James Kwekuteye will play for his third team in the PBA since being drafted in the second round of the 2023 draft by Blackwater. Phoenix acquired his services in a deal approved by the league on Friday.
Just days after officially being introduced as a new team in the PBA, Titan Ultra is already making moves to bolster its roster.
The Giant Risers is trading away James Kwekuteye to Phoenix in a deal approved by the league Friday, October 3.
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Titan Management Group told reporters of this development on the same day.
This will be the third team for the 20th overall pick by Blackwater in the 2023 Draft, joining the-then NorthPort team in 2025.
Titan Ultra acquired the NorthPort franchise.
To get their hands on the crafty guard, the Batang Pier sent big man Abu Tratter to Blackwater during the Season 49 Philippine Cup.
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Now the Giant Risers get an underrated Ato Ular, who can shore up their frontline that has the likes of Calvin Abueva, rookie Mario Barasi, and Damie Cuntapay.
Titan Ultra makes its PBA debut against Meralco on Wednesday, October 8 at the Ynares Center in Antipolo.
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Like most sportswriters, Jan Ballesteros once dreamed of becoming a professional hooper. But he learned the hard way that it’s not for everyone.
He continues to be involved in the sport he loves, but this time as a member of the PBA Press Corps. Aside from primarily covering the PBA, he is also assigned to cover Gilas Pilipinas.