Dyip Go for Ceiling in Snagging Ex-Eagle Chiu First Overall

Dyip go for ceiling in snagging ex-Eagle Chiu first overall

Terrafirma, whose efforts to sell its PBA franchise the past few months all bogged down, on Sunday made Geo Chiu the first overall selection in the Draft, opting for the tallest player in the pool who could certainly help the Dyip turn their fortunes around when the 50th Season rolls on. After finishing last in […]...Keep on reading: Dyip go for ceiling in snagging ex-Eagle Chiu first overall

Chiu lands at No. 1 as Gomez de Liaño, Panopio go 2-3 in PBA Rookie Draft

MANILA, Philippines – Terrafirma beefed up its roster going into the 50th PBA season by selecting Geo Chiu as the No. 1 pick of the Rookie Draft. Chiu, the tallest among the record 122 draft applicants at 6-foot-9, provides the embattled Dyip a much-needed frontline boost and brings with him international experience following stints with Gilas Pilipinas and Ehime Orange Vikings in the Japan B. League.  “I’m in shock. This is something every kid …

Eight ex-Growling Tigers drafted in PBA, Christian Manaytay goes 10th

EIGHT FORMER UST Growling Tigers were drafted in the 2025 Philippine Basketball Association (PBA) Rookie Draft, with power forward Christian Manaytay leading the pack after being picked 10th overall by the Rain or Shine Elasto Painters on Sunday, Sept. 7, at the SM Mall of Asia Music Hall. From a pool of 122 applicants, the […] The post Eight ex-Growling Tigers drafted in PBA, Christian Manaytay goes 10th appeared first on The Flame.

Geo Chiu proves he made the right call entering PBA Draft

No doubt that Geo Chiu and his family, especially his mom Geraldine, made the best decision. From barely beating the deadline for submission of applications, the highly touted big man became the face of the league’s golden class after being selected first overall by Terrafirma during the PBA Season 50 Draft on Sunday. Even he couldn’t believe that this is now his reality. “Siyempre, medyo nagulat pa rin,” he said Sunday at the SM Mall of Asia Mu…