“It’s really very exciting. And after almost two and a half months of thrills and waiting, here I am in the professional league now,” said 6’6” Norwood, the No. 1 pick who promised to help the Elasto Painters improve on their standing this year.
Welcoat was 10th in the last four conferences, winning only a total of 10 games since 2006.
“I thank the management of Rain or Shine for their trust in me. I hope it’s going to be a banner year for the team this time. I’m sure I can be a lot of help to the team,” added the 23-year-old Norwood, who helped Hapee Toothpaste to a runner-up finish in the 2008 PBL Unity Cup.
Norwood was a member of the RP team which finished ninth in the 2007 FIBA-Asia Championship in Tokushima, Japan.
Sunday, August 31, 2008
Friday, August 29, 2008
PBA 34th season
PBA commissioner Sonny Barrios stressed the importance of the FIBA-Asia tourney on September 2009 because it will select the qualifier for the World Championship in 2010.
Thus, the next season will only feature the usual Philippine Cup and the Fiesta Conference, which will end in June to give at least a two-month preparation for the national quintet, according to Barrios.
“As per our agreement with the SBP (Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas), it will be the coach that will be tasked with selecting the players who will compose the team,” said Barrios during yesterday’s SCOOP weekly session at the Kamayan Restaurant in Padre Faura.
He said the PBA board gave him a free hand to select the head coach of the RP team, which could only finished at a dismal ninth place in Tokushima, Japan in 2007.
Thus, the next season will only feature the usual Philippine Cup and the Fiesta Conference, which will end in June to give at least a two-month preparation for the national quintet, according to Barrios.
“As per our agreement with the SBP (Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas), it will be the coach that will be tasked with selecting the players who will compose the team,” said Barrios during yesterday’s SCOOP weekly session at the Kamayan Restaurant in Padre Faura.
He said the PBA board gave him a free hand to select the head coach of the RP team, which could only finished at a dismal ninth place in Tokushima, Japan in 2007.
Basketball fans
To the cheers of the basketball community during the 4th Basketball Sup 2008, the dancers provided an intermission to the match presented by the Pinoy Basketball of Qatar (PIBAQ) in association with Qatar Basketball Federation and supported by Western Union, McDonald's, The Filipino Channel, El Emadi Group, Mediacom, Skyfreight, Redbull and Digital.
The group currently consists of James Garcia and Nathan Marfil as choreographers, Christian Domingo as assistant choreographer, Vheng Dimayuga, Liez Martin, Jaycee Ann Rivera, Eric Vista, Erick Victorino, Paul Santos as dancers and the junior dancers consist of Adrian Lampa, Ernest Bautista, Erikyle Aguilar, Bryant and Kristen Montenegro.
The group currently consists of James Garcia and Nathan Marfil as choreographers, Christian Domingo as assistant choreographer, Vheng Dimayuga, Liez Martin, Jaycee Ann Rivera, Eric Vista, Erick Victorino, Paul Santos as dancers and the junior dancers consist of Adrian Lampa, Ernest Bautista, Erikyle Aguilar, Bryant and Kristen Montenegro.
Thursday, August 28, 2008
Olympic hoop dream
Moreno was in Beijing last week with SBP vice chairman Ricky Vargas and SBP executive director Noli Eala to meet FIBA president Bob Elphinston, FIBA secretary general Patrick Baumann and FIBA-Asia secretary general Dato Yeoh Choo Hock on issues related to the future of the game in the country.
The two-hour meeting was held at the Beijing Hotel, where the heads of over 200 National Olympic Committees stayed during the recent Olympics. Also present were POC president Jose Cojuangco Jr., POC first vice president Rep. Monico Puentevella, POC ethics committee chairman and Olympic attaché Art Macapagal, POC secretary-general Steve Hontiveros and former Asian Basketball Confederation (now FIBA-Asia) secretary-general Moying Martelino.
During the landmark meeting, FIBA reiterated its recognition of the SBP with POC affirmation as the National Sports Association (NSA) for basketball, ruling out the BAP for being a "nuisance." The BAP used to be FIBA's country affiliate until it was stripped of NSA status by the POC two years ago. To this day, the BAP continues to wage a propaganda war in a vain effort to discredit the SBP.
The two-hour meeting was held at the Beijing Hotel, where the heads of over 200 National Olympic Committees stayed during the recent Olympics. Also present were POC president Jose Cojuangco Jr., POC first vice president Rep. Monico Puentevella, POC ethics committee chairman and Olympic attaché Art Macapagal, POC secretary-general Steve Hontiveros and former Asian Basketball Confederation (now FIBA-Asia) secretary-general Moying Martelino.
During the landmark meeting, FIBA reiterated its recognition of the SBP with POC affirmation as the National Sports Association (NSA) for basketball, ruling out the BAP for being a "nuisance." The BAP used to be FIBA's country affiliate until it was stripped of NSA status by the POC two years ago. To this day, the BAP continues to wage a propaganda war in a vain effort to discredit the SBP.
Tuesday, August 26, 2008
RP basketball officials
The country’s recognized governing body for basketball is making a serious bid to host the FIBA-Asia qualifying tournament for the 2012 London Olympics.
The intention to stage the quadrennial meet in the country was relayed to top International Basketball Federation (FIBA) officials by BAP-SBP executives led by Noli Eala and Ricky Vargas in a special meeting held during the Beijing Olympics.
“We already told FIBA that the Philippines is more than willing to host the FIBA-Asia meet in 2011 which will serve as qualifier to the 2012 Olympics in London," said Vargas, the BAP-SBP vice chairman, during a break in the planning session of the Philippine Basketball Association board being held in Macau.
FIBA secretary-general Patrick Baumann acknowledged the goodwill of the Filipinos and has told them to make their request formal
The intention to stage the quadrennial meet in the country was relayed to top International Basketball Federation (FIBA) officials by BAP-SBP executives led by Noli Eala and Ricky Vargas in a special meeting held during the Beijing Olympics.
“We already told FIBA that the Philippines is more than willing to host the FIBA-Asia meet in 2011 which will serve as qualifier to the 2012 Olympics in London," said Vargas, the BAP-SBP vice chairman, during a break in the planning session of the Philippine Basketball Association board being held in Macau.
FIBA secretary-general Patrick Baumann acknowledged the goodwill of the Filipinos and has told them to make their request formal
RP basketball officials
The country’s recognized governing body for basketball is making a serious bid to host the FIBA-Asia qualifying tournament for the 2012 London Olympics.
The intention to stage the quadrennial meet in the country was relayed to top International Basketball Federation (FIBA) officials by BAP-SBP executives led by Noli Eala and Ricky Vargas in a special meeting held during the Beijing Olympics.
“We already told FIBA that the Philippines is more than willing to host the FIBA-Asia meet in 2011 which will serve as qualifier to the 2012 Olympics in London," said Vargas, the BAP-SBP vice chairman, during a break in the planning session of the Philippine Basketball Association board being held in Macau.
FIBA secretary-general Patrick Baumann acknowledged the goodwill of the Filipinos and has told them to make their request formal
The intention to stage the quadrennial meet in the country was relayed to top International Basketball Federation (FIBA) officials by BAP-SBP executives led by Noli Eala and Ricky Vargas in a special meeting held during the Beijing Olympics.
“We already told FIBA that the Philippines is more than willing to host the FIBA-Asia meet in 2011 which will serve as qualifier to the 2012 Olympics in London," said Vargas, the BAP-SBP vice chairman, during a break in the planning session of the Philippine Basketball Association board being held in Macau.
FIBA secretary-general Patrick Baumann acknowledged the goodwill of the Filipinos and has told them to make their request formal
Monday, August 25, 2008
Philippine basketball team
"This is the first time I will be playing in Qatar," Marlo Aquino, one of the players said upon exiting the arrival lounge to meet some of the organisers and Filipino fans waiting to welcome the team.
"All the 14 members of the team are here including the new MVP Kelly Williams and Rookie of the Year Ryan Reyes," Carido said. Recently declared 2008 Smart PBA-All Philippine Cup champions, Sta Lucia Realtors will be pitted against the Qatar National Team in two friendly games scheduled today and tomorrow at the Al Gharrafa Sports Club.
"This is the first time for the Sta Lucia Realtors to play in Qatar, but not the first for Qatar Basketball Federation (QBF) to invite prominent teams from the Philippines. Last year we invited the Red Bull team," said Rhea Navarro, of QBF. Games start at 5pm today with the commercial game between UPC All Stars and NBK All Stars. It will be followed by a match between visiting Sta Lucia Realtors and the Qatar National Team at 7pm.
"All the 14 members of the team are here including the new MVP Kelly Williams and Rookie of the Year Ryan Reyes," Carido said. Recently declared 2008 Smart PBA-All Philippine Cup champions, Sta Lucia Realtors will be pitted against the Qatar National Team in two friendly games scheduled today and tomorrow at the Al Gharrafa Sports Club.
"This is the first time for the Sta Lucia Realtors to play in Qatar, but not the first for Qatar Basketball Federation (QBF) to invite prominent teams from the Philippines. Last year we invited the Red Bull team," said Rhea Navarro, of QBF. Games start at 5pm today with the commercial game between UPC All Stars and NBK All Stars. It will be followed by a match between visiting Sta Lucia Realtors and the Qatar National Team at 7pm.
Tuesday, August 19, 2008
The Express and the Gin Kings clash in Game 7
Can Ginebra survive its final game of the season with its superstars hurting, or will its undermanned line-up eventually give way?
In a series very few expected to end this way, the Express and the Gin Kings clash in Game 7 Wednesday that’s projected to be rich in drama and intensity for the Smart-Philippine Basketball Association (PBA) Fiesta Conference title at the Araneta Coliseum.
This game shouldn’t have been possible in the first place had the Express did a good job on defense in Game 6 last Sunday. They should, by now, be celebrating their first franchise title they have waited for six years to come along.
But Air21, so to speak, underestimated the heart of a champion, loosening up when it built what looked like an insurmountable 16-point lead (33-17) before eventually losing grip of the match when Chris Alexander had an offensive explosion in the third quarter that keyed Ginebra’s 80-75 victory.
In a series very few expected to end this way, the Express and the Gin Kings clash in Game 7 Wednesday that’s projected to be rich in drama and intensity for the Smart-Philippine Basketball Association (PBA) Fiesta Conference title at the Araneta Coliseum.
This game shouldn’t have been possible in the first place had the Express did a good job on defense in Game 6 last Sunday. They should, by now, be celebrating their first franchise title they have waited for six years to come along.
But Air21, so to speak, underestimated the heart of a champion, loosening up when it built what looked like an insurmountable 16-point lead (33-17) before eventually losing grip of the match when Chris Alexander had an offensive explosion in the third quarter that keyed Ginebra’s 80-75 victory.
Monday, August 18, 2008
US NBA stars win over Germany
The game was never in doubt as the NBA All Stars pressured Germany early with a stifling defence, while cruising with an attack led by 22 points and 10 rebounds from Dwight Howard and 18 from Cleveland Cavalier LeBron James.
"We're pretty excited about finishing pool play undefeated and getting onto the medal round," US coach Mike Krzyzewski said of the game.
"We are healthy, I think the team has played well and we are very excited about getting into the medal round, it is time to win a gold medal."
Balanced scoring by the US was again in evidence as Los Angeles Laker Kobe Bryant finished with 13 and Chris Paul and Dwyane Wade had 10 each.
The US began the game by establishing Orlando Magic centre Howard in the middle as they jumped out to a 20-5 lead that also featured some explosive dunks by NBA scoring champ James.
"We're pretty excited about finishing pool play undefeated and getting onto the medal round," US coach Mike Krzyzewski said of the game.
"We are healthy, I think the team has played well and we are very excited about getting into the medal round, it is time to win a gold medal."
Balanced scoring by the US was again in evidence as Los Angeles Laker Kobe Bryant finished with 13 and Chris Paul and Dwyane Wade had 10 each.
The US began the game by establishing Orlando Magic centre Howard in the middle as they jumped out to a 20-5 lead that also featured some explosive dunks by NBA scoring champ James.
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