What’s your message to Calvin Abueva?
“Abueva” was one of the trending topics on twitter the day Gilas Pilipinas Final 12 was announced not because he was included in the line-up but his exclusion was a shock to many basketball fans.
Gilas Pilipinas lost to Turkey by 35
Gilas Pilipinas lost to Turkey, 103-68, in a tune-up game held in Istanbul. Andray Blatche led Gilas with 23 points. Jayson Castro with 15 points (13 in the 2nd half). Calvin Abueva scored 8 points.
Watch: Kuwentong Gilas 4.0 Episode 7: Calvin Abueva
Episode 7 of Kuwentong Gilas 4.0 featuring Calvin Abueva – The Beast from Pampanga!
Watch: Kuwentong Gilas 4.0 Episode 7: Calvin Abueva
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Gilas Pilipinas 14-man Player Pool for FIBA OQT
Gilas Pilipinas Player Pool was trimmed to 14 players by the Gilas Coaching Staff, these players will join the Europe Training Camp and the Pocket Tournament in Italy in preparation for the 2016 FIBA Olympic Qualifying Tournament.
Gilas Pilipinas 14-man Player Pool for FIBA OQT
-Calvin Abueva
-Japeth Aguilar
-Andray Blatche
-Jayson Castro
Watch: Calvin Abueva Gilas Pilipinas Mixtape
Calvin Abueva also called “The Beast” Gilas Pilipinas Highlights. His first tournament for Gilas Pilipinas was the 2015 FIBA Asia Championship in Changsha, China.
Watch: Calvin Abueva Gilas Pilipinas Mixtape
New Nike Gilas Pilipinas Uniforms for FIBA OQT
Nike unveiled the new Gilas Pilipinas Uniforms for the 2016 FIBA Olympic Qualifying Tournament. Gilas Pilipinas players will wear these light and dark uniforms in the FIBA OQT Manila.
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Calvin Abueva Clutch Highlights in Game 5 Video
Best Player of the Conference Calvin Abueva led Alaska Aces in Game 5 versus Rain or Shine Elasto Painters with 20 points and 13 rebounds including a couple of baskets at the end game to keep the Aces alive. Rain or Shine still lead the 2016 PBA Commissioners Cup Finals series, 3-2.
Watch Calvin Abueva Clutch Highlights in Game 6 Video
Watch: BPC Calvin Abueva ejected in Game 4
After being named Best Player of the Conference before the start of the 2016 PBA Commissioners Cup Finals Game 4, Calvin Abueva was ejected from the court after 2 technical fouls. Read: Calvin Abueva – Best Player of the Conference
Despite the ejection of Calvin Abueva, Alaska Aces survived Game 4 vs Rain or Shine Elasto Painters but still trail series 3-1.
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Calvin Abueva – Best Player of the Conference
Calvin Abueva was named Best Player of the Conference for the 2016 PBA Commissioners Cup. This is the 1st Best Player of the Conference Award for The Beast who averaged 17.2 points, 7.6 rebounds, 2.8 assists and 1.4 steals in this conference.
Watch Calvin Abueva Highlights and Best Player of the Conference Awarding Ceremony