TNT Triple Giga
| TNT Triple Giga | |
|---|---|
| Leagues | PBA 3x3 |
| Founded | 2021 |
| Folded | 2024 |
| History | TNT Tropang Giga (2021–2023) TNT Triple Giga (2023–2024) |
| Team colors | Black, blue, yellow, orange, white |
| Company | Smart Communications |
| Championships | 6 championship(s) 2021 Third conference 2022–23 First conference 2022–23 Second conference 2022–23 Third conference 2023–24 First conference 2023–24 Second conference |
The TNT Triple Giga was a Philippine 3x3 basketball team which competes in the PBA 3x3, organized by the Philippines' top-flight professional league, Philippine Basketball Association (PBA). The team is affiliated with the PBA franchise, TNT Tropang Giga.
History
[edit]The TNT Tropang Giga are among the participating PBA franchise teams in the inaugural 2021 PBA 3x3 season.[1]
In 2023, they would debut in the FIBA 3x3 Men's Pro Circuit as Pasig TNT. They played in the World Hoops FIBA 3×3 Penang Challenger 2023 in Malaysia in June.[2] They finished fourth, qualifying for the 2023 FIBA 3×3 World Tour Macau Masters in the process.[3] They were not able to reach the main draw of the Macau Masters however after finishing with a 1-1 win-lose record in the qualifying draw.[4]
Following the shelving of the PBA 3x3 after the conclusion of the 2023–24 season, the team would be disbanded.[5] Coach Mau Belen and the teams players went on to establish The Half Court Group, a 3x3 tournament organizer.[6][7]
Notable players
[edit]Jeremiah Gray (2021)
Samboy de Leon (2021–24)
Head coaches
[edit]- Mau Belen (2021–2024)
Season-by-season records
[edit]- FIBA 3x3 World Tour results (Masters and Finals)
| Year | Tournament | Position | W | L |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Macau Masters | 13th (Qualifying draw) | 1 | 1 |
References
[edit]- ^ Bacnis, Justine (November 2, 2021). "PBA 3x3 to have 13 teams". Tiebreaker Times. Retrieved November 3, 2021.
- ^ Bacnis, Justine (May 31, 2023). "Pasig TNT gears up for FIBA 3x3 Penang Challenger". Tiebreaker Times. Retrieved May 31, 2023.
- ^ Li, Matthew (June 17, 2023). "Pasig TNT qualifies for FIBA 3x3 WT Macau". Tiebreaker Times. Retrieved June 17, 2023.
- ^ Li, Matthew (July 8, 2023). "FIBA 3x3: Pasig TNT does not advance to Macau WT MD". Tiebreaker Times. Retrieved July 8, 2023.
- ^ "TNT disbands Triple Giga, PBA 3×3's most decorated team". Tiebreaker Times. June 9, 2024. Retrieved June 11, 2024.
- ^ Morales, Luisa (August 30, 2024). "TNT quartet eyes bringing 3x3 closer to Filipinos with tournament, camp at Okada". The Philippine Star. Retrieved August 30, 2024.
- ^ Ramos, Gerry (September 2, 2024). "Coach Mau, TNT players keep 3x3 fire burning with 'Half Court'". Sports Interactive Network Philippines. Retrieved September 3, 2024.
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