Sometimes we perceive basketball players to be not so friendly people. In those instances it could either be they lost a game or they’re really just in a hurry. As a matter of fact they’re really friendly and sociable.
Games will be held in Pasay once more because of foreign show at the Araneta Coliseum. In the first game, Red Bull will attempt to capture game 2 of their series against the Ginebra GinKings. Chris Alexander outplayed Barako Adam Parada in their game last Sunday making 16 points and 17 rebounds in front of more than 10,000 fans who watched the game.
In the second game, Steve Thomas is back for the Express. It would be remembered that the Air21 import missed game 1 to attend a Korean Basketball League draft in the US. The Express was fined P50,000 for this. In the rule books, a team to play without an import is fined for such amount. Will Thomas be able to bring back the momentum for his team?
San Beda College’s win last Friday against College of Saint Benilde is put under protest after Sam Ekwe was found to be wearing last season’s jersey in that game.
As per NCAA rules, players wearing the wrong uniform are not allowed to take part in the action. Violation of the rule is a forfeiture of the game.
Notice the difference of where the Talk N’ Text logo is placed. Other than that (not shown in pictures) is that in Ekwe’s jersey, a catchprase of “Hoop it Up” at the back, whereas the current uniform does not have it.
A friend sent me an sms about how ill-mannered this former college player is. They’ve been going out for years. It’s kind of a May-December love affair since my friend is definitely older than the college player. You know what the motives of young people going out with an older person could be right? It’s all about the Benjamins. Money of course!
Here’s the sms:
” I wanna tell you about who _________ is. Nananamantala para sa sariling kapakanan. Wala siyang tunay na kaibigan dahil palagi iniisip ang sarili niya. Yan si _______. Sobrang sama ng ugali. Will you fool the person who lets you live in her house? Her partner, ________ (the legit one), niloloko nya for 5 years. I gave him car, mags, tires, car battery, 3 cellphones, tuition fee of siblings, plane tickets, shoes, wrist watch, havaianas, cellphone credits, milk, service from school to places, and imagine? pati vitamins ng parents niya? The worst thing is he tried to sell the cellphone I gave him to my brother? That’s how bad he is. ”
Kinda long. Yeah. We may ask why did she allow this to happen. The answer: love. We can do all the worst things in the world when we’re in love.
Now for clues. My friend obviously has a lot of moolah. She lives in the same village where James Yap, Benjie Paras and Eric Altamirano live. And for the gold digger cager, he’s definitely going to apply for this year’s PBA draft but I’m not sure how far can he soar.
He successfully transformed from being one of the team relievers into one of the team’s go-to guys. He skillfully mastered the art of clutch shooting, striking arrow spears into the hearts of the opposing teams. In his final UAAP season, he gave his all out performance to bring the crown back to De La Salle University. And when the final buzzer signalled the Green Archers’ victory, he broke down in tears. Then, he bid the Lasallian community goodbye…but not for long.
When the curtains rise for the opening of the UAAP Season 71, Pocholo “Cholo” Villanueva will once again be back on the DLSU bench. This time, he will no longer don his familiar No. 9 jersey, but will be clad in the usual green and/or white polo shirt and will be part of the talent-laden coaching staff of DLSU. Yes, he is now Coach Cholo and he will join the ranks of fellow former Green Archers, Tonichi Yturri, Tyrone Bautista, Joey Sta. Maria and Assistant Coach Jack Santiago.
“Ang task na binigay sa akin ni Coach Franz, ako nag-eexplain sa mga rookies how the system goes and explain to them the timing of the plays, and (I also do) scouting,” said Villanueva. With six rookies in the lineup, the task is not easy, but thankfully the neophytes are responding very well. “They are learning the system but they are very talented, very promising, lot of potential. Give them a year, (they will become) star players,” he added.
Having played the maximum years of eligibility, there is no doubt that Cholo Villanueva is possessed of valuable experience and knowledge about the system of Coach Franz Pumaren and the rigors and pressure involved in playing in the UAAP, and he is more than willing to share some pointers of his own to the new recruits.
“I share with them some things I know, things I learned from Coach Franz,” he disclosed. Villanueva also pointed out that while the DLSU rookies are all promising, it is crucial that the mental conditioning of the players is in top shape. ”Halos kalahati ng team, new guys and haven’t experienced playing in the UAAP Senior Basketball. We really do not know how they will react.” This is where Villanueva’s presence in the coaching staff will be of great help.
However, the new road that last year’s Finals MVP has taken is not going to be a walk in the park.
“Of course, I’m still adjusting. It’s very different sa coaching (compared to playing). As a player kasi, you just think about your opponent. Pero in coaching, there are a lot of things going on. You’re supposed to know all positions, you’re supposed to know the tendencies of your opponents, everything. (But) having been a player and then a coach right away is an advantage, because you already know the system and you can empathize with the players,” Villanueva commented.
With only a few days to go before their first game and his debut as an assistant coach, Villanueva is excited and upbeat about his new role in the team and expressed optimism about the Green Archers and its chances for this season.
“Malaki ang chance natin. Kasi, we still have Rico, JV, Walsham and (the) other sophomores and juniors will step up. (This year’s team is) quicker (and) more athletic than last year,” he concluded.
We all know this blue eagle got married last year while the Season 70 was on-going to a really beautiful young lady. I wonder how their baby looks like. I’m certain it’s a cutie.
Well you might be wondering what happened to him. He was last seen playing as one of the centers of Brgy. Ginebra back then. A lot of you may be aware that he’s having all these injuries including a back problem which was very obvious when he’s playing. It’s possible he willingly retired after his contract expired. It was reported that his brother Danny never signs a contract unless Andy has a contract. We never know.
But hold on, there’s one thing I know. I’m sure regular PBA viewers know who his wife ‘is’ or ‘was’. Gemma (if I’m not mistaken) left Andy after his PBA career. We don’t know the real reason why she left Andy but to speculate is free. PBF was told Andy got really devastated with this event. He’s now back in the States.
The PBA is P244,00.00 richer in one instant. This happened a day after the incident last Wednesday during the do or die game of the Talk N’ Text Phone Pals and the Purefoods TJ Giants in Ynares. The Phone Pals won that game. As expected, TNT import Terrence Leather got the heaviest fine of P62,400.00 However, it’s such a surprise that he could play tonight’s game and won’t get suspended. TNT cagers Kalani Ferreria and Gilbert Lao were fined P20,000 each for their involvement in the commotion.
On the other hand, James Yap is P50,000.00 poorer for getting involved even if he wasn’t really the instigator of the melee. Others who were fined in the TJ Giants include Enrico Villanueva, Kerby Raymundo, Rob Sanz and Jondan Salvador.
In tonight’s game, the Phone Pals face back to back championship aspirants Santa Lucia Realtors. Game is set at 7:00 pm at the Ynares Center. The winner will battle Barangay Ginebra on Sunday.
It’s a Do-or-die situation for Alaska, Talk N Text, Purefoods, Sta. Lucia. Whoever loses is out of the race for the championship. In the first game, All-Filipino Champs Sta. Lucia will face sixth seed Alaska. TNT on the other hand will face the TJ Giants in the second game. In the eliminations, the Realtors won twice over Alaska. However, in the second round, Alaska won more than 5 wins in a row and they seem to be unpredictable.
In other news, Ronald Tubid won’t be abl to play for the rest of the conference. This is due to the injury he got on Sunday against the Alaska Aces. He was brought to St. Lukes moments after being rushed to a nearby hospital during the halftime of Sunday’s twinbill.
