Batang BBL-University of Batangas extended its winning roll to five games as it edged B-Meg-SBC, 80-65, in the Nokia National Basketball Training Center (NBTC) D-League recently at the St. Bridget College Gym at Batangas City.
Although trailing for three-and-a-half quarters, John Arellano (11 points) and Julius Yap (9 points) powered BBL-UB as the team outscored its opponent to pull off the win in the 18-and-under tournament backed by Nokia Philippines and TAO Corporation under the Samahang Basketball ng Pilipinas headed by Manny Pangilinan and executive director Noli Eala.
Batang BBL-UB now has a 5-0 record in the second round while B-Meg-SBC dropped to a 1-4 record in the tournament also supported by San Miguel Purefoods Company, Smart Communications and Burlington.
The Lipa-based SMART team blasted cellar-dweller Ulam King, 98-60, for a 4-1 card. The victors turned to scorers AJ Cubilla (17 points), Renzo Mojado (14 points), and Denoc Beltran (16 points) to step on the gas early by posting a 20-point lead at 34-14 after the first quarter. Ulam King dropped to a 0-5 card.
In Cagayan de Oro City, Smart-CdO and Oro Grande posted second straight wins each in the second playdate of the CdO leg held at the Xavier University Gym.
Smart-CDO bested B-MEG, 89-68, as Charvi Nemenzo led his team with 15 points followed by Jiovanni Jalaon and Jemerson Bucag, who scored 13 points apiece. Rhodelle Nagac had 17, Francis Jabines 15 and Rosendo Aquino 12 for B-MEG (0-2). In the other game, Oro Grande (2-0) rapped Nutri-C (0-2), 88-79.
The Nokia NBTC D-League aims to be a feeder program for varsity squads and teams catering to leagues such as the UAAP, NCAA, Philippine Basketball League, Philippine Basketball Association and the Liga Pilipinas. There will be an NCR champion and a provincial champion as the tournament culminates in May 2010.
Tuesday, February 2, 2010
RAIN or SHINE vs PUREFOODS Images
PBA IMAGE 1 - Sol Mercado driving past James Yap
PBA IMAGE 2 - Sol Mercado goes hard to the hoop and loses control of the ball over the defense of Rafi Reavis.
PBA IMAGE 3 - Gabe Norwood was fouled from behind by Nino Canaleta on his way up to the basket.
PBA IMAGE 4 - Gabe Norwood slams coming from the baseline over Kerby Raymundo and James Yap.
PBA IMAGE 5 - Mark Pingris prepares to block the shot of Sol Mercado.
PBA IMAGE 6 - Gabe Norwood tries to steal the pass ball on Mark Pingris.
UIC, Ford, Assumption, Holcim bag 3rd places in Orange Generation's Manny Villar Cup
UNIVERSITY of Immaculate Concepcion, Ford Academy of Arts, Assumption College of Davao and Holcim captured third places in their respective divisions in the first Orange Generation Cup basketball tournament last Sunday at the Brokenshire gym.
UIC exploded in the final quarter to nip Philippine Women’s College, 78-75 to cop third place in the Senior Division. UIC had an erratic start, trailing by six points, 16-22 in the first canto.
But PWC’s main gunner Miguel Angelo Pacheco suffered leg cramps in the third quarter and was only able to come back already in the last two minutes of the game. Pacheco, however still end up as the game’s topscorer with 34 points.
John Renn Amantiad led UIC with 23 points followed by Mark Raymond Calibadas and Jan Dignadice with 16 and 15 apiece.
Ford, on the other hand, routed Stella Maris Academy, 80-61 to also bag third place in the Junior Division. SMA’s head coach Boy Te was also ejected from the game for complaining and insulting the referees from the National Referees Commission.
It was also a come-from-behind win by the boys of Ford head coach Tata Banzali, who were behind by 13-16 before grabbing the lead, 36-29 after the second quarter. Ford never looked back as it took the next canto at 57-49 before adding a 23-13 blast in the final quarter..
Jirol Guera exploded with 31 points for Ford followed by Gerty Eben with 17 poins.
Assumption finished third in the Cadet Division after demolishing PWC, 71-59.
Assumption erupted a 15-9 run for a 35-29 halftime lead then added a 20-13 blast for a 55-42 advantage in the third quarter. Rodulph John Zuniga led with 21 points followed by Romeo Tristan Jison with 16.
Meanwhile, Holcim routed Yuchengco Group of Companies, 83-62 for third place in the Inter-Company Division. Holcim started strong with a 15-7 spurt enroute to a 44-26 halftime lead.
Holcim continued to remain unstoppable in the third with a 25-14 run to enjoy their biggest lead by a 29 points, 69-40. Five Holcim players scored in double figures – Edmar Aynaga 19, Christian Onlaray 13, Julius Vincent Cabreros 12, Carlos Fortuasa 11 and Allan Goles 10.
Leonil Genoso had 16 points for YGC followed by Adel Nobleza with 15.
The championship games will all be played on Feb. 7 at the Gaisano Citimall Skygym. The league is sponsored by Senator Manny Villar and organized by the Evangelista Aquatics and Sports Management Inc. in coordination with the Multi-sectoral Organization of Volunteers for Entrepreneurship (MOVE).
UIC exploded in the final quarter to nip Philippine Women’s College, 78-75 to cop third place in the Senior Division. UIC had an erratic start, trailing by six points, 16-22 in the first canto.
But PWC’s main gunner Miguel Angelo Pacheco suffered leg cramps in the third quarter and was only able to come back already in the last two minutes of the game. Pacheco, however still end up as the game’s topscorer with 34 points.
John Renn Amantiad led UIC with 23 points followed by Mark Raymond Calibadas and Jan Dignadice with 16 and 15 apiece.
Ford, on the other hand, routed Stella Maris Academy, 80-61 to also bag third place in the Junior Division. SMA’s head coach Boy Te was also ejected from the game for complaining and insulting the referees from the National Referees Commission.
It was also a come-from-behind win by the boys of Ford head coach Tata Banzali, who were behind by 13-16 before grabbing the lead, 36-29 after the second quarter. Ford never looked back as it took the next canto at 57-49 before adding a 23-13 blast in the final quarter..
Jirol Guera exploded with 31 points for Ford followed by Gerty Eben with 17 poins.
Assumption finished third in the Cadet Division after demolishing PWC, 71-59.
Assumption erupted a 15-9 run for a 35-29 halftime lead then added a 20-13 blast for a 55-42 advantage in the third quarter. Rodulph John Zuniga led with 21 points followed by Romeo Tristan Jison with 16.
Meanwhile, Holcim routed Yuchengco Group of Companies, 83-62 for third place in the Inter-Company Division. Holcim started strong with a 15-7 spurt enroute to a 44-26 halftime lead.
Holcim continued to remain unstoppable in the third with a 25-14 run to enjoy their biggest lead by a 29 points, 69-40. Five Holcim players scored in double figures – Edmar Aynaga 19, Christian Onlaray 13, Julius Vincent Cabreros 12, Carlos Fortuasa 11 and Allan Goles 10.
Leonil Genoso had 16 points for YGC followed by Adel Nobleza with 15.
The championship games will all be played on Feb. 7 at the Gaisano Citimall Skygym. The league is sponsored by Senator Manny Villar and organized by the Evangelista Aquatics and Sports Management Inc. in coordination with the Multi-sectoral Organization of Volunteers for Entrepreneurship (MOVE).
Tropang Growee Basketball Camp kicks off Feb. 6
THE 2010 Tropang Growee Basketball Camp and 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament will have a simultaneous nationwide opening on Feb. 6, Saturday in Manila, Cebu and Davao according to Darren Evangelista, president and CEO of the organizing Evangelista Aquatics and Sports Management Inc.
Manila will be held in Tondo under former NCAA cager-turned RP men’s water polo team member Dale Evangelista, while Cebu will start at the Mambaling Sports Complex in Cebu City. Coordinator of the Visayas edition is Rey Canete.
Davao City will hold its initial leg at the Sto Rosario Gym in Buhangin under Coach Rael Diaz.
Registration is free and qualified to join are children from ages 8 to 12 years old only.
Only the first 100 registrants will be accepted on a first come, first serve basis from Feb. 1 to 5. Deadline of submission is on Feb. 5 at 4 p.m. Late entry form will not be entertained. Participants are required to wear the proper basketball attire.
The checking of attendance will start at 7 a.m. to 7:30 a.m. on Feb. 6. Late players are no longer allowed to participate the camp. The camp, which will teach the basic fundamentals of basketball, will end at 11 a.m. while the 3-on-3 basketball tournament will be held from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Only those participants of the camp can join the tournament. The winners will receive Growee gift packs and giveaways.
The other schedules and venues are: (Manila) Feb. 7, 13, 14, 20 & 21 in Tondo.
(Cebu) - Feb. 7 at Pardo Sports Complex; Feb. 13 at Talisay Sports Complex, Talisay City; Feb. 14 at Lahug Sports Complex; Feb. 20 at Mandaue Sports Complex, Mandaue City; Feb. 21 Lapu – Lapu Sports Complex.
(Davao) Feb. 13 at Brgy. Panacan Gym, Feb. 14 at Landmark 3 Gym, Sasa, Feb. 21 at Brgy. R. Castillo Gym, Agdao, Mar. 6 at Brgy. Cabantian Gym, March 7 at Purok 8 Gym, Brgy. Tigatto.
Manila will be held in Tondo under former NCAA cager-turned RP men’s water polo team member Dale Evangelista, while Cebu will start at the Mambaling Sports Complex in Cebu City. Coordinator of the Visayas edition is Rey Canete.
Davao City will hold its initial leg at the Sto Rosario Gym in Buhangin under Coach Rael Diaz.
Registration is free and qualified to join are children from ages 8 to 12 years old only.
Only the first 100 registrants will be accepted on a first come, first serve basis from Feb. 1 to 5. Deadline of submission is on Feb. 5 at 4 p.m. Late entry form will not be entertained. Participants are required to wear the proper basketball attire.
The checking of attendance will start at 7 a.m. to 7:30 a.m. on Feb. 6. Late players are no longer allowed to participate the camp. The camp, which will teach the basic fundamentals of basketball, will end at 11 a.m. while the 3-on-3 basketball tournament will be held from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Only those participants of the camp can join the tournament. The winners will receive Growee gift packs and giveaways.
The other schedules and venues are: (Manila) Feb. 7, 13, 14, 20 & 21 in Tondo.
(Cebu) - Feb. 7 at Pardo Sports Complex; Feb. 13 at Talisay Sports Complex, Talisay City; Feb. 14 at Lahug Sports Complex; Feb. 20 at Mandaue Sports Complex, Mandaue City; Feb. 21 Lapu – Lapu Sports Complex.
(Davao) Feb. 13 at Brgy. Panacan Gym, Feb. 14 at Landmark 3 Gym, Sasa, Feb. 21 at Brgy. R. Castillo Gym, Agdao, Mar. 6 at Brgy. Cabantian Gym, March 7 at Purok 8 Gym, Brgy. Tigatto.
Tuesday, January 26, 2010
Coca-Cola, Rain or Shine slug it out on Wednesday
Game on Wednesday
(Ynares Center-Antipolo)
7 p.m. – Coca-Cola vs Rain or Shine
Coca-Cola, powered by a solid frontline led by Asi Taulava and Dennis Espino, and Rain or Shine, boasting of a talented backcourt tandem, slug it out on Wednesday's night in the final knockout stage of the KFC PBA Philippine Cup wildcard round at the Ynares Sports Center in Antipolo.
The Tigers and the Elasto Painters clash in a lone game at 7 p.m. with the winner advancing to the quarterfinals against the Purefoods Tender Juicy Giants.
Meanwhile, the PBA will be giving free tickets for tonight’s match through its “Barkada Mo Sagot Ko” special promo. The limited offer entitles a group of three for every purchase of one ticket at the gallery section and two seats for a purchase of one ticket at lower level.
Expect a down-to-the-wire battle between Coca Cola and Rain or Shine with both teams hoping to stay in contention in the all-Filipino tourney.
“We will definitely fight for the win. We’ve gone this far enough to deserve a quarterfinals seat. Rain or Shine is a tough opponent but we are prepared for them,” said Coca-Cola coach Bo Perasol.
“This is our only chance to make the quarters. We’ll give it our best shot,” said Rain or Shine coach Caloy Garcia.
While it will be a question of execution, the two coaches believe a key factor is which team gets to impose its game.
The Tigers thrive on a deliberate halfcourt game with their plays revolving around big men Taulava and Espino while the Elasto Painters draw much energy on the run-and-gun games of guards Sol Mercado and Gabe Norwood.
JayR Reyes and Mark Telan will have tough job cut out for them against Taulava and Espino.
Gary David and Chris Ross, meanwhile, are the two players likely to be paired with Mercado and Norwood.
“I’m excited to battle with Mercado and Norwood. It’s a tough assignment but I’ll be ready,” said David, after an explosive performance leading Coke past his former team Burger King Wednesday.
Coca-Cola is the slight pick, having a better showing in the elimination round capped by a three-game romp on the return of Taulava from a foot injury.
The two teams split their elims games with Rain or Shine winning their first encounter, 92-84, while Taulava was out in sickbay.
(Ynares Center-Antipolo)
7 p.m. – Coca-Cola vs Rain or Shine
Coca-Cola, powered by a solid frontline led by Asi Taulava and Dennis Espino, and Rain or Shine, boasting of a talented backcourt tandem, slug it out on Wednesday's night in the final knockout stage of the KFC PBA Philippine Cup wildcard round at the Ynares Sports Center in Antipolo.
The Tigers and the Elasto Painters clash in a lone game at 7 p.m. with the winner advancing to the quarterfinals against the Purefoods Tender Juicy Giants.
Meanwhile, the PBA will be giving free tickets for tonight’s match through its “Barkada Mo Sagot Ko” special promo. The limited offer entitles a group of three for every purchase of one ticket at the gallery section and two seats for a purchase of one ticket at lower level.
Expect a down-to-the-wire battle between Coca Cola and Rain or Shine with both teams hoping to stay in contention in the all-Filipino tourney.
“We will definitely fight for the win. We’ve gone this far enough to deserve a quarterfinals seat. Rain or Shine is a tough opponent but we are prepared for them,” said Coca-Cola coach Bo Perasol.
“This is our only chance to make the quarters. We’ll give it our best shot,” said Rain or Shine coach Caloy Garcia.
While it will be a question of execution, the two coaches believe a key factor is which team gets to impose its game.
The Tigers thrive on a deliberate halfcourt game with their plays revolving around big men Taulava and Espino while the Elasto Painters draw much energy on the run-and-gun games of guards Sol Mercado and Gabe Norwood.
JayR Reyes and Mark Telan will have tough job cut out for them against Taulava and Espino.
Gary David and Chris Ross, meanwhile, are the two players likely to be paired with Mercado and Norwood.
“I’m excited to battle with Mercado and Norwood. It’s a tough assignment but I’ll be ready,” said David, after an explosive performance leading Coke past his former team Burger King Wednesday.
Coca-Cola is the slight pick, having a better showing in the elimination round capped by a three-game romp on the return of Taulava from a foot injury.
The two teams split their elims games with Rain or Shine winning their first encounter, 92-84, while Taulava was out in sickbay.
RP-Smart Gilas to take a month's breather
THE recent Dubai stint of the RP-Smart Gilas team is just the start of what will be a hectic schedule this year for the Asian Games bound national squad.
Returning from the oil-rich emirate two days ago where they placed third in the tough 21st Dubai International basketball tournament, the Nationals are going to take just a month's breather before plunging back into action by March when they travel to Australia to play a series of games with teams from the National Basketball League (NBL).
From Down Under, Serbia will be the Nationals next stop where they are scheduled to play some of the local club teams in an attempt to benchmark the squad's development exactly a year after traveling to the same European country for a series of tune up games as well.
By April, the team is off to the U.S. in Las Vegas and Canada in Vancouver to play the Canadian national team in a couple of exhibition games, followed by its campaign in the FIBA-Asia Champions Cup in Doha, Qatar in May.
The Nationals will be back in Manila on June, where arrangements to play the national teams of Iran, New Zealand and either Korea or Japan will be made, before capping their preparation for the Asiad by participating in the annual Jones Cup in Taipei (July), the Stankovic Cup in Lebanon (August) and back to the U.S to battle a select team from the NCAA.
Come November, the RP team is off for the Asiad in Guangzhou, China.
"This is definitely a hectic year for the Smart-Gilas team. In all, we expect to play around 80 international games," bared Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas (SBP) executive director Noli Eala in the PSA Forum Tuesday at the Shakey's U.N. Avenue branch.
"All of these trips are fantastic exposures for our national team."
Handled by Serbian coach Rajko Toroman and headed by team captain Chris Tiu, both of whom also appeared in the session presented by Outlast Battery, PAGCOR, Accel and Shakey's, the RP squad however, would be competing without the benefit of American reinforcement Jamal Sampson, who may be on his way out with the team following a lackluster showing in the Dubai meet.
Toroman himself expressed disappointment with the way the injury-prone American, cousin of former Houston Rockets star Ralph Sampson, played with the team, stressing what the Smart-Gilas squad needs is a "guy who would play with passion, a guy who would play with intensity and someone who wants to play."
Eala added he was to meet with Sampson and national team manager Frankie Lim late yesterday to discuss the fate of the American.
"There's no doubt, Jamal has all the skills we need for a big man, someone who can get rebounds and defend against the big guys from the other teams.
But in fairness to Jamal, he already talked with me about his place in the team. And I think it would be mutually beneficial for everyone where we can all move forward," Eala said.
The SBP official admitted no other prospects are being eyed to take the place of the 6-foot-11 Sampson, although Tiu added the team is just a good big guy away from being at par with the best of Asia.
"We still need to beef up our big guys. Definitely we need a strong force in the middle to get rebounds and wreck havoc at the defensive end.
"But despite falling short in the end (of the Dubai tournament), the result was very fulfilling because we were able to prove that we can compete with the best in Asia," said the RP team captain.
Returning from the oil-rich emirate two days ago where they placed third in the tough 21st Dubai International basketball tournament, the Nationals are going to take just a month's breather before plunging back into action by March when they travel to Australia to play a series of games with teams from the National Basketball League (NBL).
From Down Under, Serbia will be the Nationals next stop where they are scheduled to play some of the local club teams in an attempt to benchmark the squad's development exactly a year after traveling to the same European country for a series of tune up games as well.
By April, the team is off to the U.S. in Las Vegas and Canada in Vancouver to play the Canadian national team in a couple of exhibition games, followed by its campaign in the FIBA-Asia Champions Cup in Doha, Qatar in May.
The Nationals will be back in Manila on June, where arrangements to play the national teams of Iran, New Zealand and either Korea or Japan will be made, before capping their preparation for the Asiad by participating in the annual Jones Cup in Taipei (July), the Stankovic Cup in Lebanon (August) and back to the U.S to battle a select team from the NCAA.
Come November, the RP team is off for the Asiad in Guangzhou, China.
"This is definitely a hectic year for the Smart-Gilas team. In all, we expect to play around 80 international games," bared Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas (SBP) executive director Noli Eala in the PSA Forum Tuesday at the Shakey's U.N. Avenue branch.
"All of these trips are fantastic exposures for our national team."
Handled by Serbian coach Rajko Toroman and headed by team captain Chris Tiu, both of whom also appeared in the session presented by Outlast Battery, PAGCOR, Accel and Shakey's, the RP squad however, would be competing without the benefit of American reinforcement Jamal Sampson, who may be on his way out with the team following a lackluster showing in the Dubai meet.
Toroman himself expressed disappointment with the way the injury-prone American, cousin of former Houston Rockets star Ralph Sampson, played with the team, stressing what the Smart-Gilas squad needs is a "guy who would play with passion, a guy who would play with intensity and someone who wants to play."
Eala added he was to meet with Sampson and national team manager Frankie Lim late yesterday to discuss the fate of the American.
"There's no doubt, Jamal has all the skills we need for a big man, someone who can get rebounds and defend against the big guys from the other teams.
But in fairness to Jamal, he already talked with me about his place in the team. And I think it would be mutually beneficial for everyone where we can all move forward," Eala said.
The SBP official admitted no other prospects are being eyed to take the place of the 6-foot-11 Sampson, although Tiu added the team is just a good big guy away from being at par with the best of Asia.
"We still need to beef up our big guys. Definitely we need a strong force in the middle to get rebounds and wreck havoc at the defensive end.
"But despite falling short in the end (of the Dubai tournament), the result was very fulfilling because we were able to prove that we can compete with the best in Asia," said the RP team captain.
Sunday, January 24, 2010
Davao kids discover Jr. NBA basketball; gear up for regional selection camp on March 14
One hundred and five Davao kids from public and private schools showed up for the tryouts of the Jr. NBA Philippines presented by Hi-Smart Multivitamins at Holy Child School in Jacinto, Davao City on January 22.
The kids underwent a series of drills and skills challenges from Coach Frank Lopez, the US Jr. NBA coach that introduced the program here when it was launched in the summer of 2007. They also learned about values that would transform them from kids who simply liked basketball to outstanding basketball players who were good inside and outside of the hard court.
“Pledge to be a S.T.A.R.!” Coach Frank told the kids. S.T.A.R. stands for the core values of the Jr. NBA Program : Sportsmanship, Teamwork, a positive Attitude and Respect.
Coach Frank also introduced the kids to a new Jr. NBA experience -- the Jr. NBA Skills Stations -- which posed five basketball challenges : the Hi-Smart Lay Up Station where participants should make as many lay-ups as possible within 45 seconds; the Gatorade Shooting Station where the objective is to make as many of the total 10 baskets within 1 minute; the Basketball TV Passing Station where one should make as many of the total 25 passes, including bonus passes – given a 10 second limit per set of passes; the Hi-Smart Dribbling Station where one must complete the course as quickly as possible while maintaining control of the ball; and the Mitsubishi Footwork Station where players make defensive slides around a designated area.
“It’s all about learning and having fun, but willing to work very, very hard,” Coach Frank said.
At the tryouts, representatives from Hi-Smart Multivitamins, the presenter of the Jr. NBA Philippines Program for the third consecutive year, and Jr. NBA partner Gatorade emphasized the importance of proper nutrition and hydration to the development and performance level of young cagers.
Officials from the local Department of Education (Ms. Ma. Antonia P. Diaz, DepEd Assistant Schools Division Superintendent and Jimmy H. Cerojales, DepEd Physical Education and School Sports Division Supervisor) attended the first school tryouts of the Jr. NBA in the City of Davao and pushed the young Davaoeῆos to give their best so they can represent Davao in the National Training Camp in Manila in April, and hopefully be chosen as the best campers this year under the program.
The next Jr. NBA activity in Davao is the Regional Selection Camp which will be held at the Ateneo de Davao Gym on March 16. The camp is open to all 12 to 14 year old boys in Davao City and the whole of Mindanao. The first 200 kids are assured of slots in the tryouts.
Ten best Davao campers will be chosen at the selection camp and will be flown to Manila, all expenses paid. They will compete with other top campers from Cebu and the NCR in the National Training Camp in April. The best eight young cagers chosen at the national level will be named the 2009-10 Jr. NBA Philippines All-Star Team and will experience special NBA activities.
The Jr. NBA Philippines effort is completely free in all stages for all participants and is presented by Hi-Smart Multivitamins with the support of Official Sports Drink Gatorade, Official Broadcast Partner Basketball TV, Official Automobile Partner Mitsubishi Motors, Official Mall Partner SM Supermalls, Official Supplier Spalding, and the Department of Education.
Local school coaches and Filipino boys ages 12 to 14 can register for the program for free through the Jr. NBA event website www.nba.com/jrnba/philippines
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