NBA Legends Cup set for Saturday in Bacolod City

Former players from the Negros Basketball Association (NBA) will reunite for the inaugural AcroCity presents NBA Legends Cup on Saturday, February 22, in Bacolod City.

The event, initiated by alumni living abroad in coordination with local figures, is expected to draw a large crowd at the Po Hang gym of Tay Tung School.

Among the crowd drawers are former PBA stars Noli Locsin, Bong Ravena, and 1998 PBA MVP Kenneth Duremdes, an Ilonggo from Koronadal City.

Close to 100 players will compete in four teams, ensuring a full day of basketball action and camaraderie.

The tournament features an opening game between Team Bascon-Apir and Team MKU-QGo-AcroCity, followed by a match between Team Azcona-Sapporo and Team Espino, with the winners advancing to the championship game.

Angelo Wongchuking, executive vice president of Czark Mak Group, expressed support for the event as a way for players to give back to their communities and long-time supporters.