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Originally posted by thatweirdguy View Post
Damn. He was supposed to be his batch's best guard. Not short , even touted to be as athletic as heck. You could smell this was going to happen when he started hanging out with them instead of going back to Canada when he came back.
Is he really not good enough or is the offer too good to ignore?
I feel like he deserves atleast to be in a low-major college program. Hell, I feel like he can also keep up with mid-major college programs.
I mean Caelum did get to the Nevada team, some eligibility shit just happened.
They don't have the same playstyle and position but I think Andy's ceiling is higher than Caelum's.
Andy just ran out of time. Which is why I think if Keifer Alas still wants to get to the USNCAA, he should be playing in US by now.
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Smart move from Gemao from a business standpoint. He gets to receive a huge stipend from UP while playing guaranteed minutes. He could possibly play in the West, but his minutes aren't guaranteed and it's not exactly cheap playing abroad if your family isn't rich. Japeth's dad had to work multiple odd jobs to support his son's foray in US college basketball. This was also the reason why Arvin Tolentino couldn't accept the Duke tryout that was given to him.
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Originally posted by OverratedTabBaldwin View PostSmart move from Gemao from a business standpoint. He gets to receive a huge stipend from UP while playing guaranteed minutes. He could possibly play in the West, but his minutes aren't guaranteed and it's not exactly cheap playing abroad if your family isn't rich. Japeth's dad had to work multiple odd jobs to support his son's foray in US college basketball. This was also the reason why Arvin Tolentino couldn't accept the Duke tryout that was given to him.
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Originally posted by OverratedTabBaldwin View PostSmart move from Gemao from a business standpoint. He gets to receive a huge stipend from UP while playing guaranteed minutes. He could possibly play in the West, but his minutes aren't guaranteed and it's not exactly cheap playing abroad if your family isn't rich. Japeth's dad had to work multiple odd jobs to support his son's foray in US college basketball. This was also the reason why Arvin Tolentino couldn't accept the Duke tryout that was given to him.Philippine Malditas to FIFA Womens World Cup 2023
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Originally posted by Crustacean View Post
Yes, 5 years.
But only two will be gone from this year’s UP lineup for sure. If one slot goes to Remogat, the other slot goes to Gemao. I assume Walker won’t make the team next year. So there’s only one extra slot for the likes of Coronel, Andres, Gagate or Yniguez. Who else will be gone from this year’s UP team?
JD’s slot surely becomes Remogat’s. That’s a downgrade defensively, but an upgrade in outside shooting. Remogat’s abiliity to pull up in pick-and-roll situations opens up a lot of offensive opportunities.
QMB’s slot most likely goes to Gagate. Big for a big. That’s a major downgrade, but now there will be more guaranteed minutes for Alter and whoever the FSA will be. Gagate will be played as a 4 (as was already the case before his injury last preseason, and in the UCAL), where UP will be looking to utilize his newfound midrange game and height advantage over other 4s down low.
To make room for the others, there will be subtractions. Among the former NU boys now entering their 5th year, only Abadiano and Alarcon have categorically stated they will be returning. Torres is likely to return, but Felicilda’s spot could be on the line. Walker should be replaceable too.
Coronel and Yniguez for Walker and Felicilda might be the trade, as things stand right now. Gemao for Torres possible.
The wildcard for UP is if Lopez and Bayla take leaps or even significant incremental improvements for next year.
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Originally posted by Rds View Post
How about Kobe Paras's case. Were they able to get some sponsorship or was it Benjie who shouldered the cost?
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Originally posted by OverratedTabBaldwin View Post
Why would UP continue to fund Gemao in the West if there's no guarantee that he'll never suit up for the Maroons?Philippine Malditas to FIFA Womens World Cup 2023
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