Philippine Basketball Association Thread

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Do you know who and who are the free agents? Do you have any free agent news? Who will likely and unlikely be signed? The PBA website is not too imformative.

WELCOAT SERIOUS IN BUILDUP, TAGS BELASCO FOR CABATU

Aljamal to TNT, Lanete to Purefoods

Monday, 20 August 2007

Veteran player Nic Belasco is going to Welcoat, sophomore pro Junjun Cabatu to Alaska and rookie draftee Yousif Aljamal to Talk N Text.

With the 2007 PBA Rookie Draft over, most of the ballclubs have started trying to boost their rosters with Belasco, Cabatu and Aljamal among the players involved in trade deals consummated thus far.
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Red Bull earlier acquired Mark Andaya for nothing from Air21 while Purefoods signed up rookie free agent Chico Lanete for a two-year contract worth P5 million.

Welcoat is showing great resolve to make an impact in the coming 33rd PBA season, recruiting Belasco from Alaska after picking Joe Devance and Ryan Arana from the Rookie Draft Sunday.

The Dragons, the league whipping boys last campaign, acquired Belasco in exchange for Cabatu. Belasco is a restricted free agent with his previous playing contract with Alaska expiring at the end of the 2006-07 season.

Welcoat and Alaska closed the deal a few minutes before the Draft held at the Market! Market! Activity Center in Taguig.

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Welcoat taps Belasco; TnT gets Aljamal

By Nelson Beltran
Tuesday, August 21, 2007

Welcoat continued its team rebuilding, hoping to turn its fortunes around in its second season in the pro league as it recruited reliable veteran forward Nic Belasco from Alaska Milk after picking Joe Devance and Ryan Arana from the Rookie Draft Sunday.

The Dragons, tail-enders on both the All-Filipino and Reinforced conferences last campaign, acquired the signing rights on Belasco in exchange for sophomore center-forward Junjun Cabatu. Belasco is a restricted free agent with his previous playing contract with Alaska expiring at the end of the 2006-07 season.

Meanwhile, Yousif Aljamal is headed for Talk n Text since the Piltel franchise and Air21, even before the draft, agreed on a trade deal involving the services of the San Beda do-it-all star.

Air21 selected Aljamal at No. 8 overall in Sunday’s draft. Talk n Text didn’t have a chance to tab the 6-foot-3 forward since the Phone Pals had given up their 2007 first round pick on a previous trade transaction.

Talk n Text team manager Frankie Lim, in a text message to The STAR, said they’re still working on what to offer in exchange for their acquisition of Aljamal.

Air21 coach Bo Perasol said the team is likely to keep their three other draftees in JC Intal, Doug Kramer and Marvin Cruz.

The three and another rookie hopeful RJ Masbang join the Express as they start their training today at the Xavier Gym in San Juan.

“With the entry of Intal, Kramer and Cruz, we now have nine players in our lineup. (Injured player) Gary David is our 10th man. We’ll look for two other players from the free agent pool,” said Perasol.

Draft aspirants not picked Sunday automatically joined the free agent pool. Among noted players not drafted were guards Khiel Misa, Reed Juntilla and Wynsjohn Te.

Over at Welcoat, more trades may happen in the next few days with the team looking forward to build a competitive lineup for the coming 33rd PBA season.

“For sure, we will improve with the addition of Devance. We’ll be more competitive than last season. But we may be hard-pressed for a championship,” said coach Leo Austria.

Welcoat co-owners Raymund Yu and Terry Que were upbeat in the composition of the team after getting Devance and Arana from the draft.

“Everybody was looking at Devance. But they seemed to overlook Arana. The guy’s a winner,” said Yu of the former La Salle mainstay.

Meanwhile, the PBA Commissioner’s Office has scheduled a pre-season tourney, also featuring a visiting team from South Korea, next month.

Alaska Milk is the defending champion in the pre-season tourney, serving as the appetizer to the coming season which opens Oct. 14 at the Araneta Coliseum.

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Ex-cager in TV reporter's mauling posts bail



Former professional basketball player Paul Alvarez posted bail Tuesday afternoon after he was criminally charged for allegedly mauling a taxi driver and a television reporter, ABS-CBN News reported.

The Mandaluyong City Prosecutors

[Lebron23]

I have seen Malalad in person and she is a Classic Filipina Beauty. A former BB. Pilipinas Candidate and a Gold Medalists in Karatedo.

off Topic , Bong Alvarez looks taller in the height chart compare to his listed height of 6'0 in his PBA Career.

He looks like 6'2 1/2 - 6'3 in that picture maybe he had a shoe advantage at that time.

That is one of the reason that i do not believe in criminal mugshot height chart because they can make a person taller than his barefeet height.




Wrestler Stone Cold Steve Austin (real name: Steve Williams) pleaded no contest in November 2002 to a misdemeanor charge of assaulting his wife during a domestic dispute.

The numbers on the wall apparently indicate the metric system used by the Bexar County (Texas) Sheriff's office. Austin is about 6' 3", or 1.93 meters.

Austin is no taller than 6'1 maybe he was wearing some massive shoes to upgrade his height by 2 inches.



Former NBA star Charles Barkley was arrested by Milwaukee police in December 1991 for allegedly punching a man in the face. In June 1992, a jury acquitted him of the assault charge.

The numbers on the wall indicate that Charles Barkley is 6'7 or 2.01 M. We all know Charles is not taller than 6'5 probably 6'4 based on the measurement in the 1992 US Olympics.

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Air21 boasts of younger, faster team

WELCOME to showtime, Air21-style.

The Express are bringing back showtime basketball, popularized by the National Basketball Association

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SLR Targets Brunei Cup Championship

Sta. Lucia Realtors will target at least the championship in the coming 7th Brunei Cup Basketball Championship. This is in relation with the signing up of Ex-California State University, Fullerton (US-NCAA Division 1) standout Ryan Reyes along with natural shooting guard Anthony Johnson as reinforcement.

Johnson, who led Kansas Cagerz to capture the 2007 USBL championship with an amazing average of 16.4ppg, 5.9rpg, 1.2apg, FGP: 50.3%, 3FGP: 35.7%, FT: 77.0%, boosts more the chances of the team. Johnson was also a former import of PBA's Coca Cola Tigers.

The Realtors also signed another top rookie Melvin Mamaclay and free agent Philip Buttel to complete its roster.

Philippine national team standout Kelly Williams (196-F-82, college: Oakland) will be expected to banner the team after performing well in the last FIBA Asian Championship in Japan. Veterans and former national team members Marlou Aquino and Dennis Espino are also expected to provide additional firepower to the team.

Realtors can probably match up well against any teams in the tournament with Aquino, Espino, Williams, Johnson and Reyes in the starting line-up.

The squad will leave the country on Thursday with the hope of bringing the championship back home.

Other participating teams are RP Harbour Centre National Team, Darwin Airport Resort All-Star, Jordan All-Star, Singapore Slingers and LG Sakers.

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Hidden PBA Stats

By Joaquin M. Henson

The PBA recently released its complete player and team statistics for the 2006-07 season.

From the statistics painstakingly assembled by Fidel Mangonon and his staff, we found out who did what. Barangay Ginebra

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http://twistedhoops.blogspot.com/sea...bel/Statistics

You can find the players stats, bio, latest news on the RP National Team, and some of the best Trivia in the Philippine Basketball Association.

Much better than the current PBA site where you cannot even find the Stats of the PBA Players. This site is updated everyday and i hope every Filipino Fans should book mark this outstanding website.

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Top rookie draftees sign Friday

By Dennis Principe
Correspondent

IT will be TGIF for most of the Philippine Basketball Association (PBA) Rookie Draft first-round picks.

The Welcoat Dragons, for instance, are about to conclude their negotiations with No. 1 pick Joe de Vance and 12th-overall pick overall Ryan Ara

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RP Harbour Centre National Team beats PBA's Ginebra, Norwood begged off to play in Brunei

by Hector Santos

Philippine Basketball League backed RP Harbour Centre National Team won its tune up game against Philippine Basketball Association (PBA) crowd favorite Barangay Ginebra Gin Kings yesterday at the Greenmeadows Gym.


The win, 77-68, will be a moral boost for the team which will leave today for Brunei to compete in the 7th Brunei Cup (August 25 to September 2).

Christian Coronel (176-G), Joshua Urbiztondo, Jason Castro, Jeffrey Chan, Eric de la Cuesta, Robert Sanz, Beau Belga (196-C), Dennis Daa, Chad Alonzo, Jerwin Gaco, Lawrence Bonus, Nestor David and former pros Allan Salansang and Ato Morano consists the line up the team that will compete in the Brunei joust.

Filipino-American Gabriel Norwood, who last played for the RP team that competed in the FIBA-Asia tournament in Japan, begged off from the tournament but will be available for the coming SEA Games in Thailand.

Norwood's absence will definitely lessen the chances of the squad in the Brunei competition.

Other participating teams in the Brunei tournament are PBA's Sta. Lucia Realtors, Jordan All-Stars, Korean Basketball League's LG Sakers, Darwin Airport Resort All Star and Australia National Basketball League's Singapore Slingers.

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ALASKA OWNS RIGHTS ON BIG MAN BONO

No. 1 overall pick Devance signs max 3-yr pact with Welcoat

Friday, 24 August 2007

The Alaska Aces have been in the PBA so long not to know their assignments in the annual Rookie Draft.

The reigning Fiesta Conference champions are on vacation in Los Angeles,
California, and team manager Joaqui Trillo has been comfortable with the thought that negotiations with their draftees can be done smoothly upon their return by the first week of September.

Trillo was not aware a wrong report back home sowed confusion, prompting other teams to entertain hopes they can acquire prized big men Ken Bono and JR Quinahan.

"Officials from other teams called up when they heard news that Alaska has yet to tender an offer on Bono," said Edgar Tan, who represents the former UAAP MVP.

"Akala ko rin wala pa. But Bono has confirmed to me that he has signed a paper with Alaska right on draft day," Tan added.

Air21, a team still looking to shore up its frontline, was the first to inquire on Bono

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2007 PBA Steal of the Draft

I think Joselito " Jojo" Duncil is the steal of the 2007 PBA Draft probably one of the best draft in recent years.

We might be seeing another soon to be Mark Caguioa in the PBA. DUncil is probably one of the best athlete in this years Draft Class and he is also a proven Clutch Shooter.

The thing that i like about Duncil is this guy is very coachable and does not have any bad attitude towards the game. He might actually get enough playing time as a Rookie after Larry Fonacier was traded to the San Miguel Beermen a couple of weeks ago.



Jojo Duncil Player stats

2006 UAAP Season ( 14 games)

Overall 14 Games 29.1 MPG, 15.1 PPG, 5.1 RPG, 1.5 APG

2006-07 PBL 1st Conference ( Kettle Corn)

16.1 PPG

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Coke in search of right mix

By Nelson Beltran
Monday, August 27, 2007

Coach Binky Favis will decide who are in and who are out in the Coca-Cola Tigers roster in the next two days as they start serious training next Monday.

Favis said he has 10 players enjoying live contracts and the team management is currently negotiating with new recruit Mark Telan and rookie draftee Ronjay Buenafe for their own pacts.

With the league now allowing a 14-man roster for each team, Coca-Cola can accommodate two more from among veteran free agents William Antonio, Chester Tolomia, Ervin Sotto, Mike Gavino, Gerard Francisco and Leo Avenido.

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Air21 Express

Released center Mark Andaya making him an unrestricted free agent. First round picks JC Intal and Doug Kramer inked three-year contracts worth close to P8 million, P7-million++, respectively. Second round pick Marvin Cruz has also been signed to a three-year pact. Among the free agents trying out for spots on the team include ex-Alaska forward Bernzon Franco, ex-Ginebra guard Jec Chia and former Sta. Lucia guard Mark Magsumbol. The Express are also eyeing Red Bull's Carlo Sharma.

Alaska Aces

First round picks Joseph Ronald Quinahan and Karl Kenneth Bono have been given qualifying offers and will sign their contracts by the time the team returns from California (September 1 the earliest). No truth to the rumor regarding the Dale Singson-Paolo Mendoza trade.

Brgy Ginebra Kings

Signed up rookie free agent forward JR Aquino of De La Salle to a one-year contract. Signed up guard Johnny Abarrientos to a one-year pact. Announced that center Rafi Reavis will be back with the team following a shoulder injury operation. First round pick Macky Escalona has been signed to a three-year pact. Forward Rudy Hatfield may not be back with the team. Released Andy Seigle making him an unrestricted free agent. Former Welcoat center Gilbert Lao is trying out for a spot on the team.

Coca-Cola Tigers

Acquired Mark Clemence Telan from Air21 for a 2008 first round pick. Second round pick Ronjay Buenafe has been inked to a two-year pact.

Purefoods TJ Giants

Signed up undrafted rookie free agent guard Chico Lanete to a two-year contract worth P5 million. Released guard Boyet Bautista making him an unrestricted free agent. Paul Artadi and Richard Yee have yet to ink new pacts. Veteran Jun Limpot is contemplating on retiring. Acquired the rights of Omanzie Rodriguez from Red Bull for a 2009 second round pick. The team is eyeing Red Bull's Brandon Lee Cablay. Alex Crisano, Reed Juntilla and Ardy Larong are trying out for spots on the team. The team is currently competing in the Fifth Bahrain-Philippines Goodwill Games in Bahrain.

Red Bull Barakos
Signed up free agent center Mark Andaya. Forward Rich Alvarez will be out for 5 months after suffering an ACL injury. Acquired Brandon Lee Cablay and Francis Adriano from San Miguel for Larry Fonacier. Omanzie Rodriguez who was part of the package deal has been traded to Purefoods for a 2009 second round pick. Second round pick Jojo Duncil will be signed to a contract by the team. The team has also expressed interest in Air21's Homer Se.

San Miguel Beer
Acquired guard Larry Fonacier from Red Bull for Francis Adriano, Omanzie Rodriguez and Brandon Lee Cablay. Signed first round picks Samigue Eman and Jonas Villanueva to two-year pacts.

Sta Lucia Realty
Signed first round pick Ryan Reyes to a three-year contract. Signed second round pick Melvin Mamaclay to a two-year pact. Signed undrafted rookie free agent center Philip Butel to a one-year contract. Per team policy, details of the deals have not been disclosed. The team is currently competing in the 2007 Brunei Cup.

Talk N Text Phonepals

Acquired the rights to first round pick Yousif Aljamal from Air21 for future considerations.

Welcoat Dragons

Acquired Nic Belasco from Alaska for Junjun Cabatu. Signed first round pick Joe Devance and second round pick Ryan Arana to three-year contracts worth P8.5 million and P5.4 million, respectively. Released Gilbert Lao making him an unrestricted free agent. The team also signed up forward Rob Wainwright to a two-year P4 million pact. The team is said to be eyeing Purefoods' Noy Castillo. The team is currently negotiating with Don Allado's pact which expired at the end of last month

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Forward Rudy Hatfield may not be back with the team.

whats up with this dude now that he has clearance to play in the PBA he doesnt want in? weird?