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Pilipinas Super League aims to give opportunities to free agents, says Caidic

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Jeck Batallones

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<p>MANILA — The Pilipinas Super League (PSL) is gaining attention for its focus on youth basketball and strategic leadership. </p><p>PBA Hall of Famer and former league MVP Alan Caidic will serve  as the PSL&#x27;s commissioner. He will be joined by his former teammate Rookie of the Year awardee Gerry Esplana as deputy commissioner to bring valuable experience and credibility to the PSL. </p><p>&quot;Ang idea namin is to being regional din na yung walang kontrata sa MPBL o PBA na mabigyan sila ng chance na makalaro sa Commissioner&#x27;s Cup level na regional,&quot; said the former San Miguel star, explaining that the league is open to professional basketball players who have no existing contracts from other leagues.</p><p>Also manning the PSL as regional deputy commissioners are their fellow former PBA players Jayvee Gayoso (Luzon), Dondon Hontiveros (Visayas), and PJ Simon (Mindanao) serve as regional deputy commissioners.</p><p>Meanwhile, the league&#x27;s ongoing tournament is set to hold its National Finals from July 7 to 11 at the Victoria Sports Center in Quezon City. </p><p>Five teams from the Visayas Regional Finals, including four from Cebu and one from Ormoc, have advanced. Division champions are Cebu-Khalifa (2004), Cebu-USPF (2008), and Cebu-GN Splasher (2006). Due to a scheduling conflict with the Palarong Pambansa, Cebu&#x27;s 2006 champion team will not compete.</p><p>The tournament also features runner-ups Cebu-Shirillin/Atty. Dico (2004), Ormoc-OCCCI (2008), and Cebu-USJR (2006), along with top teams from Mindanao, NCR, and Luzon.</p><p>The National Finals will serve as a qualifier for the Global Championship Challenge, featuring top under-16, under-18, and under-20 players from around the world. </p><p>The PSL will follow with the Commissioner&#x27;s Cup from August to October and conclude the season with the President&#x27;s Cup 2.0 from November to April 2025.</p><div><br/></div><div><br/></div><div><br/></div>

<p>The Pilipinas Super League (PSL) is gaining attention for its focus on youth basketball and strategic leadership. </p>

The Pilipinas Super League (PSL) is gaining attention for its focus on youth basketball and strategic leadership.

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Pilipinas Super League aiming to give opportunities to free agents, says Allan Caidic

Jeck Batallones,

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Published Jul 03, 2024 08:27 PM PHT

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