John Franklin Kennedy Caacbay

Article (news)

Clint Chapman

Paige Javier

ABS-CBN News

<div class="twitter-tweet twitter-tweet-rendered" style="display:flex;max-width:550px;width:100%;margin-top:10px;margin-bottom:10px"><iframe id="twitter-widget-2" scrolling="no" frameBorder="0" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" title="X Post" src="https://platform.twitter.com/embed/Tweet.html?dnt=false&amp;embedId=twitter-widget-2&amp;features=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%3D%3D&amp;frame=false&amp;hideCard=false&amp;hideThread=false&amp;id=2037460403803070568&amp;lang=en&amp;origin=https%3A%2F%2Fod2-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com%2F%23%2Fworkspace%2Fmonitoring%3Fitem%3Durn%3Anewsml%3Aod2-workbench-api.abs-cbn.com%3A2026-03-27T05%3A08%3A37.868490%3A84f80cd3-a29b-407a-bf6c-0ce422b14f77%26action%3Dedit&amp;sessionId=95b0655c91f1732e38a07da2bdbcaa03e4b5345e&amp;theme=light&amp;widgetsVersion=2615f7e52b7e0%3A1702314776716&amp;width=550px" style="position:static;visibility:visible;width:550px;height:721px;display:block;flex-grow:1" data-tweet-id="2037460403803070568"></iframe></div><script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charSet="utf-8"></script><p>MANILA – The Magnolia Hotshots are changing their import for the second time in the PBA 50 Commissioner&#x27;s Cup.</p><p>After starting the mid-season conference at 0-3, the Hotshots have decided to get a new reinforcement in Clint Chapman.</p><p>Chapman replaces Paris Olympian Nuni Omot, who came in as a last-minute replacement for Terrence Brown Soares.  </p><p>The Hotshots shared a video of Chapman on Friday wearing a Magnolia practice jersey during training.  </p><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/sports/basketball/2026/3/22/pba-barefield-upshaw-take-charge-as-blackwater-keeps-magnolia-winless-2016"><strong>READ: PBA: Barefield, Upshaw take charge as Blackwater keeps Magnolia winless<br/></strong></a></div><p>According to a report on the PBA website, Magnolia head coach LA Tenorio is optimistic Chapman will be able to quickly adjust after arriving Monday evening.  </p><p>&quot;Mga nasa 70 percent pa lang, at the most, kondisyon niya, kasi nga 37 (years old) na rin at mga tatlong linggong bakante,&quot; Tenorio said.</p><p>&quot;But what I like about him, is the experience na kailangan ng team ko. Kailangan namin ng experienced leader, especially on the defensive side. Sana matulungan niya kami. Medyo payat, pero very smart. Walang sayang na galaw,&quot; he added.</p><p>The 6-foot-10 forward played college basketball for the Texas Longhorns and went undrafted in the 2012 NBA Draft.</p><p>Chapman played for various club teams in Switzerland, Turkey, Japan, Germany, Italy, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Bahrain and Lebanon.</p><p>Tenorio is counting on Chapman to carry the team defensively and make impact, as they seek their breakthrough win.  </p><p>&quot;I’m just worried about gusto ko lang makita itong mga players ko na nag-iimprove talaga. Hindi kami pwedeng puro panalo na hindi naman kami nag-iimprove, di ba? Na hahabulin lang namin ang panalo,&quot; he said.</p><p>&quot;We cannot worry about Macau. I’m just worried about the team, kung paano kami mag-iimprove, paano namin i-improve ‘yung mga kailangan naming i-improve as team, like rebounding, offensive rebounding, depensa. Iyan ang tinutukan ko buong linggo,&quot; the eight-time PBA champion  added.</p><p>Chapman and Magnolia will take on the Macau Black Knights, who are also seeking their first victory.  </p><p>The Hotshots and the Black Knights will clash on Saturday at the Araneta Coliseum.  </p>

<p>The Magnolia Hotshots are changing their import for the second time in the PBA 50 Commissioner's Cup.</p>

The Magnolia Hotshots are changing their import for the second time in the PBA 50 Commissioner's Cup.

PBA: Magnolia taps Clint Chapman as import, replaces Nuni Omot

News

Entertainment

Lifestyle

Sports

Metro.Style

More

BINI

Sudoku

Word of the Day

Lotto

Horoscope

Basketball

PBA: Magnolia taps Clint Chapman as import, replaces Nuni Omot

Paige Javier,

ABS-CBN News

Published March 27, 2026 08:28 PM PHT

Read More:

basketball

PBA

PBA Commissioner's Cup

Magnolia Hotshots

Clint Chapman

ABS-CBN Newsletter

Your go-to source for the latest news, entertainment highlights, exclusive interviews, and updates on your favorite Kapamilya stars.

ABS-CBN Newsletter

Your go-to source for the latest news, entertainment highlights, exclusive interviews, and updates on your favorite Kapamilya stars.

Sign Up

I have read and agree to the Terms and Privacy Policy.

Haven't received our newsletter?

Check your inbox to verify and confirm your subscription.

ABS-CBN is the leading media and entertainment company in the Philippines, offering quality content across TV, radio, digital, and film. Committed to public service and promoting Filipino values, ABS-CBN continues to inspire and connect audiences worldwide.

Corporate

Investors

Governance

International Distribution

Corporate

Governance

Investors

International Distribution

NPC Seal of Registration

Privacy Policy

AI Policy

Terms of Service

Advertise with Us

© 2026 ABS-CBN Corporation. All Rights Reserved.

NPC Seal of Registration

Privacy Policy

Terms of Service

AI Policy

Advertise with Us

© 2026 ABS-CBN Corporation. All Rights Reserved.

NPC Seal of Registration

Privacy Policy

Terms of Service

AI Policy

Advertise with Us

© 2026 ABS-CBN Corporation. All Rights Reserved.