NBA 3X Philippines holds successful 2019 edition

Celebrity Divsion action. Donny Pangilinan trying to guard Dominic Uy

Not even the weather can prevent a return to dominance.

EGS Elite reclaimed their title in the Men's Open Division of the 2019 NBA 3X Philippines presented by AXA, defeating TVL Cavs, 21-14 in the final for their fifth championship in the last six seasons.

The quartet of Mark Anthony Doligon, Arnel Fillon, John Vincent Cabrera, and Jay Bren Motol completed a seven-game sweep in the process of two days of competition.

In the women's Open Division, National University showcased why they are the best in women's basketball. They fielded four teams, with three eventually making the semifinals. NU-Uno, composed of Jack Animam, Camille Clarin, Angelica Surada, and Lamina Kapinga, dispatched NU-Dos in the final, 15-10.

The by-invite-only Celebrity Division saw Team Uy Uy Uy successfully defend their title, defeating Team Calyx of Nikko Ramos, Jutt Sulit, Xavy Nunag, and Marxx Monterola, 21-7.

Weather conditions forced the activities to be moved from the SM Mall of Asia Music Hall to the PICC Forum Tent, but nevertheless, the ninth consecutive edition of the NBA 3X Philippines was a successful one, with 260 teams spread across eight divisions (U-13, U-16, U-18, Open for boys, U-18 and Open for girls, by-invite Celebrity Division, and a specific division tailored for AXA Philippines employees) participating this past weekend, totalling over a thousand participants.

The NBA invited Denver Nuggets guard Monte Morris and NBA legend Muggsy Bogues for the event, as well the mascot of the reigning NBA champions Toronto Raptors, the Raptor.

Also gracing the occassion are officials of the Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas, led by its head for 3x3, Ronnie Magsanoc. He shared that this event will produce points for the SBP in its quest to assure themselves a spot in the Top 24 of the FIBA 3x3 rankings by the start of November in both the men's and women's division.

Here are the complete list of winners at NBA 3X Philippines 2019

In the age group divisions, here are the winners:

Under-13 Boys: SKAPRO

Sizco Jeane Roquid (Springside Chestnut Hill Academy, Laguna)
Prince Redd Tristan League and Dwyne Infante (St. Michael's College of Laguna)
Khean Gabriel Tacneng (Colegio de San Agustin - Laguna)

Under-16 Boys: Caloocan Supremos - 1 (all from Systems Plus Computer College)

John Vincent Reyes
John Paul Lopez
Carl John Yu
Jolan Christian Amatosa

Under-18 Boys: Caloocan Supremos (all from Systems Plus Computer College)

Karlo Jeremiah Baranda
Andrei Christian Marte
Nickos Andrei Santos
Adrian Jemmuel Rafael

Men's Open: EGS Elite

Mark Anthony Doligon
Arnel Fillon
John Vincent Cabrera
Jay Bren Motol

Under-18 Girls: First City Providential College

Julia Rose Saysay
Alecxia Nicole Rillera Garcia
Jerose Monteleyola
Karen De Mesa Francisco

Women's Open: National University-Uno

Jack Danielle Animam
Angelica Surada
Camille Clarin
Lamama Kapinga

AXA Division (restricted to AXA Philippines employees): Bank Assure: Born Ballers

James Kenneth Giron
Christian Antonio delos Santos
Arnold delos Santos
Virgilio Guinto

Celebrity Division: Team Uy Uy Uy

Dominic Uy
Vince Hizon
Yuri Escueta
Mikko Abello

NBA 3X Philippines 2019 presented by AXA Philippines also has Gatorade, Nike, PLDT-SMART, and Vivo serving as its official partners, with ABS-CBN S+A, Basketball TV, and NBA Premium TV acting as official broadcasters.

One can check out www.nba3x.com/philippines and follow on Facebook and Twitter for more details about NBA 3X Philippines.

Monte Morris, Muggsy Bogues set to arrive for NBA 3X Philippines

Monte Morris drives for the layup. Photo via Getty Images

It's 3x3 season for the NBA, and on Friday, the league announced that Monte Morris of the Denver Nuggets and legend Muggsy Bogues will the guests of honor for the NBA 3X Philippines presented by AXA this coming August 3-4 at the SM Mall of Asia Music Hall and the Philippine International Convention Center Forum Tent.

"I’m excited to experience the lively basketball culture of the Philippines and witness their unique style of play," said Morris. "NBA 3X will set an amazing atmosphere for fans to celebrate the game." The Iowa State alum played a huge role for the Nuggets in their ascent this past season, averaging 10.4 points, 2.7 rebounds, and 3.6 assists.

"Returning to the Philippines is a great opportunity to reconnect with the passionate fans," said Bogues. "As the game continues to evolve, I’m eager to see how this translates to the 3-on-3 competition and look forward to a highly entertaining weekend of basketball lifestyle." The legend is the franchise leader in assists and steals for the Charlotte Hornets.

NBA 3X has been a fixture in the country since 2011, providing an opportunity for 3x3 basketball for both men and women, with the addition of interactive fan activities and authentic NBA entertainment. For the latter, the mascot of the recently-crowned NBA champions, the Raptor, will take care of such duties.

Six categories are available for boys (U-13, U-16, U-18, Open) and girls (U-18, Open) to field their entries. There is an exclusive division tailored for AXA employees and distributors, as well as the Celebrity Division.

Interested participants can check more details on www.nba3x.com/philippines. Registration is on a first-come, first-serve basis, with a PhP 1,000 fee for the age-group divisions and PhP 1,600 for the open divisions. Participants will each receive a NBA 3x jersey, while special prizes await the champions of each division.

AXA Philippines is one of the newest partners of the NBA in the country, and NBA 3X Philippines will be coming off the heels of the recent launch of AXA's newest brand campaign, "Know You Can," which reminds its customers that a better life is within reach if they believe it can be achieved.

AXA Philippines President and CEO Raul Hora shares, "We at AXA Philippines are always excited to support NBA 3X Philippines year after year, and this one is no exception. Because of how much basketball is loved in this country, the game has become a great platform for us to encourage people to create a game plan in life – to take charge of their future by being prepared – and highlight our common principles of teamwork, integrity, courage, and innovation."

Aside from AXA Philippines, serving as official partners of NBA 3X Philippines 2019  are Gatorade, Nike, PLDT-SMART, and Vivo. ABS-CBN S+A, Basketball TV, and NBA Premium TV act as its official broadcast partners.

Tim Hardaway and Brian Scalabrine headline NBA 3X Philippines

Coming next week

One of the most anticipated NBA events this year is the NBA 3X Philippines, and for the 2018 edition, the NBA is bringing over a couple of well known veterans.

NBA Legend Tim Hardaway and noted basketball host and analyst Brian Scalabrine will be making their way to the country for the NBA 3X Philippines finals proper on August 25 and 26 at the SM Mall of Asia Music Hall.

Hardaway says, "It’s a great feeling to return to the Philippines and get reacquainted with the passionate Filipino fan base. NBA 3X celebrates the vibrant culture of basketball, which will be in full display for fans to experience throughout the weekend festivities."

Scalabrine adds, "Traveling to the Philippines for the first time is an exciting opportunity to experience how the game is played on this side of the world. As a basketball fan and analyst, I’m looking forward to interacting with the fans and sharing my knowledge with the talented athletes at the NBA 3X event."

Accompanying the duo in the 3-on-3 tournament are the Detroit Pistons Flight Crew, as they are tasked to assist in providing authentic NBA entertainment.

NBA 3X Philippines is the league's foray into the 3x3 scene, which has experienced a boom as of late with the recent emergence of tournaments here in the country. Presented by AXA, the 2018 edition introduced for the first time preliminary tournaments held before the actual finals proper.

Benguet State University held the first set of prelims back on August 11 and 12, followed by prelims yesterday and earlier today at the Don Bosco Technical Institute in Makati.

Six divisions exist for the different age groups: Under-13, Under-16, Under-18, and Open for the boys, and Under-18 and Open for the girls, with a special Celebrity Division and a specific division for AXA employees and distributors.

Serving as sponsors for NBA 3X Philippines are: AXA Philippines (Presenting Partner), CloudFone, Gatorade, Panasonic, Rexona, PLDT, and SMART (Official Partners), SM Mall of Asia, and Spalding (Supporting Partners), ABS-CBN S+A, Basketball TV, NBA Premium TV (Media Partners)

Six emerge from NBA 3X Philippines North Luzon Qualifiers

A couple of teams from the Women's Open Category of the NBA 3X Philippines North Luzon Qualifiers

The 2018 edition of NBA 3X Philippines kicked off its campaign with a new wrinkle this past weekend, as it conducted its first-ever North Luzon qualifiers at Benguet State University last August 11-12.

A hundred participating teams from across the region, including entries from Caloocan that made the trip up north, with six teams getting berths to the NBA 3X Playoffs scheduled on August 25-26 at the SM Mall of Asia Music Hall. There was also a Celebrity Division with the various media outlets in the City of Pines serving as its participants.

The six teams that have secured spots for the NBA 3X Philippines playoff proper are the following:

U13 Boys: Team Greyhounds (Rieken Espinosa, Dreyxius Castillo, Kyle Patrick Margarata, Adam Floyd Darden)

U16 Boys: Team SLU-A (Jaudenes Parone, Dennis de Vera, Manson Lee Carantes, Francis Almazan)

U18 Boys: Team Caloocan Supremos-C (Ryan Ricasio, Raphael Jerhold Flores, Mark Francois Sapla, Jino Lacsa)

Open Boys: Team UL-Dagupan City-A (Mario Angelito Torio, Reynald Ballesteros, Robert Caasi, Jr., Julius Tiburcio)

U18 Girls: Team Balon Dagupan (Regimay Castres, Rosemarie delos Santos, Jane de Vera, Fionna Kixsha Camangeg)

Open Girls: Team Pudtol Apayao (Ruthlaine Chlaire Tacula, Raechelle Ann Sao, Ryzelle Ann Limet, Love Joy Sto. Domingo)

Qualifiers are set to resume this weekend at the Don Bosco Technical Institute in Makati.

The current edition of the NBA 3X Philippines is presented by AXA Philippines, with CloudFone, Gatorade, Panasonic, Rexona, PLDT, and SMART serving as official partners, while the SM Mall of Asia and Spalding act as official partners. ABS-CBN S+A, Basketball TV, and NBA Premium TV are the official media partners.

More details about the NBA 3X Philippines can be seen on their website (www.nba3x.com/philippines).

PLDT and SMART to offer NBA League Pass

PLDT / SMART + NBA = good times

Last week, telecom and digital service providers PLDT and SMART entered into a multi-year partnership with the NBA, allowing the former to offer the latter's NBA League Pass to its 62 million subscribers in the Philippines.

NBA League Pass is the league's premium live game subscription service, allowing fans to access games whether live or on demand either online or through their mobile device. Already available in more than two hundred countries, NBA LP not only allows users to watch regular season and playoff games in high-definition, but also the NBA All-Star Weekend, as well as select preseason and NBA Summer League games. In watching the games, viewers also have the ability to pick their preferred viewing options, which includes NBA Mobile View, which is tailored for viewing on tablets or mobile phones.

Under this new partnership, PLDT and SMART subscribers will have the ability to avail of the service, either through using the PhP 50 Day Pass or bundling the service onto their current plan.

For SMART subscribers, just text NBA50 to 9999 to avail of the service for a 24-hour period, whilst PLDT Home users can tack on their preferred NBA League Pass offering onto their monthly broadband subscription.

In addition, both PLDT and SMART subscribers will have access to NBA highlights, recaps, and top plays daily on the official websites of PLDT Home and Smart 360.

PLDT and SMART Senior Vice President and Head of Consumer Business Market Development Oscar A. Reyes, Jr., shares, "Filipinos have an unparalleled love for basketball, which is why the game has been at the center of our advocacy for sports excellence all over the country. Through our groundbreaking partnership with NBA, we look forward to empowering Filipinos with digital experiences that enrich their lifestyle whether at home or on-the-go – through our world-class partners and innovative platforms, powered by the country’s most extensive and robust fixed line and wireless networks."

NBA Philippines Managing Director Carlo Singson adds, "We are excited to work with PLDT and Smart, two companies that share our passion for providing live NBA action and exciting content to our Filipino fans on the devices they use most. PLDT and Smart provide the ideal platform for us to broaden our reach in the Philippines and provide more channels to bring the NBA experience to our passionate fans across the country."

In addition, PLDT and SMART will now be official partners in the upcoming NBA 3X Philippines presented by AXA. NBA 3XPH is the league's 3x3 tournament in the country that is spiced up by authentic NBA entertainment.

New Champions in NBA 3X Philippines 2017

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.

NBA 3X Philippines set to kick off 2017 edition

2017 NBA3X

This past weekend, the NBA announced that the 2017 edition of NBA 3X in the Philippines will be graced by Steven Adams, Reggie Theus, and by the Laker Girls.

The other half of the Oklahoma City Thunder's Stache Bros, Adams is "looking forward to meeting the Filipino fans and experiencing the country's vibrant culture." He adds, "I'm also excited to work with the talented athletes from across the Philippines at NBA 3X." The Kiwi big man and Pitt alum averaged 11.3 points, 7.7 rebounds, and a block this past season.

Theus played 13 seasons in the NBA, before making the transition to coaching, which included a stint as a head coach with the Sacramento Kings. He now is the head coach at Cal State-Northridge, where Kobe Paras is set to resume his NCAA career after transferring out of Creighton. He says, "This will be my first trip to the Philippines, and I can't wait to see the passion Filipinos have for the game of basketball. With the inclusion of 3-on-3 basketball in the 2020 Olympics in Tokyo, NBA 3X is a testament to the growth and popularity of the game internationally.

NBA 3X is the league's foray into the 3x3 tournament, with men's and women's teams from different age groups tangle across different divisions. For the 2017 edition presented by AXA Philippines, there will be a preliminary tournament set to take place at the Don Bosco Technical Institute in Makati, scheduled on July 15-16. Results from that prelims will determine the finalists that will participate at the SM Mall of Asia Music Hall, which will take place on July 22-23. The finals will also be spiced up with the NBA level entertainment.

In addition, the NBA will have a NBA Cares event on July 19 at the Polytechnic University of the Philippines' College of Engineering with 10-14 year-old kids.

Registration is already ongoing for the different divisions on a first-come, first-served basis. There are five men's divisions (U-13, U-16, U-18, Open), and two women's divisions (U-16, Open). Of course, there will be a by-invitation-only Celebrity Division, and new division that is exclusive for AXA Philippines employees and distributors. Just head to www.nba3x.com/philippines for further details.

According to AXA Philippines President and CEO Raul Hora, "We are excited to partner with NBA 3X Philippines and see this as a platform to elevate 3-on-3 basketball in the country. In the same way that we assist clients in making sound financial decision, we look forward to seeing boys and girls of all ages showcase their skills, exhibit teamwork, and execute their gameplan to win on and off the court. With Steven, Reggie, and the Laker Girls in attendance, this event is a great opportunity to provide the NBA experience to fans."

Aside from AXA Philippines, the 2017 edition of NBA 3X Philippines has CloudFone, Globe at Home and Globe Prepaid, and Panasonic as its official partners, with SM Mall of Asia and Spalding as supporting partners. Official broadcast coverage is possible with ABS-CBN S+A, Basketball TV, and NBA Premium TV.

NBA on 3x3 basketball being accepted into the Olympics

The NBA, through its Deputy Commissioner and COO Mark Tatum, gave their comments on the announcement by the International Olympic Committee late last night that they are including 3x3 basketball as one of the new events in the Olympic program, starting in the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. 

Today’s announcement by the IOC to include 3-on-3 basketball in the 2020 Olympics is great news and continues to signify the growing popularity of basketball around the world.  The last few years, we have made a major push in 3-on-3 basketball with our nationwide Dew NBA 3X tour and several international 3-on-3 competitions, and the Olympic stage will provide these elite athletes with the opportunity to further demonstrate their talents.

The NBA has been involved in getting the 3x3 movement off the ground in their own way, organizing a variety of #NBA3X events worldwide.

In the United States, they are currently in the midst of the second iteration of the Dew NBA 3X Tour that will last until October. Dew NBA 3X brings the action to six NBA locations (Chicago, Miami, New York, Washington D.C., San Francisco, and Los Angeles).

In the Philippines, the #NBA3XPH will be marking its seventh straight edition later this year, with AXA coming on board as a presenter. Stay tuned for more details with regards to how teams can participate.

2016 edition of NBA 3X Philippines crowns champions

NBA 3X Philippines

Three-on-three basketball gained public consciousness once again with the successful staging of the 2016 edition of NBA 3X Philippines presented by Panasonic at the SM Mall of Asia Music Hall, as well as the PICC during this past weekend.

The competition was highlighted by the successful title defense of EGS Elite in the Men's Open division. Led by former collegiate standouts Rocky Acidre and Ian Garrido, the now four-time champions defeated Ako Two Team, 13-8 in the final. Earlier in the afternoon, they handily dispatched Sto. Nino Wildcats, 21-8.

According to Garrido, “We have been looking forward to this tournament all year and have kept ourselves active ever since to play well on this stage. NBA 3X has inspired us to work harder on improving our skills and chemistry for future competitions.”

Completing the quartet is Rocky's brother Rutger and Mark Anthony Dolimon.

A couple of stalwarts in the women's national team basketball setup claimed championships in their respective divisions.

NU-A, composed of UAAP MVP Afril Bernardino, Jack Aminam, Gemma Miranda, and Ria Nabalan, secured the Women's Open title with a 10-5 win over Admirals.

Kristine Cayabyab, the Nike Rise PH alumna and part of the team that represented the Philippines in the FIBA 3x3 U18 World Championships, led Balon Dagupan-A to the Women's U16 title with a walkover win over Team Caloocan.

BRODIAC, which includes second-generation basketball star Kenjie Duremdes and youth standout Rhayyan Amsali, claimed the Boys U18 division with a 9-6 win over Ink for Less.

Claiming the titles in the other divisions are Keanzel Trading for the Boys U13 (6-4 win over Team Caloocan) and Jacob Liit for the Boys U16 (14-8 win over HIMC5).

As for the Celebrity Division, Team Pokemen, behind Bobby Yan, Kaya FC's Aly Borromeo, Jun Macasaet and 3X Slam Dunk champion David Carlos ended the reign of Team Alcaraz in the division. They beat Team Cloudfone, composed of Jinno Rufino, Vince Hizon, Dominic Uy, and Fabio Ide, in the final in OT, 14-12. Carlos, who forced the extra session with a split at the charity stripe at the buzzer, ended the game with an and-1 and made the bonus free throw for the title.

Other notable particpants in the Celebrity Division include Alvin Patrimonio, Christian Luanzon, and Derrick Hubalde, Marco Benitez, TJ Manotoc, Mark Zambrano, Nikko Ramos, and Rio dela Cruz.

In the other events, Zamboanga's Jerome Hamac won the Panasonic Three-Point Shootout, Bulacan's Gabriel Aveno won the Sprite Diskarte Like A King Challenge, and Caloocan's Axl Tolentino claimed the Panasonic Shooting Stars title.

Gracing this year's edition of NBA 3X Philippines are Milwaukee Bucks guard Michael Carter-Williams, as well as Wolves Dancers and LA Clippers mascot Chuck the Condor. Michael helped teach the sport to the young athletes from the Special Olympics in a basketball clinic as part of NBA Cares, while the Wolves Dancers and Chuck entertained the crowd with their dance numbers and signature moves.

NBA 3X Philippines presented by Panasonic was made possible with the help of official partners CloudFone, Globe Telecom, Touch Mobile, and Sprite, with supporting partners SM Mall of Asia and Spalding. ABS-CBN Sports and Action, Basketball TV, and NBA Premium TV served as official NBA broadcasters.

Wolves Dancers and Chuck The Condor join Carter-Williams in #NBA3XPH 2016

Wolves Dancers

The 2016 edition of NBA 3X Philippines will have a couple more guests to grace the festivities.

Joining Michael Carter-Williams as the guests of honor this weekend are six members of the Wolves Dancers of the Minnesota Timberwolves.

Ariel, Ashley, Courtney, Demi, Dua, and McKenna will bring their high energy and fierce routines at the SM Mall of Asia Music Hall in this 3x3 competition presented by Panasonic.

Chuck the Condor

Also coming over for the weekend is the latest member of the NBA mascot fraternity in Chuck the Condor of the Los Angeles Clippers, toting his dance skills, dunking and enthusiasm all around.

Chuck and the Wolves Dancers will provide basketball fans with an authentic NBA experience to complement the tournament, which brings together two hundred teams all across the country, with divisions open for boys (U-13, U-16, U-18, and Open) and girls (U-16 and Open).

Team Alcaraz is expected to return an attempt to defend their Celebrity Division title, which bring together well-known personalities to get them to show their on-court game.

Among the things fans can at least expect at the NBA 3X Philippines are shooting and passing stations and the NBA 3X Halftime. Visitors at the SM Mall of Asia can also watch DJ performances and see familiar faces, as well as join in on the different activities at the partner booths.

Serving as NBA 3X Philippines official partners include CloudFone, Globe Telecom, Touch Mobile, and Sprite. SM Mall of Asia and Spalding serve as Supporting Partners, with ABS-CBN Sports and Action, Basketball TV, and NBA Premium TV are the official broadcasters.

More details on NBA 3X Philippines can be seen here, with updates also available online on the other social media accounts.

Michael Carter-Williams to grace NBA 3X Philippines 2016 presented by Panasonic

The highly anticipated annual NBA 3X Philippines will make its return, with a former Rookie of the Year being its guest.

Milwaukee Bucks guard Michael Carter-Williams will be coming to the country for the 3-day event, which takes place at the SM Mall of Asia Music Hall on August 19-21 and has a new presenting partner in Panasonic.

“I’m excited to visit the Philippines and experience Filipino fans’ passion for basketball during the NBA 3X,” said Carter-Williams.  “Being a part of this event is a great opportunity to see the growth of the game internationally, and I look forward to working with these talented athletes.”

“We are proud to stage the sixth edition of NBA 3X in the Philippines, which continues to provide fans with a platform to interact with some of the league’s marquee talents,” said NBA Philippines Managing Director Carlo Singson.  “In collaboration with our new presenting partner Panasonic, NBA 3X will once again bring out the players’ competitive spirit and showcase the NBA experience to thousands of Filipino fans through a weekend of fun and entertainment.”

This is the sixth straight year that NBA Philippines has staged this 3-on-3 tournament, which features 200 men's and women's teams all over the country, battling in six different divisions. Registration is already ongoing until all slots are filled.

There are four boys' divisions available for entry, Under-13, Under-16, Under-18, and Open. For the girls, they can join in either the Under-16 and the Open divisions. Fees to join are PhP 1000 for the age group divisions and PhP 1600 for the Open divisions.

There will also be a by-invite-only Celebrity Division where fans can see their favorite local personalities strut their stuff on the 3x3 courts.

Aside from the basketball competition, there will also be performances from local artists and DJs, with authentic NBA entertainment and activities that fans can experience for free throughout the weekend.

For more details, check out the official NBA 3X Philippines website.

NBA 3X Philippines set this weekend

The 3x3 phenomenon in basketball reaches another level with the fifth edition of NBA 3X Philippines this weekend at the SM Mall of Asia Music Hall.

Gracing this year's edition of the three-on-three tournament are Kenneth Faried and Danny Green, while providing the authentic NBA experience for the fans at the venue are the Golden State Warriors Dance Team and Sixers mascot Franklin.

Among the activities that fans can participate in are the Globe Tattoo Slam Dunk Contest and the KFC Bucket 3-Point Shootout.

For more details on the festivities, check out www.nba3x.com/philippines.

Opening Ceremonies will take place on Friday afternoon, while the games are slated for Saturday and Sunday. There are different categories for men and women, including a by-invitation Celebrity category.

Official Partners: adidas, Globe, Globe Tattoo, KFC, Phoenix Petroleum
Supporting Partners: SM Mall of Asia, Spalding, Mang Tomas
Official Broadcasters: ABS-CBN Sports and Action, BTV, NBA Premium TV.

5th edition NBA 3X Philippines set to take place: Faried and Green to visit

The 2014 edition of NBA 3x Philippines, with Wesley Johnson and DeMar DeRozan, Slamson, and the Raptors Dance Pak

In the aftermath of the Manila Masters this past weekend, another tournament for 3x3 competition is set to bookend the month of August.

The NBA announced on Monday that they are now taking in entries for registration at the fifth edition of NBA 3X Philippines, set to take place at the SM Mall of Asia Music Hall (with the PICC serving as a secondary venue) on August 28-30.

For NBA Asia's Country Manager Carlos Singson, NBA 3X Philippines represents a continuation of their "goal of providing our loyal fans with a platform to interact with NBA talent and to showcase their on-court skills.” He adds that this event is another means for families to partake of the authentic NBA experience, joining the likes of NBA FIT Week and Jr. NBA/WNBA.

Fans can go to www.nba3x.com/philippines or on www.facebook.com/nba3xasia to check out more details on how to join the competition. Participants can join for the U-13, U-16, U-18, and Open in the boys' division, while there is a Under-16, and Open for the girls' division. There also exists a by-invitation only Celebrity Division, in which the reigning champions are aching to defend their crown.

Excited to defend our crown #NBA3x Thanks Boss @SingsonCarlo 👍🏻 @DeMar_DeRozan @luisalandy @ervic_vijandre pic.twitter.com/ppOwS2LlSv

— Marco Alcaraz (@MarcoAlcaraz) August 3, 2015

As the norm with the past editions of NBA 3X Philippines, there will be familiar faces dropping by the festivities. Denver Nuggets forward Kenneth Faried and San Antonio Spurs guard Danny Green will be coming over to interact with fans and conduct clinics.

“I’m excited to visit the Philippines for the first time to experience the culture and be part of the NBA 3X festivities,” said Faried.  “Filipinos are incredibly passionate about the game, and this will be a weekend of great basketball as the players get the opportunity to showcase their skills.”

“I look forward to meeting the fans and showing my support for the best Filipino basketball talents competing for pride and recognition on the big stage,” said Green.

Complementing the basketball action will be the in-venue entertainment, among which is the 3-point shootout and the slam dunk competition. Helping out with that are the Golden State Warriors dance team and Philadelphia 76ers mascot Franklin.

Making NBA 3X Philippines possible are the following:

Official Partners: Adidas, Globe Telecom, Globe Tattoo, KFC, Phoenix Petroleum
Supporting Partners: SM Mall of Asia, Spalding, Mang Tomas
Official Broadcast Partners: ABS-CBN Sports+Action, BTV, NBA Premium