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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

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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

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

Jeremiah Gray (2021)
Samboy de Leon (2021–24)
Chris Exciminiano (2021–24)
Chris Javier (2021)
Gryann Mendoza (2021–24)
Almond Vosotros (2021–24)

Head coaches

Mau Belen (2021–2024)

Season-by-season records

FIBA 3x3 World Tour results (Masters and Finals)

Year	Tournament	Position	W	L
2023	Macau Masters	13th (Qualifying draw)	1	1

References

^ 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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[1] Bacnis, Justine (November 2, 2021). "PBA 3x3 to have 13 teams". Tiebreaker Times. Retrieved November 3, 2021.

[2] Bacnis, Justine (May 31, 2023). "Pasig TNT gears up for FIBA 3x3 Penang Challenger". Tiebreaker Times. Retrieved May 31, 2023.

[3] Li, Matthew (June 17, 2023). "Pasig TNT qualifies for FIBA 3x3 WT Macau". Tiebreaker Times. Retrieved June 17, 2023.

[4] Li, Matthew (July 8, 2023). "FIBA 3x3: Pasig TNT does not advance to Macau WT MD". Tiebreaker Times. Retrieved July 8, 2023.

[5] "TNT disbands Triple Giga, PBA 3×3's most decorated team". Tiebreaker Times. June 9, 2024. Retrieved June 11, 2024.

[6] 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.

[7] 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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+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 (sports)|franchise]], [[TNT Tropang Giga]].
 ==History==
 The [[TNT Tropang Giga]] are among the participating PBA franchise teams in the inaugural [[2021 PBA 3x3 season]].<ref>{{cite news |last1=Bacnis |first1=Justine |title=PBA 3x3 to have 13 teams |url=https://tiebreakertimes.com.ph/tbt/pba-3x3-to-have-13-teams-as-magnolia-nlex-phoenix-ros-to-carry-different-brands/223856 |access-date=November 3, 2021 |work=Tiebreaker Times |date=November 2, 2021}}</ref>
-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.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Bacnis |first1=Justine |title=Pasig TNT gears up for FIBA 3x3 Penang Challenger |url=https://tiebreakertimes.com.ph/tbt/pasig-tnt-gears-up-for-fiba-3x3-penang-challenger/273458 |access-date=31 May 2023 |work=Tiebreaker Times |date=31 May 2023}}</ref> They finished fourth, qualifying for the 2023 FIBA 3×3 World Tour Macau Masters in the process.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Li |first1=Matthew |title=Pasig TNT qualifies for FIBA 3x3 WT Macau |url=https://tiebreakertimes.com.ph/tbt/pasig-tnt-qualifies-for-fiba-3x3-wt-macau/274642 |access-date=17 June 2023 |work=Tiebreaker Times |date=17 June 2023}}</ref> 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.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Li |first1=Matthew |title=FIBA 3x3: Pasig TNT does not advance to Macau WT MD |url=https://tiebreakertimes.com.ph/tbt/fiba-3x3-pasig-tnt-does-not-advance-to-macau-wt-md/276090 |access-date=8 July 2023 |work=Tiebreaker Times |date=8 July 2023}}</ref>
+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.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Bacnis |first1=Justine |title=Pasig TNT gears up for FIBA 3x3 Penang Challenger |url=https://tiebreakertimes.com.ph/tbt/pasig-tnt-gears-up-for-fiba-3x3-penang-challenger/273458 |access-date=May 31, 2023 |work=Tiebreaker Times |date=May 31, 2023}}</ref> They finished fourth, qualifying for the 2023 FIBA 3×3 World Tour Macau Masters in the process.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Li |first1=Matthew |title=Pasig TNT qualifies for FIBA 3x3 WT Macau |url=https://tiebreakertimes.com.ph/tbt/pasig-tnt-qualifies-for-fiba-3x3-wt-macau/274642 |access-date=June 17, 2023 |work=Tiebreaker Times |date=June 17, 2023}}</ref> 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.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Li |first1=Matthew |title=FIBA 3x3: Pasig TNT does not advance to Macau WT MD |url=https://tiebreakertimes.com.ph/tbt/fiba-3x3-pasig-tnt-does-not-advance-to-macau-wt-md/276090 |access-date=July 8, 2023 |work=Tiebreaker Times |date=July 8, 2023}}</ref>
-Following the shelving of the PBA 3x3 after the conclusion of the [[2023–24 PBA 3x3 season|2023–24 season]], the team was officially disbanded.<ref>{{cite news |title=TNT Triple Giga's future in limbo after sudden release amid PBA 3x3 suspension |url=https://tiebreakertimes.com.ph/tbt/tnt-triple-gigas-future-in-limbo-after-sudden-release-amid-pba-3x3-suspension/304895 |access-date=9 June 2024 |work=Tiebreaker Times |date=9 June 2024}}</ref>
+Following the shelving of the PBA 3x3 after the conclusion of the [[2023–24 PBA 3x3 season|2023–24 season]], the team would be disbanded.<ref>{{cite news |title=TNT disbands Triple Giga, PBA 3×3’s most decorated team |url=https://tiebreakertimes.com.ph/tbt/tnt-triple-gigas-future-in-limbo-after-sudden-release-amid-pba-3x3-suspension/304895 |access-date=June 11, 2024 |work=Tiebreaker Times |date=June 9, 2024}}</ref> Coach [[Mau Belen]] and the teams players went on to establish The Half Court Group, a 3x3 tournament organizer.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Morales |first1=Luisa |title=TNT quartet eyes bringing 3x3 closer to Filipinos with tournament, camp at Okada |url=https://qa.philstar.com/sports/2024/08/30/2381667/tnt-quartet-eyes-bringing-3x3-closer-filipinos-tournament-camp-okada |access-date=30 August 2024 |work=The Philippine Star |date=30 August 2024}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |last1=Ramos |first1=Gerry |title=Coach Mau, TNT players keep 3x3 fire burning with 'Half Court' |url=https://www.spin.ph/basketball/coach-mau-tnt-players-brains-behind-formation-of-half-court-a793-20240901 |access-date=3 September 2024 |work=Sports Interactive Network Philippines |date=2 September 2024 |language=en}}</ref>
 ==Notable players==

v t e TNT Tropang Giga
Founded in 1990 Owned by Smart Communications, a subsidiary of PLDT Formerly the Pepsi Hotshots, Mobiline Phone Pals and Talk 'N Text Tropang Texters
Franchise	Franchise 3x3 team All-time roster Draft history Seasons Current season
Administration	Owner: Manuel V. Pangilinan Board Governor: Ricky Vargas
Head coaches	Ocampo Pumaren Guiao Black Manotoc Altamirano Alas Bayno Woolpert Banal Reyes Uichico Racela Ravena Lastimosa
Retired numbers	3 4
Championships (10)	2003 All-Filipino 2008–09 Philippine 2010–11 Philippine 2011 Commissioner's 2011–12 Philippine 2012–13 Philippine 2015 Commissioner's 2021 Philippine 2023 PBA Governors' 2024 PBA Governors' 1998 Centennial
Runner-up finishes (13)	1992 Third 1998 Governors' 2002 Commissioner's 2004–05 Philippine 2005 Fiesta 2007 Fiesta 2011 Governors' 2012 Commissioner's 2014 Commissioner's 2017 Commissioner's 2019 Commissioner's 2020 Philippine 2022 Philippine
Culture and lore	Philippine Cup 3 Peat: 2010–11, 2011–12, 2012–13 Jun Bernardino Trophy The Blur The Mighty Mouse The Rock