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November 11, 2019

The Top 30 Players Heading to the ABL Season

Share this...FacebookTwitteremail It’s finally game week! With only a few days to go before the season, it’s time to present our Top 30 Players heading to opening weekend. It is important to note that we are ranking these players based on their projected contribution and production for THIS SEASON. We […]
November 7, 2019

Top Five Potential Local MVP Candidates for the Upcoming Season

Share this...FacebookTwitteremail The throne is empty. The defiant king who once held the throne for three straight years is not returning to defend what was his. The Local MVP trophy is up for grabs this season. Who will be able to claim it? Here are the Top 5 potential candidates […]
October 29, 2019

The Players To Watch Out For From Each Team

Share this...FacebookTwitteremail With less than three weeks to go before our season opener, it’s time to list down who we think are the players to watch out from each team this upcoming season. Take note that these players don’t necessarily have to be the best players on their team. They […]
October 25, 2019

The ‘Big Question’ for every team this upcoming season

Share this...FacebookTwitteremail With the ABL season fast approaching, it is time to take a look at each team’s biggest question. Try as we may, no definite conclusions can be given as these questions can only be fully answered as the season progresses. Let’s get to it!   FORMOSA DREAMERS Can […]
October 14, 2019

Schedule For 2019-2020 Season Released

Share this...FacebookTwitteremail The ASEAN Basketball League has officially announced the release of the full schedule for the 2019-2020 season, which will begin on November 16, 2019.  The debuting Fubon Braves is set to host the Macau Black Bears on opening day at the Taipei Heping Basketball Gymnasium in Taipei City. […]
October 8, 2019

Chris Charles Set To Join Saigon Heat For 2019-2020 Season

Share this...FacebookTwitteremail The Saigon Heat have announced the signing of American center Chris Charles for the upcoming ABL season. The Heat first broke the news on their Facebook Page earlier today. “WELCOME BACK TO SAIGON HEAT!” the post stated. Chris Charles donned the Heat jersey for four games during the […]
October 7, 2019

Tam Dinh Ready To Showcase Skill With The Saigon Heat

Share this...FacebookTwitteremail Vietnamese basketball superstar Tam Dinh is ready to go all the way in his debut in the ASEAN Basketball League (ABL). “[The] goal I want to accomplish this season [is] to make more history [in] this organization by going all the way to the finals,” Dinh said.  The […]
October 2, 2019

New Saigon Heat Coach Kevin Yurkus: “We’re Looking To Compete For Championships”

Share this...FacebookTwitteremail The Saigon Heat’s last 2 seasons can be considered as the best in the franchise’s history as they were finally able to win a playoff game and finish with a winning record under the masterful handling of former head coach Kyle Julius. However, the Formosa Dreamers were able […]
April 8, 2019

Knights Outlast Heat, Advance To Semis

Share this...FacebookTwitteremail When it all came down to their most important game of the season, the BTN CLS Knights Indonesia leaned on their defense to carry them to the semifinals. The Indonesian squad is through the semifinals after dispatching the Saigon Heat, 68-56, in Game 3, Sunday at GOR Kertajaya […]
April 7, 2019

Game Preview: BTN CLS Knights Indonesia vs Saigon Heat QF Game 3

Share this...FacebookTwitteremail It all comes down to a winner-take-all Game 3 for the BTN CLS Knights Indonesia and the Saigon Heat this Sunday at the GOR Kertajaya in Surabaya. The Knights drew first blood with a lopsided 84-69 victory last Saturday. However, the Heat responded by getting their first franchise […]
April 4, 2019

Heat Notch First Playoff Win, Force Rubber Match Versus Knights

Share this...FacebookTwitteremail After years of disappointment, the Saigon Heat have finally won a playoff game. The Vietnamese squad’s first franchise victory in the postseason could have come in a better time as they forced a rubber match against the BTN CLS Knights Indonesia with a rousing 86-81 Game 2 quarterfinals win, […]
April 3, 2019

Game Preview: Saigon Heat vs BTN CLS Knights Indonesia QF Game 2

Share this...FacebookTwitteremail The BTN CLS Knights Indonesia look to advance to the semifinals while the Saigon Heat fight for their playoff lives this Wednesday at the CIS Arena in Ho Chi Minh City in Game 2 of their quarterfinals matchup. In Game 1 last Saturday, it was all about the […]
March 31, 2019

Knights Light Up Heat To Draw First Blood

Share this...FacebookTwitteremail In a stunning display of shooting, the BTN CLS Knights Indonesia overwhelmed the visiting Saigon Heat, 84-59, to take Game 1 of their quarterfinals matchup. The fourth seed Knights played like a well-oiled machine in front of a boisterous crowd at GOR Kertajaya as they shot 14 triples […]
March 30, 2019

Game Preview: BTN CLS Knights Indonesia vs Saigon Heat QF Game 1

Share this...FacebookTwitteremail A chance of history awaits the victor between the Saigon Heat and BTN CLS Knights Indonesia. Last season, the Knights failed to make the playoffs with only five wins to show for. This year, the Knights have risen to the league’s elite with their fourth-place finish in the […]
March 25, 2019

Heat Secure Fifth Seed, Add To Alab’s Woes

Share this...FacebookTwitteremail The Saigon Heat will barge into the ABL playoffs as the fifth seed after defeating San Miguel Alab Pilipinas with a narrow 81-80 victory, Sunday at the CIS Arena in Ho Chi Minh City. The Heat finish the regular season with a 14-12 record on the heels of […]
March 24, 2019

Game Preview: Saigon Heat vs San Miguel Alab Pilipinas

Share this...FacebookTwitteremail Playoff-bound squads San Miguel Alab Pilipinas and Saigon Heat would want nothing more than to end their regular season on a winning note as these two teams face each other this Sunday at the CIS Arena in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. Vietnam is sixth in the standings […]
March 18, 2019

Heat Snap Losing Skid With Home Victory Against Slingers

Share this...FacebookTwitteremail The Saigon Heat stopped their three game losing skid, dealing the Singapore Slingers a 81-69 loss in the CIS Arena in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. The Heat were led by a splendid performance from World Import De Angelo Hamilton, as he tallied 21 points, 7 rebounds, 4 […]
March 17, 2019

Game Preview: Saigon Heat vs Singapore Slingers

Share this...FacebookTwitteremail The Saigon Heat and Singapore Slingers go head to head for the final time in the elimination round of the ABL inside the CIS Arena in Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam. Both squads will begin their battle 2:30PM local time. The two squads are gearing up for the playoffs, […]
March 14, 2019

Herring and Wong Lead Late Rally to Lift Knights Over Heat

Share this...FacebookTwitteremail The BTN CLS Knights continued their winning streak in the ABL, winning a thriller versus the Saigon Heat, 91-90 inside the GOR Basket Kertajaya in Surabaya, Indonesia. It was a tight ball game that the Knights were able take, despite being down by double digits in the fourth […]
March 13, 2019

Game Preview: BTN CLS Knights Indonesia vs Saigon Heat

Share this...FacebookTwitteremail The BTN CLS Knights will look to keep their win streak going, as they face the Saigon Heat in a battle of two squads jockeying for position in the ABL Playoffs. Both teams have already qualified to the next round, but they’re trying to rise as high as […]
March 11, 2019

Dragons Active Playoff Mode, End Losing Streak Against Heat

Share this...FacebookTwitteremail The Westports Malaysia Dragons picked up a huge victory to stay in the hunt for the Playoffs, dispatching the Saigon heat 80-76 inside the MABA Stadium in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Bolstered by the return of Winston Shepard from a one game suspension, the Dragons made a fourth quarter […]
March 10, 2019

Game Preview: Westports Malaysia Dragons vs Saigon Heat

Share this...FacebookTwitteremail The struggling Westports Malaysia Dragons look to revive their playoff run, as they host the Saigon Heat in the MABA Stadium in Sunday ABL basketball action. At 6-15, the Dragons have fallen on hard times, now in 9th place and out of the Playoffs. After six straight losses, […]
March 7, 2019

Mono Vampire Outlasts Saigon in Overtime Thriller

Share this...FacebookTwitteremail Mono Vampire surged ahead in the race for the final ABL Season 9 playoff spot with an emotionally charged 89-83 overtime victory against the Saigon Heat, Wednesday after at Stadium 29. Things already looked bleak for the home squad early in the fourth quarter when their big man […]
March 6, 2019

Game Preview: Mono Vampire vs Saigon Heat

Share this...FacebookTwitteremail After taking the lead on the race for the eighth spot, Mono Vampire is hoping to build on it as they take on the Saigon Heat. The Thai squad, a finalist in the last ABL season, is coming off an impressive win against Hong Kong Eastern while their […]
March 4, 2019

Gamble Pays Off as Saigon Dominates Wolf Warriors

Share this...FacebookTwitteremail The Saigon Heat made a big move heading into the final stretch of the 2019 ABL regular season as they decided to stick with substitute import DeAngelo Hamilton, parting with Murphy Burnatowski. The move paid off for them as they scored an easy 102-70 victory against the Wolf […]
March 3, 2019

Game Preview: Saigon Heat vs Wolf Warriors

Share this...FacebookTwitteremail The Saigon Heat are currently out of the top four in the standings as they take on the Wolf Warriors at home. Holding 11 wins against nine losses, the Heat know that they will have to end the elimination round strongly so that they will have home-court advantage […]
February 25, 2019

Knights Get Tough Road Win in Saigon

Share this...FacebookTwitteremail Amidst playing inside the raucous CIS Arena in Vietnam while sporting a poor track record on the road, the BTN CLS Knights Indonesia powered through a thrilling 81-79 win against the Saigon Heat. The Knights improve to 11-10 for sixth place in the standings with the important away […]
February 24, 2019

Game Preview: Saigon Heat vs BTN CLS Knights Indonesia

Share this...FacebookTwitteremail The Saigon Heat’s brilliance at their home floor will be tested by an eager BTN CLS Knights Indonesia this Sunday at the CIS Arena in Vietnam. The 11-8 Heat are among the best at home, sporting a 7-2 record at the CIS Arena. On the other hand, the […]
February 17, 2019

Burnatowski’s Late Game Heroics Lead Heat to Thrilling Win Over Dreamers

Share this...FacebookTwitteremail The Formosa Dreamers were determined to rally back, and defend homecourt, but one error cost them the entire game. Behind a clutch steal from Murphy Burnatowski that led to the winning basket, the Saigon Heat escaped with a thrilling 74-72 win against the Dreamers at the Changhua County […]
February 16, 2019

Game Preview: Formosa Dreamers vs Saigon Heat

Share this...FacebookTwitteremail After a long break from ABL action, the Formosa Dreamers plunge back into action against the Saigon Heat, in a matchup of two teams jockeying for playoff position. Both teams begin their match 3PM local time in the Changhua County Stadium in Changhua City, Taiwan. Currently at 10-5 in […]
February 11, 2019

Slingers Take Season Series Against Heat

Share this...FacebookTwitteremail The Singapore Slingers continued their mastery over the Saigon Heat on Sunday, earning a 76-70 victory at the OCBC Arena in Singapore. It was the third straight time that the Slingers have gotten the upper hand against the Heat in the ninth season of the ASEAN Basketball League. […]
February 10, 2019

Game Preview: Singapore Slingers vs Saigon Heat

Share this...FacebookTwitteremail The Singapore Slingers look to own their season series against the Saigon Heat this Sunday at the OCBC Arena in Singapore. The Slingers, who boast a 9-7 record, have won their last two meetings against the visiting 10-7 Heat. They first earned a 78-75 win in Vietnam then […]
February 3, 2019

Game Preview: San Miguel Alab Pilipinas vs Saigon Heat

Share this...FacebookTwitteremail San Miguel Alab Pilipinas take aim at a possible sixth straight win as they go up against the Saigon Heat this Sunday at the Lapu-Lapu Sports Complex in Lapu-Lapu City, Philippines. The defending champions are formidable when they play on their own backyard, drawing support and motivation from […]
January 31, 2019

Hong Kong Handles Heat For Big Victory

Share this...FacebookTwitteremail Hong Kong Eastern returned to the winning column with a 95-88 win over the Saigon Heat in the Southorn Stadium Wan Chai, Hong Kong. The usual suspects delivered for Eastern in the big victory, however the story of the game was the season-best performance from local Chan Siu […]
January 24, 2019

Saigon Blazes Through Fourth Straight Win As Mono’s Woes Continue

Share this...FacebookTwitteremail The Saigon Heat continue to set the league ablaze, earning their fourth consecutive victory and tenth overall as they came away with a 98-83 decision over the struggling Mono Vampire Basketball Club, Wednesday at Stadium 29 in Nonthaburi, Thailand. Kyle Barone paced the Heat with a strong outing […]
January 21, 2019

Total TRAN-sformation! Saigon Blasts Dragons with Career Game From Local Guard

Share this...FacebookTwitteremail The Saigon Heat snapped the three-game winning streak of the Westports Malaysia Dragons with a 78-65 victory, Sunday night at the CIS Stadium in Ho Chi Minh City. Although the losing margin wasn’t too big for the Dragons, it does not completely tell the story of just how […]
January 20, 2019

Game Preview: Saigon Heat vs Westports Malaysia Dragons

Share this...FacebookTwitteremail Currently in the second and third spots in the team standings, the Saigon Heat and Westports Malaysia Dragons both risk their respective winning streaks as they face off a the CIS Arena. With many teams jockeying for position in the middle of the standings, it’s an important battle […]
January 13, 2019

Game Preview: Saigon Heat vs Hong Kong Eastern

Share this...FacebookTwitteremail The Saigon Heat aim to defend home court as they face the visiting Hong Kong Eastern this Sunday at the CIS Arena in Ho Chi Minh City. The Heat currently share a hold of third place in the standings alongside Singapore Slingers and Formosa Dreamers at 7-4. They’ve […]
January 7, 2019

Heat overwhelm Mono Vampire for seventh win

Share this...FacebookTwitteremail The Saigon Heat proved to be too much to handle for the Mono Vampire Basketball Club as they marched to their seventh win of the season with a decisive 101-82 victory, Sunday at the CIS Arena in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. Trevon Hughes top-scored for Saigon with […]
January 6, 2019

Game Preview: Saigon Heat vs Mono Vampire Basketball Club

Share this...FacebookTwitteremail Fresh from a heartbreaking defeat, the Saigon Heat would want nothing more than to get a bounce-back win at home versus the visiting Mono Vampire Basketball Club. The Heat were victims of a buzzer beater from Winston Shepard in their last game as the Westports Malaysia Dragons came […]
January 3, 2019

Miracle in KL: Dragons Beat Saigon with Shepard Buzzer Beater

Share this...FacebookTwitteremail 2019 was welcomed with fireworks in the ABL as the Westports Malaysia Dragons and Saigon Heat fought tooth and nail with the result coming down to one last play with one second remaining in the clock. With the score tied at 82-all after a long three-point shot from […]
January 2, 2019

Game Preview: Westports Malaysia Dragons vs Saigon Heat

Share this...FacebookTwitteremail The Westports Malaysia Dragons and Saigon Heat are both out to start the new year with a bang as they face off for the first ABL game of 2019. The Dragons had a long break as their last game was back in December 9 also against the Heat. […]
December 23, 2018

Barone gets hot for the Heat in stirring victory

Share this...FacebookTwitteremail The Saigon Heat defended home court at the CIS Arena with a 87-76 win over Mono Vampire Basketball Club in Saturday night ASEAN Basketball League action. Reeling from a disappointing loss to the Singapore Slingers in their previous match, the Heat came out with a sense of purpose […]
December 22, 2018

Game Preview: Saigon Heat vs Mono Vampire Basketball Club

Share this...FacebookTwitteremail Mono Vampire aims to make it two in a row, as they face the Saigon Heat on the road in the CIS Arena in Vietnam. Gametime is set for 7PM local time at the CIS Arena in Vietnam. The Heat are smarting from a loss to the Singapore […]
December 17, 2018

Slingers make it five in a row with win over Heat

Share this...FacebookTwitteremail The Singapore Slingers extend their winning streak to five games, after edging the Saigon Heat, 78-75, Sunday at the CIS Arena in Ho Chi Minh City.  Jarren Young fired away 27 points and added seven rebounds. Xavier Alexander poured in 18 points, passing Leo Avenido for third place […]
December 16, 2018

Game Preview: Saigon Heat vs Singapore Slingers

Share this...FacebookTwitteremail The Singapore Slingers carry their four-game winning streak to Vietnam as they face the very formidable Saigon Heat this Sunday.  The Slingers lost their season-opener but have remained undefeated in four straight contests. They’re coming off a 99-77 victory over the Wolf Warriors where Jerran Young lit up […]
December 14, 2018

Burnatowski Catches Fire as Saigon Melts Wolf Warriors

Share this...FacebookTwitteremail Without their leading scorer in Trevon Hughes, the Saigon Heat banked on their pure shooter in Murphy Burnatowski to tow them into a 105-86 victory against the winless Wolf Warriors, Thursday night at the Doumen Gymnasium in Zhuhai, China.  Burnatowski played all 40 minutes and finished the game […]
December 13, 2018

Game Preview: Wolf Warriors vs Saigon Heat

Share this...FacebookTwitteremail The Wolf Warriors have slowly gotten better after making big changes in their lineup but they have yet to taste a victory in their maiden ABL season. Now they will be welcoming the Saigon Heat who are doing well so far with four wins against two defeats.  After […]
December 10, 2018

Heat defend homecourt with win versus Dragons

Share this...FacebookTwitteremail The Saigon Heat returned to the winning column, as they defended home court in the CIS Arena with a 65-60 win over the Westports Malaysia Dragons. Losers of two straight games, the Heat were able to keep the Dragons at bay, trailing for majority of the contest and […]
December 9, 2018

Game Preview: Saigon Heat vs Westports Malaysia Dragons

Share this...FacebookTwitteremail The Saigon Heat look to arrest the team’s first losing skid of the season, as they face the Westports Malaysia Dragons. Gametime is set for 5PM local time inside the CIS Arena in Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam. The Dragons are fresh from the team’s first victory of the […]
December 6, 2018

Macau rallies back versus Saigon to win second straight at home

Share this...FacebookTwitteremail The Macau Black Bears banked on a late rally to defend homecourt and defeat the Saigon Heat 97-95 in ASEAN Basketball League action. Inside the Nanhai Gymnasium, the Black Bears had to rally back from a nine point deficit at the start of the fourth quarter. A triple […]
December 5, 2018

Game Preview: Macau Black Bears vs Saigon Heat

Share this...FacebookTwitteremail The Macau Black Bears aim to make it two in a row, as they face the Saigon Heat reeling from it’s first loss of the season. Tipoff is 7:30PM local time in Nanhai Gym in Guangdong, China. The Black Bears were in fine form once again, taking out […]
December 3, 2018

Dreamers Remain Undefeated, Escape Heat in OT Thriller

Share this...FacebookTwitteremail It was a showdown that more than lived up to the hype and exceeded expectations. In a battle between two of the league’s hottest teams, the Formosa Dreamers outlasted the Saigon Heat in thrilling fashion, earning the 86-85 overtime victory, Saturday night at the CIS Arena in Ho […]
November 18, 2018

Young Nails Game-Winner to Complete Heat’s Comeback Rally

Share this...FacebookTwitteremail Local standout Justin Young was the hero for the Saigon Heat, knocking down the go-ahead basket with 3.2 seconds left to give his team the 82-80 win over the visiting CLS Knights Sunday at the CIS Arena. With the score locked at 80 apiece and time running down, […]
November 18, 2018

Game Preview: CLS Knights Indonesia vs Saigon Heat

Share this...FacebookTwitteremail The CLS Knights and the Saigon Heat open their respective seasons against one another at the CIS Arena in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. The Saigon Heat made the playoffs last year as they finished the regular season with the 6th and final playoff spot by accumulating a […]
November 16, 2018

9 Reasons to Watch the 2018-2019 ABL Season

Share this...FacebookTwitteremail The ABL is about to go underway! Before we tipoff the first of more than hundreds of games this season, here are 9 reasons for you to stay tuned with the ABL all season long. There are now 10 participating teams – the most in ABL history. During […]
November 15, 2018

Team Rosters Finalized for Start of ABL 2018-2019 Season

Share this...FacebookTwitteremail The rosters for the 10 participating teams for ABL Season 9 have been finalized, just in time for the start of the season. Among the confirmed players are big names like 2017-2018 MVPs Ray Parks Jr. (Local Player), Mikh McKinney (Heritage Import), and Anthony Tucker (World Import) who […]
November 2, 2018

On This Date: Dragons Reach 1st Finals as Scharer, Avenido set Playoff Records

Share this...FacebookTwitteremail On November 2, 2014, the Westports Malaysia Dragons managed to beat the Saigon Heat 102-92 to complete a semifinals sweep 2-0. The win also assured the Dragons their first trip to the ABL Finals where they would go on to face Hitech Bangkok City. Aside from being a […]
November 2, 2018

14 Players to Reach 1000 Points in ABL Careers

Share this...FacebookTwitteremail Over the past 8 seasons in the ASEAN Basketball League (ABL), there have been a large number of talented players who give it their best on the hardwood each season to get their teams a shot at the title. However, only a handful of them — 14 to be […]
October 25, 2018

Sang Dinh Set to Sizzle for Saigon

Share this...FacebookTwitteremail HO CHI MINH CITY – After their acquisition of four Vietnamese Basketball Association (VBA) stars in Khoa Tran, Justin Young, Corey Cilia, and Chris Dierker, the Saigon Heat are showing no signs of stopping. Coming off a championship in his only third VBA season, Sang Dinh is surely […]
October 17, 2018

Which Team Unveiled the Best ABL9 Jersey at the Season Launch? Vote Now

Share this...FacebookTwitteremail The ASEAN Basketball League 2018-2019 Season Launch was filled with excitement for the upcoming season with expectations on the rise of competition among all teams. Another part of the event that sparked quite a buzz was the first unveiling of each teams ABL9 jersey. Click and Vote down […]
October 16, 2018

ABL 2018-2019 Press Conference Officially Starts New Season

Share this...FacebookTwitteremail MANILA – The ASEAN Basketball League (ABL) held the ABL 2018-2019 Press Conference and season launch on October 16th, 2018 at the Dilpomatic Hall of Manila Marriot Hotel. All ten teams were well-represented for the event that marks the start of the 2018-2019 ABL season. “It’s almost funny […]
September 26, 2018

ABL 2018-2019 Schedule Released, Tips Off November 16

Share this...FacebookTwitteremail MANILA – The ASEAN Basketball League have announced that the 2018-2019 season will be tipping off on November 16th, 2018 in Zhuhai, China. Check out the ABL 2018-2019 schedule for the entire season here! The season opener will see expansion team, Zhuhai Wolf Warriors, going up against the 2016-2017 champions, […]
September 12, 2018

Saigon Heat Signs 4 New Faces from Local League to Bolster ABL Lineup

Share this...FacebookTwitteremail HO CHI MINH CITY – The Saigon Heat start their offseason aggressively by announcing 4 signings of players that have been starring in the Vietnam Basketball Association (VBA) this past season: Khoa Tran, Justin Young, Corey Cilia, and Chris Dierker. Dierker and Cilia were VBA rookies while Young […]
April 10, 2018

All Heart From Start to Finish For Akeem Scott

Share this...FacebookTwitteremail Akeem Scott was still wearing in his light gray home jersey when he stayed on the basketball court of the CIS Arena. The Saigon Heat’s hopeful season just ended last Saturday after San Miguel Alab Pilipinas got the better of them in the quarterfinals. A handful of Vietnamese […]
April 7, 2018

Alab Pilipinas Completes Sweep Over Saigon Heat, Books Ticket to Semis

Share this...FacebookTwitteremail After two grueling games, San Miguel Alab Pilipinas are on their way to the Semifinals. Alab completed a series sweep of the Saigon Heat, taking a 96-85 Game 2 victory on Saturday at the CIS Arena in Vietnam. The Philippines now sets up a semis date with the defending champions, […]
April 5, 2018

Saigon Heat Coach Kyle Julius Suspended for Remainder of Quarterfinals

Share this...FacebookTwitteremail Head Coach of the Saigon Heat Kyle Julius has been suspended for the remainder of their ongoing playoff series against San Miguel Alab Pilipinas, the league announced on Thursday. The Heat mentor was charged with two technical fouls during Alab’s 110-100 Game 1 victory over the Heat on […]
April 1, 2018

Alab Notches Franchise-First Playoff Win in Offensive Rout Over Saigon Heat

Share this...FacebookTwitteremail In front of their boisterous home crowd, San Miguel Alab Pilipinas drew first blood in their best-of-three quarterfinals matchup against Saigon Heat with an imposing 110-100 Game 1 victory on Sunday at the FilOil Flying V Centre in San Juan, Philippines. More importantly, Alab got their first playoff win in […]
April 1, 2018

Quarter-Finals Game 1 Preview: San Miguel Alab Pilipinas vs Saigon Heat

Share this...FacebookTwitteremail The Playoffs are officially underway in the ASEAN Basketball League, as the third-seed San Miguel Alab Pilipinas host the visiting sixth-seed Saigon Heat on Sunday at the FilOil Flying V Centre in San Juan, Philippines. Game time is set for 8PM local time. San Miguel Alab Pilipinas narrowly […]
March 31, 2018

The Wolf, The Leader, and The Villain: Akeem Scott

Share this...FacebookTwitteremail Every game, before the fans at Canadian International School in Ho Chi Minh City shuffle up off their seats to pay respect to the Vietnamese National Anthem, they quiet down a little as if anticipating something else. Saigon Heat star guard, Akeem Scott, takes one step forward from […]
March 29, 2018

The #ABL8Playoffs Stage is Set!

Share this...FacebookTwitteremail After an intense regular season spanning over 5 months and 90 games, the ASEAN Basketball League (ABL) is now ready to head into the post-season. The #ABL8Playoffs will be featuring the top 6 teams in the standings to determine the champion of the 2017-2018 ABL Season. Eliminated teams […]
March 24, 2018

Slingers Close Out Regular Season With Big Win Over Heat

Share this...FacebookTwitteremail The Singapore Slingers swept their season series against the Saigon Heat and locked up the fifth spot in the elimination round with a 97-77 victory on the road. It was almost the exact copy of the last game between Singapore and Saigon as their first meeting ended with […]
March 24, 2018

Game Preview: Saigon Heat vs Singapore Slingers

Share this...FacebookTwitteremail Playing their final game of the elimination round, the Singapore Slingers and Saigon Heat both want to carry some momentum heading into the quarterfinals as they face off at the CIS Arena in Ho Chi Minh City. With the Slingers holding the fifth spot with a 11-8 win […]
March 21, 2018

ABL 2017-2018 Power Rankings: Week 17

Share this...FacebookTwitteremail The Saigon Heat was the last team to punch a ticket for the ABL Playoffs after last week’s action. However, the regular season is far from over as the all six teams are going head-to-head to determine their placing. The top two spots, which guarantees teams a semifinals […]
March 19, 2018

Heat Stay Within Striking Distance of Fifth Seed, Defeat the Dragons in Ho Chi Minh City

Share this...FacebookTwitteremail Already assured of a spot in the ABL Playoffs, the Saigon Heat showed that they are interested in rising as high as possible before the big dance. Behind the tremendous performances of their three stars, the Heat were able to withstand the disqualification of Moses Morgan and David […]
March 18, 2018

Game Preview: Saigon Heat vs Westports Malaysia Dragons

Share this...FacebookTwitteremail After cementing their slot in the upcoming ABL Playoffs, the Saigon Heat look to aim higher, as they face the Westports Malaysia Dragons. The two squads collide at the CIS Arena in Ho Chi Minh City, 8PM local time. With the loss of the Dragons to the CLS […]
March 15, 2018

San Miguel Alab Pilipinas Dominates Saigon Heat in Record-Setting Game

Share this...FacebookTwitteremail After losing their last two games on the road, their home fans were a welcome sight for San Miguel Alab Pilipinas as they took out their growing frustrations on the hapless Saigon Heat, winning 126-100, Wednesday night at the USEP Gym in Davao. With World Imports Justin Brownlee and Renaldo […]
March 14, 2018

Game Preview: San Miguel Alab Pilipinas vs Saigon Heat

Share this...FacebookTwitteremail After their emotionally-charged battle in Vietnam, San Miguel Alab Pilipinas welcomes the Saigon Heat for a crucial battle for both squads.  For the Philippine team, they’ll need to win their last games and hope either Hong Kong Eastern or Chong Son Kung Fu drop most of theirs for […]
March 13, 2018

ABL 2017-2018 Power Rankings: Week 16

Share this...FacebookTwitteremail We’re down to the final two weeks in the ABL regular season, and five of the spots in the Playoffs have been taken. Only the sixth seed is being disputed by the Saigon Heat and Westports Malaysia Dragons. The top four squads are jockeying for position in the […]
March 12, 2018

The Transformation of Moses Morgan

Share this...FacebookTwitteremail There is something new about Moses Morgan.
March 11, 2018

Saigon Moves One Win Away From Last Playoff Berth

Share this...FacebookTwitteremail The Saigon Heat inch closer to claiming the last spot in the ABL playoffs after they crushed the Westports Malaysia Dragons, 102-88, on Saturday at the CIS Arena in Ho Chi Minh City. The Heat got their second win in a row and moved up to 9 wins and 8 […]
March 10, 2018

Game Preview: Saigon Heat vs Westports Malaysia Dragons

Share this...FacebookTwitteremail Five teams are in the ABL playoffs with only one slot remaining. The sixth and final spot are being chased by the Saigon Heat and the Westports Malaysia Dragons who will face each other this Saturday at the CIS Arena in Ho Chi Minh City. The Heat, who own an […]
March 7, 2018

ABL 2017-2018 Power Rankings: Week 15

Share this...FacebookTwitteremail Three teams are in the playoffs and three more spots remaining. The race for the playoffs gets tighter and tighter every week which means the games keep getting better. We have a new number one this week as the Mono Vampire Club have been on a roll. Here […]
March 3, 2018

Heat Eliminate Knights from Playoff Race

Share this...FacebookTwitteremail The Saigon Heat showed no mercy as they manhandled CLS Knights Indonesia to a 114-86 decision at the CIS Arena in Ho Chi Minh City on Saturday. With the Heat win, they have officially eliminated the Knights from playoff contention. Moses Morgan was back from a two-game absence and […]
March 3, 2018

Game Preview: Saigon Heat vs CLS Knights Indonesia

Share this...FacebookTwitteremail The CLS Knights Indonesia hope to remain in playoff contention as they visit the Saigon Heat on Saturday at the CIS Arena in Ho Chi Minh City. The Knights have lost four straight games and are currently eighth in the standings with a 3-12 card. One more loss would mean […]
February 27, 2018

ABL 2017-2018 Power Rankings: Week 14

Share this...FacebookTwitteremail This past week we saw a third team claim their playoff spot while the Formosa Dreamers furiously put up a good fight despite already being out of contention. There’s just one more month left in the ABL and while a lot of the pieces are falling into place, […]
February 25, 2018

Slingers Dominate Paint to Take Down Heat

Share this...FacebookTwitteremail Two-time World Import MVP Chris Charles just reminded everyone that he can still put up gaudy numbers. In the Singapore Slingers’ 94-76 win over the Saigon Heat, Charles poured in 24 points and a career-high 29 rebounds. He also added 7 assists and was a force on the […]
February 25, 2018

Game Preview: Singapore Slingers vs Saigon Heat

Share this...FacebookTwitteremail Two veteran ABL squads will collide for the first time this season, as the Singapore Slingers tangle with the Saigon Heat. Both teams are neck and neck in the Playoff race, and fresh from victories that are keeping them firmly entrenched in the top 6. The Slingers are […]
February 21, 2018

ABL 2017-2018 Power Rankings: Week 13

Share this...FacebookTwitteremail Two teams have already earned a seat in the coveted ABL Playoffs. Now, only two spots remain and it’s anybody’s ball game! Things get a lot more interesting as we head towards the latter part of the regular season. Here are your ABL Week 13 Power Rankings: San […]
February 19, 2018

Heat Grabs Important Win Over CLS Knights on the Road

Share this...FacebookTwitteremail The undermanned Saigon Heat scored an important 93-88 victory over the CLS Knights Indonesia, Sunday night at the GOR CLS Kertajaya.  Playing without their prolific Heritage Import Moses Morgan who’s out with a leg injury, there was even more pressure on their starting unit to perform as Saigon is one […]
February 18, 2018

Game Preview: CLS Knights Indonesia vs Saigon Heat

Share this...FacebookTwitteremail The CLS Knights Indonesia are hoping to start a last-ditch effort to qualify for the final spot in the ABL playoffs. For the rookie team, there’s no better way to start their late rally than by beating the Saigon Heat, the team they’re chasing for the sixth spot. […]
February 14, 2018

Deguara, Singletary power Mono past Heat in high-scoring showdown

Share this...FacebookTwitteremail In their fourth meeting of the season, the Mono Vampire Basketball Club and the Saigon Heat provided yet another classic shootout. Mono overwhelmed the Heat, 118-113, to dominate the season series, three games to one. Sam Deguara and Michael Singletary used a two-pronged attack to lead Mono. Singletary […]
February 14, 2018

Game Preview: Mono Vampire Basketball Club vs Saigon Heat

Share this...FacebookTwitteremail There will be no love lost this Valentine’s Day as the Saigon Heat and Mono Vampire Basketball Club square off for a fourth and final time on Wednesday at Stadium 29, in Bangkok. The season series currently favors Mono, 2-1. In their previous meeting last January 21, at the CIS […]
February 13, 2018

ABL 2017-2018 Power Rankings: Week 12

Share this...FacebookTwitteremail Consider this the calm before an ABL Basketball Storm. The middle of the pack is just as compelling as it is at the top, as Saigon Heat, Singapore Slingers and Mono Vampire Basketball Club are heating up. And which squad can top San Miguel Alab Pilipinas to stop […]
February 11, 2018

Heat Crush Dragons in League Season-High 33-Point Blowout

Share this...FacebookTwitteremail The Saigon Heat displayed impeccable offense and tight defense from start to finish as they came away with an emphatic 114-81 victory over the Westports Malaysia Dragons on Sunday at the MABA Stadium in Kuala Lumpur. The Heat’s 33-point win is the franchise’s biggest win against Malaysia. The Heat used […]
February 11, 2018

Game Preview: Westports Malaysia Dragons vs Saigon Heat

Share this...FacebookTwitteremail The Westports Malaysia Dragons are hoping to finally end their losing streak as they host the Saigon Heat on Sunday at the MABA Stadium. The Dragons have lost five games in a row, their latest one against the Hong Kong Eastern Basketball Team. Joshua Munzon had 30 points, 10 rebounds, […]
February 8, 2018

Kung Fu Exacts Revenge on Heat Behind Tucker’s Triple-Double

Share this...FacebookTwitteremail Chong Son Kung Fu avenged their first loss of the season as they took down the Saigon Heat at home, 94-79, Wednesday night as they inched closer to the league-leading Hong Kong Eastern Basketball Team in the standings. Quiet from the field all game long, Antony Tucker exploded in the […]
February 7, 2018

Game Preview: Chong Son Kung Fu vs Saigon Heat

Share this...FacebookTwitteremail It must feel like deja vu for the Saigon Heat. After scoring a huge overtime win against the league-leading Hong Kong Eastern Basketball Team, they’re once again tasked to follow it up with a matchup against the number 2 team in the league in Chong Son Kung Fu. […]
February 7, 2018

ABL 2017-2018 Power Rankings: Week 11

Share this...FacebookTwitteremail For the first time this season, we have a new number one in our weekly power rankings. That’s right, after 10 weeks, a new team has risen all the way to the top. Things are shaking up in a big way as we slowly move past the halfway […]

Christien Jermaine
CHARLES

#21 - Center 7 ft 1 in | 220 lbs

Chris
DIERKER

#20 - Forward 6 ft 7 in | 218 lbs

Thanh Sang
DINH

#19 - Guard 6 ft 1 in | 150 lbs

Thanh Tam
DINH

#23 - Guard 6 ft 3 in | 181 lbs

Gary
FORBES

#0 - Forward 6 ft 7 in | 200 lbs

Quang Vinh
NGUYEN

#4 - Guard 5 ft 11 in | 154 lbs

Huynh Phu
NGUYEN

#66 - Forward 6 ft 8 in | 198 lbs

Duc
PHAM

#98 - Forward 6 ft 6 in | 176 lbs

Sam
THOMPSON

#1 - Forward 6 ft 7 in | 201 lbs

Dang Khoa
TRAN

#3 - Guard 6 ft 0 in | 159 lbs

Kim Ban
VO

#11 - Guard 6 ft 1 in | 176 lbs

Justin
YOUNG

#12 - Forward 6 ft 4 in | 209 lbs

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UPCOMING GAMES

    • vs Vampire
      Jan. 03
      7:00 PM GMT+7
    • vs Dragons
      Jan. 05
      5:00 PM GMT+7
    • @ Slingers
      Jan. 08
      8:00 PM GMT+8
    • vs Vampire
      Jan. 12
      5:00 PM GMT+7
    • @ Bears
      Jan. 14
      7:30 PM GMT+8
    • @ Warriors
      Jan. 16
      8:00 PM GMT+8
    • vs Dreamers
      Jan. 18
      5:00 PM GMT+7
    • @ Eastern
      Jan. 21
      8:00 PM GMT+8
    • @ Slingers
      Jan. 29
      8:00 PM GMT+8
    • @ Dreamers
      Feb. 02
      3:00 PM GMT+8
    • @ Vampire
      Feb. 04
      6:00 PM GMT+7
    • @ Dragons
      Feb. 07
      8:00 PM GMT+8
    • @ Alab
      Feb. 09
      7:30 PM GMT+8
    • vs Eastern
      Feb. 15
      5:00 PM GMT+7
    • vs Warriors
      Feb. 16
      5:00 PM GMT+7
    • @ Alab
      Feb. 23
      7:30 PM GMT+8
    • vs Alab
      Mar. 01
      5:00 PM GMT+7
    • @ Vampire
      Mar. 04
      6:00 PM GMT+7
    • vs Bears
      Mar. 07
      5:00 PM GMT+7
    • vs Slingers
      Mar. 10
      8:00 PM GMT+7
    • vs Braves
      Mar. 15
      5:00 PM GMT+7
    • vs Dragons
      Mar. 18
      8:00 PM GMT+7
    • @ Dragons
      Mar. 20
      8:00 PM GMT+8
    • vs Slingers
      Mar. 22
      5:00 PM GMT+7
    • vs Alab
      Mar. 25
      8:00 PM GMT+7
    • @ Braves
      Mar. 28
      4:00 PM GMT+8
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    2018-1914120.538
    2017-1810100.500
    2016-178120.400
    2015-169110.450
    2014-159110.450
    2013-144140.222
    2012-138130.381
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