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    Boom !!!

    June 06, 2007
    University of Visayas ‘steals’ Fil-Am giant
    By Marian C. Baring
    Sun.Star Staff Reporter

    EVEN before the season starts, Filipino-American cager Gregory Fuentes-Slaughter is already wreaking havoc after the University of Cebu (UC) and University of the Visayas (UV) got locked in a tug-of-war in an attempt to tap his services for their respective varsities.

    UC, which was the first to discover the 6-foot-11 talent from Virginia, USA, has already paraded Slaughter around their school.

    They also let him practice with the UC Webmasters and introduced him to the university’s owner, Augusto Go.

    UC’s mind was made up, Slaughter’s was not.

    Apparently, at the same time, UV was also pursuing Slaughter.

    After all the troubles they went to, UC has conceded, as it could not match the offer presented by UV to Slaughter.

    “It is very upsetting because we thought that he will play with us. But UC never prevents its players from seeking greener pastures. UV made a monetary offer which UC could not counter. We could give him a good education, an ample practice allowance, but that’s about it,” said UC head coach Rhoel Gomez.

    In principle, Slaughter has not yet enrolled in any school and is still weighing his options before making a decision.

    According to Gomez, however, UV has won this round.

    “I have spoken with Slaughter’s uncle and he told me that they will no longer look for other schools, including those in Manila, because they are satisfied with UV’s offer,” Gomez said.

    UV head coach Elmer “Boy” Cabahug admitted to have already recruited Slaughter, and said they made him an offer he could not refuse.

    “We (Cabahug, Didi and Eddie Gullas) assured him that we will take care of him after his playing years are over. If he wants to pursue his ambition to go professional, we will help him achieve that,” Cabahug said.

    Cabahug was mum about the monetary side of the offer and did not confirm nor deny rumors that Slaughter was offered a P25,000 monthly allowance.

    “It is not about the money. It is more on the privileges that even their relatives could enjoy. You see, Sir Eddie wants the players to be able to help their families while playing,” said Cabahug.

    Cabahug said that not only do their players get to study at the university for free, but the players’ relatives could also go to school for free as well.

    Cabahug said that it has been UV’s attractive compensation that draws the players to them.

    “History tells you that it is the players who come to us. That is why we have a huge pool of good players,” said Cabahug, who steered UV to six straight championships.

    Cabahug said while he is confident that they will still dominate this year’s Cesafi, his recruitment of Slaughter is to boost the team’s chances for the National Inter-Collegiate league, which UV has still not won.

    Cabahug also added if Slaughter decides to play for UV, then it will be the first time that a Filipino-American plays for them.
    Last edited by pachador; 06-05-2007, 09:50 PM.
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    Anyone who wants to replace a coach because his dwarf team keeps losing against bigger teams is wishing for a miracle and should get a magician. A more practical solution is to get reinforcements unless one is content to wait a few more years in the hope that the dwarf players will grow wings and fly over their defenders. PBA reinforcements will not guarantee a championship, but it will guarantee close losses which is enough to make me happy.

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    ganun????

    Originally posted by pachador
    Boom !!!

    June 06, 2007
    University of Visayas ‘steals’ Fil-Am giant
    By Marian C. Baring
    Sun.Star Staff Reporter

    EVEN before the season starts, Filipino-American cager Gregory Fuentes-Slaughter is already wreaking havoc after the University of Cebu (UC) and University of the Visayas (UV) got locked in a tug-of-war in an attempt to tap his services for their respective varsities.

    UC, which was the first to discover the 6-foot-11 talent from Virginia, USA, has already paraded Slaughter around their school.

    They also let him practice with the UC Webmasters and introduced him to the university’s owner, Augusto Go.

    UC’s mind was made up, Slaughter’s was not.

    Apparently, at the same time, UV was also pursuing Slaughter.

    After all the troubles they went to, UC has conceded, as it could not match the offer presented by UV to Slaughter.

    “It is very upsetting because we thought that he will play with us. But UC never prevents its players from seeking greener pastures. UV made a monetary offer which UC could not counter. We could give him a good education, an ample practice allowance, but that’s about it,” said UC head coach Rhoel Gomez.

    In principle, Slaughter has not yet enrolled in any school and is still weighing his options before making a decision.

    According to Gomez, however, UV has won this round.

    “I have spoken with Slaughter’s uncle and he told me that they will no longer look for other schools, including those in Manila, because they are satisfied with UV’s offer,” Gomez said.

    UV head coach Elmer “Boy” Cabahug admitted to have already recruited Slaughter, and said they made him an offer he could not refuse.

    “We (Cabahug, Didi and Eddie Gullas) assured him that we will take care of him after his playing years are over. If he wants to pursue his ambition to go professional, we will help him achieve that,” Cabahug said.

    Cabahug was mum about the monetary side of the offer and did not confirm nor deny rumors that Slaughter was offered a P25,000 monthly allowance.

    “It is not about the money. It is more on the privileges that even their relatives could enjoy. You see, Sir Eddie wants the players to be able to help their families while playing,” said Cabahug.

    Cabahug said that not only do their players get to study at the university for free, but the players’ relatives could also go to school for free as well.

    Cabahug said that it has been UV’s attractive compensation that draws the players to them.

    “History tells you that it is the players who come to us. That is why we have a huge pool of good players,” said Cabahug, who steered UV to six straight championships.

    Cabahug said while he is confident that they will still dominate this year’s Cesafi, his recruitment of Slaughter is to boost the team’s chances for the National Inter-Collegiate league, which UV has still not won.

    Cabahug also added if Slaughter decides to play for UV, then it will be the first time that a Filipino-American plays for them.
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    Last edited by rikhardur; 11-06-2007, 08:29 AM.
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    • #3
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      Originally posted by sergio
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      Last edited by rikhardur; 11-06-2007, 08:28 AM.
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      Anyone who wants to replace a coach because his dwarf team keeps losing against bigger teams is wishing for a miracle and should get a magician. A more practical solution is to get reinforcements unless one is content to wait a few more years in the hope that the dwarf players will grow wings and fly over their defenders. PBA reinforcements will not guarantee a championship, but it will guarantee close losses which is enough to make me happy.

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      • #4
        Originally posted by pachador
        ang dami na ninyong magagaling na players hindi lang sa A team pero pati na rin sa B team ninyo tapos gusto pa ninyo hugutin yan? ganyan din gawain ng lasalle e at ng FEU yata. pag-bigyan naman ninyo ibang university ng chance manalo sa champions league. nag-ko-koleksyon yata kayo ng mga centro a
        this a healthier feud. how about building up this kid as a power forward and not a center? He could be the next hot thing in Philippine basketball!

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        • #5
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          Last edited by rikhardur; 12-12-2007, 11:41 AM.

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          • #6
            he's better off playing in manila, no offense to the southern collegiate leagues...
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            • #7
              Originally posted by jramoyo
              he's better off playing in manila, no offense to the southern collegiate leagues...
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              Last edited by rikhardur; 12-12-2007, 11:41 AM.
              LABAN PILIPINAS!

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              • #8
                Originally posted by jramoyo
                he's better off playing in manila, no offense to the southern collegiate leagues...
                Ah, but UV's basketball program can give the Manila schools a run for their money. Remember, this was the same school that produced Elmer Cabahug, JR Quiñahan, Bonel Balingit and Neil Raneses.

                On the other hand, if he ends up playing for UCebu, he might just be the spark the school needs to get recruitment interest, thus getting closer to levelling the field between Manila schools and those in the South. By the way, UCebu already has a 6'8"-6'9" center named Junmar Fajardo.
                Keep running, big boy.

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                • #9
                  i hope he wouldn't be a samige eman type of a player...sayang kasi kung ganun...

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                  • #10
                    Originally posted by pachador
                    ang dami na ninyong magagaling na players hindi lang sa A team pero pati na rin sa B team ninyo tapos gusto pa ninyo hugutin yan? ganyan din gawain ng lasalle e at ng FEU yata. pag-bigyan naman ninyo ibang university ng chance manalo sa champions league. nag-ko-koleksyon yata kayo ng mga centro a
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                    Last edited by rikhardur; 12-12-2007, 11:41 AM.
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                    “Ang hirap kasi sa kanya, kapit tuko siya sa pwesto niya. Hangga’t pupuwede ayaw niyang bumitaw. Dapat dyan automatic yan nagre-resign siya, bigyan ng chance ang iba." -Abe King

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                    • #11
                      Originally posted by spreekanick
                      i hope he wouldn't be a samige eman type of a player...sayang kasi kung ganun...
                      Actually, Eman's a good player if and when he wants to be one. It all boils down to two things: 1) desire to play; and 2) playing time.

                      Much has been said about Samigue's tendency to slack off, so I won't discuss much. However, Henkel-Sista's coach hasn't been givin him enough playing time. For example, in last Saturday's ballgame against Harbour, he was fielded in for the first quarter, scoring nine points. In the second and third quarters, however, he was riding the bench, especially during Sista's run. He was only fielded in when Sista was out of the running in the fourth. There have been rumors that Sista management had been hiding Samigue to prevent other PBA teams from scouting him out and picking him in this year's draft. It is also an open secret that Wel-best (the owner of both the Welcoat PBA team and distributor of Sista products) is envisioning a team with both JR Reyes and Eman as their main men in the paint next year.

                      But enough of Samigue. Slaughter is an unknown commodity for now. You can't teach height. Reports have said that he's bulky, too, although most of it is fat. Nothing that good conditioning can't fix. He might be an EJ Feihl at worst and a taller Taulava at best. I'll be looking forward to seeing this guy play for the NT in 2011-2012, along with our up-and-coming big guys.
                      Last edited by kerouac82; 06-06-2007, 09:57 AM.
                      Keep running, big boy.

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                      • #12
                        He can be a back up C at early age... why not start playing for the NT now?
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                        Last edited by rikhardur; 12-12-2007, 11:42 AM.
                        Oh come on, mamon!

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                        • #13
                          Is coach chot reyes considering him to play for the NT? I hope so

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                          • #14
                            we should also be wary that who knows, the author might have done some overhyping of this article. i mean, who knows, maybe this fil-am guy only stands 6'8-6'9 and the author made it look that he's tall. besides, sunstar did some terrible article bout the ABC groupings.
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                            • #15
                              Originally posted by SkyWalker
                              we should also be wary that who knows, the author might have done some overhyping of this article. i mean, who knows, maybe this fil-am guy only stands 6'8-6'9 and the author made it look that he's tall. besides, sunstar did some terrible article bout the ABC groupings.

                              ya you're right......
                              LABAN PILIPINAS!

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