Arnold van Opstal

[patay-butiki]

why is van opstal not with the u16 NT?

is it because he's with lasalle?

[nardy]

why is van opstal not with the u16 NT?

is it because he's with lasalle?

Arnold is already 17 or 18 years old. He was considered for Franz Pumaren's 2008 U18 National Youth Team but DLSZ wanted him to concentrate in his Academic deficiencies that's why aside from the Youth Team they also did not allow him to play for the school in the UAAP last year.

[jesronne]

Arnold is already 17 or 18 years old. He was considered for Franz Pumaren's 2008 U18 National Youth Team but DLSZ wanted him to concentrate in his Academic deficiencies that's why aside from the Youth Team they also did not allow him to play for the school in the UAAP last year.

who is that guy that is guarding him?? he is also tall

[nardy]

who is that guy that is guarding him?? he is also tall

It seems to be a Letran uniform .... anyone here familiar with the Squires ????

[The_Big_Cat]

It seems to be a Letran uniform .... anyone here familiar with the Squires ????

That would probably be the Squires' 6'4" Jeff Ongteco.

[sergio23]

Arnold is already 17 or 18 years old. He was considered for Franz Pumaren's 2008 U18 National Youth Team but DLSZ wanted him to concentrate in his Academic deficiencies that's why aside from the Youth Team they also did not allow him to play for the school in the UAAP last year.

2 payatots

[nardy]

2 payatots

6'7 naman hehehe

[iandi_dunka]

yep.. they can just bulk up.. with the right diet and muscle exercise.. besides they are still young..

[rhk111]

The latest pic I posted on the "Future Big Man" thread shows a better built Van Opstal.

Incidentally, that doesn't look like Arnold at all. Lemme get that pic here again ....

On another note, talking about beanpoles, you guys should've seen former SSC-R Andrada, who is also reportedly 6'7", but is very thin. Reminded me of Romulo Mamaril. He's now playing for the Green Archers.

[nardy]

The latest pic I posted on the "Future Big Man" thread shows a better built Van Opstal.

Incidentally, that doesn't look like Arnold at all. Lemme get that pic here again ....

On another note, talking about beanpoles, you guys should've seen former SSC-R Andrada, who is also reportedly 6'7", but is very thin. Reminded me of Romulo Mamaril. He's now playing for the Green Archers.

that's the photo Arnold posted in his FB.

Here's more:

[reamily]

The latest pic I posted on the "Future Big Man" thread shows a better built Van Opstal.

Incidentally, that doesn't look like Arnold at all. Lemme get that pic here again ....

On another note, talking about beanpoles, you guys should've seen former SSC-R Andrada, who is also reportedly 6'7", but is very thin. Reminded me of Romulo Mamaril. He's now playing for the Green Archers.

Tayshaun Andrada is taylor made 3 or a wing 4

[shaqmonster]

Rico M. was reed thin when he was a rookie player with DLSU. He added a little bit of weight but his skills development was phenomenal. I remember him as just being an offensive rebounder and put-back kind of guy then.

Van Opstal can be a Rico M. version 2.0.

[rhk111]

Photos of Arnold Van Opstal during the battle for third place in the 2009 Nike Summer League tournament yesterday, Thursday, June 10, 2009 (courtesy of the 2009 Nike Summer League website):

Arnold grabs a rebound


Arnold makes a move while double-teamed

[rhk111]

http://ph.news.yahoo.com/gma/2009061...r-0e3ffe0.html

Letran Wins Summer League Juniors Crown

GMANews.TV - Thursday, June 11

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JRU won third place after an 88-85 overtime win over La Salle-Zobel with Vigil leading the Light Bombers’ scoring with 29 points.

Richard Lontoc fired seven three-pointers to finish with 25 points while also grabbing seven rebounds. Joshua Saret scored 16 points to go with his seven rebounds and three assists.

Luigi dela Paz paced the Junior Archers with 29 points while Arnold Van Opstal missed a double-double with 20 points and nine rebounds. Anton Sevilla fired 11 points.

The seniors’ semifinals will be played Thursday at the Ynares Sports Center with Letran facing San Sebastian at 2:30 p.m. to be followed by the FEU-San Beda-Manila 4:00 p.m. match – GMANews.TV

[logre23]

The latest pic I posted on the "Future Big Man" thread shows a better built Van Opstal.

Incidentally, that doesn't look like Arnold at all. Lemme get that pic here again ....

On another note, talking about beanpoles, you guys should've seen former SSC-R Andrada, who is also reportedly 6'7", but is very thin. Reminded me of Romulo Mamaril. He's now playing for the Green Archers.

16 – Yutien Andrada: The 6’7 beanpole was a member of the recent championship teams of the San Sebastian Staglets in the NCAA Juniors division. With good defensive skills, he has the potential to be a threat in the shaded lane as soon as he bulks up.