Smart Gilas vs Talk N Text Brawl / Melee

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

Smart Gilas vs Powerade Team Pilipinas / Japeth's Last Hurrah!

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

Smart Gilas Lineup vs Singapore Slingers

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

Smart Gilas In The PBA (Schedule)

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

Smart Gilas (Team Pilipinas) vs Singapore Slingers: No Possum Here

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

Coach Rajko Toroman's Team Pilipinas wins First China-Asean CBO tournament

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

Terrence Gamble - Naturalized Player for Team Pilipinas?

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...

Mac Cardona wants to play for Team Pilipinas

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

Toroman's Team Pilipinas Tryouts Today; Ray "Bobby" Parks

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

Team Pilipinas List of Tournaments

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.)

Official Team Pilipinas lineup

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

SBP's Team Pilipinas Prospects; 2008 CESAFI Basketball Finals

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

GUIAO'S TEAM PILIPINAS PLAN: WILL THEY EVER LEARN?

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

CESAFI BASKETBALL PLAYERS PICKED BY THE SERBIAN COACH

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

ANOTHER CEBUANO BASKETBALL GIANT; 2008 CESAFI FINAL FOUR RESULTS

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

RAJKO TOROMAN TO COACH TEAM PILIPINAS FOR THE LONDON OLYMPICS

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.

COACH YENG GUIAO'S LINE UP FOR TEAM PILIPINAS

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

YENG GUIAO APPOINTED PHILIPPINE NATIONAL TEAM COACH

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

SEE THE FUTURE OF PHILIPPINE BASKETBALL IN TRAINING

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.

PHILIPPINES GRAB 7TH PLACE

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