The 2008 PBA All-Star Weekend was the annual all-star weekend of the Philippine Basketball Association (PBA)'s 2007–08 PBA season. The events were held from April 24 to 27, 2008 at the West Negros University Gym, Bacolod, Negros Occidental.
Friday events Obstacle Challenge Time in seconds.
Name First round ChampionshipMarvin Cruz 32.8 Willie Miller 32.0 25.5Dondon Hontiveros 31.7 35.6Ronjay Buenafe 32.0 41.7Ronald Tubid 32.6 Chico Lanete 39.7 Topex Robinson 32.2 Ryan Reyes 33.0 Jimmy Alapag 36.4 Joey Mente 37.7
Willie Miller wins for the third straight year, with the fastest time in the event's history.
Three-point shootout Name First round ChampionshipRenren Ritualo 17 19John Arigo 20 17Dondon Hontiveros 18 18Willie Miller 16 Mike Hrabak 15 James Yap 14 Niño Canaleta 13 Joe Devance 12 Junthy Valenzuela 12 Nelbert Omolon 10
Slam Dunk competition Name Score TypeKelly Williams 98 Ronald Tubid 88 Arwind Santos 86
Failed to qualify: Reynel Hugnatan, Ronald Tubid, Joey Mente
Rookie-Sophomore Blitz Game Rosters
Rookies: Yousif Aljamal (Talk 'N Text) Ken Bono (Magnolia) Ronjay Buenafe (Coca-Cola) Marvin Cruz (Air21) Joe Devance (Welcoat) Samigue Eman (Magnolia) Doug Kramer (Air21) Chico Lanete (Purefoods) Coach: Cholo Martin (Sta. Lucia)
Sophomores: Mark Andaya (Red Bull) Junjun Cabatu (Alaska) Jireh Ibañes (Welcoat) Mark Isip (Welcoat) Magnum Membrere (Red Bull) Chris Pacana (Brgy. Ginebra) Jay-R Reyes (Welcoat) LA Tenorio (Alaska) Coach: Koy Banal (Purefoods)
Game
In the game, there were four 10-minute quarters, the 8-second rule was lessened into 6 seconds, the shot clock was cut into 18 seconds, and a slam dunk was counted for three points.
Sunday events Legends Shootout Active players Score Legends John Arigo 18 17 Boyet Fernandez Dondon Hontiveros 18 15 Roehl Gomez Renren Ritualo 13 13 Boy Cabahug Total 49 45 Total
All-Star Game Rosters
North All-Stars: Mark Caguioa (Brgy. Ginebra) Jayjay Helterbrand (Brgy. Ginebra) Marc Pingris (Magnolia) Lordy Tugade (Magnolia) Kerby Raymundo (Purefoods) Nic Belasco (Coca-Cola) Mark Cardona (Talk 'N Text) Ranidel de Ocampo (Air21) Willie Miller (Alaska) Arwind Santos (Air21) Enrico Villanueva (Purefoods) Ryan Reyes (Sta. Lucia) Coach: Ryan Gregorio (Purefoods)
South All-Stars: Asi Taulava (Coca-Cola) Jimmy Alapag (Talk 'N Text) Cyrus Baguio (Red Bull) John Ferriols (Alaska) Dondon Hontiveros (Magnolia) Reynel Hugnatan (Alaska) Peter June Simon (Purefoods) Sonny Thoss (Alaska) Junthy Valenzuela (Brgy. Ginebra) Kelly Williams (Sta. Lucia) James Yap (Purefoods) Reynel Hugnatan (Alaska) Coach: Boyet Fernandez (Sta. Lucia)
Game
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