Cebu City All-Stars qualify for the final of the 2026 East Asia Super League (EASL) Future Champions Elite tournament in Hong Kong after rebounding from an opening loss. According to reports from Kai Tak Sports Hall, Cebu City All-Stars drop their first game to the Hong Kong A-City Dragons, then win the following two matches in a one-day round-robin to secure a berth in the championship game against Macau. In the final, the Cebu City All-Stars beat Macau 61-52 in a two-day tournament, winning the inaugural EASL Future Championship title for the 15U age group. Cebu players and staff cite short preparation and team bonding as key factors in their performance. Derek Wenceslao, who leads the group, says the team had only about eight weeks of training and built “friendship and love” during that period. Brix Hernando also highlights the team’s execution, saying their passing and communication improved as the tournament progressed. The final result brings the first EASL Future Champions Elite crown to the Philippines.
Cebu City All-Stars advance and defeat Macau to win EASL Future Champions title
Cebu City All-Stars qualify for the final of the 2026 East Asia Super League (EASL) Future Champions Elite tournament in Hong Kong after rebounding from an opening loss. According to reports from Kai...
- Cebu City All-Stars reach the EASL Future Champions Elite final in Hong Kong after losing their opener to Hong Kong A-City Dragons.
- They win two straight games in a one-day round-robin to secure the final berth versus Macau.
- In the final, Cebu City All-Stars defeat Macau 61-52.
- The championship is described as the inaugural EASL Future Championship for the 15U category.
- Cebu reports indicate improved passing and communication, along with only about eight weeks of training before the tournament.
HONG KONG—The inaugural crown of the East Asia Super League (EASL) Elite Future Championship is coming to the Philippines. The Cebu City All-Stars held off Macau, 61-52, in the final of the two-day tournament here at Kai Tak Sports Hall on Saturday to claim the 15U crown. “I love these guys. We only had eight weeks of training and we built friendship and love. These guys are like my brothers already,” Derek Wenceslao said with pride, holding up the trophy. “We’re really happy to be here right now.” READ: Cebu City All-Stars reach EASL Future Champions final vs Macau By […]...Keep on reading: Cebu City All-Stars beat Macau, claim inaugural EASL Future title
1 hour agoHONG KONG—The Cebu City All-Stars overcame an opening setback to book a place in the final of the 2026 East Asia Super League (EASL) Future Champions Elite tournament against Macau. After dropping their opener to Hong Kong A-City Dragons at Kai Tak Sports Hall on Friday, the Cebuanos rebounded with two straight wins in the one-day round-robin tournament to secure a championship berth. READ: EASL to send Cebu players to Hong Kong elite tournament “I think our performance was good. Our passing and communication have been good, too,” said Brix Hernando. The All-Stars opened the day with a 36-27 loss […]...Keep on reading: Cebu City All-Stars reach EASL Future Champions final vs Macau
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