PBA 2008-2009 season

[amamangloy]

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Aces to hire former Tigers’ reinforcement
From Manila Standard Today

WHILE awaiting for Rosell Ellis to fulfill his commitment with the Townsville Crocodiles in the National Basketball League in Australia, the Alaska Aces are looking for an old reliable to reinforce their squad temporarily in the coming Fiesta Cup starting on Feb.28.

Jeff Varem, who played for the Coca-Cola Tigers two seasons ago, might play as the Aces’ import in their first few games in the Fiesta Conference.

The former Washington State stalwart had stints in the strong Euro Cup tournament in the 2007-08 before playing for the Tigers, where he wore one of the league’s highest jersey numbers of 91. He also played in the NBA Summer League for three years.

A hardworking frontliner, Varem would be a perfect fit for the Aces who need a solid weakside rebounder.

The 6’6” Varem was also a member of the Nigerian team, which played for the 2006 FIBA World Championship. Recently, he played for the Iranian Super League where he is one of the most dependable imports.

Meanwhile, Purefoods is likewise looking for a replacement import for Reggie Larry, who suffered a dislocated finger in the Giants’ tune-up game win over the San Miguel Beermen.

The Giants, who are also keen on tapping former Best Import awardee Marquin Chandler, will be forced to get a new reinforcement.

Purefoods coach Ryan Gregorio said that Larry looks as a perfect fit for his squad, but cannot gamble after his import reinjured his finger.

“With the swell on his finger, I really think he suffered a dislocation, so we have no choice but to get a new reinforcement,” said Gregorio. “Right now, we have yet to find someone to replace him, but we will get the best available talent out there for the meantime.”

[amamangloy]

Purefoods wants Pingris back, SMB says no


MANILA, Philippines – Purefoods coach Ryan Gregorio is serious in having Marc Pingris back in a Giants uniform but the prized forward’s current mentor is not keen of letting him go.

It’s no surprise why Gregorio wants Pingris, who was acquired in a three-way trade that sent Enrico Villanueva to Purefoods in the middle of 2008, back in the TJ Giants’ roster.

Why not? With Pingris playing on the team for three seasons, the Giants made it to the finals three times and captured the championship of the 2005-2006 Philippine Cup.

Another three-way trade involving San Miguel Beer and another conduit squad could bring the hardworking, former most improved player awardee back to the Giants fold,.

But Tanquincen is not welcome to the idea. Not with former rookie of the year Danny Seigle and deadshot veteran swingman Lordy Tugade on the injured list.

“Ayaw pa ni Siot," said Gregorio, referring to Tanquingcen’s rejection of the supposed trade.

The Giants also became one of the busiest teams on the trading table after being eliminated early in this year’s Philippine Cup acquiring blue-chip players like Don Allado and KG Canaleta from the Air21 Express via a three-way trade that also involved sister team Ginebra.

With free agent guard Al Vergara expected to be signed up and his import definitely to be included on the roster, Gregorio is now facing the dilemma of unloading some of his key players on his already congested line-up.

Gregorio didn’t confirm whom he will unload, but said he will finalize the line-up Tuesday.

But a highly-placed source from the team said that anyone from its forwards will be put on the trading block.

Worse, Giants import Brian Hamilton, a former New Jersey Nets free agent swingman, also plays the small forward spot leaving Canaleta, Rich Alvarez, Aaron Aban, Jondan Salvador and Richard Yee fighting for playing minutes.

Hamilton, who was cut by the Nets in September last year, recently played for the Utah Flash in the National Basketball Developmental League. He arrived Monday and will join the Giants in practice Tuesday. – GMANews.TV

[dark_phoenix]

smb ayaw buhi i si marc pingris..please lang

[raYnooB]

balik na c marc caguiao sa line up sa Ginebra mga brad?

[dark_phoenix]

mu anhi daw rp team sa cebu this saturday...tanaw jd ko ani...naa sila exhibition game m lhuillier...

[amamangloy]

Brgy. Ginebra - Rod Nealy
Burger King - Shawn Daniels
Sta. Lucia - AJ Jackson
Coca-Cola - JJ Sullinger
Rain or Shine - Charles Clark
Purefoods - Reggie Larry
Talk 'n Text - Tiras Wade
Barako Bull - Scooter McFadgon
Alaska - Rosell Ellis (waiting for confirmation)
San Miguel - ? (Not yet)

Brgy. Ginebra - Rod Nealy
Burger King - Shawn Daniels
Sta. Lucia - Anthony Johnson (replaced ineffective AJ Jackson)
Coca-Cola - JJ Sullinger
Rain or Shine - Charles Clark
Purefoods - Brian Hamilton (replaced injured Reggie Larry)
Talk 'n Text - Tiras Wade
Barako Bull - Scooter McFadgon
Alaska - Galen Young
San Miguel - Nate Carter

[theodore23]

mu anhi daw rp team sa cebu this saturday...tanaw jd ko ani...naa sila exhibition game m lhuillier...

rp team nga made up sa mga professionalso kato team nga made up ug pbl and college players??

[blitz_kza]

bag o ni nga line up sa mga import?
karon pako kabw ani...

[amamangloy]

YouTube - Brian Hamilton #45 Highlights II

PUREFOODS' IMPORT BRIAN HAMILTON

[edgeknife]

karong 5 PM mag sugod na ang PBA.... burger king vs sta lucia...