tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23144761409856664752011-11-28T07:26:08.911+08:00Covering Team Pilipinas quest for the London OlympicsLifewarriornoreply@blogger.comBlogger541100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2314476140985666475.post-34663166141887401912009-10-09T12:43:00.010+08:002009-10-11T09:28:10.364+08:00

Where can we watch Philippine Patriots vs Satria Muda (Indonesia)? The game is at 6:00 pm October 10, 2009 in Britama Arena, Jakarta, Indonesia. Today, the Philippine Patriots left for the said country. I do hope the Patriots are well-prepared as the Satria Muda team placed sixth in this year's Fiba- Asia Champions Cup (Smart Gilas finished fifth) - meaning the club is strong. Its players have

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In a practice game yesterday, Alaska Aces defeated Smart Gilas 74 - 67. The defeat was an opportunity for some people to put down Smart Gilas - again.The Alaska Aces relied on an unforgiving defense and a disciplined offense to beat the highly vaunted Smart Gilas RP national team, 74-67, in a practice game at the Reyes Gym last Wednesday. Universally hailed as the savior of Philippine basketball

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Samahang Basketball ng Pilipinas submitted the Smart Gilas official PBA line up yesterday and these are the players. Al-Hussaini, Lee and Fajardo are included!Smart Gilas Line Up (PBA)Chris TiuMark BarrocaCJ GilesDylan AbabouJVee CasioAldrech RamosJR CawalingMac BaracaelRJ JazulRey GuevarraMagi SisonGreg SlaughterRabeh Al-HussainiPaul LeeJunmar FajardoMagi SisonJason BallesterosNews reports said

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Rick Olivares reported today that several Talk N Text cagers ganged up on CJ Giles - the reinforcement of Smart Gilas Basketball team. Here's the account:Talk ‘N Text, down by 10 points at that point in the 2nd Quarter was getting frustrated because they could not score down low with Giles and Japeth Aguilar swatting shots left and right. In one rebound play, Giles and De Ocampo got entangled

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Smart Gilas (Basketball) vs Powerade Team Pilipinas - the dream match finally materialized, but in the most unfortunate situation. Typhoon Ondoy recently wrecked havoc in the Philippines, affecting the lives of almost two million people and killing about 200 people according to news reports. In a bid to be relevant and to help the victims, the SBP organized this charity game. Mikee Romero and

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Based on internet reports, these are the players who might suit up for Smart Gilas vs Singapore Slingers game (basketball):Chris TiuMark BarrocaMac BaracaelJV CasioMagi SisonCJ GilesJason BallesterosJapeth AguilarFil-Aussie Seb Salinas 6 - 3Fil-Aussie MattSchmechtig 6 - 1Some TNT practice players I'm not sure who will be included specificallyMan, I do hope this game is available online so we

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(Basketball) Andy Barroca is a victim of some bad rumor mongering reminiscent of what Floyd Mayweather Sr did to Manny Pacquiao two days ago. Unfortunately, the guy was affected and it seems many people bought the story. This all started when Barroca's form dropped in the last two games against La Salle and Ateneo. Other people called it "sub par performance". In short, the guy's suspected of

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It's confirmed that Smart Gilas will play in the Philippine Basketball Association (PBA) this upcoming season. The Smart Gilas fans' are excited about this as we get to see the future of Philippine basketball. It was also reported (Bill Velasco) that the PBA will allow CJ Giles to play despite opposition from several coaches like Fernandez. It's a great decision, sir. Besides, Giles will be a

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Smart Gilas (Philippine Developmental Basketball Team) will play a game against the Singapore Slingers on 23rd of September at the Singapore Indoor Stadium. The Nationals will have CJ Giles, Chris Tiu, and Mac Baracael reinforcing it along with several Talk n'Text practice players such as Gilbert Lao. Unfortunately, breakout college players like Mark Barroca, Aldrech Ramos, JR Jazul won't be able

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Oh yes! The recently formed Team Pilipinas led by Rajko Toroman showed its potential by beating China 76-72 in the First China-Asean CBO invitational tournament. The Philippine contingent is composed of amateurs and college standouts showed enough skill to beat a team which some handles in interbasket forum said was a professional team in China (Lin Ning). So far no updates yet from Samahang

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Arvie Bringas, the talented high school standout from San Sebastian is reportedly the most sought after high school player nowadays. Schools are allegedly scampering to recruit Arvie to play for their school when he steps into college next year. The notable teams are from Ateneo De Manila University, De La Salle and even UP. I read accounts that Arvie is already practicing with UP Maroons. I

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Terrence GamblePosition: CenterHeight: 6-11Weight: 260 lbsCollege: Tarleton State UniversityBirthdate: September 25, 1983This is the scouting report from tarletonsports.com:2007-08Showed promise as a big man underneath the basket... Has played organized basketball for only three seasons... Was a football star in high school...2006-07Started 18 of 28 games played, including the last 10 contests...

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In what many people consider as a statement game, Mac Cardona scored 42 points and was unstoppable against Red Bull, leading his team (Talk n Text) to a 103 - 93 victory."I think I deserve to be in the National Team. I admire coach Yeng for his ability to motivate his players. I hope he’ll reconsider me because I really want to play and represent the country. Players don’t get the opportunity to

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Further alleged proof that the fountain of youth is in China is a report that 22 Chinese Basketball professionals' birth years were adjusted! As if it was that simple. We all know the reason why they do it. Even the "slovenly" record keeping excuse won't fly here. Obviously, their records are maintained properly. At least this time, Chinese players didn't shrink lol.Below is the name, club, old

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Team Pilipinas of the future under Coach Rajko Toroman is conducting tryouts today.Tryouts schedule:November 15 5-9 pm Xavier GymNovember 17, 20, & 21 at Philsports ArenaNo. of Aspirants: 35Notables: Nonoy Baclao, Rabeh Al-Husseini, & Gregory Slaughter.Slaughter was out of shape the first time he attended Toroman's session although the Serbian is still hopeful of the young center.Eala said

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Here are the tournaments the Yeng Guiao coached Team Pilipinas will participate:SEABA (who on earth they think will play for them in this tournament, I had an impression they would like some squad to play for them so the PBA season won't be interrupted. But I'm glad they would play since it's almost automatic qualification. There were fears other squads might not be good enough to win the SEABA.)

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According to Philstar, Team Pilipinas Basketball lineup will be officially announced tomorrow. Players expected to make it in PBA-powered Team Pilipinas are the following:Asi TaulavaMick PennisiKerby RaymundoKelly WilliamGabe NorwoodJayjay HelterbrandJames Yap Ranidel de OcampoWillie MillerCyrus BaguioRyan ReyesArwind SantosSonny ThossJared DillingerMany people were wondering why Jimmy Alapag

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I respect your privacy and I am committed to safeguarding your privacy while online at my site www.basketballpilipinas.blogspot.com. The following discloses the information gathering and dissemination practices for this Web site. Log FilesLike most standard Web site servers, I use log files. This includes internet protocol (IP) addresses, browser type, internet service provider (ISP), referring/

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Yes, this blog is one year old! I will continue to blog the latest Team Pilipinas news. It is just I'm very busy this past week. Thank you for continued support.See the post below, I will let it be so I won't forget next year! LOL

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Rabeh Al-HussainiNonoy BaclaoChris TiuRyan BuenafeOgie MenorJake PascualNigerian Sam EkweJR SenaJohn WilsonJV CasioRico MaierhoferPeejay BaruaJervy CruzEdwin AsoroArvie BringasRP youth dribblers Samuel Joseph Marata Jr.Ryan Roose Garcia (performed well during the recent FIBA-Asia Youth Championship)6-foot-11 Gregory Slaughter6-foot-9 Junmar Fajardo6-foot-9 Japeth Aguilar6-foot-11 Gian TiuThese

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Is this Team Pilipinas' theme song?After making his feelings known towards Toroman, Coach Yeng Guiao has unveiled his plans for the PBA-backed Team Pilipinas.Guiao will name all the players who made it to the national pool (his prospects - not yet the final list).He will have a dialogue with his prospects to see if the player fits his system.He required at least one naturalized player preferably

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San Beda NCAA Season 84 ChampionsSan Beda College revealed its new basketball weapon - Sudan Daniel - a 6-8 American who had just completed his residency requirements at the school according to a report from the Philippine Star today. He will play for the Red Lions next year. His size and abilities has drawn comparison with Sam Ekwe who played his last season with San Beda this year.“Sudan has a

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THESE ARE THE CEBUANO BALLERS WHO CAUGHT TOROMAN'S ATTENTIONCESAFI All-Stars vs. San Miguel BeermenIn addition to the Manila-based picks, these are the CESAFI players in Toroman's wish list.Harry Von Lañete,Chris DiputadoChad Harlow VillanilLuther Luke JustinianiEmel Rowe Gregory SlaughterJunmar FajardoOther players were not named in the Sunstar report.These players were invited to attend

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Where do they get these giants (Slaughter is the other one)?I got intrigued by the name Junmar Fajardo (University of Cebu Webmasters) as his name keeps popping up in news sites. I checked his credentials and boy talk about massive potential. I posted an article about him on the other site as I don't have much time. Coach Rajko Toroman will be going to Cebu soon to scout for more talents and I

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Toroman has no idea yet how basketball politics affect player choices hereSamahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas (SBP) hired Serbian Rajko Toroman to coach the Philippine national team to the 2012 London Olympics according to an article from the Philippine Star. The contract will take effect on October 15. His job is to handle the non-PBA national team and to assist in the development of local coaches.

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Not Yet Final. Guiao's Wish ListTeam Pilipinas previous games highlightsHere are some of the players Coach Yeng is seriously considering to include in the national team:Mark CaguioaJayjay HelterbrandJimmy AlapagKelly WilliamsGabe NorwoodWillie MillerJames YapCyrus BaguioRyan ReyesJapeth AguilarAsi TaulavaMick PennisiPLUS a naturalized playerOnly one naturalized player is allowed per team (FIBA

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It's about time!Yeng Guiao in a Press Conference Yeng Guiao was appointed as the Philippine national team coach yesterday according to a report from the Philippine Star. His main responsibility is to guide the country in qualifying for the 2010 World Championship in Turkey. He knows the formidability of the task at hand but is willing to take it.“I’m nervous at this point because I know the task

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MEET ANOTHER PROSPECT RYAN WETHERELLyeah, it's him - the small guy who dunkedRyan Wetherell is a Filipino-Canadian from Calgary, Alberta. He originally favored hockey but after seeing Space Jam moved to basketball. His basketball skills didn't go unnoticed in his home country as there were two Canadian university teams after him but decided to play in the United States with the University of

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MEET GREGORY SLAUGHTERGregory Slaughter - the Giant Guy from University of the VisayasWatch the training pool of the RP Youth Team in action. This is for the NCR region. Tryouts were also conducted nationwide in an effort to find the best of the best young cagers in the country. It is in preparation for the Southeast Asian Under 16 Championship next year. I'll keep you posted, my readers.

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Wins final match Philippines won its final game against Lebanon 74 - 63 to finish seventh in the FIBA-Asia Under 18 Championship (assuming it is really an under 18 tournament with overage looking players abound). Great job by our boys! Better than the seniors who got 9th place last year.4-Ryan Roose Garcia 178 cm G5-Joseph Laslee Terso 178 cm G6-Ian Paul Sangalang 200 cm C/F7-Matthew Wright 188

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Team Pilipinas still have to fight on!7:43 pm MST - Just in, China defeated the Philippines in the 5th place classification match today 86-63 according to the website Iranbasketball.org. More details will be presented later.The boys gave a good account of themselves in this tournament. I hope they forget this loss and continue to fight on. If my sources are correct, they have to battle Lebanon

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WE DESERVED TO WINMohammad Hassanzadeh (player): we played very bad, we underrate philippines, and i am so sorry Mohammad Jamshidi (player): we lost to our mistakes, but no problem, this match is not important Pouria Kazemi (player): we underrated philippines and we lost to their speed. Nebojsa Raicevic (Iran's coach): this match is not important, but we tried to win, today i must rested some

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A WIN IS ALWAYS BETTER. I DREAMED OF THIS AND I'M GLAD IT CAME TRUE!Philippines squeaked past Iran 85 - 84 in Group 2 of FIBA-Asia Under 18 Championship. It actually should have been 88 - 84 but the notoriously partisan or blind FIBA referees didn't see any goaltending violation from RR Garcia's shot. Fortunately this is a no-bearing game but the host will probably win the tournament as referee

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Japan wins 86 - 78 over the NationalsJapan U18 cruised past Philippines U18 in Day 5 of FIBA Asia U18 Championship for Men. Taking the full control of the game the team overcame Philippines U18 86:78. Yusoke Karino paced all the winners with 25 points. Makoto Hiejima netted 22, Kaito Ishikawa scored 14 and Daichi Taniguchi added 12. Norberto Torres top-scored in defeat with 24 points. Matthew

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Philippines losePhilippines lost to Korea 98-80. By the way, the writer in FIBA-Asia should just stick to Cricket. His write-ups are absurd.Chinese coach Li Chunjiang went berserk. He protested so much for what he perceived as dubious call against him (he received a technical foul with 6:13 left of the third quarter with China leading 46 - 41). Li led the walkout of his team. The match

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PROCEEDS TO QUARTERFINALSPhilippines humiliated UAE 73-54 yesterday to qualify for the quarterfinals of FIBA-Asia Under 18 Championship held in Tehran, Iran. The Philippines is under Group B where it will face hometown boys Iran, Korea, and Japan.

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WHY IS TEAM PILIPINAS ALWAYS IN FOUL TROUBLE? ARE DONAGHY JUNIORS PREVALENT IN FIBA-ASIA?I thought they are mentally tough than their seniors' counterpart. Turns out I was wrong. Hopefully, the boys' recover from this setback. Man, they are always in foul trouble. Some people are still scared of Team Pilipinas and want them out early huh! The same thing happened with the seniors team last year in

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OUT TO REGAIN INTERNATIONAL RESPECTABILITYThe Philippine junior national team defeats Chinese-Taipei 106-105 in Fiba-Asia Under-18 Championship currently on-going in Tehran, Iran. The details:Last edition’s semifinalists Chinese Taipei and former champions Philippines waged a protracted battle before the latter emerged victorious 106-105, in the second Overtime in a Group C encounter here on

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LET NO ONE FORGET HOW GREAT THAT TEAM WASDream Team's Top Ten PlaysJust a reminder for those who forgot how tough the legendary Dream Team was.

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LA PISTOLA.Good as advertised? We'll see. He played well at the Olympics. More basketball news and other sports-related at this site - holding on -please visit.

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One of the Greatest Comeback in NBA History.Boston Celtics overcame a 24-point deficit to beat the Los Angeles Lakers 97 - 91 in Game Four of the NBA Finals at the Staples Center. In fact, the Lakers posted a 21-point lead early in the first quarter, the largest in NBA Finals history, but Boston hang on and kept chipping off the lead one play at the time. By the end of the third quarter, the

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Where's Kobe Bryant?The Boston Celtics beat the Los Angeles Lakers 98-88 to take a 1-0 lead in the series. Simply put, superior team play and team defense of the Celtics made the difference. Besides, Lakers missed many shots and look terrible offensively at times. Some players were panicky and failed to exploit apparent opportunities.Kobe disappeared today, I'm hoping his real self would show up

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NBA's Greatest Rivalry is Back!!!Celtics beat the Pistons 89-81 to enter the NBA Finals in just their second road win in the playoffs. The team from Boston will meet their arch-nemesis the Los Angeles Lakers in the best of seven championship series starting Monday.

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Dethrones The San Antonio Spurs

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Chinese Youth Cagers Shrink and Go Younger I am interested in the development of Chinese basketball particularly at the youth level and this discovery really surprised me take a look at this Houston Chronicle article dated August 26, 2006: The problem is the teams in the Chinese Basketball Associa-tion do not want to give up their best players, weakening their teams. Yao's former team, the

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Not Just Through ScoringLeBron dished out 21 points and 13 assists to lead Cavs to victory in Game Four of their series. I thought Celtics is going to run over the Cavs but LeBron just won't let it happen - he defied predictions. If he can win by himself, he will do it. Now 0-5 in the road, Celtics have a huge problem. Here is LeBron leading his team:LeBron James is one of those legendary types

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Has No Regard For Human LifeLeBron James delivering the finishing move. Wow, talk about marketing - the commentator has just made another classic statement akin to "What a spectacular move by Michael Jordan" (Bulls vs. Lakers NBA Finals '90-'91 season).

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It is Definitely Not Nice!I have two interesting videos: one video shows LeBron James telling his mother “Sit down!” (putting it mildly). TNT post-game show has confirmed that the woman in white shirt is indeed LBJ’s mom! LeBron's mom was reacting to what she perceived to be a hard foul by Paul Pierce on her son. On this video, the uploader catches Kevin Garnett saying “F$#@%^ f^&%$#!”

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Jason Castro First Filipino to Play in the NBLLast week, Filipino Jason Castro was recruited by Australian National Basketball League club Singapore Slingers - and will become the first pinoy to play in that league. Hopefully, it would spur more Filipinos to play abroad - get the necessary skills and upgrade their level of play. In the end, the ultimate beneficiary would be the national team. The

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EuroleagueThe blog was meant to cover the journey of Team Pilipinas and other Pilipinas related basketball news. Though the world of basketball is getting exciting from the NBA to the Euroleague I decided to include some news from those leagues as well but the emphasis is still on Pilipinas basketball. In the Euroleague, CSKA Moscow won the championship for the sixth time beating Tel Aviv Maccabi

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BREEDING GIANTS? – basketballpilipinas China watchI was researching rumors of 100 Chinese 7-footers being trained in their secret basketball camps around China and I got this report. A disturbing report I don’t know whether to believe it or not. There are two propagandas at work American and Chinese and I don’t trust them both. I’m very interested in Chinese basketball I’ve got a lot of files

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SO MUCH FOR THE ADVANTAGE – oct.1, 2007DLSU defeated ADMU 65-60 last Sunday to set up an encounter with UE on Thursday for the UAAP finals. DLSU won only two out of five meetings with ADMU this year – but in crucial and destiny-setting situations. Its DLSU’s victory in third meeting that saved them from unnecessary peril. The team’s mental toughness is legendary as it is unbeatable in

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Will the FIBA rules be introduced IN THE PBA? – September 10, 2007I HOPE SO. It means the league is 100% committed to regaining Asian basketball supremacy as naïveté in international rules is often one of our weaknesses. If PBA prepares the national team it might as well give its 100%. No more no less. As previous half-hearted preparations only resulted in massive disappointments, I think PBA

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