Team Ngebard stole the limelight as they won the championship crown, Friday night in the 2012 Girl’s 17 and under basketball league at the Palau National gym.  By Peter Erick L. Magbanua (Island Times News)

Team 4x4 Wheelers scored its second win at the expense of Meda, 74-68 in the ongoing 2012 season of the IP&E National Basketball League (NBL) at the Palau National gym.  By Peter Erick L. Magbanua (Island Times News)

Defending champions FR Spoilers showed its supremacy as they defeated Western Union, 92-88 Sunday in the 2012 season of the Filipino Basketball League at the Palau National gym.   By Peter Erick L. Magbanua (Island Times News)

Defending champions Ngerbeched “Peched” Raw remains on course for their title retention bid after scoring their second straight victory at the expense of Mercury Optimax, 92-71 Wednesday night in the ongoing 2012 season of the IP&E National Basketball League (NBL) at the Palau National gym.  By Peter Erick L. Magbanua (Island Times News)

Three is a charm.
Team Ngerbeched “Peched” Raw last Saturday was awarded the traveling trophy for winning three championship titles in the IP&E National Basketball League.  By Peter Erick L. Magbanua (Island Times News)

Team Diluches and Ngebard has set the stage as they meet tonight for the championship title for the 2012 Girl’s 17 and under basketball league at the Palau National gym.  By Peter Erick L. Magbanua (Island Times News)

The Palau Basketball Federation (PBF) is finalizing the roster for team Palau that will compete in the men’s 17 and Under Western Division of the Micronesia Youth Basketball Tournament which will be held in CNMI from May 21 to 26.   By Peter Erick L. Magbanua (Island Times News)

Defending champions FR Spoilers will get its acid test when they collide with runner up Western Union on Sunday in the resumption of the 2012 season of the Filipino Basketball League at the Palau National gym.  By Peter Erick L. Magbanua (Island Times News)

Team Kabong showed composure as they went to beat 4x4 Wheelers, 80-71 Friday night in the ongoing 2012 season of the IP&E National Basketball League (NBL) at the Palau National gym.  By Peter Erick L. Magbanua (Island Times News)

Team Choppers and Ilocandia Bulls pulled contrasting victories against separate rivals, Sunday in the 2012 season of the Filipino Basketball League at the Palau National gym.  By Peter Erick L. Magbanua (Island Times News)

Contender Mercury Optimax secured its second straight victory at the expense of Melengoes, 85-80 Wednesday night in the ongoing 2012 season of the IP&E National Basketball League (NBL) at the Palau National gym.  By Peter Erick L. Magbanua (Island Times News)

Team Diluches and Ngebard showed they are the teams to watch out for as they scored separate victories over their rivals, Wednesday night, to start the 2012 Girl’s 17 and under basketball league at the Palau National gym.  By Peter Erick L. Magbanua (Island Times News)

Four games will usher the Easter Sunday celebration when the 2012 season of the Filipino Basketball League and Master’s League resumes at the Palau National gym.  By Peter Erick L. Magbanua (Island Times News)

Team D’Originals and FR Spoilers showed dominance as they nailed separate victories over their foes in the ongoing 2012 season of the Filipino Basketball League and Master’s League, Sunday at the Palau National gym.  By Peter Erick L. Magbanua (Island Times News)

Hard court action resumes Monday when the 2012 season of the Shell IP&E National Basketball League (NBL) tips off at the Palau National gym.  By Peter Erick L. Magbanua (Island Times News)

Western Union will try to nip its third straight win as when they face the Jaguars while D’Originals will have their hands full when they meet the 9-Ball team on Sunday in the resumption of the 2012 season of the Filipino Basketball League and Master’s League at the Palau National gym.  By Peter Erick L. Magbanua (Island Times News)

Displaying composure in the dying seconds of the game, the rampaging Ilocandia Bulls won over a tough MJ Rangers, 80-75 in overtime as runner-up Western Union bested Surangel and Sons for their second win in the 2012 season of the Filipino Basketball League at the Palau National gym.   By Peter Erick L. Magbanua (Island Times News)

Team coaches, representatives and managers will have their technical meeting on March 28, 11:30 a.m. for the 2012 season of the Shell IP&E National Basketball League (NBL) at the Palau National gym.  By Peter Erick L. Magbanua (Island Times News)

Runner-up Western Union and MJ Rangers tries to improve their standings when they face separate foes, Sunday in the resumption of the 2012 season of the Filipino Basketball League at the Palau National gym.  By Peter Erick L. Magbanua (Island Times News)

Team FR Spoilers showed their defensive skills in the crucial minutes of the game to fend off a tough 4x4 Wheelers, 87-77 Friday night to win the 2012 IP&E Amateur Basketball League (ABL) at the Palau National gym.  By Peter Erick L. Magbanua (Island Times News)

A total of 10 teams are set to vie for top honors when the 2012 season of the Shell IP&E National Basketball League (NBL) tips off on April 2 at the Palau National gym.  By Peter Erick L. Magbanua (Island Times)

Team Choppers and FR Spoilers nailed contrasting victories Sunday after beating respective rivals in the resumption of the 2012 season of the Filipino Basketball League at the Palau National gym.  By Peter Erick L. Magbanua (Island Times News)

Team 4x4 Wheelers showed composure in the dying minutes of the game to beat FR Spoilers, 79-75 in Game Two of their best of three championship series, Wednesday night in the 2012 season of the IP&E Amateur Basketball League (ABL) at the Palau National gym.  By Peter Erick L. Magbanua (Island Times News)

Team FR Spoilers will make its debut on Sunday in the Master’s League when they face team 9-Ball at the Palau National gym.   By Peter Erick L. Magbanua (Island Times News)

Team 4x4 Wheelers barged their way into the finals after scoring a come from behind victory over Aqua Smooth, 76-71 Friday night in Game Two of their best of three semifinals series in the ongoing 2012 season of the IP&E Amateur Basketball League (ABL) at the Palau National gym.  By Peter Erick L. Magbanua (Island Times News)

As expected, the Seventh Day Adventist (SDA) Kings displayed their might as they defeated Koror Elementary School (KES) team A, 79-40 to win the EACS Central Schools Boy’s basketball league played at the Palau National gym.  By Peter Erick L. Magbanua (Island Times News)

Team D’Originals and Surangel and Sons showed poise as they scored separate victories over their rivals in the ongoing 2012 season of the Filipino Basketball League and Master’s League at the Palau National gym.  By Peter Erick L. Magbanua (Island Times News)

Team 4x4 Wheelers displayed patience as they were able to beat Aqua Smooth, 68-58 Wednesday night to take Game One of their best of three semifinals series in the ongoing 2012 season of the IP&E Amateur Basketball League (ABL) at the Palau National gym.  By Peter Erick L. Magbanua (Island Times News)

Team Choppers and Master’s League champion Ocean View/PCGM debut taking on separate rivals, Sunday in the 2012 season of the Filipino Basketball League and Master’s League at the Palau National gym. By Peter Erick L. Magbanua (Island Times News)

Despite missing the spot in the championship game, Maris Stella School (MSS) settled for third place honors after besting Koror Elementary School team B, 55-16 Wednesday afternoon in the EACS Central Schools Boy’s basketball league played at the Palau National gym.  By Peter Erick L. Magbanua (Island Times News)

Team Kabong barged its way into the semifinal round after beating Ngerkesoaol, 76-68 last week in the ongoing playoffs of the 2012 season of the IP&E Amateur Basketball League (ABL) at the Palau National gym.  By Peter Erick L. Magbanua (Island Times News)

Defending champion FR Spoilers and Western Union got off to a right start after beating separate rivals, Sunday to signal the start of the 2012 season of the Filipino Basketball League at the Palau National gym.  By Peter Erick L. Magbanua (Island Times News)

Contender Seventh Day Adventist (SDA) Kings closed their elimination round assignment after beating Koror Elementary School team A, 49-27 to take the top spot going into the semifinal round of the EACS Central Schools Boy’s basketball league played at the Palau National gym.  By Peter Erick L. Magbanua (Island Times News)

Team Ngeremlengui Elementary School showed might as they took the EACS Babeldaob Schools Boy’s basketball league, Saturday at the Palau National gym.  By Peter Erick L. Magbanua (Island Times News)

Team Spoilers and 4x4 Wheelers enter the Elite 8 after beating separate opponents in the Sweet 16 in the ongoing playoffs of the 2012 season of the IP&E Amateur Basketball League (ABL) at the Palau National gym.  By Peter Erick L. Magbanua (Island Times News)

Contender Seventh Day Adventist (SDA) Kings continues its winning streak after beating Maris Stella School, 68-20 Tuesday in the ongoing EACS Central Schools Boy’s basketball league played at the Palau National gym.  By Peter Erick L. Magbanua (Island Times News)

A total of nine teams will see action the regular season of the Filipino Basketball League while four teams will vie for top spot in the Master’s League which will have its opening rites on Sunday at the Palau National gym.  By Peter Erick L. Magbanua (Island Times News)

Team Kabong and Cardinals barged their way into the Sweet 16 after beating respective rivals in the ongoing playoffs of the 2012 season of the IP&E Amateur Basketball League (ABL) at the Palau National gym.  By Peter Erick L. Magbanua (Island Times News)

Contender Seventh Day Adventist (SDA) Kings continue to show their supremacy as they remain unbeaten in the ongoing EACS Central Schools Boy’s basketball league.  By Peter Erick L. Magbanua (Island Times News)

Surangel Kings bested Ngerkesoal, 74-64 to win their best of three playoff series, Wednesday night in the ongoing 2012 season of the IP&E Amateur Basketball League (ABL) at the Palau National gym.  By Peter Erick L. Magbanua (Island Times News)

Contender Seventh Day Adventist (SDA) Kings started its campaign on a high note as they scored back-to-back victories in the EACS Central Schools Boy’s basketball league at the SDA gym.  By Peter Erick L. Magbanua (Island Time News)

Team Breakers advanced to the next round while Ngermid Rivals managed to stretch their series after beating separate opponents in the ongoing playoff round of the 2012 season of the IP&E Amateur Basketball League (ABL) at the Palau National gym.  By Peter Erick L. Magbanua (Island Times News)

George B. Harris Elementary School (GBH) Smuuch displayed pressure defense and teamwork as they went on to beat Meyuns Elementary School (MES) Demul Fines, 59-51 to win the EACS Central Schools Girls basketball league, Wednesday at the Palau National gym.  By Peter Erick L. Magbanua (Island Times News)

Team Kabong and Ranchers got the upper hand after besting separate rivals in the playoff round of the 2012 season of the IP&E Amateur Basketball League (ABL) at the Palau National gym.  By Peter Erick L. Magbanua (Island Times News)

Team Breakers and Dngeronger Bullets scored separate victories to boost their campaign going into the playoffs of the 2012 season of the IP&E Amateur Basketball League (ABL) at the Palau National gym.  By Peter Erick L. Magbanua (Island Times News)

Contender Meyuns Elementary School (MES) Demul Fines gained the first finals spot after beating Koror Elementary School (KES) Stars, 35-32 in the ongoing EACS Central Schools Girls basketball league.  By Peter Erick L. Magbanua (Island Times News)

Team Ikelauans and Mesang Red Storm both scored come from behind victories after routing separate rivals, Wednesday night, in the ongoing 2012 season of the IP&E Amateur Basketball League (ABL) at the Palau National gym.  By Peter Erick L. Magbanua (Island Times News)

Despite absorbing their first setback, contender Meyuns Elementary School (MES) still holds the tops spot in the team standings of the EACS Central Schools Girls basketball league.  By Peter Erick L. Magbanua (Island Times News)

Team Kabong and Stingers showed determination pays off as they fend off separate opponents in the ongoing 2012 season of the IP&E Amateur Basketball League (ABL) at the Palau National gym.  By Peter Erick L. Magbanua (Island Times News)

Meyuns Elementary School (MES) and George B. Harris Elementary School continued its winning ways after beating respective foes in the ongoing EACS Central Schools Girls basketball league at the Palau National gym.   By Peter Erick L. Magbanua (Island Times News)

Team Ngermid Rivals and Airwaves managed grace under pressure as they bested separate opponents in the ongoing 2012 season of the IP&E Amateur Basketball League (ABL) at the Palau National gym.  By Peter Erick L. Magbanua (Island Times News)

Meyuns Elementary School (MES) and Seventh Day Adventist (SDA) Queens opened their respective campaigns on a high note after beating separate rivals at the start of the EACS Central Schools Girls basketball league at the Palau National gym.  By Peter Erick L. Magbanua (Island Times News)

Team Breakers and FR Spoilers managed to hang in the crucial moments as they managed to beat separate foes, Friday night in the ongoing 2012 season of the IP&E Amateur Basketball League (ABL) at the Palau National gym.  By Peter Erick L. Magbanua (Island Times News)

Team Stingers and Surangel Kings nailed respective victories after beating separate opponents Wednesday night in the ongoing 2012 season of the IP&E Amateur Basketball League (ABL) at the Palau National gym. By Peter Erick L. Magbanua (Island Times News)

Team Ididers and Palau Pacific Resort (PPR) Shark Attack scored contrasting victories against separate foes, Friday night in the ongoing 2012 season of the IP&E Amateur Basketball League (ABL) at the Palau National gym. By Peter Erick L. Magbanua (Island Times News)

The Koror State Youth Council (KSYC) has thrown its support to seven teams which are currently seeing action in the ongoing 2012 season of the IP&E Amateur Basketball League (ABL) at the Palau National gym.  By Peter Erick L. Magbanua (Island Times News)

Team Ngermid Rivals and Palau Pacific Resort (PPR) Shark Attack shared the limelight, Wednesday night, after beating separate foes in the ongoing 2012 season of the IP&E Amateur Basketball League (ABL) at the Palau National gym.  By Peter Erick L. Magbanua (Island Times News)

Registration is still ongoing for the ECS Central Schools Girls basketball league which will be played at the Palau National gym.  By Peter Erick L.Magbanua (Island Times News)

Team Ranchers showed a solid second half performance as orchestrated a come from behind victory over team Kabong, 68-65 Friday night in the ongoing 2012 season of the IP&E Amateur Basketball League (ABL) at the Palau National gym.  By Peter Erick L. Magbanua (Island Times News)

A new ear in Filipino basketball has began as the Spoilers managed to bring back its glory days after beating Western Union, 117-93, Sunday to win the coveted crown of the Filipino Basketball League (FBL) at the Palau National gym.  By Peter Erick L. Magbanua (Island Times News)

Registration is now on for the ECS Central Schools Girls basketball league which will be played at the Palau National gym.  By Peter Erick L. Magbanua (Island Times News)

Team Rivals and Aqua Smooth relied on their offensive prowess to halt separate foes, Wednesday night, in the ongoing 2012 season of the IP&E Amateur Basketball League (ABL) at the Palau National gym.  By Peter Erick L. Magbanua (Island Times News)

After taking a 1-0 lead in their best of three championship series, team Spoilers aim to wrap up things as they meet anew defending champion Western Union in Game Two of their series, Sunday in the Filipino Basketball League (FBL) at the Palau National gym.  By Peter Erick L. Magbanua (Island Times News)

Team Nationals and Ngerkesoaol showed grace under pressure as they nailed separate victories Friday night in the ongoing 2012 season of the IP&E Amateur Basketball League (ABL) at the Palau National gym.  By Peter Erick L. Magbanua (Island Times News)

With the aim to bring back their glorious days, team Spoilers beat the defending champion Western Union, 105-68 to take Game One of their best of three championship series for the Filipino Basketball League (FBL), Sunday at the Palau National gym.  By Peter Erick L. Magbanua (Island Times News)

Team Ngermid Rivals and Mesang Red Storm maintained their pace as they outrun their respective opponents in the ongoing 2012 season of the IP&E Amateur Basketball League (ABL) at the Palau National gym.  By Peter Erick L. Magbanua (Island Times News)

Defending champion Western Union stakes its title as they face the Spoilers at the start of their best of three championship series for the Filipino Basketball League (FBL), Sunday at the Palau National gym.  By Peter Erick L. Magbanua (Island Times News)

Team Stingers and Airwaves showed composure as they went all the way to beat respective opponents in the ongoing 2012 season of the IP&E Amateur Basketball League (ABL) at the Palau National gym.  By Peter Erick L. Magbanua (Island Times News)

Three games will be featured tonight in the resumption of the 2012 season of the IP&E Amateur Basketball League (ABL) at the Palau National gym.  By Peter Erick L. Magbanua (Island Times News)

Defending champion Western Union and come backing team Spoliers will have a long time to prepare as the best of three championship series for the Filipino Basketball League (FBL) is set to start on January 8 at the Palau National gym.  By Peter Erick L. Magbanua (Island Times News)

Team Stingers and Kabong secured their initial victories after beating respective rivals in the 2012 season of the IP&E Amateur Basketball League (ABL) at the Palau National gym.  By Peter Erick L. Magbanua (Island Times New)

Three games will be featured tonight which signals the start of the 2012 season of the IP&E Amateur Basketball League (ABL) at the Palau National gym.  By Peter Erick L. Magbanua (Island Times News)

Proving size and speed does not matter, Palau Mission Academy (PMA) A Warrior went on to beat Palau High School (PHS) Spiders, 72-61 to win the championship crown of the  2011 Inter-School League (ISL) senior varsity boy’s basketball league title at the Palau National gym.  By Peter Erick L. Magbanua (Island Times News)

Newcomer Ocean View/PCGM showed grace under pressure when they dethroned team Originals, 84-83 to win the coveted championship, Sunday in Game Three of the best of three championship series of the Master’s Basketball League last December 11 at the Palau High School gym. By Peter Erick L. Magbanua (Island Times News)

Defending champion Western Union showed a lot of heart as they defeated a tough Mam’l Divers Rangers, 84-54 last December 11 to make it to the championship of the 2011 Filipino Basketball League (FBL) at the Palau National gym.  By Peter Erick L. Magbanua (Island Times News)

Business division champion Mason’s Hardware showed a heart of a champion as they defeated Government division champion Ministry of Finance (MOF) Omsangel, 84-72 to wrap up their best of three finals series for the Season finals of the 2011 season of the Rudimch Enterprise Government/Business League at the Palau National gym.  By Peter Erick L. Magbanua (Island Times News)

Palau Mission Academy (PMA) team A nailed its second straight victory at the expense of Mindszenty High School (MHS) Cardinals, 83-44 in the ongoing 2011 Inter-School League (ISL) senior varsity boy’s basketball league played at the MHS gym.  By Peter Erick L. Magbanua (Island Times News)

Today marks the last day of registration for interested teams for the 2012 season of the IP&E Amateur Basketball League.  By Peter Erick L. Magbanua (Island Times News)

Team Spoilers and Mam’l Divers Rangers will try to wrap up their series and seek a spot in the finals when they take on separate rivals, Sunday in the Final Four of the 2011 Filipino Basketball League (FBL) at the Palau National gym.  By Peter Erick L. Magbanua (Island Times News)

After taking Game One if the finals, defending champion team Originals gun for a sweep when they face Ocean View/PCGM in Game Two of their best of three championship series of the Master’s Basketball League, Sunday at the Palau High School gym.  By Peter Erick L. Magbanua (Island Times News)

Business division champion Mason’s Hardware showed guts as they beat Government division champion Ministry of Finance (MOF) Omsangel, 93-76 in Game One of their best of three finals series for the Season finals of the 2011 season of the Rudimch Enterprise Government/Business League at the Palau National gym.  By Peter Erick L. Magbanua (Island Times News)

A total of six teams will vie for top honors when the 2011 Inter-School League (ISL) senior varsity boys basketball league gets going.  By Peter Erick L. Magbanua (Island Times News)

Defending champion team Originals escaped a narrow road as they managed to beat Ocean View/PCGM, 83-82 in Game One of their best of three championship series of the Master’s Basketball League, Sunday at the Palau High School gym. By Peter Erick L. Magbanua (Island Times News)

Government division champions Ministry of Finance (MOF) Omsangel secured a spot in the championship after besting Fish and Fins Hunters, 63-50 in the semifinal round of the Season finals of the 2011 season of the Rudimch Enterprise Government/Business League at the Palau National gym.  By Peter Erick L. Magbanua (Island Times News)

Emmaus High School (EHS) A Squires barged their way into the semifinals after beating Belau Modekngei School, 69-37 in the ongoing 2011 Inter-School League (ISL) Junior boys basketball league.   By Peter Erick L. Magbanua (Island Times News)

Defending champion Western Union and team Spoilers earned a spot in the semifinals after besting respective foes, Sunday in the 2011 Filipino Basketball League (FBL) at the Palau National gym.  By Peter Erick L. Magbanua (Island Times News)

Team Originals gets a chance to defend its crown when they meet Ocean View/PCGM in the finals of the Master’s Basketball League at the Palau High School gym.  By Peter Erick L. Magbanua (Island Times News)

Government division champions Ministry of Finance (MOF) Omsangel lead three other teams to the semifinal round of the Season finals of the 2011 season of the Rudimch Enterprise Government/Business League at the Palau National gym.  By Peter Erick L. Magbanua (Island Times News)

Palau High School (PHS) Spiders kept its clean record in the team standings after beating Emmaus High School (EHS) A Squires, 61-53 Wednesday afternoon in the 2011 Inter-School League (ISL) Junior boys basketball league.   By Peter Erick L. Magbanua (Island Times News)

Registration is still ongoing for the 2012 season of the IP&E Amateur Basketball League which is set to tip off on December 5 at the Palau National gym.  By Peter Erick L. Magbanua (Island Times News)

Defending champion Western Union and team Spoilers aims for a spot in the finals when they take on separate rivals, Sunday in the knock out quarterfinal round of the 2011 Filipino Basketball League (FBL) at the Palau National gym.  By Peter Erick L. Magbanua (Island Times News)

Top four teams will collide on Sunday with a ticket to the championship as the prize ticket when the Master’s Basketball League heads on to the Final Four at the Palau High School gym.  By Peter Erick L. Magbanua (Island Times News)

Ministry of Finance (MOF) Omsangel and Mason’s Hardware won their respective division crowns after beating rivals in the finals of the 2011 season of the Rudimch Enterprise Government/Business League at the Palau National gym.  By Peter Erick L. Magbanua (Island Times News)

Following the footsteps of their lady counterparts, Palau High School (PHS) Spiders remains unbeaten in the ongoing 2011 Inter-School League (ISL) Junior boys basketball league.   By Peter Erick L. Magbanua (Island Times News)

Contenders Mam’l Divers Rangers and Aloha Maid Choppers secured a spot in the quarter finals after beating respective rivals, Sunday in the 2011 Filipino Basketball League (FBL) at the Palau National gym.  By Peter Erick L. Magbanua (Island Times News)

Contender Ocean View/PCGM and Palau Pacific Resort (PPR) All Stud earns a ticket to the Final Four after besting separate rivals, Sunday in the knockout game of the Master’s Basketball League at the Palau High School gym.  By Peter Erick L. Magbanua (Island Times News)

Contender Ministry of Finance (MOF) Omsangel and Mason’s Hardware took an early advantage as they defeated respective rivals in Game One of their best-of-three championship series in the 2011 season of the Rudimch Enterprise Government/Business League at the Palau National gym.  By Peter Erick L. Magbanua (Island Times News)

Showing their skills in fundamental basketball and aggressive defense, Palau High School Black Widow added another trophy to their collection as they routed Bethania High School (BHS) Stellars, 79-52 to win the championship crown in the 2011 Inter-School League girl’s basketball league at the Palau National gym.  By Peter Erick L. Magbanua (Island Times News)

Defending champion Western Union and the Ilocandia Bulls improved their slots going into the quarterfinals after beating respective foes Sunday in the 2011 Filipino Basketball League (FBL) at the Palau National gym.  By Peter Erick L. Magbanua (Island Times News)

Defending champion team Originals took over the top spot in the team standings after repulsing OceanView/PCGM, 80-76 Sunday in the Master’s Basketball League at the Palau High School gym.  By Peter Erick L. Magbanua (Island Times News)

Contender Ministry of Finance (MOF) Omsangel takes on MPIIC for the coveted crown in the Government Division of the 2011 season of the Rudimch Enterprise Government/Business League at the Palau National gym.  By Peter Erick L. Magbanua (Island Times News)

Beating their respective opponents convincingly, Palau High School (PHS) Black Widow and Bethania High School (BHS) Stellars are set to meet for the championship crown today for the 2011 Inter-School League girl’s basketball league at the Palau National gym.  By Peter Erick L. Magbanua (Island Times News)

Tournament darkhorse Aloha Maid Choppers aims to solidify their bid into the quarterfinals when they take on the Ilocandia Bulls on Sunday in the resumption of the 2011 Filipino Basketball League (FBL) at the Palau National gym.  By Peter Erick L. Magbanua (Island Times News)

It will be a clash of the Titans as the top two teams namely defending champion team Originals and Ocean View/PCGM are set on a collision course on Sunday in the Master’s Basketball League at the Palau High School gym.  By Peter Erick L. Magbanua (Island Times News)

In a surprise turn of events, PNOC/PBRA Mercury Optimax found themselves in the Final Four after beating Ministry of Education (MOE) I Spiders, 59-56 Friday night in the ongoing 2011 season of the Rudimch Enterprise Government/Business League at the Palau National gym.  By Peter Erick L. Magbanua (Island Times News)

After failing in three successive tries, Bethania High School (BHS) Stellars managed barged their way into the winning column with a back-to-back victory in the ongoing 2011 Inter-School League girl’s basketball league.  By Peter Erick L. Magbanua (Island Times News)

Defending champion Western Union managed to escape a possible upset after routing a determined Hanpa Cardinals, 92-91 Sunday in the 2011 Filipino Basketball League (FBL) at the Palau National gym.  By Peter Erick L. Magbanua (Island Times News)

Not to be underestimated, Ministry of Education (MOE) I Spiders scored back to back victories to surged into the second spot of the team standings of the 2011 season of the Rudimch Enterprise Government/Business League at the Palau National gym.  By Peter Erick L. Magbanua (Island Times News)

Palau High School (PHS) Black Widow and Mindszenty High School Lady Cardinals scored contrasting victories against respective opponents in the ongoing 2011 Inter-School League girl’s basketball league played in separate venues.  By Peter Erick L. Magbanua (Island Times News)

Darkhorse Aloha Maid Choppers will try to snap its back-to-back losing streak when they meet Surangel and Sons on Sunday in the resumption of the 2011 Filipino Basketball League (FBL) at the Palau National gym.  By Peter Erick L. Magbanua (Island Times News)

Defending champion team Originals and Ocean View/PCGM continued its winning ways after beating respective rivals last weekend in the ongoing Master’s Basketball League at the Palau High School gym.  By Peter Erick L. Magbanua (Island Times News)

Seventh Day Adventist (SDA) Crusaders and MPIIC improves their chances going into the playoffs after beating respective rivals in the ongoing 2011 season of the Rudimch Enterprise Government/Business League at the Palau National gym.  By Peter Erick L. Magbanua (Island Times News)

A new era is on the horizon as team Spoilers foiled Western Union, 100-93 Sunday in the ongoing 2011 Filipino Basketball League (FBL) at the Palau National gym. By Peter Erick L. Magbanua (Island Times News)

Government division leader Ministry of Finance (MOF) Omsangel showed class as they drubbed a helpless Ministry of Education (MOE) II, 108-66 Wednesday night in the ongoing 2011 season of the Rudimch Enterprise Government/Business League at the Palau National gym.  By Peter Erick L. Magbanua (Island Times News)

Palau High School (PHS) Lady Spiders and Palau Mission Academy (PMA) team A opened their respective campaigns on a high note after beating respective opponents at the start of the 2011 Inter-School League girl’s basketball league played in separate venues.  By Peter Erick L. Magbanua (Island Times News)

Dynasty or new reign.
These questions will be answered on Sunday as the defending champion Western Union takes on the highly-financed team Spoilers in the resumption of the 2011 Filipino Basketball League (FBL) at the Palau National gym.  By Peter Erick L. Magbanua (Island Times News)

Defending champion team Originals and Ocean View/PCGM tries to keep their respective winning streaks when they collide with respective rivals, Sunday in the resumption of the second round of eliminations of the Master’s Basketball League at the Palau High School gym.  By Peter Erick L. Magbanua (Island Times News)

Contender team Spoilers continue winning streak as they bested Sam’s Sharks, 82-69 in the ongoing 2011 season of the Rudimch Enterprise Government/Business League at the Palau National gym.  By Peter Erick L. Magbanua (Island Times News)

Team Slashers and Surangel and Sons showed life as they went on to beat respective rivals, Sunday in the ongoing 2011 Filipino Basketball League (FBL) at the Palau National gym. By Peter Erick L. Magbanua (Island Times News)

Title contenders Ministry of Finance (MOF) Omsangel and team Spoilers continue to keep their clean slate after besting separate foes in the ongoing 2011 season of the Rudimch Enterprise Government/Business League at the Palau National gym.  By Peter Erick L. Magbanua (Island Times News)

Four games will be featured on Sunday in the resumption of the 2011 Filipino Basketball League (FBL) at the Palau National gym.  By Peter Erick L. Magbanua (Island Times News)

Defending champion team Originals and Ocean View/PCGM aims to stay on top of the team standings as they collide with respective rivals, Sunday in the resumption of the second round of eliminations of the Master’s Basketball League at the Palau High School gym.  By Peter Erick L. Magbanua (Island Times News)

Ministry of Finance (MOF) Omsangel remains unbeaten after scoring their seventh straight victory at the expense of Justice League, 108-97 Friday night in the ongoing 2011 season of the Rudimch Enterprise Government/Business League at the Palau National gym.  By Peter Erick L. Magbanua (Island Times News)

Defending champion Western Union and team Spoilers are jacking for position for the top spot in the team standings after beating separate foes, Sunday in the ongoing 2011 Filipino Basketball League (FBL) at the Palau National gym.  By Peter Erick L. Magbanua (Island Times News)

Defending champion team Originals and Ocean View/PCGM continued their winning runs after besting respective rivals, Sunday in the ongoing second round of eliminations of the Master’s Basketball League at the Palau High School gym. By Peter Erick L. Magbanua (Island Times News)

Teams Koror State Government (KSG) and Neco scored separate victories after beating rivals, Wednesday night in the ongoing 2011 season of the Rudimch Enterprise Government/Business League at the Palau National gym. By Peter Erick L. Magbanua (Island Times News)

Four games will be featured Sunday in the resumption of the 2011 Filipino Basketball League (FBL) at the Palau National gym. By Peter Erick L. Magbanua (Island Times News)

Defending champion team Originals gun for its 7th win when they play Panahon Ko I2 on Sunday as the second round of eliminations continue in the Master’s Basketball League at the Palau High School gym.  By Peter Erick L. Magbanua (Island Times News)

Mason’s Hardware adds more misery after beating the SDA Crusaders, 93-78, last September 29 in the ongoing 2011 season of the Rudimch Enterprise Government/Business League at the Palau National gym. By Peter Erick L. Magbanua (Island Times News)

ECC Eagles and Panahon Ko I2 continued their winning run after beating respective rivals, Sunday in the ongoing elimination round of the Master’s Basketball League at the Palau High School gym. by Peter Erick L. Magbanua (Island Times News)

Business Division leader team Spoilers and Government Division leader Ministry of Finance (MOF) Omsangel kept their clean records after beating respective rivals in the ongoing 2011 season of the Rudimch Enterprise Government/Business League at the Palau National gym.  By Peter Erick L. Magbanua (Island Times News)

Government Division dark horse Ministry of Justice (MOJ) Cops scored its fourth victory at the expense of PPUC Kamik, 72-66 in the 2011 season of the Rudimch Enterprise Government/Business League at the Palau National gym.  By Peter Erick L. Magbanua (Island Times News)

Defending champion Western Union continued its winning ways after beating the Ilocandia Bulls while the Jaguars snap a four-game losing streak with a win against the PNQ Rams, last September 25 in the 2011 Filipino Basketball League (FBL) played at the Palau National gym. By Peter Erick L. Magbanua (Island Times News)

Government Division contender Ministry of Finance (MOF) Omsangel and Dollar 99 nailed contrasting victories against respective opponents Wednesday night in the ongoing 2011 season of the Rudimch Enterprise Government/Business League at the Palau National gym.  By Peter Erick L.
Magbanua (Island Times News)

Defending champion Western Union and Mam’l Divers Rangers will try to keep its winning forms as they face separate rivals, Sunday in the resumption of the 2011 Filipino Basketball League (FBL) at the Palau National gym.  By Peter Erick L. Magbanua (island Times News)

Three games will be featured this Sunday in the resumption of the Master’s Basketball League at the Palau High School gym. By Peter Erick L. Magbanua (Island Times News)

The Ministry of Justice (MOJ) Cops scored their second win in three outings at the expense of PNOC/PBRA Mercury Optimax, 86-68 Friday night in the ongoing 2011 season of the Rudimch Enterprise Government/Business League at the Palau National gym.  By Peter Erick L. Magbanua (Island Times News)

Defending champion Western Union and team Spoilers showed their winning forms as they defeated separate foes, Sunday in the ongoing 2011 Filipino Basketball League (FBL), Sunday at the Palau National gym.  By Peter Erick L. Magbanua (Island Times News)

Newcomer team Panahon Ko I2 ended their first round campaign as they stunned a highly financed Palau Pacific Resort (PPR) All Stud, 85-81 Sunday in the ongoing Master’s Basketball League at the Palau High School gym. By Peter Erick L. Magbanua (Island Times News)

Government division contender Ministry of Finance (MOF) Omsangel meant business as they nailed their third straight victory at the expense of Koror State Government (KSG), 85-82 Wednesday night in the ongoing 2011 season of the Rudimch Enterprise Government/Business League at the Palau National gym. By Peter Erick L. Magbanua (Island Times News)

Darkhorse Aloha Maid Choppers will try its luck when they take on the Spoilers while defending champion Western Union tries to keep its hold of the top spot when they test the Slashers in the resumption of the 2011 Filipino Basketball League (FBL), Sunday at the Palau National gym. By Peter Erick L. Magbanua (Island Times News)

Three games will usher the resumption of the second conference of the Master’s Basketball League, Sunday at the Palau High School gym. By Peter Erick L. Magbanua (Island Times News)

Mason’s Hardware nailed their second win at the expense of PPR Shark Attack, 92-82 last Sept. 8 in the ongoing 2011 season of the Rudimch Enterprise Government/Business League at the Palau National gym. By Peter Erick L. Magbanua (Island Times News)

Surangel and Sons and team Guardians found their winning forms as they defeated separate foes Sunday in the ongoing 2011 Filipino Basketball League (FBL) at the Palau National gym. By Peter Erick L. Magbanua (Island Times News)

It’s a three way traffic in the team standings after defending champion team Originals, Contenders Ocean View/PCGM and PPR All Stud won their respective assignments, Sunday in the ongoing second conference of the Master’s Basketball League at the Palau High School gym. By Peter Erick L. Magbanua (Island Times News)

Mason’s Hardware and Ministry of Education (MOE) I started their bid on a winning note after beating separate rivals that signaled the start of the 2011 season of the Rudimch Enterprise Government/Business League at the Palau National gym. By Peter Erick L. Magbanua (Island Times News)

Four games will usher the resumption of the 2011 Filipino Basketball League (FBL) at the Palau National gym. By Peter Erick L. Magbanua (Island Times News)

Contenders Ocean View/PCGM and team Originals continued their winning ways after beating separate rivals last Sunday in the ongoing second conference of the Master’s Basketball League at the Palau High School gym. By Peter Erick L. Magbanua (Island Times News)

Tournament darkhorse Aloha Maid Choppers and team Spoilers improved their respective records after beating separate rivals, Sunday Sept. 4 in the ongoing 2011 Filipino Basketball League (FBL) at the Palau National gym. By Peter Erick L. Magbanua (Island Times News)

Basketball action tips off today, Sept. 6, when the 2011 season of the Rudimch Enterprise Government/Business League opens at the Palau National gym. By Peter Erick L. Magbanua (Island Times News)

Ten teams have already paid their registration fees, signifying their intention to see action in the much awaited 2011 season of the Rudimch Enterprise Government/Business League which will be played at the Palau National gym. By Peter Erick L. Magbanua (Island Times News)

Tournament darkhorse Aloha Maid Choppers and team Spoilers tries to improve their respective records as they take on separate rivals, Sunday in the ongoing 2011 Filipino Basketball League (FBL), Sunday at the Palau National gym. By Peter Erick L. Magbanua (Island Times News)

Three games will be featured Sunday in the resumption of the second conference of the Master’s Basketball League at the Palau High School gym. By  Peter Erick L. Magbanua (Island Times News)

After suffering a setback last weekend, defending champion Western Union bounced back to beat Surangel and Sons, 100-94, Sunday August 28 in the ongoing 2011 Filipino Basketball League (FBL), Sunday at the Palau National gym.

A total of 20 teams from both government and business agencies are set to vie for top honors when the 2011 season of the Rudimch Enterprise Government/Business League tips off on September 6 at the Palau National gym.

Team Peched foiled the Islanders title retention bid carving out an 83-78 victory last August 24 to claim the championship crown of the 2011 season of the Shell IP&E National Basketball League (NBL) at the Palau National gym.

After taking the lead at the end of the first half, team Ongos All Stars went all the way to beat Ngebard All Stars, 83-74 in the Koror State Hamlet League (KSHL) 16 and Under All Star Game, last August 12 at the Palau National gym.

The finals of the 2011 IP&E Shell NBL was an exciting match between the 2010 defending champions Peleliu Islanders and the 2011 season top ranking team Peched Raw (1 loss entire season). Both teams won their single elimnation quarter finals match ups easily and cruised through the best of 3 semi-finals securing their bid for the best of 3 finals. In game 1 Peched held a confortable 24 point halftime lead, however the defending champions two runs in the 3rd and 4th quarter but came in short and lost the game by a final score of 81-88. Game 2 was a different story as the Islanders came out strong and had a comfortable 17 point lead by the end of the 3rd quarter, Team Peched came back in the 4th quarter with an 22 point run of their own to finish off the Islanders and winning the 2011 IP&E Shell NBL Finals championships. Peched was also the 1st team to get 3 championships under their belt since 2001, and earned the rights to own the coveted IP&E Shell NBL Abai Trophy designed by Ling Inabo of Tebang Wood Carvings in 2001 (Total price then $800.00 - Now "Priceless).

Basketball features 10 men and 7 women teams. 2009 Belau Games Defending Champions Koror opened the tournament with a resounding win over Team Ngardmau by a score of 112-49 and has a 2-0 record to lead the mens division Pool A, while 2009 Belau Games 2nd runner up Team Peleliu won over Team Sonsorol 88-62 in their opening match and has a 3-0 record in Pool B. In the women division 2009 defending champions Peleliu leads in the standings with a 3-0 record fallowed by Koror with a 2-1 and Ngeremlengui 2-1. Six games a day are held at the Palau National Gym starting at 9:00 am in the moring and finishing at 9:00 pm at night.

The four All Star Teams from the 16 Years and Under Men’s KSHL to play in the 16 Years Super League scheduled for 25^th to 29^th July have been named. These All Star Teams feature many of the players who competed in the recent M15BT for Palau as well as some rising stars. Thoughout the Super League players will be identified for next year’s 17 and Under National Squad from which a team shall be selected to compete in the M17BT in Saipan.

Following two entertaining semi finals on Friday, it was Ngermid Rivals and Meda that faced off for the Championship game in the KSHL 16 Years and Under Men’s League on Saturday. In a frenetic paced game that had both team’s supporters threatening to lift the roof off the gym, Ngermid managed to get an early lead that they maintained throughout to win by 90-81.

The US Airforce CAT Team conducted a 3 on 3 Tournament at the Palau National Gymnasium on Monday 4^th July to celebrate the USA Independence Day. The morning session was for players aged under 18 years and the afternoon was for players over 18 years.   The tournament was attended by USA Ambassador Ms Helen Reed Rowe.

Peched Reds finished in first place in the standings to make it to the semi finals but not without some worry as they lost to both Meda and Ngermid in the second round to ruin their unbeaten record. After losing to Ngermed Rivals in yesterday’s final game they now meet them again in today’s 1^st semi final at 2.00pm. In the second semi at 4.00pm second place Meda will play against Echang South Coast. These four teams are all capable of beating each other so the semi finals will most likely go right down to the wire in each game.

After 2 days of competition we have seen some close games and good competition. Peched Reds remain undefeated to date and look the likely team to beat. Meda sit in second place after going down in a close game yesterday to Peched Reds. Teams should note some changes to games on Friday and Saturday due to advice of a power outage on Friday.

The KSHL 16 Years and Under League started yesterday with 6 teams competing for bragging rights this year. Several of the players have just completed a grueling week with the M15BT and hopefully will display some of the things learned this past week.

With the advent of several Micronesian Basketball Tournaments, the Micronesian Basketball Confederation (MBC) has instigated a registration system for players, coaches, referees and administrators.  The initial list was compiled at the recent M15BT in Palau.  To check out the Registration List please click on DOCUMENTS above and look up your players numbers. 

To read all the statistics from the Micronesian 15 Years and Under Basketball Tournament - Western Division for scorers, free throws, fouls and 3 point scorers click on DOCUMENTS above and then open the relevent documents.

Comments collected from coaches at the inaugural Micronesian 15 Years and Under Basketball Tournament in Palau qualify the tournament as a big success. In addition the coaches praised the organization of the tournament and the tournament staff. The visiting teams were also very appreciative of the standard of accommodation and the staff at their hotels.

The Gold Medal game for men was a thriller between Guam and Palau and was the best game of the tournament, worthy of a final. In the women’s Gold Medal game Guam easily accounted for CNMI after initial resistance from the ladies in blue. The finals were followed by the medal awards and All Star Five for men and women. The closing ceremony was short and appreciated by all after such tiring week. Congratulations to all teams and their coaches for such a wonderful week of basketball.  

And then there were two! Finalists for women are Guam and CNMI while Guam and Palau will battle for gold in the men’s division. Guam women had an easy victory over Belau while CNMI comfortably accounted for Palau. Guam men were always in control in their victory over CNMI and Palau led from start to finish over Guahan.

Yesterday’s mens division was more like “The Brothers Show” with Guam men defeating their countrymen, Team Guahan, while Palau men had the better of their brothers in Team Belau.   In the other games CNMI women beat Belau and Guam women accounted for Palau. Today it is semi final day. In the women’s division Guam play Belau and CNMI take on Palau. The men’s division will see Guam meet up with CNMI while Guahan will play Palau.

After just 2 days several players are racking up points. The men have all played 3 games to date with CNMI having played 4 and the women have completed 2 games. Click on MORE to read the top scorers to date.

After the first day of competition all teams have been able to see their opposition and so coaches were focused on styles of play and counter measures. Guam continued on their winning way with the men defeating Palau by 38 points and their women annialating Belau. CNMI also had a good day with both their men’s and women’s teams beating Belau teams. Today sees the final rounds and teams are now setting their sights on the semi finals for Thursday.  

Guam teams have come well prepared to win the Micronesian 15 Years and Under Basketball Tournament here in Palau. After day one it is obvious that the Guam men’s team and the Guam women’s teams will be hard to beat this week. Winners on day one in the men’s division were Guam, Guahan and Palau (twice) while in the women’s division Guam and Palau both had wins.

The inaugural Micronesian 15 Years and Under Basetball Tournament was opened last night in Koror, Palau in true island style of friendliness and fun. Teams from Belau, CNMI, Guam and Palau women paraded alongside men’s teams from Belau, CNMI, Guahan, Guam and Palau. The opening ceremony was also attend by many dignatories including PNOC President and PBF President Mr Frank Kyota, Senator Regis Akitaya and several Micronesian Legislators attending the annual Association of Pacific Island Legislators (APIL) Conference in Palau.

The two Men’s and Women’s Teams to represent Palau in this year’s Micronesian 15 Years and Under Basketball Tournament (M15BT), to be held here in Palau from Monday 20^th to Saturday 25^th June, were named today by PBF Vice President Mr Kasuki “Topps” Sungino. Following the naming of the teams the players and coaches were addressed by Ms Baklai Temengil, Secretary-General of the Palau National Olympic Committee (PNOC).

The Basketball Palau Junior Development Squad for 2011 was named following the KSHL 12 and Under Super League Championship Game on Friday. The Junior Development Squad is part of the NDP (National Development Program) of Basketball Palau and is the starting point for future national squad selections. Players to the Junior Development Squad are selected from the under age competitions of 12 years and younger.

The KSHL 12 and Under Super League the Championship Game lived up to all expectations of a highly competitive and exciting game. In overtime it was Team A that clinched the victory in the final seconds over Team D.   In the Consolation Final Team C managed to outlast Team B in another very good game.

The KSHL 12 and Under Super League has reached the semi final stage with All Star Team A and All Star Team D looking the likely finalists on Friday afternoon. There have been some classic games through the rounds with none better than the clash between Team D and Team A that went to overtime on Tuesday before Team D were able to achieve victory by 70-66.

Team Ngeremchai Central A’s prolific point scorer, Wallace Worswick, amassed an amazing 176 points in 10 games in the 12 and Under KSHL. But Wallace was not just a point scorer as he learned to pass off to his smaller team mates on many occasions to allow them to score. Six players scored 100 points and more during the league.

As expected Team Ngerchemai Central A won the KSHL 12 Years and Under Championship yesterday but not without a fright from Meda Kids A in the final quarter. Leading by 63-47 at the last change, Ngerchemai supporters were looking at an easy win but Meda came back with a 19 points to 10 run in the 4^th quarter to give their supporters much hope. The 12 Years League finished on a high note and all agreed that this inaugural league has seen tremendous improvement in standard from day one to the end.

Ngerchemai Central A and Meda Kids A will play off today for the KSHL 12 Years and Under Championship at 3.00pm. Ngerchemai Central A had comfortable win over Echung South Coast to advance while Meda Kids A had a real battle with Peched Red to get there.

The four KSHL All Star teams to compete in next week’s KSHL 12 years and Under Super League were named following yesterday’s Championship game. The four teams will play a round robin series through next week and from these games the Junior Development Squad to attend the Junior Development Camp in the following week will be selected.

Ngerchemai Central A have finished the rounds undefeated in the KSHL 12 Years and Under League and must be favorites to make the final on Thursday. They will face up against Echung South Coast in today’s first semi final while Peched Red and Meda Kids A will meet in the second semi. Ididers A finshed in 9^th position without winning a game but showed much improvement throughout the league.

The Hamlet team entries for the 16 Years and Under Men’s and Women’s league will close on the 1^st June. Players need to contact their Hamlet Representative this week to register. Meanwhile in the ongoing KSHL 12 Years league the players continue to show exceptional skills with big spin moves, dribbling between legs and behind backs and super pull up jump shots that all excite and amaze the crowds.

Ngerchemai Central A continued its winning streak as they beat Echang South Coast, 44-35 Saturday in the ongoing Koror State Hamlet League (KSHL) for 12 years old and under basketball tournament at the Palau National gym.  By Peter Erick L. Magbanua, Reporter, Island Times

Showing that they can handle pressure, the Slashers went on to beat the defending champion Western Union, 97-94 Sunday in the ongoing 2011 season of the Filipino Basketball League at the Palau National gym.  By Peter Erick L. Magbanua, Reporter, Island Times

Defending champion team Islanders and High Tide opened their campaign on a high note as they take early lead after besting separate rivals, Wednesday night in the 2011 season of the Shell IP&E National Basketball League (NBL) played at the Palau National gym.  By Peter Erick L. Magbanua,Reporter, Island Times

Ngerchemai Central A continues its dominance in the ongoing Koror State Hamlet League (KSHL) for 12 years old and under basketball tournament at the Palau National gym.  By Peter Erick L. Magbanua, Reporter, Island Times

The Etpison Cup - 3 on 3 Basketball Tournament was held on Sunday with 8 teams participating.  While the weather was very wet at times, it did not dampen the enthusiasm of the players.  The Etpsion Cup is an annual fishing derby and supports several other sports such as basketball, volleyball and canoeing.  This was the 21st year of the Etpison Cup.

Matson Navigation will be the major sponsor for the Micronesian 15 Years and Under Basketball Tournament this year. The photo shows Matson Navigation Regional Manager, Mr Len Isotoff presenting the cheque to PBF President, Mr Frank Kyota.

Using their trap defense, team Jaguar managed to climb their way up from a 24-point deficit to beat a tough Aloha Maid Choppers, 106-104 in over time, last May 15 in the 2011 season of the Filipino Basketball League at the Palau National gym.  By Peter Erick L. Magbanua, Reporter, Island Times

Team Money showed speed and hustle as they went on to beat Sam’s Kryptonite, 47-39 to take Game Two of their best of three championship series and win the title last May 4 of the Women’s National Basketball League (WNBL) at the Palau National gym.  By Peter Erick L. Magbanua, Reporter, Island Times

The 2011 season of the IP&E NBL (National Basketball League) opened this and will see 10 teams in action through the double round robin series that will go through until July. Due to the M15BT in June and the Belau Games in July, the season will have some breaks that will extend it through until the end of July.

In the ongoing KSHL 12 Years and Under League, Ngerchemai Central A player, Wallace Worswick, continues to pile on the points in each game and after just 6 games already has amassed 106 points at an average of 17.67 per game. Much of the success of the Ngerchemai Central A team being undefeated so far is due to Wallace’s extra height and athleticism. The KSHL 12 and Under League continues to provide some outstanding play and exhilerating moments.

The next league to commence in the KSHL series of competitions will be for 16 years and under men and women. Team entries are now being received by the Hamlet Representatives and will close on June 1^st. Players who are born on or after the 1^st January 1995 are eligible to participate.

Savanah Giramur has been awarded her second certificate for improved performance in the National 15 Years Women’s Squad this month. Along with Savanah, Tanisha Alexander was also awarded an improvement certificate for the month of May. In the Men’s Squad two players also received certificates in Colbert Etpison and Oscar Page. The photo shows (from L to R) Colbert, Tanisha, Savanah and Oscar with their certificates.

This week featured some closer games as teams settled into the league. Ngerchemai B managed to defeat South Coast 40-35, Ididers B 26 just got home against Peched Red 22 while Meda had another close game against Meyuns to win 48-41.

The KSHL 12 Years and Under schedule was interupted yesterday by a “Coaches Day in the Schedule”. All teams and their coaches particpated in a clinic conducted by the NDC (Natiopnal Director of Coaching) where coaches were shown drills for teaching basic offensive and defensive skills and then took their players to the court to conduct these. The players showed a willingness to learn and many players quickly adopted some of the skills. It is hoped that these skills will start to be seen as the league continues.

Defending champion team Kabong showed that they mean business as they retained their crown after beating team Airwaves, 102-73 in Game Three of their best-of-five championship series of the Shell Amateur Basketball League (ABL) at the Palau National gym.  By Peter Erick L. Magbanua, Reporter, Island Times

Team Money took the last finals seat as they beat Smooth Riders, 59-46 in Game Two of their best-of-three semifinals of the Women’s National Basketball League (WNBL) last April 28 at the Palau National gym.  By Peter Erick L. Magbanua, Reporter, Island Times

Aloha Maid Choppers and Western Union showed composure down the wire as they went all the way to beat separate foes, Sunday in the ongoing 2011 season of the Filipino Basketball League at the Palau National gym.  By Peter Erick L. Magbanua, Reporter, Island Times

Ngerchemai Central A player, Wallace Worswick had a huge 25 points in yesterday's game as his team demolished Meda Kids, who were playing in their first game, by the score of 48-30.  In Tuesday's game it was Echung South Coast who just managed to get home over Meyuns by 39-34

After just 4 games in the KSHL 12 Years and Under League, some teams are already showing improvement and some future stars are emerging.  In yesterday' game between Peched Reds and Ididers A, it was the Peched team that showed the benefit of some very good coaching by young up and coming coach, Cullen Carlson.  Executing some very good man to man defence and patient and well executed offence, the Peched Reds took the Ididers team apart to the score of 42-24. 

Team Kabong showed composure and determination as they managed to halt Idid 4Wheelers, 96-91 in over time to win Game Three of their best-of-three semifinals series Friday night in the 2011 season of the Shell Amateur Basketball League (ABL) at the Palau National gym.   By Peter Erick L. Magbanua, Reporter, Island Times

Defending champion Western Union and team Spoilers showed class as they went on to beat separate foes, Sunday in the Easter Special of the 2011 season of the Filipino Basketball League at the Palau National gym.  By Peter Erick L. Magbanua, Reporter, Island Times.

Following the opening ceremony by PBF Vice-President Kazuki “Topps” Sungino and Koror State Youth Divsion representative, Ivan Blesam on Monday, the inaugural 12 Years and Under Koror State Hamlet League got under way yesterday at the Palau National Gymnsaium. This is the first time Basketball Palau has conducted a league for this age group and going by the interest for the first game it should be a lot of fun.

Tennis child sensation Ayana Rengiil and triathlon’s Olai Kumangai took the limelight as they were named as Palau National Olympic Committee (PNOC) athletes of the year during the 10^th annual Sports Awards Banquet held at the Ngara Chamayong Cultural Center. By Peter Erick L. Magbanua, Island Times

As expected, team Originals went on to beat BEG*M Friendster, 78-75 to win the championship crown, Sunday at the close of the Master’s Basketball League at the Palau High School gym. By Peter Erick L. Magbanua, Island Times

Team High Tide sails to the next round after beating B.O.G 80-66 Wednesday night in the ongoing play-off round of the 2011 season of the Shell Amateur Basketball League (ABL) at the Palau National Gymnasium. Story by Peter Erick Magbanua, Island Times

National Junior Squad players, Savanah Girman and RB Dorado were presented with Player Achievenment Award certificates this week for their performances during the month of March. All players in National Squads are evaluated each month on several areas and the best performers are recognised through this award.

The long awaited KSHL 12 Years and Under League is ready to start. Currently we have 7 teams and a further opportunity for more players to register will happen on Thursday 14^th when players can come to the National Gymnasium between 3.30 and 4.30pm to register. Both boys and girls are encouraged to register.

In their 3^rd fitness test of the current program, several players in the National Mens 15 Year’s Squad achieved excellent results in many of the tests. For the Women’s Squad it was only their second test in the program and this provided coaches with some comparison to review the overall conditioning program.

The Koror Elementary School (KES) is the 2011 Champion Elementary School for basketball.  The KES Stars won the elementary girls and came 3rd in the elementary boys competition.  The Seventh Day Adventist Elementary School and GB Harris Elementary School tied for second place and Meyuns Elementary School came 4th. 

The Ilocandia Bulls and Aloha Maid Choppers ride high as they scored seperate victories, Sunday in the ongoing 2011 season of the Filipino Basketball League played at the Palau National Gymnasium. Story by Peter Erick Magbanua, Island Times.

Team Idid 4x4 Wheelers waxed hot from the opening tip off to gain the upper hand to beat team Rivals , 95-80 to close their series in the ongoing 2011 season of the Shell Amateur Basketball League (ABL) at the Palau National Gymnasium.   Story by Peter Erick Magbanua, Island Times

The GBH Smuuch team overcame a half time deficit to beat SDA Kings in a thriller in the 2011 ESC Elementary Boy’s Championship on Fiday. The Kings, who were last year’s champions, came ready to defend their title and this they did valiantly with good half court pressure defence, however the Smuuch team played with lots of patience in the final quarter to come away with a 78-75 win. In the Consolation Final on Thursday it was KES A Stars who defeated last year’s finalists Meyuns Dolphins in another thriller by 52-51.

The GBH Smuuch team and the SDA Kings have advanced to the ESC Elementary Boy’s League on Friday after winning their respective semi finals this week. KES A and MES Dolphins will meet in the Consolation Final on Thursday.

Team Originals and BEG* Friendster are set on a collision course as they will battle for the championship crown after beating respective opponents Sunday in the Master’s Basketball League at the Palau High School Gymnasium. Story by Peter Erick Magbanua, Island Times

Team Slashers and Jaguar nailed their respective second straght victories after beating seperate foes Sunday in the 2011 season of the Filipino Basketball League played at the Palau National Gymnasium.   Story by Peter Erick Magbanua, Island Times

The current National Men’s and Women’s Coaches have ended their 2 year term and these positions are now being advertised for the next 2 year period from 2011-2013. Ending their term are National Men’s Head Coach Johnny Kintaro and Assistant Coach Yutaka Gibbons Jr. For the National Women’s Squad, Head Coach George Domingo and Assistant Coaches Logan Ngiriou and Happy Fritz have guided them through the past 2 years. With the experience gained in the NDP it is hoped that these coaches will still be applicants for the upcoming positions.

The NCP (National Coaching Panel) held its monthly meeting this week to review the NDP (National Development Program). The NCP is responsible for making recommedations to the NPC (National Program Committee) on the content and direction of the NDP. The NPC is responsible for the achievement of all parts of the NDP.

The Taiwan Navy was in Koror again last week and played an ABL representative team at the National Gym on Friday afternoon. As always on their visits the atmosphere in the gym was great with the Navy band members making noise and lots of cheering going on. In the end the Palau team won by 78-51.

The first semi final will feature first ranked GBH Smuuch against fourth ranked KES A and in the second semi it will be second ranked SDA Kings facing up to third ranked MES Dolphins. On Friday MSS Sea Stars took 5^th position for this year by defeating KES B by 48-36.

Team Money continues to dominate the Surangels and Sons WNBL as the league heads toward the final series. For last week’s results and this weeks schedule click on MORE!

The finals series of the ABL enters its second week as teams from each pool play-off for ranking positions prior to the single elimination tournament to decide the champion team for 2011. Already Ka’bong and Meda Boyz have decided the top two positions with Ka’bong handing the boys from Medalai defeat in their two games. The losing teams from last week must win their game this week to force the series into a third game.

With the spot in the final four in mind, team BEG*M Friendster rallied their way as they defeated the Originals 76-65 Sunday in the Master's Basketball League played at the Palau High School gym.  Story by Peter Erick Magbanua, Island Times

The 2011 FBL season got into full swing on Sunday with the first full day’s play following the opening ceremony the previous Sunday. Eight teams saw action in the day’s play with Jaguar, Mam’l Divers Rangers, Guardians and Ilocandia Bulls all recording victories.

The Basketball Palau calendar for all events is now on this website.  The calendar provides dates for all leagues as well as other basketball events for the years 2011 and 2012.  To view the calendar click on DOCUMENTS at the top of our home page, then click on PBF Calendar 2011-2012 and open to read.  

Basketball Palau has suspended all ABL and WNBL games this week to conduct a Level 1 Coaching Course for the coaches in these leagues. The decision to suspend games before the finals was taken to provide time for coaches to attend the course in their busy basketball schedule. Some 16 coaches are currently attending the course.

The 2011 FBL (Filipino Basketball League) had its opening ceremony for season 2011 on Sunday and in their usual fashion the FBA (Filipino Basketball Association) made it another spectacle for all fans to attend. All 11 teams paraded in full uniform accompanied by their muses, with Ilocoandia Bulls winning best uniform and Western Union taking out the best muse.

The Surangels and Sons WNBL only had two games this past week with Money continuing their unbeaten run in defeating Bring It On by 95-52 and Smooth Riders accounted for Odesangel with the score of 52-48. For this weeks schedule click on MORE!

The finals series of the ABL will take on a different shape this year to accommodate more games for teams and to try to get some eveness between the pools for the finals. Teams have been ranked within their pools according to their final team standings and each team will play the same ranked team in the other pool in a best of 3 series to decide a final ranking of all teams in the Team Ranking Round.

Airai State held a 3 day basketball tournament this past weekend to celebrate Youth Day in Palau (Youth Day is March 15^th). The men’s divison comprized 4 teams as did the women’s division. Games were played at the Airai court until rain washed out play on Saturday and the balance of the games were moved to the PalauNational Gymnasium.  

Team Ka’bong Island Monsters continued their winning streak this time beating team Aqua, 92-68 Thursday night in the ongoing 2011 season of the Shell Amateur Basketball League (ABL) played at the Palau National Gym.  Story by Peter Erick Magbanua, Island Times  

George B. Harris (GBH) Elementary School Smuuch continued with its winning ways after besting Seventh Day Adventist (SDA) Elementary School Kings, 42-37 in the ongoing Eelementary School Competition (ESC) Central Division played at the Palau National Gym.  Story by Peter Erick Magbanua, Island Times

The National Men’s and Women’s 15 Years Squads underwent their fitness tests last Saturday. For the men it was their second test while it was the first for the women. Results showed promise in the men’s squad with most players improving scores from February. Every 4 weeks throughout their program the squads undego a fitness test.

With just 2 weeks left in the round robin series, the SDA Kings are starting to show form as they downed the previously unbeaten MES Dolphins yesterday by 47-28. With lots of hard practice sessions these past weeks, Coach Jason Park has the Kings improving at the right time. With back to back games this week the game experience could be just what last years champions need.

If you are a betting person then you should get your money on MONEY to win the current WNBL competition. With just 3 weeks left in the league, Money remains undefeated and do not look like losing to their competitors. Bring It On are in second place and with their only loss so far being to Money would seem to be the only possible threat to Money’s chance of taking out the championship.

With just 1 week of rounds remaining in this year’s ABL we find Ka’bong leading in Pool 1 with 16 points (8-0), Mercury Optimax in second with 16 points (7-2) and On Fire in third with 14 points(5-4).  In Pool 2 it is Mesang Red Storm leading on 18 points (8-2) and 124.85%, Meda Boyz in second on 18 points (8-2) and 118.91% and Idid 4 Wheelers on 17 points (7-3)

After the first week of the Elementary Boy’s League, it is GB Harris Smuuch and Meyuns Dolphins leading all teams in the standings. Both teams are undefeated so far and if they maintain their dominance, we shall have to wait until the 22^nd March before they meet. Koror Elementary Stars A have played both leaders and having gone down to MES Dolphins by just 1 point could improve to be a contender at the completion of the rounds.

With just 2 weeks of rounds remaining most teams are struggling to get into the top 4 in each pool. In Pool A only Ka’bong and Mercury Optimax look comfortable while in Pool B Mesang Red Storm and Meda Boyz could feel safe. Last weeks games saw some high scores with the Team Aqua and Airwaves being a beauty with the score 103 – 102 in favor of Aqua. Also there were several close games through the week that kept the fans enthralled.  

The only game played in the Surangel and Sons WNBL last week saw Smooth Riders 66 beat Sam’s Kryptonite 61 in a good standard game. For the winners Charmaine Lukas had a game high 34 points while for Superman’s friends it was Sasha Walsh scoring 24 and Sweety Kalbesang got 14.

The next KSHL to be played in 2011 will be for 12 Years and Under Boys and Girls and is scheduled to start on the 26^th March. All boys and girls aged from 9 - 12 years are eligible to participate and will need to register with their Hamlet Representative by the end of next week. Games will be played each Saturday and the league will culminate in a Super League from which the squads for the 2011 Junior Development Camp will be selected.

The National Women’s 15 Years Squad for 2011 was named this weekend by Head Coach Happy Fritz and Assistant Coach Jaime Ngirausui following a series of trials at the National Gymnasium. The squad comprises a small number of players with experience in the current WNBL, while the balance competed in the recent ESC Elementary Girls School League.

Congratulations to Ramsie Joab from Pohnpei State in the FSM who has been invited to referee at the Under 19 World Championships in mid year. This is a HUGE boost for referees within Micronesia and great recognition of the standard that Ramsie has been able to achieve. Previously Jubilee Kuartei of Palau and Gabriel White of CNMI were invited to officiate at Junior World Championships.   Hopefully Ramsie’s invitation will push other Micronesian referees to reach for the top.

Omelau Beltau, the PBF’s 1,000^th registered member received his certificate to commemerate the event today from PBF Vice President Kazuki “Topps” Sungino during the half time interval in the ESC Boys League.

Six teams will be seeing action in the Elementary School Competition (ESC) Central Division for boys which will be played at the Palau Nation Gym, commencing this week. Participating teams include SDA Elementary School (SDA); Meyuns Elementary School (MES); Koror Elementary School (KES) teams A and B; GB Harris Elementary School (GBH) and Maris Stella School (MSS).

Team Ngaraad showed their wares as they defeated team Melekeok A, 46-30 to win the championship crown in the 2011 East Coast Elementary School Basketball League held at the Melekeok School court on Friday. 

The Surangel and Sons WNBL starts into the second round this week finding Money way out on top and undefeated.   Bring It On are in second place with 9 points (4-1), Sam’s Kryptonite are in thrird with 8 points (3-2) and Spartans round out the top four places on 7 points (2-3).

The PBF’s (Palau Basketball Federation) National Registration System recorded its 1,000^th member this week. The NRS commenced in 2010 and will eventually see all basketball participants in Palau registered in the system. This includes all players, coaches, referees, score table officials and administrators. The 1,000^th member is Omelau Beltau who will receive a certificate to mark the occasion.

Ka’bong showed their dominance in Pool 1 by thrashing On Fire in this week’s clash to remain the only undefeated team in Pool 1 (6-0) but they trail On Fire in the standings who are on 13 points (5-3). Mercury Optimax hold 3^rd place on 11 points (5-1). In Pool 2 the college students hold the lead with PCC Mesekiu on 15 points (5-5) and Mesang Red Storm are on 13 points (6-1). Both Meda Boyz (5-2) and Stingers (4-4) are on 12 points.    

Basketball Palau will be conducting selection trials next Saturday 26th February from 1.00 – 3.00pm at the National Gymnasium for the National Women’s 15 Years Squad. The Squad will be prepared during the next 3 months for a team to be selected to compete in the Micronesian 15 Years Basketball Tournament to be played here in Palau from 20-24th June.

KES Stars managed to win the ESC Girl’s Championship as expected but not without a big challenge from MES Lady Dolphins in yesterday’s final. In a low scoring game in the first half it was the Lady Dolphins who held the upper hand and gave the Stars coaching staff some reason for concern during the half time interval. In the Consolation Final it was SDA Queens who came away with the win but again not before being pushed to their limit by GBH Smuuch.  

With just one round remaining in the Surangel and Sons WNBL it is Money that are undefeated to lead on 8 points (4-0), Bring It On are in second with 7 points (3-1), and Spartans and Sam’s Kryptonite are tied at 6 points (2-2). For all last week’s results and this week’s schedule click on MORE!

In Pool 1 Ka’bong remain undefeated to lead on 10 points (5 wins/0 losses) with On Fire hanging in there also on 10 points (4-2). In Pool 2 PCC Mesekiu lead on 12 points (4-4) with Mesang Red Storm on 11 points (5-1). This week will see an outright leader in Pool 1 as Ka’bong face up against On Fire on Thursday night. For all the past week’s results and this week’s schedule click on MORE!

The semi final between SDA Queens and MES Lady Dolpins lived up to its expectations of a thriller with the Lady Dolphins “stealing” a win in the dying moments! In the first semi, KES Stars won over GBH Smuuch as expected. The Championship game on Tuesday should be another good game between the Stars and the Lady Dolphins. In the consolation final Queens are expected to account for the Smuuch team.

The ISL Elementary Schools Girls league has reached the semi final stage. The KES (Koror Elementary School) Stars have gone through undefeated to end up in first place and will play fourth placed GBH (G B Harris School) Smuuch in today's first semi. Tomorrow (Friday) the SDA (Seventh Day Adventist School) Queens, who finished in second place with just 1 loss to KES, will take on the MES (Meyuns Elementary School) Lady Dolphins in the second semi final.

Six teams are currently seeing action in the WNBL competition. This short league is to provide the women players with competition to make up for the 2010 WNBL that was cancelled due to the Micronesian Games taking place last year. A further WNBL will be held in May/June during the NBL season.

After 4 weeks of the ABL for 2011 we find On Fire still on top of Pool 1 with 10 points, despite a loss this week, with 4 wins and 2 losses. Mercury Optimax is on 9 points (4-1) and Ka’bong on 8 points (4-0). In Pool 2 Mesang Red Storm are on top with 11 points (5-1), the college students of PCC Mesekiu have 9 points (3-3) and Stingers have risen to third place with 8 points (3-2). Click on MORE for all this week’s results.

The 2011 Elementary Schools Girls Basketball League is under way with 4 teams competing for this year’s crown. With all teams having a majority of new players this year it will be interesting to see who comes out on top but expect last year’s Champions, Meyuns Lady Dophins and runners up G B Harris Smuuch to be contenders once again.

Apologies for the delay in posting this week’s results and schedule due to “technical problems”. After 3 weeks of the ABL we find On Fire leading in Pool 1 with 9 points (4-1) followed by Airwaves on 7 points (3-1). In Pool 2 it is Mesang Red Storm leading on 9 points (4-1) and Stingers in second place on 7 points (3-1). For last week’s results and this week’s schedule click on MORE! Check all results and the schedule ahead by clicking on Fixtures/Results above.

THe KSHL 14 Years and Under League produced some great statistics with many players scoring over 100 points in just 9 games.  For all the top stats click on MORE!

Following the final of the Super League on Saturday, PBF (Palau Basketball Federation) President Frank Kyota and Vice President Kazuki “Topps” Sungino announced the National 15 Years Men’s Squad for 2011. This squad will be prepared during the next few months for a team to be selected to compete in the inaugural M15BT (Micronesian 15 Years Basketball Tournament) to be held in Palau late June.

The first of the KSHL Super Leagues held on Saturday had everything! High quality games, exciting play, competitive match-ups, great individual performances, and to top it all off some close and thriliing games. Players from the four All Star teams were able to showcase their talents against strong opposition with the best players from the 14 and Under Boys League competing against the other best players. The scoring was generally lower due to better standard opposition in all games.

The Super League for the KSHL 14 Years All Star Teams to be played this Saturday is being eagerly awaited to see many of the young Palau basketball stars in action. With all players fighting for a spot in the National 15 Years Men’s Squad to be announced after the final game on Saturday, players will be at their best to impress the selectors.  The players have been practicing this week under National Men's Coach Johnny Kintaro and All Star coaches.

To check out the top 10 players in individual scores, 3 point scores, free throw scores and individual fouls click on MORE!

With the ABL now into its second week most teams have played at least 2 games and are starting to sort themselves out in the standings. In Pool 1 On Fire remain undefeated after 3 games, while in Pool 2 B.O.G, Mesang Red Storm and Stingers are each have 2 wins and 1 loss after 3 games. For the past weeks results and this week’s schedule click on MORE!

The 4 teams to compete in the Super League for 14 Years and Under Men have been named. The players and coaches were selected from teams in the KSHL 14 Years and Under competition that concluded on Saturday. The All Star teams will play 2 games next Saturday and from these games the National 15 Years and Under Men’s Squad will be selected and named following the final.

The final of the KSHL 14 Years and Under Boys league was a close fought match between Ngermid and Meda for the first 3 quarters but in the final quarter Meda proved too strong to run away with a 66 – 43 win. In the consolation game for 3^rd place Ngerchemai Ranchers and Meyuns played another close game until Ranchers took control in the dying minutes to win by 63-50. Trophies were presented to the three top teams by Koror State Legislator Wilson Ngirausui and assisted by Ivan Blesam of Koror State Youth Division.

With the top 6 scorers recording over 100 points in just 6 games in the 14 Years and Under Boys KSHL, the future of scoring power for National Men’s teams is looking good. For more detals on these and top fouls click on MORE.

The semi finals provided a thrilling final quarter between Ngermid and Ngermechai Ranchers with a 1 point win to Ngermid, while in the second semi Meda ran away with the game in the last quarter to defeat Meyuns by 20 points. Echang South Coast and Peched advanced to the 5/6 play-off game while the Dngerongel/Mekatii Combo team will meet Peched Reds for positions 7 and 8 next Saturday.

After a couple of years break, the Master’s Basketball League has been resurrected and with 8 teams now in competition is bringing lots of enjoyment to players over the age of 35 years. With large crowds each Sunday at the Palau High School Gymnasium, it is lots of fun along with serious competition.

Following the opening ceremony for the 2011 season of the ABL (Amateur Basketball League), games got under way this week. The ABL was introduced last year to cater for players not involved in the PBF premier league, the NBL (National Basketball League). This year 22 teams have entered and will play in two pools through until the end of April.

After just 5 games of basketball in the 14 Years and Under Boys KSHL, some players have scored an astromical number of points. The top 10 scorers have amassed a total of 859 points, which is an average of 17.18 ppg.   At present two top scorers are tied on 99 each (19.80 ppg). For more details on these and top fouls click on MORE.

Following Saturday’s quarter finals round, Ngermid, Meda, Ranchers and Meyuns have advanced to the semi final stage while the Combo team, Peched, South Coast and Peched Reds will contest the qualification rounds to decide places 5-8. The semi final round is at the National Gymnasium next Saturday, 15^th January.

To learn the final team rankings and top 10 points scorers and fouls after the end of the round robin series click on MORE!

Following the completion of the round robin series in the 14 Years and Under Boys KSHL, the quarter finals will be played next Saturday, 8th January, at the Palau National Gymnasium. Winners of the quarter finals will advance to the semi finals and losers will advance to the qualification rounds for play-off position 5-8.

With teams competing for top places in their pools it was always going to be an exciting day and the teams did not let the fans down as they battled to the end to finish on top. The other teams were also fighting for a quarter finals berth and added to the excitement.

The 750^th member of the PBF (Palau Basketball Federation) National Registration System is Julius Thomas. Julius is 11 years old and is a player in the Dngerongel/Meketii Combo team playing in the current KSHL (Koror State Hamlet League) 14 Years and Under Boys League.

The fourth day of competition brought some excellent and exciting games. After 4 rounds there only two teams undefeated and these are Meyuns and Meda in Pool B. These two teams play tomorrow for top place in their Pool. In Pool A Echang South Coast and Ngermid will meet for top spot in their Pool. Peched and Ngerchemai Ranchers have finished pool play and must wait for tomorrow’s games to see where they will finish.

After 3 days of play the teams are now starting to sort themselves out in the pool rankings. Read on for these details and the current top scorers and fouls. The games today continued to showcase players who may be selected into the All Star teams to compete in the Super League at the end of January from which the National 15 Years Men’s Squad will be selected.

After just 2 days of competition in the KSHL 14 and Under Boys Christmas League, it is Echang South Coast in Pool A and Meyuns In Pool B who remain unbeaten to date. National Coaches watching the games are impressed with the athleticism and skill of many players.

Following the opening ceremony conducted by NBDO Topps Sungino where the league was opened by Gino Smau representing the Koror State Youth Division, the inaugural 14 Years and Under Boys League commenced. With 10 teams competing for the title and divided into two pools, the round robin tournament will be played daily this week at the Palau National Gymnasium with 4 games each day.

The first league in the new KSHL (Koror State Hamlet League) will commence on Monday 27^th December for 14 Years and Under Boys. Some 10 teams will compete in this new league, representing various Hamlets around the State of Koror. The league will be played in 2 pools of 5 teams and the rounds will be played each day during the next week while schools are on leave for the Christmas – New Year break.

What a final series it has been with close scores in every one of the 3 games. With the game score at one game each it was Galaxy that managed to win on the siren in last night’s decider by just 2 points in what has to be one of the closest final series ever seen in Palau basketball.

In another close battle in game 2 of the Rudimch Enterprises Government / Business League Final Series, Surangel Kings has tied the series against Galaxy Builders at one game each. Tonights game 3 will decide the GBL Championship in what should be a thriller!!