Wikipedia / 2008 PBA All-Star Weekend
Wikipedia / 2008 PBA All-Star Weekend
The 2008 PBA All-Star Weekend was the annual all-star weekend of the Philippine Basketball Association (PBA)'s 2007–08 PBA season. The events were held from April 24 to 27, 2008 at the West Negros University Gym, Bacolod, Negros Occidental.
Friday events
Obstacle Challenge
Time in seconds.Willie Miller wins for the third straight year, with the fastest time in the event's history.
Three-point shootout
Slam Dunk competition
Failed to qualify: Reynel Hugnatan, Ronald Tubid, Joey Mente
Rookie-Sophomore Blitz Game
Rosters
Rookies:
Yousif Aljamal (Talk 'N Text)
Ken Bono (Magnolia)
Ronjay Buenafe (Coca-Cola)
Marvin Cruz (Air21)
Joe Devance (Welcoat)
Samigue Eman (Magnolia)
Doug Kramer (Air21)
Chico Lanete (Purefoods)
Coach: Cholo Martin (Sta. Lucia)
Sophomores:
Mark Andaya (Red Bull)
Junjun Cabatu (Alaska)
Jireh Ibañes (Welcoat)
Mark Isip (Welcoat)
Magnum Membrere (Red Bull)
Chris Pacana (Brgy. Ginebra)
Jay-R Reyes (Welcoat)
LA Tenorio (Alaska)
Coach: Koy Banal (Purefoods)
Game
In the game, there were four 10-minute quarters, the 8-second rule was lessened into 6 seconds, the shot clock was cut into 18 seconds, and a slam dunk was counted for three points.
Sunday events
Legends Shootout
All-Star Game
Rosters
North All-Stars:
Mark Caguioa (Brgy. Ginebra)
Jayjay Helterbrand (Brgy. Ginebra)
Marc Pingris (Magnolia)
Lordy Tugade (Magnolia)
Kerby Raymundo (Purefoods)
Nic Belasco (Coca-Cola)
Mark Cardona (Talk 'N Text)
Ranidel de Ocampo (Air21)
Willie Miller (Alaska)
Arwind Santos (Air21)
Enrico Villanueva (Purefoods)
Ryan Reyes (Sta. Lucia)
Coach: Ryan Gregorio (Purefoods)
South All-Stars:
Asi Taulava (Coca-Cola)
Jimmy Alapag (Talk 'N Text)
Cyrus Baguio (Red Bull)
John Ferriols (Alaska)
Dondon Hontiveros (Magnolia)
Reynel Hugnatan (Alaska)
Peter June Simon (Purefoods)
Sonny Thoss (Alaska)
Junthy Valenzuela (Brgy. Ginebra)
Kelly Williams (Sta. Lucia)
James Yap (Purefoods)
Reynel Hugnatan (Alaska)
Coach: Boyet Fernandez (Sta. Lucia)
Game
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