alaska Aces were up 3-0 in the best-of-seven series of the PBA Philippine Cup Finals. The audience that packed the Philsports Arena was primed, and the balloons were ready – it was to be a great night for one of the greatest franchises in the nation’s...

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The Best is Yet to Come

And Then There Were Two

Following the dramatic turn on Sunday that ended the Alaska Aces’ 3-0 streak in the Finals, the San Miguel Beermen won their second straight game last night, 86-73, in the fifth round of the 2016 Philippine Cup. For their part, the Aces played with hearts on fire, hustling on both...

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And Then There Were Two

One Play At A Time

Heart on Fire won the day in the thrilling second game of the best-of-seven 2016 PBA Philippine Cup between the league’s top two teams, the Alaska Aces, and the San Miguel Beermen. The current series stands as an epic rematch of last season – which saw the same tournament stretched...

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One Play At A Time

Four More For 15

4 more wins. The 2016 PBA Philippine Cup Semi Finals featured a match-up between the Alaska Aces, one of the league’s best defensive teams, and Global Port Batang Pier, a team known for its offensive prowess. It was the shield versus the sword, with both teams playing to their strengths,...

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Four More For 15

The Shield and The Sword

A little over three months ago, the Alaska Aces’ Calvin Abueva and Globalport Batang Pier’s Terrence Romeo donned the national colors for Gilas Pilipinas 3.0. Together, they provided hustle and energy off the bench and made highlight after highlight against much taller opponents with more international experience. They quickly became...

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The Shield and The Sword

Aces Memorabilia

As we celebrate another decade in the ongoing story of the Alaska Aces family, let’s reminisce some of the PBA team’s greatest moments by looking back at their history as told through treasured memorabilia.   A stat sheet from the March 28, 1989 PBA Open Conference game where Alaska Air...

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Aces Memorabilia

Family Ties: A Reunion 30 Years in the Making

It was an emotional night at the elegant Enderun Atrium in Taguig City; the occasion was the 30th anniversary dinner of the Alaska Aces, and members from every generation had turned out for this once-in-a-lifetime family reunion. Aces past and present had converged to celebrate the milestone, and members of...

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Family Ties: A Reunion 30 Years in the...

Moments of Passion

A lot can happen in a moment. It was the final quarter of Game 4 of the PBA Governor’s Cup. Powered by precision three-point shooting from import Arizona Reid and play-making maneuvers from MVP June Mar Fajardo, the San Miguel Beermen had built up an insurmountable advantage. Even before the...

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Moments of Passion