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  • Magnolia part ways with Nuni Omot, taps in Clint Chapman as replacement

    Magnolia part ways with Nuni Omot, taps in Clint Chapman as replacement

    The early stretch of the PBA Season 50 Commissioner’s Cup has taken an unexpected turn for the Magnolia Hotshots, as the winless squad makes a bold roster move in search of a breakthrough.

     

    Still searching for their first win, Magnolia didn’t wait for the standings to bury them deeper. Instead, they made a decisive shift, one that signals urgency more than anything else. 

     

    Despite strong individual performances, the team has chosen to part ways with import Nuni Omot and bring in reinforcement Clint Chapman.

     

    In what turned out to be his final game in a Magnolia jersey, Omot delivered a near-complete performance, 38 points on 15-of-22 shooting, along with seven rebounds and nine assists. Across his stint, he averaged 32.3 points, 7.3 rebounds, and 6.0 assists while shooting an impressive 43.8 percent from beyond the arc. 

     

    Even head coach LA Tenorio acknowledged as much after their latest setback, a 97-91 loss to Robert Upshaw III and the Blackwater Bossing at the Ynares Center, “is not all about the import.”

     

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    Still, results ultimately dictate decisions and with Magnolia stuck in a losing skid, the team opted for a different kind of presence on the court.

     

    Chapman, a 6-foot-10 big man with a decade-long professional journey that has taken him across Europe and Asia. Fresh from a stint with Antonine in Lebanon’s DLBL, he brings with him averages of 17.9 points, 7.4 rebounds, and solid defensive numbers. 

     

    Chapman has already arrived in Manila and joined team practices, wasting no time integrating into Magnolia’s system. His expected debut comes quickly, with the Hotshots set to face winless Macau at the Smart Araneta Coliseum on March 28.

     

    For Magnolia, the import change is less about replacing production and more about reshaping the team’s identity. Omot carried the scoring load, but basketball games aren’t won on numbers alone. 

     

    The Hotshots are betting that Chapman’s presence can unlock a different rhythm, one that translates into wins.

     

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  • Magnolia taps Nuni Omot as new import ahead of PBA Commissioner’s Cup 

    Magnolia taps Nuni Omot as new import ahead of PBA Commissioner’s Cup 

    Before the 2026 PBA Commissioner’s Cup kicks off, the Magnolia Hotshots have made a bold move, bringing in a new import to lead their campaign.


    Nuni Omot will take over for Terrell Brown-Soares, who was released on Wednesday, giving the Hotshots fresh firepower as they aim for a strong showing in the tournament.

     

    Omot, a 6-foot-9 forward, has carved out a reputation as a globe-trotting scorer. A Baylor University product, he went undrafted in the 2018 NBA Draft but saw action with the Long Island Nets in the NBA G League before venturing overseas. 

     

    His professional journey has taken him to leagues in North Macedonia, the Netherlands, Turkey, Germany, Egypt, France, China, Israel, Rwanda, and most recently Al Riyadi Beirut in Lebanon.

     

    During his time with Al Ahly in 2023, Omot earned MVP honors in the Basketball Africa League, showcasing his scoring prowess. 

     

    He continued to dominate in the West Asia Super League, averaging 21.8 points, 5.0 rebounds, 2.8 assists, and 1.3 steals per game for Al Riyadi. With the WASL and Lebanese league on hold due to conflicts in the Middle East, Omot is now available to make his PBA impact.

     

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    Omot’s international credentials are equally impressive. Representing South Sudan’s national basketball team, he delivered a breakout performance at the 2024 Summer Olympics, averaging 16.7 points, 3.3 rebounds, and 2.7 assists per game. 

     

    His standout showing came against Team USA, pouring in 24 points on 8-of-12 shooting in South Sudan’s 103-86 loss.

     

    Magnolia fans will get their first glimpse of Omot on Friday, when the Hotshots face the Phoenix Fuel Masters. His scoring ability, size, and international experience could provide the boost Magnolia needs as they look to make a statement in the Commissioner’s Cup.

     

    With Omot on board, Magnolia hopes to navigate the early games with confidence and secure a strong playoff position, signaling their intent to contend seriously for the Commissioner’s Cup title. 

     

    The league and fans alike will be watching closely to see if Omot can translate his international success to the PBA stage.

     

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