Posts belonging to Category 'Rising Stars - Philippines'
May 21, 2010 | Posted by Benjie
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After Chris Tiu and Chris Lutz, another Chris has been on the radar of the Smart Gilas national team. Chris Banchero, a Fil-Italian guard who had been making waves in the US NCAA Division II the past season is the latest prospect of the national team. He was invited by coach Rajko Toroman [...]
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Tags: Banchero, Chris Banchero, Chris Lutz, Chris Tiu, Fil-Italian, NCAA Division II All-America team, Rajko Toroman, Seattle Pacific University, Seattle Pacific University Falcons, Smart Gilas | 
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May 20, 2010 | Posted by Benjie
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One of the most underrated players in the Smart Gilas roster is Jason Ballesteros. I call him a little big man because he is undersized for his position on the court. He either plays the 4 or the 5 position. Given his height at 6-foot-7, he’s short to play in the team’s frontline. [...]
Categories: Rising Stars - Philippines | Tags: Asian Games, Balle, Ballesteros, China, Dubai, Gilas, Guangzhou, Guangzhou China, Jason, Jason Ballesteros, Smart Gilas | No Comments »
April 30, 2010 | Posted by Benjie
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The point guard position has remained to be the greatest strength of the Philippine national team in recent history of Asian basketball competitions. It can be remembered that the likes of Hector Calma, Ronnie Magsanoc, Johnny Abarrientos, Olsen Racela, Jimmy Alapag and Willie Miller had eclipsed their respective counterparts. It continues to be [...]
Categories: Rising Stars - Philippines | Tags: 2012 Olympics, Andy Mark Barroca, Hector Calma, Jimmy Alapag, Johnny Abarrientos, Mark Barroca, Olsen Racela, Ronnie Magsanoc, Willie Miller, Zamboanga | No Comments »
April 26, 2010 | Posted by Benjie
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This year could be a great one for the Far Eastern University’s John Aldrech Ramos. For one, Aldrech is the only remaining contender for the Most Valuable Player award in last year’s UAAP season. Gone are Rabeh Al-Hussaini of Ateneo and last year’s winner Dylan Ababou of the UST. With both of them [...]
Categories: Rising Stars - Philippines | Tags: Aldrech Ramos, Asian Games, China, Dylan Ababou, Guangzhou, Guangzhou China, Jai Reyes, John Aldrech Ramos, Nonoy Baclao, UAAP MVP | No Comments »
January 12, 2010 | Posted by Benjie
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It’s good to hear that new recruit Marcio Lassiter has been playing well with the Smart Gilas team in 3 games so far. At first, I was not agreeable to the addition of Lassiter because the team has already been loaded with quality guards and also the anticipated arrival of Chris Lutz might [...]
Categories: Rising Stars - Philippines | Tags: Chris Lutz, Lasiter, Lassiter, Marcio Lasiter, Marcio Lassiter, Smart Gilas | No Comments »
November 24, 2009 | Posted by Benjie
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Another US NCAA standout expected to formally join Smart Gilas by mid next year is Chris Lutz. He is likely to come back to the Philippines by end of April or May. Chris was born on February 11, 1985 to American father Wayne and Filipina mother Luzviminda. The six-foot-three senior off-guard from Marshall [...]
Categories: Rising Stars - Philippines | Tags: Allan Caidic, Chris Lutz, Huntington, Lutz, Luzviminda, marshall University, Philippines, Purdue University, Smart Gilas, the next Allan Caidic, West Virginia | No Comments »
November 12, 2009 | Posted by Benjie
Filipino-American point guard Stanley Pringle out of Pennsylvania State University has been on the radar of the Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas (SBP) for Smart Gilas since he was discovered to have Filipino roots. The 22-year old 6-foot playmaker who is known for his quickness and high leaping ability during his college days is currently [...]
Categories: Rising Stars - Philippines | Tags: Belgium, Chris Lutz, Chris Tiu, JR Cawaling, JV Casio, Mark Barocca, RJ Razul, Smart Gilas, Stanley Pringle | No Comments »
November 10, 2009 | Posted by Benjie
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Philippine developmental team Smart Gilas captain Chris Tiu believes that one of the most effective ways of leadership is through by example. True indeed as he lives by it on and off the court.
Categories: Rising Stars - Philippines | Tags: Blue Eagle, Chris Tiu, Gilas, Makati City, Smart, Smart Gilas, Urdaneta | 3 Comments »
September 18, 2009 | Posted by Benjie
Finally, my guessing game on who would win this year’s MVP race in the UAAP came to an end early this week. Dylan Ababou of the University of Santo Tomas narrowly beat Ateneo’s Rabah Al- Hussaini and FEU’s Aldrech Ramos in the race for the top individual honor for the Philippines’ premiere collegiate league. I’ve [...]
Categories: Rising Stars - Philippines | Tags: Aldrech Ramos, Dylan Ababou, Pontifical University, Rajko Toroman, University of Santo Tomas | No Comments »
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