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Roster as of NOW.

Labels: , , , , , , , , , - Monday, September 28, 2009

This is still subject to change since the last day of finalizing rosters will be on Oct. 5. Got this from Hoop Talk's Note on Facebook. :D


ALASKA

Head Coach: Earl Timothy Cone
Asst. Coaches: Mr. Joel Banal Mr. Richard Bachmann, Mr. Isabelo Lastimosa,Mr. Luigi Trillo

PLAYERS: Mike Cortez, LA Tenorio,,Sonny Thoss, Kelvin dela Pena, Mark Borboran, Larry Fonacier, Willie Miller, Sean Co, Eric Canlas, Ariel Capus, Reynel Hugnatan, Jeffrey Cariaso, Brandon Cablay, Ervin Sotto, Tony dela Cruz, Joe Devance, John Ferriols, Mike Burtscher

BARAKO BULL
Head Coach: Leo Isaac
Asst. Coaches: Mr. Ariel Vanguardia, Mr. Mon Celis

PLAYERS: Chad Alonzo, Jojo Duncil, Paulo Hubalde, Leo Najorda, Magnum Membrere, Reed Juntilla,
Alex Crisano, Rogemar Menor, Benedict Fernandez, Jim Bruce Viray, Yousif Aljamal, Gec Chia,
Aris Dimaunahan, MC Caceres, Donbel Belano, Gilbert Lao

BURGER KING WHOPPERS
Head Coach: Joseller Guiao
Asst. Coaches: Mr. Junel Baculi, Mr. Roehl Nadurata, Mr. Johnny Tam

PLAYERS: Ernesto Billones, JR Quiñahan, Frederick Rodriguez, Aaron Aban, Wynne Arboleda,
Gary David, Mark Yee, Beau Belga, Ram Carlo Sharma, Richard Yee, Ron Jason Buenafe, Orlando Daroya
Chico Lanete, Ronnie Matias

BARANGAY GINEBRA KINGS
Head Coach: Joseph Uichico
Asst. Coaches: Mr. Art de la Cruz, Mr. Allan Caidic, Mr. Juno Sauler

PLAYERS: Celino Cruz, Billy Mamaril, Cyrus Baguio, Kevin White, Junjun Cabatu, JC Intal, Junthy Valenzuela, JJ Helterbrand, Douglas Kramer, Paolo Bugia, Enrico Villanueva, Willie Wilson, Eric Menk,
Rich Alvarez, Mark Caguioa, Ronald Tubid, Sunday Salvacion

COCA-COLA TIGERS
Head Coach: Kenneth Duremdes
Asst. Coaches: Mr. Bo Perasol, Mr. George Ella, Mr. William Antonio,

PLAYERS: Chris Ross, RJ Rizada, Cear Catli, Kenneth Bono, Francis Allera, Rodney Santos, Marvin Cruz
Dennis Espino, Larry Rodriguez, Ronjay Enrile, Ricky Calimag, Norman Gonzales, Dale Singson, Alex Cabagnot, Mark Macapagal, Asi Taulava

RAIN OR SHINE
Head Coach: Caloy Garcia
Asst. Coaches: Mr. Richard del Rosario, Mr. Mike Buendia, Mr. Jay Legacion,

PLAYERS: Tyrone TY Tang, Sol Mercado, Jireh Ibanes, Jay Alfad, Jay-R Reyes, Jeffrei Chan,
Gabe Norwood, Don Dulay, Marcy Arellano, Ryan Arana, Jervy Cruz, Mike Dizon, Mark Telan, Allan Salangsang , Mike Hrabak, Eddie Laure

SAN MIGUEL BEERMEN
Head Coach: Siot Tanquingcen
Asst. Coaches: Mr. Gee Abanilla, Mr. Pido Jarencio, Mr. Freddie Abuda, Mr. Biboy Ravanes

PLAYERS:
Mike Cortez, Jonas Villanueva, Dorian Pena, Dondon Hontiveros, Danny Ildefonso, Bonbon Custodio, Wesley Gonzales, Olsen Racela, Lordy Tugade, Samigue Eman, Jay Washington, Arwind Santos, Dennis Miranda, Mick Pennisi, Danny Seigle, Michael Holper, Chris Calaguio

TALK 'N TEXT TROPANG TEXTERS
Head Coach: Vincent Reyes
Asst. Coaches: Mr. Aboy Castro, Mr. Nash Racela, Mr. Ferdinand Ravena,

PLAYERS: Jimmy Alapag, Harvey Carey, Emerson Oreta, Nicholas Belasco, Mark Cardona, John Paul Escobal, Florendo Ritualo, Jason Castro, Yancy de Ocampo, Jared Dillinger, Ranidel de Ocampo,
Ali Peek, Mark Isip, Jonathan de Guzman

STA. LUCIA REALTORS
Head Coach: Boyet Fernandez
Asst. Coaches: Mr. Cholo Martin, Mr. Adonis Tierra

PLAYERS: Ardy Larong, Josh Urbiztondo, Nelbert Omolon, Kelvin Gregorio, Paolo Mendoza, Ryan Reyes
Chito Jaime, Marlou Aquino, Dennis Daa, Jason Misolas, Jervy del Rosario, Joseph Yeo, Gabby Espinas,
Kelly Williams, Chris Pacana, Charles Waters, Mark Benitez

PUREFOODS TJ GIANTS
Head Coach: Paul Ryan Gregorio
Asst. Coaches: Mr. Ronnie Magsanoc, Mr. Coy Banal, Mr. Rey Evangelista, Mr. Dayong Mendoza

PLAYERS: Paul Rico Maierhofer, Rafi Reavis, Kerby Raymundo, Peter June Simon, Nino Canaleta,
Romel Adducul, Paul Ryan Artadi, Jonathan Fernandez, Roger Yap, Marc Pingris, James Yap,
Chris Timberlake, Don Allado, Jondan Salvador

You Just Can't Have Everything

Labels: , , , , , , , , , , , , - Friday, July 17, 2009

Right after another historic Game 7 between the Beermen and the Ginkings, here I am, blogging. And because I'm too excited to share my thoughts, I don't have a picture yet. Haha. Anyway,

CONGRATULATIONS TO THE SAN MIGUEL BEERMEN!

If you ask me, they totally deserve it. They started this conference BIG, leading the way with an 11-3 after the elimination round and taking the first outright semi-finals berth even though played without their main men who got injured. They did everything step by step, and being humble in every step of the way. They waited for 4 long years before taking another championship and that's tough for a team that everyone's expecting to win because of their supposed powerhouse lineup. They waited patiently for their players to recover while making other improved bench players play.


And tonight, the Beermen have proven that they still have what it takes to be called CHAMPIONS. They fought hard, they strived hard not to give up any easy baskets. They played hard even if more than half of the fans in the Big Dome were against them. They did their best to win for God, for their fans and for themselves.


Jonas Villanueva won the Finals MVP Award which was won by Eric Menk and Ronald Tubid last year. Well, he deserves it. He worked hard and maybe, just maybe, this is his season. He won the Most Improved Player award recently and now he's an MVP. Meanwhile, Coach Siot Tanquincen, Coach Jong's former mentee and the coach almost every SMB fan hated, was the man of the moment a while ago. Someone actually carried him on his shoulders while the coach was smiling and waving at everyone. Now, I wonder, where the hell are these haters?


Anyway, Ginebra, probably, did not win the title, even if they had the talent, because it's actually a lesson for everyone. YOU CAN'T HAVE EVERYTHING. They were hailed All Filipino Cup Champions last year, they bagged a couple of awards recently in the Leo Awards, and they have millions of fans! We can now apply the quote, "you can't have everything, where would you put it?" in this situation. Don't believe me? Let's look at the signs. Sunday Salvacion, known to be a shooter and not a defender, was shut off the game in the first quarter right? David Noel, known to be a consistent player was not able to hit the shots he's used to taking a while ago. Coach Jong Uichico, a great tactician, seemed to run out of ideas and strategies in the game's crucial moments. Maybe I'm being weird again but that's my opinion and this is my blog! :))


We can't bring back what's lost, no one can. Fans can't make their teams win by being bitter or by saying foul stuff about players and referees. To take things lightly, let's just reminisce on some funny lines (well, for me anyway) during the dugout interview by Magoo Marjon a while ago.

"Yung mga manok!" -- Mark Pingris, making fun of Danny I for greeting the people who take care of his chickens last game

"Babati ako, babati ako!" -- Danny Ildefonso, when his teammates were pouring beer on him

"MVP! MVP!" -- Beermen, cheering for Jonas

"Tama na, tama na!" -- Jonas Villanueva, trying to tell his teammates to keep quiet 'cause he probably can't hear Magoo's questions and can't answer to them properly

"Ang sarap maligo sa San Miguel beer!" -- Olsen Racela, as he gets wet by his teammates who were pouring beer on him.


Goodbye PBA for the meantime. :( See you next season! I'm sooooo excited, can't wait.. I wanna know about the draftees and trades now! Hahahaha. PBA, Atin 'to! Thanks for a great season!


Upcoming Events:
July 18, 2009 - Philippines vs. Jordan at 5 pm, telecast on July 19 at 1 pm (ESPN)
August 2, 2009 - Annual Rookie Draft

I'll be posting RP Team's complete schedule in the Jones Cup together with the television listings later on. By the way, the Rookie Draft will again be held in Market! Market! I'll also be posting on trades and other off-season stuff. Ciao for now!

Danny I says sorry, SMB extends series

Labels: , , , , , - Thursday, July 16, 2009

Last night was the unforgettable Game 6 of the 2009 Motolite PBA Fiesta Conference Finals against SMB and BGK. The big dome was painted white last night with all Ginebra fans wearing white to show their support for their favorite team and in response to the instruction from Asst. Coach Allan Caidic. It was an extremely NOISY game, Ginebra fans cheering their hearts out especially when their favorite players made difficult baskets or long three-pointers.


Ginebra fans seemed confident, I heard a lot of people say that SMB will take their sad loss.. Hey, where are they now? Haha. Sorry, I'm not a biased fan.. I just hate it when fans become too overconfident for their own good. Anyway, SMB won last night. I have no idea how they won or when they started to take the lead. (*annoyed* was too busy to watch the game.) All I know is that they won and that Danny I was interviewed as the best player of the ball game.


The interview was wonderful though, I don't think any part of the game would top that. Danny I answered a few questions first but then, suddenly, things went to greeting his family members, all Ilocanos, and even those who take care of his chickens in his farm (according to my aunt, they own a farm). He said hi to his daughter Sophia and his 2 boys. (forgot the name! sorry) Later on he apologized to the fans saying that he's only human and commits mistakes. When he was being interviewed, I was teary-eyed. Dang, he's one of my PBA idols! When I watched him live for the first time last May, I couldn't help but clap and cheer my heart out even if I didn't know him that much! Also, I love him as a father, he's a great father.. I do hope and pray that his daughter gets well soon..


Danny has already expressed his sincere apology to Mr. Nervandez and to the fans, I hope that this issue will never be a stupid issue ever again. Some fans commented badly last night when he committed a grammatical error. I say, stop it! So what? Are you perfect? Even Americans who speak English each and every efffing second commit grammatical errors! To Mars with you! Maybe, just maybe, they're too bitter since their team wasn't able to take the Championship trophy last night. This is one of the things I hate about some fans, they always look for ways on how to embarrass a player. Oh whatever, what's done is done. Game 7 tomorrow, don't forget! Also, Powerade Team Pilipinas' first game on the 18th. And today is our first anniversary. LOL. (Macky and I) I got addicted to him starting July 16 last year.. Share! :))

Penny's Heroics Give Coke a "W"

Labels: , , , , , , , , , , - Saturday, May 16, 2009

Each and every team right now is trying to avoid being in the 9th and 10th spot in the team standings. Yes, unlike the past conferences, there won't be any eliminated team. But, then again, being "up there" will give a team a lot of advantage. Being in the top 2 means automatic semifinals berth. Being in the bottom 2 means a twice to win disadvantage. Last night's 2nd game was a significant game for both teams.


Coca-Cola, ranking 8th in the conference now, needed last night's game to avoid being 9th while the Rain or Shine Elasto Painters could've almost assured a semifinal berth if not for James Penny, Coke's import, who scored 30 points, the last three of which came from rainbow country with 1:42 left.


Every thing must be earned the hard way as they say and last night was really hard for both teams; so hard that they even needed another 5 minutes just for a team to win. Overtime, my friend. They needed overtime. And how did that happen? It was all thanks to Penny of Coke and Sol Mercado of Rain or Shine.


Just when the Tigers were near to losing at 81-83, with five seconds left, their import came to their rescue, hitting a three-pointer and was fouled while making the shot. He, then, calmly took the bonus free throw which made them on top by 2 points. Problem was, at the other end, Sol Mercado was fouled by Alex Cabagnot. Due to the penalty situation, he took 2 free throws, both went in. CCT had another chance to win the game within regulation but Mark Macapagal missed the shot which ended regulation at 85 all.


It was almost a double overtime but Penny did not allow it. The game ended with CCT leading by 3, 94-91. We still have to give credit to Jai Lewis though who had 30 points and 22 rebounds and Nic Belasco who had a very quiet 17 points.


Because of ROS' loss to CCT, it's conference record is now at 8-6. They are now experiencing their franchise's  first ever final four appearance. They have a slim chance for the semifinals berth if supposing that Ginebra loses its last 2 games. Meanwhile the Tigers is still in the race with Alaska in avoiding the 9th spot.


Coke (94) -- Penny 30, Belasco 17, Macapagal 13, Taulava 10, Telan 10, Buenafe 8, Cabagnot 4, Singson 2, Calimag 0, Dimaunahan 0.

Rain or Shine (91) -- Lewis 30, Mercado 23, Isip 10, Reyes 13, Laure 6, Norwood 5, Tang 2, Salangsang 2, Arana 0, Dulay 0, Ibanes 0, Wainwright 0.




First Game: Barako Bull Elasto Painters vs. San Miguel Beermen
SMB 99 – Freeman 33, Hontiveros 23, Ildefonso 14, Pena 10, Pennisi 9, Villanueva 6, Pingris 2, Racela 2, Custodio 0, Bono 2, Washington 0, Gonzales 0.
 
Barako Bull 92 – Selvy 32, Duncil 18*, Espinas 12, Hrabak 7, Sharma 6, Chan 5, Crisano 5, Najorda 3, Rodriguez 2, Juntilla 2, Membrere 0, Ybanez 0.
 
Quarterscores: 26-32; 52-40; 69-70; 99-92

* conference high for Jojo Duncil

Wesley Gonzales! :]

Labels: , , , - Friday, March 20, 2009


I have a picture that's more informal than this pero akin nalang yun! Baka mamaya agawin nyo pa. :)) I don't know when I actually noticed this guy 'cause I just started cheering for him while watching. Hehe. I really like him y'know. As in.. Naalala ko tuloy nung battle for third. Super bitter ko kasi natalo ng Sta. Lucia ang San Miguel. I actually cheered for San Miguel that time because of Wesley, not because I like San Miguel as a team. Sayang kasi.. Eh di sana si Wesley yung best player nun. Haay. Kabitter! Eh di sana siya yung masaya at "savior" nila nun, hindi si Dennis Espino. I have nothing against Espino pero maka-Wesley talaga ako eh! Ever since I found out about "The Green Mile Issue," si Wesley naging crying shoulder ko. (waah, feeler. wish ko lang.) Basta, sa kanya ata napunta lahat ng attention ko for Jondan? Hahaha. Grabe, sabi kasi sa inyo natraumatize ako dun sa movie na yun! *goosebumps* It's not a horror movie, guys and girls. It's actually about God. Problem is, you're gonna witness the death of some innocent people in prison. Yung pinaka naging problema ko sa movie na yun is yung pinabayaan ni Tom Hanks (kung ano mang name nya sa movie) na mamatay yung big man na nagpapagaling ng may sakit using his God-given powers. Gosh, I'm going off-topic again! :)) Basta, made my point. I love Wesley Gonzales! :) Believe it or not, boto ang lola ko sa gusto ko. :)) Gwapo nga daw eh. Hahahaha! Oh di ba, buti pa lola ko may taste! Yun kasing sister ko at yung tita ko wala. :)) I'll actually sleep late later despite my migraine 'cause the telecast of their game is at 11:45. I will not miss that! Go Wild Wild Wes! :) I do hope he'll be the game's best player again. If not, well, he'll always be my heart's best player. :)

Hanna's Believe it or Not 2

Labels: , , , , , , , , - Monday, March 16, 2009

Hmm.. I think everyone knows this except me so I'll be talking to myself in this post. So, Hanna, believe it or not..


There's a PC game called PBA Live! It's similar to NBA Live but, instead, you're players will be our very own locals. The game is available for downloading in pbalive.panelo.com/home.php If it doesn't work, don't blame me. I haven't tried it yet. I'm really sorry, I still don't have a speedy computer..


Wesley Gonzales, tonight's best player of the ball game, is already 28 years old! Please don't blame me for thinking he's younger, admit it, he looks young! Yah, yah, I have my mistake. I was stupid enough to think that he was a draftpick for 2008. I haven't been watching SMB games before and cannot remember Commissioner Sonny Barrios announcing SMB's chosen rookie.. Well, I watched one MBM (yes, magnolia at that time) game which was against Purefoods in the 2008 Smart Fiesta Conference Eliminations but I think I did not see him. I knew about his existence just last conference. So, please, bear with me for thinking that he's just 24. At least I now know that he's 28 and born on July 27, 1980.


Tony dela Cruz probably has the same injury as Jeff Cariaso! Omg. That's a total disaster. I have to be honest. The only player I love from Alaska is Tony and he suffered an injury a while ago in a game against Purefoods. He had 20 points. And it's really sad that his performance had to end that way. I do hope he's okay..


Yah, I know. It's still personal. :)) I'm sorry. It's a blog anyway, not a professional PBA site. This site is about my views on PBA, as a fan, as an ordinary person who watches it, as one of the audience of this wonderful thing. :) I love PBA! Watch out for the coming posts on Hanna's Believe it or Not. :P

3 games in one post.

Labels: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , - Sunday, November 16, 2008

3 games in one post. This is sooooo not me! I love giving details in my posts, you know. Well, I don't have any choice. I just have to update my blog and to do that means doing it the fast way. Here are some highlights of the three games from pba.ph

1. STA. LUCIA SURVIVES LATER RoS RALLY
Realtors move up to 3rd

The scores:

Sta. Lucia 88

Mendoza 16, Gregorio 13, Espino 13, Miranda 10, Yeo 8, Aquino 8, Gonzales 8, Coronel 7, Williams 3, Omolon 2, Jaime 0.


Rain or Shine 83

Isip 23, Mercado 14, Wainwright 13, Reyes 8, Norwood 7, Dulay 6, Laure 4, Salangsang 3, Tang 2, Andaya 2, Ibanes 1, Arana 0.


Quarterscores:

24-19, 41-37, 67-59, 88-85




2. CONFERENCE-BEST GAME FROM ARWIND LIFTS AIR21 OVER COCA-COLA
Express win 5th assignment in last 7 games
The scores:
Air21 111
Santos 26, David 21, De Ocampo 17, Quinahan 11, Kramer 11, Arboleda 9, Canaleta 8, Sta. Maria 3, Billones 3, Intal 2, Villanueva 0, Cruz 0.
Coke 101
Cabagnot 19, Macapagal 17, Telan 16, Belasco 15, Calimag 9, Taulava 9, Catli 8, Enrile 2, Rizada 2, Dimaunahan 2, Baguion 1, Misolas 1.
Quarterscores:
37-27, 60-50, 71-81, 111-101.



3. ALASKA SHAKES OFF SMB FOR SOLO LEAD
Devance, Tenorio get job done for Aces
ALASKA got an early Christmas present after taking the game that was supposed to be played on Christmas Day.

The Aces' defense held on when San Miguel Beer tried to mount a comeback as they posted a thrilling 91-85 victory to grab solo top spot Saturday night in the 2008-09 KFC PBA Philippine Cup at the Cuneta Astrodome.

Joe Devance and LA Tenorio came up with huge plays in crucial moments when the team's reliable closer Willie Miller could not get the job done to survive San Miguel's uprising in the last six minutes of the contest.

"It's always a thrilling feeling when you beat a quality team like San Miguel Beer and the guys did a wonderful job on the defensive end," said Alaska head coach Tim Cone, whose team controlled the game from start to finish.

"To beat San Miguel, all the five guys on the court must play alert defense and tonight, we achieved that," Cone added.

Miller finished with 20 points but was held to just a single point in the fourth period. The two-time MVP also committed seven of the team's 24 turnovers in the game.

Luckily for the Aces, Tenorio and Devance were in their elements and showed poise down the stretch to escape with the victory.

Tenorio added 18 points and eight assists while Devance chipped in 15 markers, including a crucial putback off the missed jumper by Miller.

Alaska was comfortably ahead at 84-72 with 4:52 mark when Lordy Tugade and Olsen Racela fired back-to-back three-pointers that started a 10-0 blitz to move within two, 82-84, with 1:19 left in the game.

But Devance delivered the dagger as he followed up Miller's 15-foot jumper to make it 86-82.

Anthony Washington's three-pointer rimmed out in the next play and Tony de la Cruz was sent to the free throw line by Custodio for a split to make it an 87-82 lead with 35.7 ticks remaining.

Tenorio added a split after Washington was whistled for a technical foul for second motion, 88-82.

Dondon Hontiveros drilled a three-pointer to threaten anew at 85-88, 25.3 seconds left. After a split by Miller, 84-88, San Miguel had another chance to move closer but Washington lost control of the ball.

"This game was supposed to be played on Christmas Day but because of the Singapore game, they had to move it earlier and I thought this was an early Christmas present for us," said Cone.

Custodio had a career-high 20 points for the Beermen while Hontiveros chipped in 16.

Dorian Pena added 12 markers while Lordy Tugade had a quiet game with 11 and was 4-of-10 from the field. Washington chipped in 10 but was 0-of-5 from behind the arc.

Philippine Cup Opening!

Labels: , , , , , , , , , , , - Sunday, October 5, 2008

To be honest, I was very frustrated. I was waiting from 3:00 but it started so late. I came from my retreat and was tired, of course. I was so sleepy too. But I just couldn't miss it! It was my first time to watch the opening.

It was fun. Well, quite boring to be honest. But fun because I missed PBA so much and wanted to see them all back. I looked for Macky, Jondan, and PJ first. Then, the rest. ;p

Makisig Morales was there, and also the little Red Lions from San Beda Mendiola (why can't they get the Little Red Lions/Indians from SBCA? Why Mendiola? The kids from our school are much cuter.. ;p) Also a player from Ateneo, is he in highschool? The ambassador from US was also there! Her name is Christy Kenny I think? I'm sorry for the spelling if it's wrong, all I know is her name's pronunciation and her face.

The parade went on and on and on. Pokwang's muse for Coca-Cola. She had her grand entrance. Iwa Moto was muse for Ginebra. Iya Villania was muse for Purefoods. SMB had 3 muses. Shocking. :)) It was Rufa Mae Quinto for Air21. I can't remember the others..

I saw the new players. Was shocked to see PF's lineup so different. Felt weird seeing Rain or Shine. I'm not used to that name. I'm used to saying Welcoat or Dragons or the team that beat PF 2 times last conference. (frustrating.. super.)

I watched the game. It was CCT vs. TNT. I missed PBA so much. But, unfortunately, I was unable to finish the game because I fell asleep. ;p

So glad PBA's back! Hope to see Purefoods and Ginebra fighting for the AFC Championship trophy! :)

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