The 2017 edition NBA 3X Philippines presented by AXA reached some new milestones this past weekend, with 176 teams from Metro Manila and the provinces taking part in the various divisions for both men's and women's.
This year's edition had two phases of competition, with the field being whittled to 56 with the qualifiers that took place at Don Bosco-Makati last July 15-16. Quarterfinals and Semifinals were played at the SM Mall of Asia Music Hall on July 22, with the champions of each division being crowned on July 23. The only exception was the by-invite-only Celebrity Division, which held its tournament in its entirety on the 23rd.
The Men's Open Division saw new champions with reigning titleholders EGS Elite unable to show up in the quarterfinals on Saturday. Team Rocan's quartet of Christian Chua, Mark Fernandez, Elmer de la Cruz and Philip Torres beat Team 459 Legaspi to claim the title.
The Women's Open matchup was an all-NU affair, with the A-team composed of Trixie Antiquiera, Joy Nabalan, Samantha Harada, and Rhena Itesi beating their B-team for the title. Trixie adds, "It was a challenge to have to face our teammates who are familiar with our style of play, but we are proud to earn this victory. This was the similar case in the Boys' Under-18 Division, where two teams from Escuela de Sophia battled for the title.
The Boys' Under-16 Finals saw the Berkeley Aquanauts from Baguio besting Makati Basketball. The matchup saw a couple of Jr. NBA National Training Camp finalists Jazzy de Ayre and Ethan Rodelas entertaining the crowd. As for the Boys' Under-13 Division, La Salle-Zobel's second team beat the Aquanauts for the title, while a Cindy Gonzales-led Team Bulacan bested the University of Baguio for the Girls' Under-18 Division title.
With the entry of AXA, a special division was crafted this year tailored for its employees, with AXA Life-A defeated Go Elite in the final.
And with Marco Alcaraz's injury keeping him out from defending his Celebrity Division title, Team Uy, Uy, Uy of Dominic Uy, Vince Hizon, and Charles Tiu defeated Mongrel Mob of Mac Andaya, Bobby Yan, and Neil Sese claimed the championship.
In the special events, Billion Enriquez was named as the AXA Three-Point Shootout Champion, Brian Agarin as the Panasonic Master Three-Point Contest Champion, Alexis Ramos as the Cloudfone Shoot-Solve-Selfie Challenge Champion, Shekel Estrelles as the Globe Do It Different Three-Point Challenge Champion, and Jebb Bulawan as the Slam Dunk Champion.
A select group of free throw shooters managed to raise PhP 70,000 for Tahanang Walang Hagdan during the AXA Shoot for a Cause challenge.
Gracing the weekend were Oklahoma City big man Steven Adams, Cal State-Northridge head coach Reggie Theus, and the Laker Girls, who awarded the different winners. In addition, the latter conducted a halftime performance that entertained the crowed at the SM Mall of Asia Music Hall.
CloudFone, Globe At Home, Globe Prepaid, Panasonic are NBA 3X Philippines's official partners, while SM Mall of Asia and Spalding are its supporting partners. ABS-CBN S+A, Basketball TV, and NBA Premium TV are the official broadcasters
Further details on NBA 3X Philippines 2017 can be seen on www.nba3x.com/philippines.
This year's edition had two phases of competition, with the field being whittled to 56 with the qualifiers that took place at Don Bosco-Makati last July 15-16. Quarterfinals and Semifinals were played at the SM Mall of Asia Music Hall on July 22, with the champions of each division being crowned on July 23. The only exception was the by-invite-only Celebrity Division, which held its tournament in its entirety on the 23rd.
The Men's Open Division saw new champions with reigning titleholders EGS Elite unable to show up in the quarterfinals on Saturday. Team Rocan's quartet of Christian Chua, Mark Fernandez, Elmer de la Cruz and Philip Torres beat Team 459 Legaspi to claim the title.
The Women's Open matchup was an all-NU affair, with the A-team composed of Trixie Antiquiera, Joy Nabalan, Samantha Harada, and Rhena Itesi beating their B-team for the title. Trixie adds, "It was a challenge to have to face our teammates who are familiar with our style of play, but we are proud to earn this victory. This was the similar case in the Boys' Under-18 Division, where two teams from Escuela de Sophia battled for the title.
The Boys' Under-16 Finals saw the Berkeley Aquanauts from Baguio besting Makati Basketball. The matchup saw a couple of Jr. NBA National Training Camp finalists Jazzy de Ayre and Ethan Rodelas entertaining the crowd. As for the Boys' Under-13 Division, La Salle-Zobel's second team beat the Aquanauts for the title, while a Cindy Gonzales-led Team Bulacan bested the University of Baguio for the Girls' Under-18 Division title.
With the entry of AXA, a special division was crafted this year tailored for its employees, with AXA Life-A defeated Go Elite in the final.
And with Marco Alcaraz's injury keeping him out from defending his Celebrity Division title, Team Uy, Uy, Uy of Dominic Uy, Vince Hizon, and Charles Tiu defeated Mongrel Mob of Mac Andaya, Bobby Yan, and Neil Sese claimed the championship.
In the special events, Billion Enriquez was named as the AXA Three-Point Shootout Champion, Brian Agarin as the Panasonic Master Three-Point Contest Champion, Alexis Ramos as the Cloudfone Shoot-Solve-Selfie Challenge Champion, Shekel Estrelles as the Globe Do It Different Three-Point Challenge Champion, and Jebb Bulawan as the Slam Dunk Champion.
A select group of free throw shooters managed to raise PhP 70,000 for Tahanang Walang Hagdan during the AXA Shoot for a Cause challenge.
Gracing the weekend were Oklahoma City big man Steven Adams, Cal State-Northridge head coach Reggie Theus, and the Laker Girls, who awarded the different winners. In addition, the latter conducted a halftime performance that entertained the crowed at the SM Mall of Asia Music Hall.
CloudFone, Globe At Home, Globe Prepaid, Panasonic are NBA 3X Philippines's official partners, while SM Mall of Asia and Spalding are its supporting partners. ABS-CBN S+A, Basketball TV, and NBA Premium TV are the official broadcasters
Further details on NBA 3X Philippines 2017 can be seen on www.nba3x.com/philippines.
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