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OH im sorry for the negative insight... it's just maybe Japhet not ready for the banging inside. "Baptism of fire" maybe...
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OH im sorry for the negative insight... it's just maybe Japhet not ready for the banging inside. "Baptism of fire" maybe...
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a season ending injury
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hijackthis2
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Most ginebra players during the Jaworski era were dirty, to name a few benny cheng, wilmer ong, distrito, jarencio, locsin, gayoso, larry villanil
theres a difference being physical and dirty
ali peek, hatfield, taulava are physical players. those i mentioned above are DIRTY
theres a difference being physical and dirty
ali peek, hatfield, taulava are physical players. those i mentioned above are DIRTY
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none of those guys tried yee's defensive tricks
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Curiously all of the dirty players (listed) above are good-to-above defensive players as well. I'd take 'em any time.
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B-MEG's Corner
B-MEG's Corner
Success comes in all shapes and sizes. But for the B-MEG Llamados, it might just come in a shape of a triangle.
Tim Cone appeared at the B-MEG Llamados practice Wednesday and was introduced as the new head coach. He brings along former Alaska players Johnny Abarrientos and Jeffrey Cariaso as assistant coaches. The two new assistant coaches will be joined by current assistant coach Koy Banal.
Former acting head coach Richard del Rosario, who confirmed the news to GMA News Online, will slide back to the other assistant coaching spot. Del Rosario, who is the current coach of the College of St. Benilde Blazers in the NCAA and the PC Gilmore Wizards in the PBA D-League, replaced Jorge Gallent as the Llamados' acting head coach two weeks ago.
Gallent will now head over to either of the two San Miguel Corporation (SMC) teams (Ginebra or Petron), while assistant coach Art dela Cruz will move to Ginebra.
Cone found a new home within the SMC group in the PBA just two weeks after leaving the Alaska Aces. His acceptance of the head coaching job with the Llamados means that the team will now be adopting the triangle offense that he popularized in the country.
The American has started to direct practice for the Llamados Wednesday. To catch up, Cone has the team practicing twice a day in preparation for the All Filipino Cup.
The triangle offense yielded championships for teams like the Chicago Bulls and the Los Angeles Lakers in the NBA through coach Phil Jackson and assistant coach Tex Winter, who learned it as a player for the University of Southern California Trojans coach Sam Barry.
In the Philippines, Cone used the triangle offense with the Alaska Aces, which resulted to 13 titles and a grand slam in 1996.
Source: Renee Fopalan, JVP, GMANews.TV
B-MEG's Corner
Success comes in all shapes and sizes. But for the B-MEG Llamados, it might just come in a shape of a triangle.
Tim Cone appeared at the B-MEG Llamados practice Wednesday and was introduced as the new head coach. He brings along former Alaska players Johnny Abarrientos and Jeffrey Cariaso as assistant coaches. The two new assistant coaches will be joined by current assistant coach Koy Banal.
Former acting head coach Richard del Rosario, who confirmed the news to GMA News Online, will slide back to the other assistant coaching spot. Del Rosario, who is the current coach of the College of St. Benilde Blazers in the NCAA and the PC Gilmore Wizards in the PBA D-League, replaced Jorge Gallent as the Llamados' acting head coach two weeks ago.
Gallent will now head over to either of the two San Miguel Corporation (SMC) teams (Ginebra or Petron), while assistant coach Art dela Cruz will move to Ginebra.
Cone found a new home within the SMC group in the PBA just two weeks after leaving the Alaska Aces. His acceptance of the head coaching job with the Llamados means that the team will now be adopting the triangle offense that he popularized in the country.
The American has started to direct practice for the Llamados Wednesday. To catch up, Cone has the team practicing twice a day in preparation for the All Filipino Cup.
The triangle offense yielded championships for teams like the Chicago Bulls and the Los Angeles Lakers in the NBA through coach Phil Jackson and assistant coach Tex Winter, who learned it as a player for the University of Southern California Trojans coach Sam Barry.
In the Philippines, Cone used the triangle offense with the Alaska Aces, which resulted to 13 titles and a grand slam in 1996.
Source: Renee Fopalan, JVP, GMANews.TV
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Top 5 PBA 37th Season MVP Contenders
Top 5 PBA 37th Season MVP Contenders
Last season, Jimmy Alapag bagged the 2010 PBA Most Valuable Player. He is the latest point guard who won the MVP plum since Jayjay Helterbrand in 2009.
With the opening of the 37th season of the PBA this October 2, all eyes are set to those players who will compete for the coveted award this 2011 and became on of the elite list of MVPs in the PBA history.
#5 Jason Castro (Talk N Text)
2010 Conference Ave: 11.87 PPG, 3.85 RPG, 4.11 APG
Some says that “The Blur” is the “other MVP” aside Jimmy Alapag. He is a two-time PBA Finals MVP in 2010, and possibly a grand slam winner of the Finals MVP if TNT beat the Petron Blazers in the Governor’s cup. He is a type of a player that “plays with heart and courage” every game.
#4 James Yap (BMEG)
2010 Conference Ave: 18.75 PPG, 4.30 RPG, 1.77 APG
“King James”, a two-time MVP, is seeking revenge for his team after the not so good performance of his team during the 36th season. The team is plagued with injuries, he still carried his team to the top of the standings but he cannot sustain it alone. With the entry of Tim Cone, expect James Yap to elevate his game and become the catalyst of the triangle offense.
#3 Solomon Mercado (Meralco)
2010 Conference Ave: 17.69 PPG, 4.97 RPG, 4.83 APG
“The Soul Train”’s campaign last season didn’t lived up to expectations, as their team is always at the bottom half of the standings. Expect Sol Mercado to lead the charge for the Meralco Bolts this season.
#2 Joe Devance (BMEG)
2010 Conference Ave: 16.48 PPG, 8.43 RPG, 3.55 APG
JDV’s transfer from Alaska to BMEG Llamados last season is one of the breaking news in the PBA. But, teaming up again with Tim Cone and his familiarity with the triangle system, JDV will again rule the every statistical category to win the MVP this season.
#1 Arwind Santos (Petron)
2010 Conference Ave: 15.29 PPG, 10.68 RPG, 1.25 BPG
The 2010 Governor’s Cup Best Player of the Conference, Finals MVP and Champion, “Spiderman” will be a force to reckon this season. After being “robbed” with the MVP last season (Thanks to the media votes), expect Arwind to dominate every conference this coming season.
http://basketb0ler0.blogspot.com/2011/09/top-5-pba-37th-season-mvp-contenders.html
Top 5 PBA 37th Season MVP Contenders
Last season, Jimmy Alapag bagged the 2010 PBA Most Valuable Player. He is the latest point guard who won the MVP plum since Jayjay Helterbrand in 2009.
With the opening of the 37th season of the PBA this October 2, all eyes are set to those players who will compete for the coveted award this 2011 and became on of the elite list of MVPs in the PBA history.
#5 Jason Castro (Talk N Text)
2010 Conference Ave: 11.87 PPG, 3.85 RPG, 4.11 APG
Some says that “The Blur” is the “other MVP” aside Jimmy Alapag. He is a two-time PBA Finals MVP in 2010, and possibly a grand slam winner of the Finals MVP if TNT beat the Petron Blazers in the Governor’s cup. He is a type of a player that “plays with heart and courage” every game.
#4 James Yap (BMEG)
2010 Conference Ave: 18.75 PPG, 4.30 RPG, 1.77 APG
“King James”, a two-time MVP, is seeking revenge for his team after the not so good performance of his team during the 36th season. The team is plagued with injuries, he still carried his team to the top of the standings but he cannot sustain it alone. With the entry of Tim Cone, expect James Yap to elevate his game and become the catalyst of the triangle offense.
#3 Solomon Mercado (Meralco)
2010 Conference Ave: 17.69 PPG, 4.97 RPG, 4.83 APG
“The Soul Train”’s campaign last season didn’t lived up to expectations, as their team is always at the bottom half of the standings. Expect Sol Mercado to lead the charge for the Meralco Bolts this season.
#2 Joe Devance (BMEG)
2010 Conference Ave: 16.48 PPG, 8.43 RPG, 3.55 APG
JDV’s transfer from Alaska to BMEG Llamados last season is one of the breaking news in the PBA. But, teaming up again with Tim Cone and his familiarity with the triangle system, JDV will again rule the every statistical category to win the MVP this season.
#1 Arwind Santos (Petron)
2010 Conference Ave: 15.29 PPG, 10.68 RPG, 1.25 BPG
The 2010 Governor’s Cup Best Player of the Conference, Finals MVP and Champion, “Spiderman” will be a force to reckon this season. After being “robbed” with the MVP last season (Thanks to the media votes), expect Arwind to dominate every conference this coming season.
http://basketb0ler0.blogspot.com/2011/09/top-5-pba-37th-season-mvp-contenders.html
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PBA Going International
PBA Going International
The reason why Football is the most popular team sport and regarded as the "world's most beautiful game" is because it is loved by millions of people all across the globe regardless of religion, race, or gender.
It is beautiful not only because it is a free-flowing game but also for the reason that there is no racial discrimination. There are no boundaries and there are no restrictions.
If you look closely at the Premiere League of England, La Liga of Spain they do not restrict the number of imports. Even our local football league, UFL, has a healthy mix of Ghanaian, Sudanese, British, Malaysian, Indonesian, Spanish, and Dutch players. The main reason: They know how to appreciate talent regardless of the color of the player's skin.
And this mindset has been adopted by Euroleague basketball teams and also the ASEAN Basketball League (ABL) with several imports in each team’s roster. Philippine basketball should adopt it as well. Embracing the "global sport" and “basketball without borders.”
Would you pay good money, for instance, if your favorite PBA team has an Asian star such as Samad Bahrami or Fadi El Khatib or Sam Daghlas along with a bunch of other NBA and Euro vets playing together with your Filipino idols? We have yet to see a legit NBA or international superstar play in the PBA. Save probably for Billy Ray Bates who was once the leading scorer for Portland or Scott Burrell or Cedric Ceballos. Even for just one conference, I would say it wouldn’t hurt. The PBA can still have its All-Filipino cup just to satisfy our craving for pure pinoy basketball.
The whole idea, I guess, is to have in our shores the best talent available and at the same time expose everyone to foreign talent which, in turn, could be beneficial to our national basketball program.
Here are some of pros and cons I’ve thought of.
Pros:
1. Increase in level of talent and skills. Filipinos players would be more accustomed to playing against much taller opponents making them work harder and proving to everyone that they can compete against these foreign imports.
If we want to be the best in Asia, we should compete against the best. We cannot just rest our laurels and be satisfied with the present talent and abilities that our players and coaches have. Accommodating more imports of good quality could hone and improve everyone's skills.
Rajko Toroman, when he first came here, once said that some PBA players have the "superstar mentality." They have this idea that since they're the superstar of the PBA, they can no longer improve when in truth they are comparatively inferior even to bench-warmers of other national teams.
2. Exposure to more international competition. “Experience is the best teacher,” as they say. Players, coaches, and young aspiring learners could pick up a lot of lessons from these foreigners by playing against or with them.
3. Increase in interest in the league. If all things work out well, people might just be aching to watch an international flavored PBA instead of the traditional All-Filipino or one import conference. Basketball has become global. Even the NBA has acknowledged that and has been accommodating foreign talent for the past decade. The PBA opening its doors to internationals might be too catchy to resist.
And let's face it. Basketball here is entertainment and it's a reality that there are fans who just watch the game because of some good-looking men. The Azkals didn't garner a lot of attention just because of their talents alone. They've god a bunch of good-looking half-breds, and if the PBA can lure European imports then it would guarantee itself of tons of paying customers.
4. Catch the attention of the basketball world. One of the reasons why we couldn't break the NBA barrier is that there aren't too many scouts watching our players.
If the PBA could make itself a league in Asia to have prominent NBA and Euro players calling it a haven, then maybe we could get them to shift some of their attention to the Philippines and have us a shot at that elusive NBA dream.
Cons
1. Too costly. As if employing one import isn’t expensive enough. Unlike the Chinese Basketball Association, which has lots of money to spare and allows two imports per team, the PBA restricts itself to only 1 import with limited height. The cost-benefit ratio might be too shaky.
2. Antagonism. Some fans still have this “Filipino first” mentality that they still prefer watching local talent over aliens invading our hard courts. This has happened, I believe, in the 80’s when there was a backlash on the basketball federation loading up the national team with foreign imports, and this is still happening today whenever we try to bring in foreign coaches.
At any rate, I think the PBA should take a risk. Dwindling gate profits is a big possibility if they wouldn't offer something new to basketball viewers.
PBA Going International
The reason why Football is the most popular team sport and regarded as the "world's most beautiful game" is because it is loved by millions of people all across the globe regardless of religion, race, or gender.
It is beautiful not only because it is a free-flowing game but also for the reason that there is no racial discrimination. There are no boundaries and there are no restrictions.
If you look closely at the Premiere League of England, La Liga of Spain they do not restrict the number of imports. Even our local football league, UFL, has a healthy mix of Ghanaian, Sudanese, British, Malaysian, Indonesian, Spanish, and Dutch players. The main reason: They know how to appreciate talent regardless of the color of the player's skin.
And this mindset has been adopted by Euroleague basketball teams and also the ASEAN Basketball League (ABL) with several imports in each team’s roster. Philippine basketball should adopt it as well. Embracing the "global sport" and “basketball without borders.”
Would you pay good money, for instance, if your favorite PBA team has an Asian star such as Samad Bahrami or Fadi El Khatib or Sam Daghlas along with a bunch of other NBA and Euro vets playing together with your Filipino idols? We have yet to see a legit NBA or international superstar play in the PBA. Save probably for Billy Ray Bates who was once the leading scorer for Portland or Scott Burrell or Cedric Ceballos. Even for just one conference, I would say it wouldn’t hurt. The PBA can still have its All-Filipino cup just to satisfy our craving for pure pinoy basketball.
The whole idea, I guess, is to have in our shores the best talent available and at the same time expose everyone to foreign talent which, in turn, could be beneficial to our national basketball program.
Here are some of pros and cons I’ve thought of.
Pros:
1. Increase in level of talent and skills. Filipinos players would be more accustomed to playing against much taller opponents making them work harder and proving to everyone that they can compete against these foreign imports.
If we want to be the best in Asia, we should compete against the best. We cannot just rest our laurels and be satisfied with the present talent and abilities that our players and coaches have. Accommodating more imports of good quality could hone and improve everyone's skills.
Rajko Toroman, when he first came here, once said that some PBA players have the "superstar mentality." They have this idea that since they're the superstar of the PBA, they can no longer improve when in truth they are comparatively inferior even to bench-warmers of other national teams.
2. Exposure to more international competition. “Experience is the best teacher,” as they say. Players, coaches, and young aspiring learners could pick up a lot of lessons from these foreigners by playing against or with them.
3. Increase in interest in the league. If all things work out well, people might just be aching to watch an international flavored PBA instead of the traditional All-Filipino or one import conference. Basketball has become global. Even the NBA has acknowledged that and has been accommodating foreign talent for the past decade. The PBA opening its doors to internationals might be too catchy to resist.
And let's face it. Basketball here is entertainment and it's a reality that there are fans who just watch the game because of some good-looking men. The Azkals didn't garner a lot of attention just because of their talents alone. They've god a bunch of good-looking half-breds, and if the PBA can lure European imports then it would guarantee itself of tons of paying customers.
4. Catch the attention of the basketball world. One of the reasons why we couldn't break the NBA barrier is that there aren't too many scouts watching our players.
If the PBA could make itself a league in Asia to have prominent NBA and Euro players calling it a haven, then maybe we could get them to shift some of their attention to the Philippines and have us a shot at that elusive NBA dream.
Cons
1. Too costly. As if employing one import isn’t expensive enough. Unlike the Chinese Basketball Association, which has lots of money to spare and allows two imports per team, the PBA restricts itself to only 1 import with limited height. The cost-benefit ratio might be too shaky.
2. Antagonism. Some fans still have this “Filipino first” mentality that they still prefer watching local talent over aliens invading our hard courts. This has happened, I believe, in the 80’s when there was a backlash on the basketball federation loading up the national team with foreign imports, and this is still happening today whenever we try to bring in foreign coaches.
At any rate, I think the PBA should take a risk. Dwindling gate profits is a big possibility if they wouldn't offer something new to basketball viewers.
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The Rejuvenated Powerade Tigers
Can Powerade Tigers compete this PBA 37th season?
After a disappointing campaign of the Powerade Tigers last season, the team’s outlook for this season is very positive. Why? Because of the major overhaul in their line-up in the recent PBA 2011 Draft and the off-season camp, they acquired several players to bolster their lineup and bring back the winning tradition of this team.
Let’s check out their projected first-five in the Philippine Cup
JV CASIO (POINT GUARD)
The first pick overall in the recent PBA Draft. He is one of the mainstay of the Smart-Gilas National Team. He averaged 14.11 PPG and 5.22 APG when Gilas joined the PBA in the Commissioner’s Cup.
What he can bring to the team?
With his experience in the international brand of play, he can create plays for his teammates. He can also score whenever he likes and can play tough defense.
GARY DAVID (SHOOTING GUARD)
What else we can say to Mr. Pure Energy? He is the main scorer of the team in the last season, and lead the league in points. And now surrounding with young and prolific players, he can now unload some of his scoring duties to his teammates.
What he can bring to the team?
His scoring prowess.
MARCIO LASSITER (SMALL FORWARD)
With an impressive record playing basketball abroad, this rookie Fil-Am is also a very good player. A Smart Gilas mainstay who averaged 13.6 PPG during his stint in the PBA. Drafted by the Tigers in the first round, 4th-overall, this sweet-shooting Cio can deliver anytime and every time in the court.
What he can bring to the team?
His over-all efficiency and his 39.6% 3 point field goal percentage. He is also a hard-nose defender.
SEAN ANTHONY (POWER FORWARD)
Defense win games! That’s the basketball philosophy of Sean Anthony. He is considered as the upgrade of Freddie Abuda in terms of hustle and defense. This season, he will again rise to the occasion and as the Rock says, “Just Bring it on Sean Anthony.
What he can bring to the team?
D-E-F-E-N-S-E!
DOUR KRAMER (CENTER)
His game can be compared to Kevin Love of the Timberwolves. Already in his fourth team in the PBA (also in his 4th year in the league), he is now the team’s enforcer in the paint. Armed with rebounding skills and a body that can bang and force his way to the paint, expect Kramer to elevate his game more on his new team and be the cornerstone.
The supporting casts:
Celino Cruz
Francis Allera
Josh Vandalingham
Ricky Calimag
Alex Crisano
Will Antonio
Rommel Adducul
With their own version of “FAST FIVE” and with veteran support from the bench, I will expect the Tigers to enter the quarterfinals two of the three conferences.
http://basketb0ler0.blogspot.com/201...de-tigers.html
Can Powerade Tigers compete this PBA 37th season?
After a disappointing campaign of the Powerade Tigers last season, the team’s outlook for this season is very positive. Why? Because of the major overhaul in their line-up in the recent PBA 2011 Draft and the off-season camp, they acquired several players to bolster their lineup and bring back the winning tradition of this team.
Let’s check out their projected first-five in the Philippine Cup
JV CASIO (POINT GUARD)
The first pick overall in the recent PBA Draft. He is one of the mainstay of the Smart-Gilas National Team. He averaged 14.11 PPG and 5.22 APG when Gilas joined the PBA in the Commissioner’s Cup.
What he can bring to the team?
With his experience in the international brand of play, he can create plays for his teammates. He can also score whenever he likes and can play tough defense.
GARY DAVID (SHOOTING GUARD)
What else we can say to Mr. Pure Energy? He is the main scorer of the team in the last season, and lead the league in points. And now surrounding with young and prolific players, he can now unload some of his scoring duties to his teammates.
What he can bring to the team?
His scoring prowess.
MARCIO LASSITER (SMALL FORWARD)
With an impressive record playing basketball abroad, this rookie Fil-Am is also a very good player. A Smart Gilas mainstay who averaged 13.6 PPG during his stint in the PBA. Drafted by the Tigers in the first round, 4th-overall, this sweet-shooting Cio can deliver anytime and every time in the court.
What he can bring to the team?
His over-all efficiency and his 39.6% 3 point field goal percentage. He is also a hard-nose defender.
SEAN ANTHONY (POWER FORWARD)
Defense win games! That’s the basketball philosophy of Sean Anthony. He is considered as the upgrade of Freddie Abuda in terms of hustle and defense. This season, he will again rise to the occasion and as the Rock says, “Just Bring it on Sean Anthony.
What he can bring to the team?
D-E-F-E-N-S-E!
DOUR KRAMER (CENTER)
His game can be compared to Kevin Love of the Timberwolves. Already in his fourth team in the PBA (also in his 4th year in the league), he is now the team’s enforcer in the paint. Armed with rebounding skills and a body that can bang and force his way to the paint, expect Kramer to elevate his game more on his new team and be the cornerstone.
The supporting casts:
Celino Cruz
Francis Allera
Josh Vandalingham
Ricky Calimag
Alex Crisano
Will Antonio
Rommel Adducul
With their own version of “FAST FIVE” and with veteran support from the bench, I will expect the Tigers to enter the quarterfinals two of the three conferences.
http://basketb0ler0.blogspot.com/201...de-tigers.html
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I thought duremdes is Staging a comeback?
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who wins for longest post? Grr_tiger or elytista?
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PBA Teams: A Second Look
PBA Teams: A Second Look
ALASKA ACES
• Intact roster – no player movements in the Alaska Camp except for drafting significant players in the PBA Draft: Mac Baracael, Julius Pasculado and Eric Salamat.
• New coach, old system – with the departure of Tim Cone, the Aces elevate Joel Banal as their new head coach. Banal said that he will still use the triangle system but he will install new plays for the team.
• Projected First Five: C – Sonny Thoss, PF – Tony dela Cruz, SF – Mac Baracael, SG – Cyrus Baguio, PG – LA Tenorio.
• Dark Horse of the Team: Julius Pasculado
BMEG LLAMADOS
• New Coach, New System – with Tim Cone at the helm, expect that the Llamados will execute the famous triangle system.
• New Players: Marc Barocca, John Ferriols
• Projected First Five: C – Rafi Reavis, PF – Kerby Raymundo, SF – Joe Devance, SG – James Yap, PG – Mac Barocca.
• Dark Horse of the Team: Mac Barocca
BARAKO BULL
• New Coach, Old Players (age factor) – Junel Baculi will handle the team and the team is composed of 90% veterans.
• New Players: Willie Miller, Don Allado, Allein Maliksi, Dylan Ababou, Sunday Salvacion
• Projected First Five: C – Dorian Pena, PF – Don Allado, SF – Danny Seigle, SG – Willie Miller, PG – Wynne Arboleda.
• Dark Horse of the Team: Dylan Ababou
BARANGAY GINEBRA
• New Coaches, Old and Small Players (age /height factor) – Siot and Jong will handle the team. Again, the team is composed of guards and guards.
• New Players: Riel Cervantes, Art dela Cruz (returning asst. coach)
• Projected First Five: C – Eric Menk, PF – Willy Wilson, SF – Ronald Tubid, SG – Mark Caguioa, PG – Jayjay Helterbrand.
• Dark Horse of the Team: John Wilson and Jimbo Aquino
MERALCO BOLTS
• No major player movements except for having four “MARK” in the team – Isip, Cardona, Yee and Macapagal.
• New Players: Mark Macapagal, Mark Yee, Bryan Faundo
• Projected First Five: C – Asi Taulava, PF – Reynel Hugnatan, SF – Nelbert Omolon, SG – Mark Cardona, PG – Sol Mercado.
• Dark Horse of the Team: Mark Macapagal
PETRON BLAZE BOOSTERS
• No major player movements
• New Players: Dondon Hontiveros, Carlos Sharma, Chris Lutz
• Projected First Five: C – Noy Baclao, PF – Arwind Santos, SF – Chris Lutz, SG – Dondon Hontiveros, PG – Alex Cabagnot.
• Dark Horse of the Team: Chris Lutz (Defensive Player of the Year)
POWERADE TIGERS
• New Players, Same Coach (sigh)
• New Players: Doug Kramer, Josh Vandalingham, JV Casio, Marcio Lassiter, Rommel Adducul, Alex Crisano, Kenneth Duremdes (please, you are not Michael Jordan)
• Projected First Five: C – Alex Crisano, PF – Doug Kramer, SF – Marcio Lassiter, SG – Gary David, PG – JV Casio.
• Dark Horse of the Team: Marcio Lassiter
RAIN OR SHINE ELASTO PAINTERS
• Same old but effective lineup!
• New Players: Paul Lee, JR Quinahan,
• Projected First Five: C – Beau Belga, PF – Larry Rodriguez, SF – Gabe Norwood, SG – Ronjay Buenafe, PG – Paul Lee.
• Dark Horse of the Team: Paul Lee (PBA ROY)
SHOPINAS CLICKERS
• New Coach, New Players, New Team, Awful Name.
• New Players: Renren Ritualo, RJ Jazul, Elmer Espiritu, Paolo Hubalde
• Projected First Five: I have no idea!
• Dark Horse of the Team: Franz Pumaren’s bigote (moustache)
TALK N TEXT TROPANG TEXTERS
• Intact Roster
• New Players: Japeth Aguilar
• Projected First Five: C – Japeth Aguilar, PF – Harvey Carey, SF – Kelly Williams, SG – Jared Dillinger, PG – Jimmy Alapag
• Dark Horse of the Team: Jason Castro (PBA MVP)
http://basketb0ler0.blogspot.com/2011/09/pba-teams-second-look.html
PBA Teams: A Second Look
ALASKA ACES
• Intact roster – no player movements in the Alaska Camp except for drafting significant players in the PBA Draft: Mac Baracael, Julius Pasculado and Eric Salamat.
• New coach, old system – with the departure of Tim Cone, the Aces elevate Joel Banal as their new head coach. Banal said that he will still use the triangle system but he will install new plays for the team.
• Projected First Five: C – Sonny Thoss, PF – Tony dela Cruz, SF – Mac Baracael, SG – Cyrus Baguio, PG – LA Tenorio.
• Dark Horse of the Team: Julius Pasculado
BMEG LLAMADOS
• New Coach, New System – with Tim Cone at the helm, expect that the Llamados will execute the famous triangle system.
• New Players: Marc Barocca, John Ferriols
• Projected First Five: C – Rafi Reavis, PF – Kerby Raymundo, SF – Joe Devance, SG – James Yap, PG – Mac Barocca.
• Dark Horse of the Team: Mac Barocca
BARAKO BULL
• New Coach, Old Players (age factor) – Junel Baculi will handle the team and the team is composed of 90% veterans.
• New Players: Willie Miller, Don Allado, Allein Maliksi, Dylan Ababou, Sunday Salvacion
• Projected First Five: C – Dorian Pena, PF – Don Allado, SF – Danny Seigle, SG – Willie Miller, PG – Wynne Arboleda.
• Dark Horse of the Team: Dylan Ababou
BARANGAY GINEBRA
• New Coaches, Old and Small Players (age /height factor) – Siot and Jong will handle the team. Again, the team is composed of guards and guards.
• New Players: Riel Cervantes, Art dela Cruz (returning asst. coach)
• Projected First Five: C – Eric Menk, PF – Willy Wilson, SF – Ronald Tubid, SG – Mark Caguioa, PG – Jayjay Helterbrand.
• Dark Horse of the Team: John Wilson and Jimbo Aquino
MERALCO BOLTS
• No major player movements except for having four “MARK” in the team – Isip, Cardona, Yee and Macapagal.
• New Players: Mark Macapagal, Mark Yee, Bryan Faundo
• Projected First Five: C – Asi Taulava, PF – Reynel Hugnatan, SF – Nelbert Omolon, SG – Mark Cardona, PG – Sol Mercado.
• Dark Horse of the Team: Mark Macapagal
PETRON BLAZE BOOSTERS
• No major player movements
• New Players: Dondon Hontiveros, Carlos Sharma, Chris Lutz
• Projected First Five: C – Noy Baclao, PF – Arwind Santos, SF – Chris Lutz, SG – Dondon Hontiveros, PG – Alex Cabagnot.
• Dark Horse of the Team: Chris Lutz (Defensive Player of the Year)
POWERADE TIGERS
• New Players, Same Coach (sigh)
• New Players: Doug Kramer, Josh Vandalingham, JV Casio, Marcio Lassiter, Rommel Adducul, Alex Crisano, Kenneth Duremdes (please, you are not Michael Jordan)
• Projected First Five: C – Alex Crisano, PF – Doug Kramer, SF – Marcio Lassiter, SG – Gary David, PG – JV Casio.
• Dark Horse of the Team: Marcio Lassiter
RAIN OR SHINE ELASTO PAINTERS
• Same old but effective lineup!
• New Players: Paul Lee, JR Quinahan,
• Projected First Five: C – Beau Belga, PF – Larry Rodriguez, SF – Gabe Norwood, SG – Ronjay Buenafe, PG – Paul Lee.
• Dark Horse of the Team: Paul Lee (PBA ROY)
SHOPINAS CLICKERS
• New Coach, New Players, New Team, Awful Name.
• New Players: Renren Ritualo, RJ Jazul, Elmer Espiritu, Paolo Hubalde
• Projected First Five: I have no idea!
• Dark Horse of the Team: Franz Pumaren’s bigote (moustache)
TALK N TEXT TROPANG TEXTERS
• Intact Roster
• New Players: Japeth Aguilar
• Projected First Five: C – Japeth Aguilar, PF – Harvey Carey, SF – Kelly Williams, SG – Jared Dillinger, PG – Jimmy Alapag
• Dark Horse of the Team: Jason Castro (PBA MVP)
http://basketb0ler0.blogspot.com/2011/09/pba-teams-second-look.html
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Percival O. Flores2
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Thanks. I checked and I noticed that the PBA has lined up a total of 70 elimination round games, which means each of the ten teams will play 14 games apiece.
I miss those full two-rounds of elimination phase (18 games each, 90 games all-in-all).
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Big Ticket2
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they reduced the elims games to 14 games each since there will be 3 conferences...same as last year's...
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