The City of Smiles will host the PBA All-Star Games 2024 on March 23 and 24 at the University of Saint La Salle Coliseum.
In a press release, event organizer Bacolod Yuhum Foundation said they are expecting more than 60 players from four teams who will start arriving on March 21 and grace several events for fans to meet their idols.
On March 23, Team Greats vs. Team Stalwarts will see action with a Skills Challenge starting at 3 p.m. while the actual game between the two teams will start at 6:15 p.m.
The skills challenge will be a three-point shootout.
Team Japhet vs. Team Barroca will have a face-off on March 24, starting at 5 p.m. with Shooting Stars, followed by the Dance Showdown between the teams before the actual game.
Team captains Japeth Aguilar and Mark Barroca will be coached by Tim Cone and Jorge Gallent, respectively while All-Star Greats will be mentored by Patrick Partosa vs. the Stalwarts under coach Peter Martin.
Team Barroca will be comprised of Most Valuable Player June Mar Fajardo, with Negrense baller James Yap, Jason Perkins, CJ Perez, Robert Bolick, Jio Jalalon, Ian Sangalang, Calvin Abueva, Jayson Castro, Gabe Norwood, Ricci Rivero, Cliff Hodge, Juami Tiongson, and John Pinto.
Team Aguilar will be top-billed by Christian Standhardinger along with Scottie Thompson, Paul Lee, Calvin Oftana, Jamie Malonzo, Chris Newsome, Don Trollano, Marcio Lassiter, Arvin Tolentino, Maverick Ahanmisi, Tyler Tio, Stanley Pringle, and Terrence Romeo.
Bacolod Yuhum Foundation said they will start releasing ticket outlet information by next week. ||
