Shoot First with Mikee Reyes: Recent Episodes
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It's your favorite Points Guard, Mikee Reyes, and Javi Palaña, and this is Shoot First! Stay locked in for your daily sports discussions and debates! Keeping it real with y’all Mondays thru Fridays!
Ginebra wins another championship, beats Bay Area in game 7! For more, join the SF Community on FB!
We caught up with FEU Tamaraws Patrick Sleat, Bryan Sajonia and Xyrus Torres, along with FEU coaches Denok Miranda, Vic Pablo and Richie Ticzon! With the recent resignation of Coach Olsen Racela, we can expect changes from the FEU camp. Whatever happens, future is bright for the squad!
And just like that, the UAAP crown is back with Ateneo! For more, join the SF Community on FB!
Congrats, Letran! Good job, Benilde! What a season! For more, join the SF Community on FB!
PBA semis na, CSB forces a do-or-die, and UP takes the 1-0 lead! For more, join the SF Community on FB!
Fun weekend of hoops. That UP-Ateneo matchup was CRAZYYYY. For more, join the SF Community on FB!
Updates as usual, and our first Q&A of the new era! For more, join the SF Community on FB!
As promised, we talk about that crazy weekend of basketball. For more, join the SF Community on FB!
Y'all didn't need to force us to talk about it, what he did deserves to be talked about! For more, join the SF Community on FB!
Ateneo and La Salle. Ginebra and Bay Area. Crazy games to finish the weekend! For more, join the SF Community on FB!
We talk hoops and life with former Ateneo Blue Eagles and UAAP Champions! Now pro hoopers in the country, Mamuyac and Tio have come a long way!
Great questions abt life, career, and everything outside basketball. For more, join the SF Community on FB!
Alot to talk about! We try to uncover Ginebra's game last night too. For more, join the SF Community on FB!
We hope everybody is safe, kaya makinig nalang kayo ng podcast! For more, join the SF Community on FB!
Green Archers Evan Nelle and Schonny Winston sit down with Mikee, to talk about the past season and the coming UAAP wars! People say they're the darkhorse, they disagree!
We change our minds, WE SHALL CHOOSE OUR BATTLES!!! For more, join the AF Community on FB!
Hindi masaya tong episode na to, wag niyo na pakinggan. For more, join the SF Community on FB!
Basketball news is scarce, but still a fun episode! For more, join the SF Community on FB!
Tawid Tuesday, NO BASKETBALL!!! Or konti lang... For more, join the SF Community on FB!
Thank you for one yr of basketball and non-basketball content! More to come, join the SF Community on FB!
SMB takes the PH cup, and we'll see you all in a week? Hehe For more, join the SF Community on FB!
What was a peaceful and chill kwentuhan episode, WILD NEWS TO END THIS! For more, join the SF Community on FB!
TNT takes game 5, and is one win away from another PH Cup Chip! For more, join the SF Community on FB!
Not much basketball tomorrow, but we're more than just hoops! For more, join the SF Community on FB!
GILAS 13 are otw to Beirut, and we're here Tawid-ing a Tuesday. For more, join the SF Community on FB!
Get your P&L shirts asap! TNT takes game 1, Kean Baclaan to NU! For more, join the SF Community on FB!
Basketball and non-basketball life. Balance is key. For more, join the SF Community on FB!
Basketball and non-basketball talk, talk abt balance! For more, join the SF Community on FB!
TNT barges into the PH Cup Finals once again, while Meralco sends SMB to a do-or-die affair! For more, join the SF Community on FB!
These are all good problems, we can't complain. As for Ateneo, 86 tho?! For more, join the SF Community on FB!
SF plans, PBA semis, and how the explore page defines where you are in life. LOL For more, join the SF Community on FB!
Not really exciting games to open our PBA semis, but it's all good. For more, join the SF Community on GB!
Ganito nangyayari pag puro lalaki pinagkkwentuhan araw araw eh. For more, join the SF Community on FB!
Should our college players NOT fly to other countries to play, and finish school first?! For more, join the SF Community on FB!
Weekend of hoops, a lot to talk about! Offensive foul or not? For more, join the SF Community on FB!
Laguna was fun, but a lot of basketball happened as well yesterday. For more, join the SF Community on FB!
Wild day of hoops yesterday, and we wish both players learned their lesson. Hoping a quick and full recovery for UP's Mark Belmonte. For more, join the SF Community on FB!
We're here to talk basketball, and only basketball. For more, join the SF Community on FB!
PH Basketball news, and updates, along with onting Payong SF. For more, join the SF Community on FB!
A couple of basketball topics, pero ultimately kadaldalan padin. LOL For more, join the SF Community on FB!
Kwentuhan, and Mikee's PBA debut! Also, Gilas again... For more, join the SF Community on FB!
Tawid Tuesday, walang balitang basketball. Lamna. For more, join the SF Community on FB!
Mondays are always fun, alot of kwentos and alot of basketball talk! For more, join the SF Community on FB!
Expansion is in the works! Basketball talk, and do you guys think the Nuggets should retire Melo's #15? For more, join the SF Community on FB!
An episode full of big news and surprises. WILD! For more, join the SF Community on FB!
Thank you for supporting and listening to our non-basketball episode, pero balik na tayo. LOL For more, join the SF Community on FB!
ZERO basketball was discussed in this episode, and we apologize. For more, join the SF Community on FB!
Deep kwentuhan over the weekend, along with alot of basketball talk. For more, join the SF Community on FB!
Not much basketball yesterday, but still an hr long episode? For more, join the SF Community on FB!
Tawid Tuesday kwentuhan, NBA Talk, and Kai Sotto discussions. For more, join the SF Community on FB!
PBA talk over the weekend! Justine Baltazar didn't play for Gilas because? RayRay Parks is considered to play again for flag and country, and we're for it! For more, join the SF Community on FB!
Coach Tim to the NBA Summer League, Ricci to Taiwan, and PBA talk! For more, join the SF Community on FB!
Clint Escamis comes home, while Justin Gutang goes to Korea! Oh, and alot more basketball topics as usual! For more, join the SF Community on FB!
Someone sent us a message, and gave his thoughts about how basketball is played in Korea. Great insights from this, then we move on to talking about the PBA! For more, join the SF Community on FB!
What a weekend of hoops! A lot to talk about, and we're here for it! For more, join the SF Community on FB!
GSW gets their 4th, Steph gets his 1st! PBA talk, and Payong ShootFirst pa sa dulo! For more, join the SF Community on FB!
A lot of updates again round philippine basketball! From signees, to rumors, to predictions! Join the SF Community on FB!
We talk about Batang Gilas' loss vs Japan, and will Boss AFC to handle UST? Also, Nico Elorde is in the MPBL now. For more, join the SF Community on FB!
Just going over the recent updates on everything Philippine basketball. For more, join the SF Community on FB!
MAVS went viral again yesterday, and you know people wanted us to talk about it! PBA has been crazy competitive in its first week, and we are all for it! For more, join the SF Community on FB!
We missed yesterday's episode due to Wednesday night's happenings! PBA is hella fun, and we didn't expected anything less! For more, join the SF Community on FB!
Jolo Mendoza dropped 16 in his MPBL debut last night, while Dave Ildefonso decided to stay with Ateneo. For more, join the SF Community on FB!
A lot of movements in the PBA, and we're all for it! Btw, SJ confirms his move to the KBL. For more, join the SF Community on FB!
The PBA is back! Along with alot of basketball discussions around the country, Scottie is MVP, ROS gets their first win, and TNT sneaks one out! For more, join the SF Community on FB!
From kwentuhan, to Mark Caguioa, to NBA Finals game 1, to many more! Bring out the drinks, chill tayo tonight! For more, join the SF Community on FB!
Marites before basketball, that's the new trend. LOL For more, join the SF Community on FB!
We didn't think this through, 12 teams nga pala. LOL Updates, and PBA storylines out here! For more, join the SF Community on FB!
We back! Kwentuhan, who's gonna take over the San Beda camp, and let's talk PBA awards! For more, join the SF Community on FB!
The Tawid Week comes to a close, and we're proud we got it done! LOL For more, join the SF Community on FB!
Still not alot of basketball going on, so tuloy ang tawid week! LOL For more, join the SF Community on FB!
Walang mapagusapan, pero umabot padin ng halos 1hr. Kwentuhan, Kyt Jimenez, Tab back to Gilas, and FANTASY Coaching. For more, join the SF Community on FB!
Congratulations Letran for bagging back-to-back! Now, let's address the elephant in the room. for more, join the SF Community on FB!
We talked about the recent trade between Terrafirma and Ginebra on our Youtube yesterday, and today we continue that conversation! Catch that episode on Mikee Reyes' YT page before listening to this one! For more, join the SF Community on FB!
Everyone has something to say about our Gilas team, so we felt like we needed to say our piece. Also, now we know why NLEX picked Tyrus Hill at #7! For more, join the SF Community on FB!
Letran took game 1 of the NCAA Finals, while the PBA draft was happening. Crazy day of hoops yesterday, and Mikee met his IDOL! For more, join the SF Community on FB!
No Javi today, but the demand for this is REAL! Brought in another basketball mind in Juanito Gregorio, as him and Mikee make their picks for today's PBA draft! For more, join the SF Community on FB!
We talk about the end of the 36-year drought, and Mikee goes on a little rant. For more, join the SF Community on FB!
The Mapua Cardinals make it to the Finals for the first time since 1995. The UP Fighting Maroons though, ayun. For more, join the SF Community on FB!
A lot going on in the country, we appreciate the patience! Will UP end their 36 yr drought, or will Ateneo extend this to a decider?! For more, join the SF community on FB!
Evan Nelle went off yesterday, and forced UP to a rubber match. Who will take the last Finals seat? Also, UPHSD eliminated CSB for the last NCAA final 4 seat! For more, join the SF Community on FB!
Papawis Basketball is a LIFESTYLE! UAAP Final 4, NCAA Play-in, and FilB Finals today! Also, let's check this mock draft we saw online. For more, join the SF Community on FB!
We started the episode without a topic, we ended at 1hr and 20... For more, join the SF Community on FB!
What a weekend of hoops! Ateneo-UP, Beda-Letran, Chooks-To-Go! Alot of basketball talk, we know everybody's hyped! For more, join the SF Community on FB!
Kai Sotto declares for the 2022 NBA Draft! Beda-Letran today, and alot of UAAP updates from yesterday. For more, join the SF Community on FB!
Justin Arana messed around yesterday, and grabbed 29 rebounds. Alot to talk about, making up for a missed episode yesterday. For more, join the SF community on FB!
We promised that we would talk about him, once he plays in an organized league!! What a debut for the Youtube sensation! Also, NCAA and UAAP is getting more exciting! For more, join the SF Community on FB!
Was a great weekend of hoops for the UAAP and NCAA, and an ever more exciting week ahead! But, someone asked if CTC will automatically become successful if he were to coach in college. Let's weigh in! For more, join the SF Community on FB!
What a day of UAAP basketball yesterday! Let's talk about the games that happened, and should the league allow Coach Aldin Ayo to come back? For more, join the SF Community on FB
Game 6 was postponed last night, and we have a fun conspiracy theory to talk about. Also, UAAP games today are solid! Alot of basketball talk coming your way! For more, join the SF Community on FB!
Because Javi's wifi was acting up yesterday, it's only right that we continue the discussion today! Also, UAAP and NCAA games were solid! Game 6 later, can Ginebra close this one out? For more, join the SF Community on FB!
Tawid Tuesday, so we talk about what the KBL move means to PH basketball. 4 UAAP games, and 2 NCAA games today, btw! For more, join the SF Community on FB!
So much to talk about, so much to catch up on! NCAA was great, the NBA individual awards finalists have been announced, AND OF COURSE MERALCO VS GINEBRA! For more, join the SF Community on FB!
Solid day of UAAP, solid 4 games yesterday! JRU bags its first win, beating CSB! Lastly, it's about to be a crazy game 4! For more, join the SF Community on FB!
Big UAAP day today, with 4 great matchups to start the 2nd round! We gave our predictions, also our individual awards for the 1st round. For more, join the SF Communinty on FB!
A lot of basketball over the weekend, from the UAAP to the NCAA to the PBA! Meralco now up 2-1, Ricci proposes, and Lucero looks legit! For more, join the SF Community on FB!
All great games yesterday in the UAAP! All that hype, and the teams delivered! Game 2 today, and we're predicting a dog fight! For more, join the SF Community on FB!
Meralco opens up the PBA Finals with a dub! What did we see? What should Ginebra do to negate Meralco's offense? For more, join the SF Community on FB!
We've been called biased again, smh. What do we think of this PBA Finals series, and a couple of college topics. For more, join the SF Community on FB!
Mikee played in a 'Drew League' papawis game today? Premature analysis of the PBA Finals, and we also talked about Coach Jack Santiago's 2-game suspension. For more, join the SF Community on FB!
A lot of basketball action over the weekend! Meralco advances to the Finals, while Ateneo and Letran stay undefeated in college basketball! Who's more vulnerable though? For more, join the SF Community on FB!
The second and last ticket to the PBA Finals is up for grabs today! Will it be Magnolia, or will Meralco complete the upset?! UAAP talk as well, as Ateneo continues its dominance of college. For more, join the SF Community on FB, and Hoops Hub on Viber!
Ginebra books the first ticket to the Finals, while the Magnolia Hotshots force a rubber match! NCAA and FilB games as well yesterday! For more, join the SF Community on FB.
Both the NCAA and UAAP played yesterday. so we look back and discuss. For more, join the SF Community on FB!
This podcast is all about hoops, but we couldn't let the Academy Awards issue pass. LOL For more, join the SF Community on FB!
We missed you, guys!!! Alot of basketball over the weekend, and we have to go through every single game! College basketball is back, and the PBA semis is getting crazier by the game! For more, join the SF Community on FB!
PBA Semis was crazy yesterday, but Mikee and Javi spend more time talking about the UAAP press conference. Alot to look forward to for college hoops! For more, join the SF Community on FB!
With the PBA semis happening today, let's talk about who our picks are! UAAP lineups also came out today, and Mikee and Javi are intrigued with these new names! For more, join the SF Community on FB.
Mikee got to play with a couple of pros, and soon-to-be pros. Updates from FilBasket, and a few mins for Q&A! For more, join the SF community on FB!
A lot of basketball news and updates over the weekend, and alot of basketball coming to you this week as well! For more, join the SF Community on FB!
Community day! Shoutout to all of you who support and follow this podcast! Also, predictions for today's PBA and FilBasket games! For more, follow the SF Community on FB!
What a start to the PBA playoffs!!! Alaska played inspired ball, while Scottie was a man on a mission! For more, join the SF Community on FB!
NBA updates today, along with a couple of FilBasket, UAAP/NCAA news. Looking forward to the PBA playoffs, as we talk about the first 2 games later today. Who are Mikee and Javi's picks? For more, join the SF Community on FB!
Today, Mikee talks to a Bron fan in Darwish Bederi. One thinks MJ is the GOAT, the other says it's Lebron. For more, join the SF Community on FB!
As Phoenix eliminates Northport, we talk about what this means for both teams. Updates as well, and a vent session. For more, join the SF Community on FB!
Tonight's PBA games are so crucial, the playoff picture depends on them! Gonna be a crazy day for the PBA. For more, join the SF Community on FB!
Other than Blackwater's big win, to end their 29-game losing streak, Mikee watched a tuneup game between DLSU and UP! For more, join the SF Community on FB!
No basketball updates from yesterday, so it's the right time to turn back to the community! For more, join the SF Community on FB!
Mikee and Javi come up with their own versions of the possible Gilas 30-man pool. Javi went with a couple of amateurs, while Mikee went all-PBA. For more, join the SF Community on FB!
A lot of kwento over the weekend, and alot of hoops updates! BERTO vs MIKEY on Friday, LFG! For more, join the SF Community on FB!
Watching yesterday's game between SMB and ROS, it just showed how stacked SMB is. Also, this is the last time we're talking about the face of the league topic. LOL For more, join the SF Community on FB!
A lot of updates to catch up on, but we got it done! PBA news, to Gilas updates, and a couple of rants from Mikee, IYKYK! LOL For more, join the SF Community on FB!
No Javi today, so Darwish Bederi visits us to talk hoops! PBA and Gilas news to start, but we ended with arguing who will be the next face of the PBA. Darwish had some awesome takes tho, clap clap! For more, join the SF Community on FB!
First 15 minutes is Mikee ranting about something. LOL Gilas news, PBA news, and a quick NBA75 draft! For more, join the SF Community on FB!
Fresh from Boracay, Mikee needs to get back to the thick of things. A lot of basketball news over the past 4 days, and we had to go through all of them! For more, join the SF Community on FB!
Finally we have the one and only Kat Tan in the hooper's podcast, and we have, by far, the most inspiring and motivating episode in the history of Shoot First episodes! Dont forget to join the SF Community on FB for more!
Alaska Legend POCH JUINIO joins us to talk history! The abrupt exit of Alaska from the PBA came as a surprise to everyone, and all we can do is look back and appreciate everything the franchise has done for PH basketball. For more, join the SF Community on FB!
Had to make do with Javi's wifi in Bora, but we got thru it! A lot of hoops updates from all over the world, nobody can take a break from this. LOL Join the SF Community on FB!
No Javi today, so it's ur OG MikeeTV monologue! Q&A from the community, we appreciate all the support! For those who still aren't part of the SF Community on FB, y'all 'ready know!
A lot of hoops talk from the weekend! From NBA news, to the PBA, and the big Robert Bolick contract with NP, alot of topics to talk abt! For more, join the SF Community on FB!
NBA trade deadline news, NBA All Star draft, and the PBA resumption! Bonus, did Isaac Go really ask for the 420k max AS A ROOKIE?! For more, join the SF Community on FB!
PH Basketball updates to start the show, but we had to spend more time talking about Gelo Vito's recent takes on different basketball discussions. There is a standing invitation for Gelo to join us for a quick chat, waiting on his reply! For more, join the SF Community on FB!
100 episodes down, people! We tried to do something that was close to impossible, and we just found out it really is. For more, join the SF Community on FB!
This episode started the way it usually does, updates and good vibes. Then, it took a turn when we read what someone said. SMH! For more, join the SF Community on FB!
A lot of hoops news over the weekend! From the NBA, to FilBasket, to the PBA, and of course, our beloved Gilas Pilipinas! For more, join the SF Community on FB!
Just Mikee and Javi today! Alot of hoops updates, from the NBA to the PBA free agency! For more, join the SF community on FB!
Kai Sotto announces that he will join the 2022 NBA Draft?! Dwight Ramos will suit up for Gilas anew, and Mikee and Javi have fun with the NBA All Star draft. For more, join the SF Community on FB!
Ateneo Blue Eagles PG Tyler joins us to talk UAAP, Gilas, NBA, and alot more! For more, join the SF Community on FB!
Crazy day yesterday for hoops fans! Alot of news and updates, but nothing bigger than Coach Tab stepping down as Gilas coach! For more, join the SF community on FB!
Start the week right, hoop updates! Change the all star voting format? Kai Sotto is BEASTIN! Gilas boys finally playing in the PBA? Join the SF Community on FB for more!
Catching up with PBA 3x3 player Bacon Austria! Updates on the NBA, a mini draft between Bacon and Mikee, and NBA TopShot Talk! For more, join the SF Community on FB!
The face of Chooks-To-Go 3x3 and the Bicol Volcanoes joins us to talk about how his passion for basketball is back! Dont forget to join the SF Community on FB!
Nicolo Chua joins us today to talk about training pros, and the history of SIMPLE GRIND! Coach Nicolo has handled different hoopers recently, and it's nowhere to go but up for Simple Grind! For more SF, join the community on FB!
One of the biggest sneakerheads in the PBA joins us to talk about shoes and hoops. We ask him abt the shoe game, and how it works! For more, join the SF Community on FB!
A lot of updates over the weekend! Was the Grayson Allen foul justified? MGR is BACK with TNT! And, PINOY SAKURAGI AS COMMISSIONER? For more, join the SF Community on Facebook!
Darwish Bederi, who played for Muntinlupa in the Filbasket Bubble and Iloilo for the MPBL, joins us and teaches us the basics about NBA cards. A couple of off-topic discussions too, since y'all into that. LOL For more, join the SF Community on Facebook!
Now a known basketball analyst, Jett Manuel joins us to talk hoops! We ask Jett his thoughts about current stories and issues in PH basketball, and he finally gives us his REAL top 5 playmakers in the PBA list! For more, join the SF Community on Facebook!
Since deciding to forego his last 3 playing years with La Salle, Encho Serrano has won 2 championships! After winning the NBL chip with Pampanga Delta, and grabbing Finals MVP honors, Serrano became a vital piece during Basilan's championship run in the MPBL. We chat it up with Encho, and find out what his future plans are. For more, join the SF Community on Facebook!
Once a bench player in college, Tonino Gonzaga has re-introduced himself through 3x3. Now considered as on of the faces of the game, Tonino shares his experiences and takes! For more, join the SF Community on FB!
Still no basketball happening in the country, so we wanted to mix it up a bit! Let's talk about the impact basketball movies in all us hoop fans! What are you favorite basketball movies? For more, don't forget to join the SF Community on Facebook!
2021’s winningest coach on the pod today. Listen in as we pick the mind of the first ever Coach Ato Badolato Coach of the Year awardee. Don’t forget to follow our socials and join the Shoot First community on FB!
Maverick Ahanmisi in the house! Join us as we get to know him a little bit more and his insights on Philippine basketball as well as his much talked about Tiktok career! For more, don't forget to join the Shoot First Community on Facebook!
Mr True Focus joins us today! Alot of hoops talk, from the BLeague to his future plans for his basketball career and True Focus! For more, don't forget to join the Shoot First Community on Facebook!
Let's talk about the PBA Free Agency, and if its good for the league? Pinto to GSM, Brondial to SMB.... Kwame Brown talk, Klay Thompson is back, Bol Bol's finally traded! Alot of hoops talk, make sure to join the FB group!
NBA updates, and PBA updates. Jett Manuel names his 5 best playmakers in the PBA, and we totally disagree. Terrence Romeo over James Forrester? Start, bench, but for the ages, and alot more! Join the SF Community on Facebook!
A couple updates, and a lot of topics and discussions from the group! A quick draft to end the episode as well! For more, add the SF Community on Facebook!
With Philippine basketball at a stand still, we go to the community for topics and discussions we can talk about! Alot of love and support from all of you, alot of questions and hoops talk! For more, join our Facebook Group!
Mikee's been under the weather since the 31st, but he's back now! Alot of missed updates, and discussions, but we're now all caught up! For more, join the Community on Facebook!
A lot of updates around the world, from the NBA, to the BLeague, and of course in the PBA! Alot of questions and topics coming from the community, so don't forget to join the Shoot First Community on FB to stay in the loop!
Javi's back, and here we go with more hoops updates! Davao to PSL? PBA injury updates, and alot of topics from the Community! For more, join our FB group!
Javi's in the province, so it's just Mikee today! Answering all your questions, and more! RIP Coach Lawrence Chongson! For more, join our SF Community FB group!
After a few updates from the PBA, and the recent trade between Terrafirma and BlackWater, let's talk MPBL Finals! What a game between Nueva Ecija and Basilan! Nueva Ecija fell short, but they will surely bring this to next season. As for Basilan, well deserved! What a way to cap off their year, 3-peat for Coach Jerson and his boys! Merry Christmas, people!
MPBL Finals today, and we had to dedicate a full episode to talk about it! Basilan vs Nueva Ecija. Southborder reunion concert. Tonight about to be crazy! For more, follow our Shoot First Community on Facebook!
After 11 days of 2 games a day, we done! Alot of blessings during the holiday season, and we back to talking basketball! MPBL updates, Community questions, and what is new with Ginebra?? For more, join the Shoot First Community on FB!
It's been a minute, but we're back! A lot of updates and news to catch up on, both the good and the bad. We dedicate this episode to a Philippine basketball legend, whom has helped countless basketball talents. For more Shoot First, join our FB group!
People have been asking us what the difference is between an anchor and an analyst! Is Gerald Anderson legit? CEBU vs Pampanga! Who's more skilled, Kyrie or Steph? Talent or Attitude? Join the SF Community on Facebook!
PBA updates! What do we think about the Japeth Aguilar to BLeague fiasco? Steph Curry changed the game! Does he deserve to be part of the GOAT convo? Lastly, Shoot First community on facebook! You know the drill!
We've been crazy tired covering 2-3 games in the MPBL everyday, pero laban! Para sa SF Community! MPBL and PBA updates, along with a couple topics that came from the FB group! Bakit nga ba shoot lang ang naiintindihan ng jowa mo? And, is it fair that Scottie and Berto are cancelled because of issues off the court? Add the SF Community on Facebook for daily hoops talk!
Robert went from everyone's idol to everyone's target. Smh. MPBL is in full swing, and we can't be more excited, and tired. PBA weekend games were fun, has the Javi Curse been lifted for good though? Don't forget to add the SHOOT FIRST COMMUNITY Facebook group!
With the MPBL opening back up tomorrow, let's take a quick look at all the teams! We also came up with our own predictions on which teams will advance to the playoffs! Who do you guys think are the contenders for this upcoming pre-season? We're both crazy excited to cover for the MPBL, and we're looking forward to getting it started! For more, add the SHOOT FIRST COMMUNITY on FB!
Did Robert Bolick take bad shots at the end? Why was NP's import benched in the 4th? We don't wanna hear any more Arwind Santos slander! NLEX looks solid, while SMB is adjusting to their new personnel. Alot of hoops discussions, thanks to the Shoot First Community! Make sure to join the FB group!
PBA starts back up today, and we couldn't be more excited! With all the moves in the offseason, how will teams fare this coming conference? More Maurice Shaw-NLEX news, and alot of other discussions! Ginebra episode soon, we promise! LOL Again, add SHOOT FIRST COMMUNITY on Facebook for your daily hoops discussions!
Let's talk about the upcoming BLeague All Stars? G! Also, we got word about a topic WHILE WE WERE RECORDING! This is NOT a drill! Crazy coincidence! Lastly, don't forget to join our private FB group! Hoops talk all day, everyday!
Monday updates, as usual! Asi is back?! Good news coming from the Roider Cabrera situation, and why won't NLEX use Maurice Shaw? JWash retires after a legendary career! Finally, what do we think about Marc Pingris not being able to suit up due to branding and business? For more, follow us on ALL socials!
Charles Tiu is signed as new St. Benilde head coach! Kai Sotto NBL debut delayed due to knee soreness. An incident in VisMin's broadcast yesterday caught Mikee's attention, and he had to address it. What does Mikee and Javi think of dayo basketball stars' chances of making it to the big leagues? For more, follow us on ALL socials!
Coach Nash just signed a crazy 5-year deal with Adamson, and we're not even surprised. Roi Sumang to the MPBL, while Jeremiah Gray tears ACL, but we know he'll be back ASAP! Also, Mikee finally understands why there is toxicity in every Terrafirma and BlackWater move. And of course, another quick draft care of y'all! For more Shoot First, follow us on all socials!
Javi is on the way to Boracay today, so we recorded last night. A couple of NBA updates, and alot of questions coming from y'all! Also, we built the perfect hooper from attributes of different PBA stars. For more Shoot First, follow us on ALL socials!
Someone actually asked who would win 1v1, PRIME Mikee or Prime Coach Mav. Just like Mikee said, toxicity is coming from his fans, not him. LOL Also, Javi is the KING of recency bias! Proven again with the PBA 3x3 fantasy draft! For more Shoot First, follow us on all socials!
Tonino has the potential to be the face of 3x3, what should he do? What team would be perfect for Jason Brickman? So many questions, we try to answer everything. For more, follow us on ALL socials!
Long episode, lots to talk about! PJ Simon and Marc Pingris reunion? Unfiltered analysis about the Terrafirma-Magnolia and BlackWater-TNT trades. Would Mikee be a good GM? Also, who's the FACE of the PBA today?! For more, follow us on all socials!
Banse was crazy last night, Shaq Alanes and Tata Bautista put on a show! Prayers up to Roider Cabrera, we wish him a speedy recovery. We owe Marc Pingris an apology, btw. Lastly, how will Javi and Mikee be if they were to be coaches?! For more Shoot First, follow us on all socials!
Javi is out of the FilBasket Bubble, and celebrating his 27th birthday! What will make Mikee and Javi un-retire from basketball? Is BANSE safe for the youngins to watch and support? Alot of questions, and alot of answers! For more, follow us on all socials!
AICC-Manila takes home the first ever FilBasket championship, while Javi is raring to go home. Also, is it true? Marc Pingris will suit up for the MPBL?! Lebron James suspended for the first time, and alot of great questions from everyone! For more, follow us on all socials!
Crazy basketball action over the weekend, lots to talk about! BANSE 3x3 and PBA 3x3 are well underway, and both have been hella fun! FilBasket Finals game 3 later on, Gab Banal to TNT, and alot more hoop updates! Also, answering your questions has been the vibe recently, so keep them coming! For more Shoot First, follow us on all socials!
Friday, let's answer more of your questions! A bit longer episode today, to start a great weekend for everyone! FilBasket Final 4 starts today, BANSE tomorrow, and more basketball next week! For more Shoot First, follow us on all socials!
Alot of questions coming from y'all, and we're trying to answer everything! BANSE 3x3 was solid, FilBasket is about to enter its final 4. Also, who are the players who we consider PBA talents? For more, follow us on all socials!
We always hear people say the competition is Japan is better than what we have here, and we respectfully disagree. Looks like Gab Banal will be playing for the Nueva Ecija Vanguards! And lastly, don't ever question our love for the game! For more Shoot First, follow us on all socials!
Can Mike Ayonayon, former MPBL Finals MVP, finally breakout in the PBA? Matt Aquino, son of The Skyscraper, was named into the Japan National Team pool, and we couldn't be prouder of the feat. Also, toxicity and positivity in this episode, as always! For more Shoot First, follow us on all socials!
Toxicity to start the week? LOL Why do a lot of college superstars not make it big in the PBA? Let's dig deeper. Also, the FilBasket playoffs is set, BANSE 3x3 will start on the 17th, and Kai Sotto had a great debut in the NBL. Lastly, Mikee and Javi share their thoughts about the Alex Cabagnot for Simon Enciso trade, and how this will affect both teams in the coming import conference. For more Shoot First, follow us on all socials!
There has been news swirling that SMB is looking to trade superstar Alex Cabagnot to Terrafirma. For the OG SMB fans, this could hurt, but what would this mean basketball wise? Also, Jeff Viernes is a STUD! Filbasket is almost done with its elimination round, and the playoff teams are set. For more Shoot First, follow us on all socials!
So many hoops to talk about, we had to go over everything happening. Jack Animam has declared for the WNBA draft, the MPBL is about to start, BANSE revealed their teams, the PBA 3x3 is happening soon, and why don't we ever talk about the BLeague?! For more Shoot First, follow all our socials!
After talking about the Onwubere-Dela Cruz trade, and the rule changes in terms of fil-foreigners, Mikee and Javi had fun with the 2021 PBA draft. They drafted their own starters, 6th men, and coaches, and see who has the better team. What do y'all think? Who wins this matchup? For more Shoot First, follow us on all socials!
After 12 years wearing an SMB jersey, Arwind Santos gets traded to Northport! SMH! Mikee and Javi give their thoughts about this trade, and how it caught everyone by surprise. Where will Arwind end up? How will Vic Manuel fit in with SMB? Also, what a game between the San Juan Knights and the Davao Occidental Tigers! Double OT, easily the best game in the FilBasket Bubble so far! For more Shoot First, follow us on all socials!
BANSE 3x3 contacted Mikee to host for them, yet still no details! Could Magnolia be Vic Manuel's final destination? How is the FilBasket so far? Alot of hoops talk, follow us on all socials for more!
More info about this Banse 3x3, and it's slowly proving our hunch right, Big 3 of the Philippines? Vic Manuel on the move again! UAAP teams preparing for the upcoming season already? Alot of hoops talk! For more, follow us on all socials!
Someone sent us a teaser video of this new 3x3 tournament coming up. So many familiar faces, it's looking crazy! But the most Important thing is, more basketball for everyone! Btw, what's going on with Scottie Pippen? Smh. For more Shoot First, follow all our socials!
We talk about the PBA imports, and who we're looking forward to seeing this coming conference! A couple of NBA guys, and a lot of returning hoopers! We also talk about the NBA, and the new GAB vs FilBasket issue. For more Shoot First, follow us on all socials!
Today, we give our picks for top bigmen this past PBA conference! Tough, but we got it done! Btw, San Juan is undefeated in the Filbasket Subic Bubble, they said Lebron is strugging, and Mikey Williams just might be the first ROY-MVP after Benjie Paras in '89! Alot of hoops talks, as always! For more Shoot First, follow our socials!
It's been 4 days, but we're back! Need to catch up on some hoops news, but main thing is, TNT has won its first championship in 6 years! With Mikey Williams leading the way, and Coach Chot at the helm, the Tropang Giga beat Magnolia in 5 games! For more Shoot First, follow us on all socials!
Today, we had Davao Occidental guard Paulo Hubalde! We had him play Bucket or Brick, asked him about the PBA Finals, went through 'What If' situations, and more! Always fun to be able to talk hoops with these basketball vets, and get their thoughts about anything basketball! For more Shoot First, follow us on all socials!
For this week's Top Tuesday, we talk about the 75th Anniversary Team of the NBA. We have guys whom we feel are more deserving to be selected, so we had to adjust the team a little bit! Ya'll agree? Let us know! More Shoot First on all socials!
For this week's Matchup Monday, we go back to the two most dominant semi-pro teams we've seen. Harbour Centre won 7 straight chips when they competed in the PBL in the 2000's, while the NLEX Road Warriors had 6 when the DLeague came to life in the early 2010's. Who would win if these 2 legendary teams collide? For more Shoot First, follow us on all socials!
We know Saturday is the only day you won't hear our annoying voices, but there's just too much going on, we had to talk about them. TNT had a tougher time last night against Magnolia, but still extended their lead to 2-0 in the Finals. After months of investigation, Ryan Buenafe and his teammates lose their pro licenses. And finally, GAB is in the way of FilBasket starting its first season! Follow us on all socials for more!
With the season well underway, it was said that if Lebron does THIS, he would finally surpass Michael Jordan as the GOAT! Y'all agree? Mikee does. As for Jordan Heading, he signed with a Taiwan team but he can't play just yet. Mac Tallo, on the other hand, is the new face of 3x3. @ us!
With the NBA opening yesterday, after Lebron and KD, is Giannis the next face of the league? Regarding the PBA Finals, it was a dominant performance for the TNT Tropang Giga. They started the game 20-2, and never lookied back! Coach Chot deserves his respect! Lastly, FILBASKET IS FINALLY HERE! For more Shoot First, follow us on all socials!
Today, we catch up with Barangay Ginebra Gin King Jared Dillinger! We had him play 'Bucket or Brick', gave him What If scenarios and his takes, and of course asked for his pick on the upcoming PBA Finals! Always fun to talk hoops and laugh with the Daredevil, or the Safety Net? LOL
With the UAAP planning to finally start in February of next year, teams are reportedly trying to get in their own bubble setups and prepare. Looking back at the last season we had, alot has changed. Players have graduated, seniors have foregone their final playing years, and only 2 out of the 8 head coaches are still present. For this week's Top Tuesday, we look at the top players we're excited to see once the UAAP is back! Follow us on all socials for more Shoot First!
Because the PBA Finals is set, Magnolia vs TNT, we wanted to take it back and match them up with their previous teams. The Talk N' Text Tropang Texters ruled the late 2000's to early 2010's, while the Purefoods franchise dominated the mid 2010's. It's fun to look back and see how the current teams would fare against their kuya's! For more Shoot First, follow us on all socials!
On this episode, Mikee and Javi debate on the "5 Fil-Foreigners per team" rule of the PBA. Coach Jeffrey Cariaso of the Alaska Aces has gone public about this rule being outdated, and should be changed. Let's see what Mikee and Javi think, and what should the PBA do about the growing population of fil-foreigners. Follow all our socials for more Shoot First!
Last week, we talked about hoopers who didn't really find a good situation in the pros to show out. So for this week, we decided to recognize hoopers who exceeded expectations! For more Shoot First, follow us on all socials!
We can finally continue our All-NCAA teams! Today, we pick our best 5's, sixth men, and head coaches for SBU, CSB, SSC, LPU, UPHSD and PCU. Alot of big names for these schools, but we have to justify and stand with our picks! Sakit sa ulo nanaman! For more Shoot First, follow us on all our socials!
Yesterday, the lineups for the first season of Filbasket was released, and you know we had to talk about that today. We reviewed all lineups, and gave our early predictions for Filbasket's inaugural season! Alot of hoopers are ready to get back on the floor, as we all are to watch them go at it! Follow all our socials for more Shoot First!
To start our 5th week off, Mikee and Javi share their thoughts about Juan Gomez de Liano's situation in the BLeague. Why is he in Division 2? Why is he averaging 10 minutes a game? The Earthfriends Tokyo Z has lost its first 4 games, and changes need to be made! Follow us on all socials for more Shoot First!
Our first full NBA episode! Looking forward to the new season, we tried, emphasis on TRIED, to predict who wins the annual individual awards! Tougher than you think. LOL Dont forget to follow all our socials! And we hope to see you all tomorrow, 7pm!10:47Mikee
We wanted to go back and talk about college superstars, whom we feel didn't get to show what they can really do in the PBA, for various reasons. For the nth time, this is no shot at any of them. They have made their marks as hoopers, both on the amatuer and pro-level, we just feel that they didn't get to reach their full potential in the PBA. Fun episode, a chance to go back and talk about these stars. Follow us on our socials!
Since the PBA playoffs continue today... WHAT IF you could bring someone back, and help their current teams in the playoffs? Can you imagine if RUDY HATFIELD played for Ginebra in their matchup against TNT?! Would they have advanced to the semis?! Fun episode for y'all! Don't forget to follow all our socials!
For this week's Top Tuesday, Mikee and Javi name their top names of the NCAA! We talked about EAC, JRU, Arellano, Mapua, Letran! Tough day, but they got it done! Do you guys agree? Let us know your own starting 5's! Don't forget to follow all our socials!
We catch up on a great weekend of hoops, from our filipino imports debuting in the BLeague to the first day of the PBA semis! Mikee also lets out what he feels about IMPORTS. LOL What's the key to TNT's win? How can SMB bounce back? Magnolia drew first blood, but still a long way to go! Alot of basketball, as usual, here on Shoot First! Follow us on all socials!
Magnolia is the 3rd team to book a semis seat, along with SMB and TNT. Calvin Abueva and the Hotshots will be watching today's game, which will determine who they will play in the next round. PBA action today, BLeague over the weekend! LFG! Dont forget to follow us on all socials!
We do NOT believe that THAT was the designed play for NLEX! LOL Nonetheless, NLEX lives to fight another day! TNT advances, while Ginebra is back on the drawing board to see what's next for the team. Mikee and Javi again bet against Beau Belga, we'll see how that goes. Also, Mikee calls SMB, while Javi sides with his guy Berto and NP! We'll see what happens today, as the PBA playoffs continue! Don't forget to follow us on all socials!
Today, we spoke about what they felt about the NBA players who refuse to get the COVID vaccine. Also, anybody else feel like a kid when it's NBA media day? LOL On the PBA side of things, Mikee and Javi talk about the TNT-Ginebra and Meralco-NLEX matchups that will start later! 2nd day of the PBA playoffs, about to be another great day of basketball! Dont forget to follow all our socials!
We fully support women's basketball, and we push everyone to do the same. These girls can hoop! It's about to be a long process, but the future is bright for our women's national team! Also, we can support filipino hoopers in the BLeague WITHOUT stepping on the PBA?! Crazy! Dont forget to follow us on all our socials!
Nothing like playoff basketball! With yesterday's crazy games to start everything off, Mikee and Javi talk about the playoff picture, and what they think will happen moving forward! Also, they talked about whom they feel would be eventual champs! TNT? Ginebra? Magnolia? Who's gonna win it all?? Don't forget to follow all our socials - Facebook and Instagram!
Last day of the week! Last day of this migraine! We name our champs based on the teams our guests picked throughout the week. Y'all agree with Mikee and Javi? Who do you think would win the chip? Dont forget to follow us on all socials!
Top cap off this series of All-UAAP teams of the 2000's, we're back to asking help from a couple of friends who know these schools well. UST was tough, but former King Tiger Jeric Fortuna got it done. An All-ADMU team of the 2000's, though, was a different story, and who better to have than the one guy who's literally seen it all! Coach Sandy Arespacochaga, who has been part of the Ateneo coaching staff since 1998, is here! Enjoy, guys!
Mikee wanted to make sure no one was gonna mess up his alma mater's team of the 2000's... So Mikee did a Mikee, and shot first. LOL Javi, on the other hand, wanted to pick for his highschool, FEU! Another great episode of debating about who's in and who's out! Dont forget to follow us on all socials for more of Shoot First!
The impossible task of naming our All-UAAP teams of the 2000's continues! On this episode, ESPN anchor Aaron Atayde and former Adamson point guard Jerick Canada give their picks for their respective alma maters! Do y'all agree? If not, who will you add? And, who will you replace? Follow us on all socials for more of Shoot First!
To start this week, former hoopers join us to list down their All-UAAP teams of the 2000s! Today, former Red Warrior Rey Suerte and former Bulldog Paolo Javelona sit with Mikee and Javi to give their takes! Don't forget to follow us on FB and IG, to chime in and give your own takes!
What a way to end the week! We ranked the superstars, the big names, the main guys, now we recognize those who have consistently produced under the radar. Mikee and Javi agree on their Team underrated, do you? Follow us on Instagram and Facebook!
Some interesting points coming from both Javi and Mikee. Just imagine this, Javi's #1 PG in the league isn't even on Mikee's Top 5...While Mikee's top PG, isn't in Javi's Top 5 either! CRAZY EPISODE!! Hope you can chime in and give us your own top 5 PG's in the PBA list! Follow Shoot First on Instagram and Facebook for more!
Continuing this series of Top 10's in the PBA, Javi does a better job of justifying his takes.. But at some point, you know Mikee still got a little aggressive. LOL Who are your top wingmen today? Follow us on Instagram, @shootfirst.pod!
The disrespect for Japeth Aguilar and Ian Sangalang is REAL!! Who's on YOUR list? DM us or comment on @shootfirst.pod on Instagram! Top 5 wings tomorrow!
First episode, you know we had to address the elephant in the room! The plan was to have a 30-minute episode, but Mikee had too much to say! Javi played pacifier, while Mikee just went off... Like he always does! Don't forget to follow @shootfirst.pod on Instagram for more sports news and updates!
What's up, guys?! It's your boy Mikee Reyes, ya'll 'ready know! Shoot First with Mikee Reyes is here to bring the 411 about your favorite teams, athletes, and sports. Tune in Mondays thru Fridays, let's go! Follow us on Instagram: @shootfirst.pod