Rappler's latest stories on Ben Mbala
Ben Mbala almost played for Magnolia vs Ginebra
The former two-time UAAP Most Valuable Player could have played as import for the Hotshots if the Gin Kings forced Game 5 in their semifinals series
Ben Mbala, Seoul rain 3s for Terrific 12 bronze
Korea's Thunders bury 18 treys to topple Japan's Nagoya Diamond Dolphins in their battle-for-third clash
Mbala's Seoul falls prey to Speights' Guangzhou in Terrific 12 semis
The Thunders fail to protect a double-digit lead against the inspired Long Lions
Ben Mbala's Seoul advances to Terrific 12 semis
The former two-time UAAP MVP didn't need to sink a game-winner this time to help the Thunders bag the victory
Mbala no problem with Ayo's UST transfer: 'That's his own career'
The former two-time UAAP MVP for DLSU hopes the best for his former mentor
Mbala game-winner lifts Seoul over Fubon in Terrific 12
The former two-time UAAP MVP finishes with 22 points and 11 rebounds
Ex-DLSU star Ben Mbala transfers to South Korea’s Thunder Samsung
Mbala ends his stint with Chorale Roanna Basket in France to go back to Asia
Back on top: Beda's Bolick still looks up to 3 Ateneo players
The scribes' choice for Collegiate Basketball Player of the Year admits emulating fellow varsity standouts
Mbala: NCAA decision to ban foreign players feels harsh, racist
The former La Salle star hopes the UAAP won't tread the same path, noting it's going to be 'really bad' for Philippine basketball
Ravena, Bolick to be honored in collegiate basketball awards
Ateneo's Thirdy Ravena and San Beda's Robert Bolick lead the Mythical Team selection in the UAAP-NCAA Press Corps gala
After 2 months of turbulence, Green Archers finally have positive outlook
With the dust having settled, La Salle finds itself in a position to rally from the obstacles thrown its way over the last two months
Ben Mbala bound for France to play for Roanne in Pro B
Mbala moves on after Mexico stint for 'better opportunities'
Mbala eyes NBA dream, urges UAAP to stop 'toying around' with players' careers
Mbala joins Mexican club Fuerza Regia with hopes of having an easier time transitioning to the pro world
Ben Mbala announces exit from DLSU
Ben Mbala moves on from De La Salle University and the UAAP to pursue the next stage of his career
Ateneo's Mike Nieto 'motivated' after twin Matt got bloodied
'Parang nasaktan din ako nung natamaan si Matt,' Ateneo's Mike Nieto says after his twin brother got bloodied at the UAAP Season 80 men's basketball finals
La Salle's Ben Mbala set to bag his 2nd straight MVP title
The monstrous numbers of the Green Archer secure his back-to-back MVP award
Alvin Pasaol on defense of MVP Ben Mbala: 'Not bad'
Alvin Pasaol fails to repeat his 49-point outing against the Green Archers
In redemption win, 6-foot-7 small forward Mbala shuts down Desiderio
Ben Mbala has a field day against UP's star player, registering 27 points, 14 rebounds and two blocks in just 28 minutes
Mbala says UP loss was a 'wake-up call' for Green Archers
Cameroonian import Ben Mbala says there's no room for complacency for the DLSU Green Archers
'A bad win': Archers struggle mightily in Mbala’s return
Even Mbala himself, who had a career-high 32 points, 10 boards and 4 blocks, had butterfingers
UAAP wRap: Desiderio, La Salle rule the roost
DLSU wins its season opener without Ben Mbala Ateneo beats an Adamson squad that was lacking Papi Sarr and Paul Desiderio calls his game winner
Deep and dangerous: DLSU’s strength in perspective
The Green Archers are considering having Ben Mbala play any position between shooting guard and center and they have the luxury to do just that
Green Archer Ben Mbala leads Cameroon in 2017 FIBA Afrobasket
The UAAP Season 79 MVP is making his name known on the international stage
DLSU Green Archers Season 80 team preview – Reigning, defending, undisputed
With the reigning season MVP and a deep supporting cast despite a number of high profile exits the Green Archers are still the team to beat
DLSU Green Archers possibly down to 10 men for opening game
Ben Mbala is currently representing Cameroon in the 2017 FIBA Afrobasket tournament while Kib Montalbo is confined in the hospital
'Big Ben' Mbala towers in basketball-mad Philippines
To the 22 year old the fervor of a nation that treats basketball almost as a religion has been overwhelming
DLSU's Mbala, Mapua’s Oraeme lead collegiate Mythical 5 selection
The pair will be joined by another Green Archer in Jeron Teng alongside San Beda s Javee Mocon and Arellano’s Jio Jalalon
Emotional Mbala thankful after long wait for championship
After La Salle officially became the UAAP champion tears fell from Ben Mbala s eyes
IN PHOTOS: Mbala crowned UAAP MVP; Melecio is ROY
The MVP Rookie of the Year and other awards are handed out prior to Game 2 of the finals
Mbala to be named UAAP MVP; Melecio Rookie of the Year
DLSU s Ben Mbala clinches the honor with 92 4286 statistical points and averages of 20 6 points 16 rebounds and 2 4 blocks in the elimination round
Mbala: Winning UAAP MVP not the ultimate goal
Mbala is aiming to give La Salle its first UAAP men s basketball title since 2013
La Salle’s Mbala wins UAAP MVP award
Mbala averages a league leading 20 6 points and 16 0 rebounds a game
La Salle’s Mbala to UAAP refs: 'at least call the obvious fouls’
People will look at it and it won’t be good for Philippine basketball adds Mbala
Ayo ‘pissed off’ by ref confusion, hints at unfair officiating of Mbala
“Pag dating duon sa ganon situation sabi ko nga sa referee ‘Patayin nalang nila si Ben eh ’ Patayin nalang ’
Mbala wants to face Ateneo again: 'We won't back down'
After watching his team suffer its first defeat in UAAP Season 79 La Salle s Ben Mbala is eager to go up against Ateneo again
Mbala dominates stat sheet as La Salle moves up to 12-0
UPDATED La Salle moves two wins away from sweeping the UAAP elimination round and earning an automatic trip to the Finals
Mbala on ‘puro import’ criticism of La Salle: they’re ‘uninformed’
Mbala describes the surprising 5 man unit deployed by Aldin Ayo in the fourth quarter as fun as the Green Archers continue their unbeaten run
La Salle's Mbala leads UAAP MVP race after first round
UPDATED Mbala has helped lead La Salle to an undefeated 7 0 record in UAAP Season 79
Thomas Torres relishing role with Green Archers
Torres and Mbala also talk about the highlight play they had against Ateneo
WATCH: La Salle's Mbala puts on dunking exhibition against Ateneo
The DLSU big man s dominant performance includes a highlight which looked almost LeBron James like
NU’s Aroga commends La Salle, but says ‘they’re beatable’
The NU big man also emphatically insists that he had no thoughts about an individual matchup against Ben Mbala
Jeron Teng remains La Salle's Mr Constant
When La Salle needed someone to deliver them a win in crunch time Jeron Teng delivered – as he s done many times over the last 4 years
Mbala dominates as DLSU wins Filoil title
DLSU wins its second Filoil title in the last 3 years as the team finishes the tourney with a perfect 10 0 record
Grown-up Mbala makes La Salle UAAP favorite
Reflecting on lost time Ben Mbala tells Rappler that his past actions have made him grow up
Fil-Am Andrew Langston to suit up for DLSU in Season 78
Highlights of Langston show him as a deadeye shooter from long range
UAAP: La Salle's Ben Mbala ineligible for Season 78
Ben Mbala will not see action for La Salle in Season 78
Van Opstal to play final year with Mbala likely ineligible - source
De La Salle University big man Arnold Van Opstal will play out his final year of eligibility before turning pro after Ben Mbala s eligibility was compromised
Mbala shines as DLSU books PCCL finals ticket
Big man Ben Mbala scored 20 points with 12 rebounds 2 assists and a block to lead the Green Archers to a win over FEU
PCCL: Teng leads La Salle past San Beda
Jeron Teng finishes with near double double 20 points and 9 rebounds to lead the Green Archers over the Red Lions
