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Brickman-led Alab stuns Mono with 16-point swerve for OT win

Jan 30, 2020 - 10:29 PM

Jason Brickman's prolific showing keys a stunning turnaround as Alab Pilipinas shocks Thailand's Mono Vampire

CAREER-HIGH. Jason Brickman takes over in the final two quarters. Photo by Michael Gatpandan/Rappler

Alab blows shot at ABL top spot with blowout home loss to Mono

Jan 26, 2020 - 10:10 PM

Alab Pilipinas absorbs its fourth loss in 10 games as Mono Vampire remain atop the ABL standings

BLOWOUT. Louie Vigil and Alab Pilipinas get dealt another lopsided loss. Photo by Josh Albelda/Rappler

Deguara, Alab surge late in Mono revenge game

Dec 17, 2019 - 7:01 PM

San Miguel Alab Pilipinas exacts revenge on Mono Vampire after an embarrassing debut game loss a month ago

REINFORCEMENT. Samuel Deguara of Alab Pilipinas slams it home against Mono Vampire in the ASEAN Basketball League in Filoil Flying V Arena, Dec 17, 2019. Photo by Josh Albelda/Rappler

Alab Pilipinas obliterated in ABL season debut

Nov 17, 2019 - 11:04 PM

Two of Alab Pilipinas' 3 new imports struggle in a 35-point horror loss to Thailand's Mono Vampire

BACK TO THE DRAWING BOARD. Jason Brickman and Alab Pilipinas kick off their ABL campaign with a stinging loss. Photo from ABL


Alab Pilipinas blasts Travis-less Mono Vampire

Feb 23, 2019 - 6:44 PM

The defending ABL champion cruises to its 16th triumph against a Thai side sorely missing PBA champion import Romeo Travis

BACK AT IT. PJ Ramos quickly gets to work after a one-game suspension. Photo by Michael Gatpandan/Rappler

Romeo Travis signs with Mono Vampire after Jason Brickman release

Jan 29, 2019 - 7:40 PM

Magnolia Hotshots champion import Romeo Travis is set to replace Mono Vampire's Jason Brickman

NEW ADVENTURE. Mono Vampire acquires the services of Romeo Travis after the import wins a PBA title with Magnolia. Photo by PBA Images

Alab Pilipinas bests Mono Vampire in thrilling Finals rematch

Jan 20, 2019 - 10:38 PM

Hell-bent on defending home court, Alab Pilipinas regroups late in the game to edge Thailand in overtime in the ASEAN Basketball League

MASKED MAN. Alab Pilipinas star Ray Parks, who’s wearing a protective face mask due to a recent injury, plays a key role in the final stretch. Photo by Michael Gatpandan/Rappler

From choker to champion: Renaldo Balkman wins back Filipino hearts

May 03, 2018 - 7:19 PM

No longer the temperamental player who shockingly choked Arwind Santos, the former PBA import redeems himself in the ABL

SECOND CHANCE. Renaldo Balkman says playing for a Philippine club team again is 'like a dream come true.' Photo by Josh Albelda/Rappler

On fire all night, Alab Pilipinas brings back ABL championship

May 02, 2018 - 11:00 PM

Ray Parks bags the Finals MVP as former PBA star Jimmy Alapag caps his rookie coaching stint with a title

CHAMP. Ray Parks puts on a show to help Alab Pilipinas capture the ABL crown and run away with the Finals MVP award. Photo by Jerrick Reymarc/Rappler

Mono Vampire forces do-or-die Game 5 over Alab Pilipinas in ABL finals

Apr 30, 2018 - 6:40 PM

The Thailand-based squad defends its home court this time around

EQUALIZER. The Mono Vampire knot their best-of-5 finals duel against Alab Pilipinas to 2-all. Photo by Jerrick Reymarc/Rappler


Parks drops 30 as Alab defangs Mono Vampire for 2-1 ABL finals lead

Apr 28, 2018 - 7:08 PM

Imports Justin Brownlee and Renaldo Balkman team up for 51 points and 28 rebounds in the win

ON THE BRINK. Bobby Ray Parks Jr and Alab are a win away from giving the Philippines its first ABL championship since 2013. File photo by ABL


'Trust me, it’s not over yet,' Balkman says as Alab targets bounce-back win

Apr 27, 2018 - 6:20 PM

The former NBA player wins ABL Defensive Player of the Year, but his team fails to defend home court

BIG THREE. Renaldo Balkman, Justin Brownlee, and Ray Parks vow to lead Alab Pilipinas to a road win. Photo by Jerrick Reymarc/Rappler

Thailand's Mono Vampire deals Alab Pilipinas Game 2 heartbreaker

Apr 25, 2018 - 10:25 PM

Alab falls short in thriller as the visiting squad levels the best-of-five ABL Finals series

SPOILER. Mono Vampire spoils Ray Parks’ MVP coronation by stealing Game 2 from Alab Pilipinas. Photo by Jerrick Reymarc/Rappler

Even after a 46-point explosion, Brownlee counts on Alab teammates

Apr 25, 2018 - 7:57 AM

'One man can't do it,' says the former Barangay Ginebra San Miguel import as Alab Pilipinas shoots for a 2-0 finals series lead

HERCULES. Alab coach Jimmy Alapag describes Brownlee's 44-minute performance in Game 1 as a “Hercules-type” effort. Photo by Jerrick Reymarc/Rappler

Alapag compares Fil-Am Jason Brickman to John Stockton

Apr 24, 2018 - 3:11 PM

Leave it to an all-time great to find another potential great

BIG FAN. 'His basketball IQ is off the charts," Jimmy Alapag says of standout guard Jason Brickman. Photo from Asean Basketball League

Brownlee drops 46, ties Balkman's scoring record in Alab's Game 1 win

Apr 22, 2018 - 11:01 PM

San Miguel Alab Pilipinas slips past Thailand's Mono Vampire to take a 1-0 lead in the ABL title series

SCORING MACHINE. Justin Brownlee teams up with Renaldo Balkman for 87 points. Photo by Jerrick Reymarc/Rappler

Undersized Balkman leads Alab past Mono Vampire for 6th straight win

Feb 07, 2018 - 10:54 PM

Alab Pilipinas repeats their victory over Mono Vampire

31 POINTS. Renaldo Balkman goes head-to-head with Samuel Deguara and still manages to tally 31 points and 13 rebounds. Photo by Josh Albelda/Rappler

Alab Pilipinas bounces back big with lopsided victory over Mono Vampire

Jan 14, 2018 - 10:15 PM

The Philippine team keeps its promise to show 'unselfish basketball' in the ASEAN Basketball League

UNSELFISH BASKETBALL. Brownlee leads Alab in scoring and passing. Photo by Michael Gatpandan/Rappler

Chooks to Go Pilipinas trounces Thailand, finishes 5th in FIBA Asia Champions Cup

Sep 30, 2017 - 1:54 PM

Isaiah Austin saves the best for last as he registers 37 points, 15 rebounds and 6 blocks

FIFTH PLACE. Chooks to Go finishes the FIBA Asia Champions Cup in fifth place. Photo from FIBA.com

Chooks to Go Pilipinas destroys Dubai, sets up Thailand rematch for 5th place

Sep 29, 2017 - 6:24 PM

The Philippines can now fall no further than sixth place

EASY WIN. LA Revilla had a perfect game in the win over Dubai, scoring 12 points on 5-of-5 shooting. Photo from FIBA.com