The ABL has just concluded its fact finding into the alleged racism issue brought on by an email by Mr Julius Hodge to myself. Below are the facts from our findings:- 1. The ABL did not receive any reports from Mr. Andaya or his agent bringing up any issues of racist remarks addressed to Mr. Andaya by any of the coaching staff of the Saigon Heat immediately after the alleged incident. Only after the issue was brought up by Mr. Hodge was I contacted by Mr. Andaya’s agent ... MORE

    Saigon Heat Releases Julius Hodge Monday, 20th February 2012 – Former Saigon Heat sharpshooter Julius Hodge has been released from the AirAsia ASEAN Basketball League’s Vietnamese team after a scorching run in the league which saw him top the points leaderboard. In an official statement on behalf of the Saigon Heat, General Manager Mr. Connor Nguyen has confirmed that Julius Hodge has been released from the squad for the remainder of the season due to difficulti... MORE

  61:76Sunday 19th February 2012, Tip off 3pm local time, Tan Binh Stadium, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.Bangkok Cobras raised their intensity on defense and held Saigon Heat to only 5 field goals in the second half to beat  the Heat 76 to 61. Cobras’ Michael Earl led his team with 19 points. Gentry Lewis contributed with his double-double of 14 points and 11 rebounds.  Saigon were motivated early as they jumped to a 12 to 2 lead early in the first quarter after a Jonatha... MORE

  86:71 Sunday 19th February 2012, tip-off 3pm local time, MABA Stadium, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.The Dragons asserted their dominance straight into the game, quickly pulling away with a 12 point run, led by Dragons imports Tiras Wade and Brian Williams who collectively contributed 9 out of those 12 points. A timeout was called by Coach Neo to try to get the troops back in line but at this point the Slingers could not find a solution and the quarter ended 21 to 7 in favor of... MORE

  61 : 77 Saturday 18th February 2012, Tip off 5pm local time, Mahaka Square, Jakarta, Indonesia.The Beermen were unstoppable and did not give up the lead the entire game. Doug Thomas led the Beermen with his season-high 23 points. Leo Avenido added a further 12 points. Indonesia Warriors Jonathan Smith and Steven Thomas’ both recorded double-doubles, Smith with 18 points and 15 rebounds while Thomas had 16 points and 17 rebounds but it was just not enough to gain the up... MORE