Rookie Maverick Ahanmisi of Rain or Shine Elasto Painters won the 2016 PBA All-Star Obstacle Challenge as he beat Scottie Thompson, Chris Ross, Mark Barroca, Chris Banchero, Maverick Ahanmisi and Mark Cruz.
Watch: 2016 PBA All-Star Obstacle Challenge Video
Team Stalwarts defeated Team Greats, 99-94 in the PBA All-Star Blitz Game as part of the 2016 PBA All-Star Weekend at the Smart Araneta Coliseum. Raymond Almazan was named MVP with 23 points and 11 rebounds. Senator Manny Pacquiao scored 9 points for Team Stalwarts. Ian Sangalang led Team Greats with 14 points.
Watch: 2016 PBA All-Star Stalwarts vs Greats Highlights Video
Terrence Romeo won his 2nd straight 3-Point Shootout Title by beating James Yap, Jeff Chan, Alex Cabagnot, RJ Jazul, Jayjay Helterbrand, Almond Vosotros, Nino Canaleta,Jared Dillinger, Garvo Lanete, Simon Enciso and Troy Rosario in the 2016 PBA All-Star 3-Point Shootout Contest.
Watch: 2016 PBA All-Star 3-Point Shootout Contest Video
Rey Guevarra took home his 3rd straight Slam Dunk Title after beating Chris Newsome, James Forrester and Franklin Bonifacio in the 2016 PBA All-Star Slam Dunk Contest.
Watch: 2016 PBA All-Star Slam Dunk Contest Video
Terrence Romeo will try to defend his 3-point shootout title in the 2016 PBA All-Star Skills Challenge on Friday, August 5, 2016 at the Smart Araneta Coliseum. Romeo will go up against James Yap, Jeff Chan, Alex Cabagnot, RJ Jazul, Jayjay Helterbrand, Almond Vosotros, Nino Canaleta,Jared Dillinger, Garvo Lanete, Simon Enciso and Troy Rosario.
TNT Ka Tropa with 4 straight wins to start the 2016 PBA Governors Cup and Jayson Castro was the Best Player for all of their 4 wins putting up MVP-like numbers to start the 3rd conference.
Watch: Jayson Castro Governors Cup Highlights
Jayson Castro with the Acrobatic Finish
Senator Manny Pacquiao who plays for Mahindra Enforcers had the chance to guard Calvin Abueva of Alaska Aces in the Mahindra vs Alaska game in the 2016 PBA Governors Cup.
Watch: Calvin Abueva vs Manny Pacquiao
Iran, Japan and South Korea will represent Asia in the 2017 FIBA World U19 World Championship as they finished in the Top 3 of the 2016 FIBA Asia U18 Championship held in Tehran, Iran from July 22-31, 2016. Batang Gilas who represented Philippines finished 7th place.
2016 FIBA Asia U18 Championship Final Standings
1st – Iran
2nd – Japan
Aside from the North vs South PBA All-Star Game, the 2016 PBA All-Star Weekend will also feature the Greats vs Stalwarts where past, present, and future PBA Players will showcase their talents on August 5 at the Smart Araneta Coliseum. Both teams will be composed of 4 former PBA players, 4 current PBA players, and 4 PBA D-League players.
Senator Manny Pacquiao will replace LA Revilla who is currently injured for Team Stalwarts.
Greats Line-up
-Maverick Ahanmisi