Who Is Expected To Pick First In The Loaded 2027 PBA Draft?

As a result of the PBA’s golden anniversary, the current season is expected to extend to at least 15 months. This means that there will be no PBA draft in 2026. The next event was scheduled to January 2027, which is expected to be the biggest and richest draft in years.

The PBA had asked if the UAAP’s graduating players, including one-and-dones, could apply for this year’s draft but was turned down even with the qualification that those picked would finish their varsity obligations before crossing over.

Again, There Will Be No PBA Draft In 2026

For those who were not yet aware and expects a PBA Draft this year, the event was moved to January 2027. PBA commissioner Willie Marcial has disclosed that with the 50th season extending to over 15 months, the PBA Board decided to hold the draft after the 2026 UAAP season.

Last 2025, Marcial requested UAAP to allow graduating seniors and one-and-done players to apply for the recent draft on condition they finish their varsity eligibility before turning pro. UAAP, however, turned it down. With the adjustment of the draft schedule, the transition of UAAP players to PBA is locked in. NCAA isn’t affected by the new schedule as it has allowed graduating players to enter the draft.

Bolts 110, Tropang 5G 106

It was a statement game that nearly slipped away – before Meralco Bolts steadied itself just in time.

The Bolts flirted with disaster after enjoying a 20-point lead, but survived, hacking out a 110-106 win over the TNT Tropang 5G in the PBA Commissioner’s Cup at the Ninoy Aquino Stadium last 7 April.

Gilas 3X3 On A Must-Win Situation

Jerrick Ahanmisi caught fire as Gilas Pilipinas 3×3 stayed alive and advanced to the quarterfinals, outlasting Chinese Taipei, 21-13, in the Fiba 3×3 Asia Cup on 4 April in Singapore.

Facing a must-win situation after a loss to top seed Mongolia earlier, Ahanmisi erupted for 10 straight points, including four deuces, to give Gilas a comfortable 16-10 lead.

Maverick Ahanmisi Challenges "K Showtime"

Maverick Ahanmisi pushed back against what he believes as a blatant disrespect toward Filipino basketball, defending the culture amid viral street games involving foreign content creator "K Showtime."

Ahanmisi said physical play has always been part of the local game but drew the line at actions he believes cross into disrespect.