2nd ABL season 2010-2011

[GoYankees]

hope asean basketball leaugue be asian basketball league for us to see the top clubs in asia.. plus a higher level of basketball.. its always an overkill for the patriots... mahram,sk knights,etc.. bring it on..

Not so soon. Pinoys still want to brag about the Filipino talent against the other teams.

Once other Asian countries come in, people will realize we do not have the best players in Asia.

[b3lowzro]

I do hope a team from Hongkong and from Australia would join the ABL.

[sibugi]

Philippines is way above others ASEAN country in terms of quality but I thin in ASIA overall their status is dropping due to their lack of SIZE.

I watched few ABL game and found Pinoy players are overall faster and agile than the rest of the field.

[Matt121]

I hope a team from Sri Lanka or India will join the ABL

[Servinio]

The Chang Thailand Slammers signed forward Ardy Larong as their third ASEAN import after center Frederick Canlas and guard Froilan Baguion.

Satria Muda Britama signed forward Robert Sanz to replace forward Ronald Capati as one of their three ASEAN imports joining forward Celedon Camaso and guard Francis Adriano.

[Lowman]

Why has this forum died?

I am finding this tear's ABL season to be way more interesting and exciting than last year. The fact that the other teams are competitive with the Patriots (except for Satria Muda) bodes well for an exciting finish to the season and playoffs.

What does everyone else out there think? Are the Asian Games and PBA so compelling that no one cares about what is going on the ABL?

[jerby]

Why has this forum died?

I am finding this tear's ABL season to be way more interesting and exciting than last year. The fact that the other teams are competitive with the Patriots (except for Satria Muda) bodes well for an exciting finish to the season and playoffs.

What does everyone else out there think? Are the Asian Games and PBA so compelling that no one cares about what is going on the ABL?

I was so into ABL last year but I lost interest when the teams playing decided to fill up their import quotas. I'm a Pinoy and I'm proud that Pinoy B-ball players are being hired by other countries but it just doesn't work for me. Except for the Patriots, the other teams relay so much on imports. It just kills the purpose of developing local players. I wanted to see more Attaporns, but with the situation, I have consigned that it will be very hard to come by.

The other thing that is turning off pinoy fans is the quality of players that Patriots have. Since it looks like third rate pinoy players could compete in the ABL, the team owners of ABL seem to be contented with PBA rejects and obscure minor league players. To me it's pathetic, Patriots are supposed to represent the country but to the eyes of the bball pinoy fan they are not worth any adulation.

In the PBA, the most popular conference is the "All Filipino Cup", I think ABL should do the same. It will matter greatly if there will be a season where in all players will be ASEAN.

Just my two cents.

[reamily]

I was so into ABL last year but I lost interest when the teams playing decided to fill up their import quotas. I'm a Pinoy and I'm proud that Pinoy B-ball players are being hired by other countries but it just doesn't work for me. Except for the Patriots, the other teams relay so much on imports. It just kills the purpose of developing local players. I wanted to see more Attaporns, but with the situation, I have consigned that it will be very hard to come by.

The other thing that is turning off pinoy fans is the quality of players that Patriots have. Since it looks like third rate pinoy players could compete in the ABL, the team owners of ABL seem to be contented with PBA rejects and obscure minor league players. To me it's pathetic, Patriots are supposed to represent the country but to the eyes of the bball pinoy fan they are not worth any adulation.

In the PBA, the most popular conference is the "All Filipino Cup", I think ABL should do the same. It will matter greatly if there will be a season where in all players will be ASEAN.

Just my two cents.

its simple unlike last year the coverage of abl in mainstream audience is not better than last year, and this reasons you have said is a product for the other teams to keep in step to our Phil team remember our best amateurs are still playing in the PCCL

[Lowman]

I am just finishing up a post about this year's ABL on my blog and I made one of the same points you guys discussed.

I think the big problem with the ABL this year is the timing of the season. The two biggest markets, the Philippines and Indoensia, both are in the middle of their leagues seasons. Not only does this impact who can play in the league, it also means fans are looking in another direction.

Is there anytime that the ABL could run that it would not conflict with the PBA though? It seems now that the 3 Conference format back the PBA is going to be a year round affair!

[Lowman]

I thought my Filipino friends out there might find this video about the Cabatu family to be interesting.

http://www.aseanbasketballleague.com...id=130&jumpid=

ABL season only has 3 weeks left in the regular season. Thailand and Philippines are battling for the top spot.

[kaiziken_pinas]

I am just finishing up a post about this year's ABL on my blog and I made one of the same points you guys discussed.

I think the big problem with the ABL this year is the timing of the season. The two biggest markets, the Philippines and Indoensia, both are in the middle of their leagues seasons. Not only does this impact who can play in the league, it also means fans are looking in another direction.

Is there anytime that the ABL could run that it would not conflict with the PBA though? It seems now that the 3 Conference format back the PBA is going to be a year round affair!

august to october (?) I think is the PBA break

[Lowman]

The only league in the year with a 9-10 month schedule! Just shows you how much the Filipino fans love the game I guess.

The problem though is that lots of the international tournaments are during that time, so the best players are often tied up with NT commitments.

[Servinio]

For the 2011-2012 season, the ASEAN Basketball League (ABL) may want to consider having only one non-ASEAN import instead of two. This is in order to spur the development of the ASEAN players.

From what has been observed, a team usually plays its two (usually American) imports at the same time for about 35 to 40 minutes each. Add to that, the team may play its three ASEAN (usually Filipino) imports for about the same amount of time thus leaving minimal if not zero playing time for the local players.

Aside from cutting costs, removing the extra import will translate into more court time for the local players. Take the case of Brunei wherein their five imports would play almost the entire game with token playing time for one or two local players.

[ekgarin]

I love Thailand slammers

[seigle42]

The Chang Thailand Slammers signed forward Ardy Larong as their third ASEAN import after center Frederick Canlas and guard Froilan Baguion.

Satria Muda Britama signed forward Robert Sanz to replace forward Ronald Capati as one of their three ASEAN imports joining forward Celedon Camaso and guard Francis Adriano.

imports and filipino imports are responsible to win ABL tournament.

[stuart]

After defeating Singapore Slingers, the Thailand Slammers will take on Philippine Patriots in SE Asian Bball Finals

http://bit.ly/SEAbball

Stuart

[TrueBluePinoy]

09/03/2011
ABL – Interview with ABL supremo Tony Fernandes


KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (ABL Season 2): Dato Sri’ Tony Fernandes! There are not many in the South East Asian region that are not awestruck by this name.

Be it turning a government-linked commercially to Asia’s first, and successful, budget airline or being named the Forbes Asian Businessman of the Year for 2010, the 46-year-old’s career graph is one that stands out for corporate efficiency in the developing world.

Two years ago, Fernandes forayed into our sport – basketball – putting together what many others had left after the “thought” stage – a basketball league involving teams from the economically vibrant, but culturally varied, ASEAN nations.

Today, the ABL as many discerning have acknowledged, stands an example for an international league among the countries that are ambitious to make their mark in basketball.

Fernandes spoke to this website moments after the ABL Season 2 Championship Dinner.

Excerpts

FIBA Asia: At the end of two seasons in the ABL, how does it feel? Things are coming on well?

Fernandes: Things are fantastic. The ABL has made great inroads in opening up basketball to new crowd demographics while giving existing fans a much higher level of competition over 5 months, which they don’t get in many of the ASEAN countries.

FIBA Asia: As a businessman investing in basketball, between now and two years ago (when you launched the ABL), what are your thoughts?

Fernandes: From a commercial perspective, we still need to break down the barriers in the region that many companies still have not embraced sport as a marketing tool. But we have seen substantial interest from ASEAN and multinational companies, who have seen how the ABL has taken the marketing of game to another level and are now approaching us and our teams.

FIBA Asia: What would be your advice for people who are interested in investing in basketball?

Fernandes: My advice for them is that they at least have to love sports first. Understand it and be willing to make sacrifices.

They must understand that we are creating something new that has never been done before in the region and that they are going to be the pioneers of change. This means they have to match business sensibilities with an understanding of sponsorship packaging and savvy marketing to suit a regional platform.

FIBA Asia: Why basketball? AirAsia could have taken any sport. Why particularly basketball?

Fernandes: AirAsia’s involvement with the ABL is that the ABL is an ASEAN league, which is in line with the AirAsia’s philosophy as an ASEAN brand. The ABL’s marketing and positioning is as dynamic as AirAsia’s which is a perfect fit for us.

FIBA Asia: Did you think in a region like ASEAN, where basketball is not the leading sport, things would turn the way they have?

Fernandes: We always knew that we could not compete with football. We came in more to build on what basketball had and take it to the next level with a more businesslike approach matched with solid marketing and PR program.

FIBA Asia: Your top moments of happiness in the two years of ABL?

Fernandes: ABL still going strong after 2 years and getting stronger! There were many basketball purists in the region, who did not support our dream, but thanks to the encouragement of FIBA Asia General Secretary Dato’ Yeoh Choo Hock and SEABA President Erick Thohir we persevered.

FIBA Asia: Any disappointments in the two years of ABL?

Fernandes: There is no real disappointments but it would be good to see ASEAN companies stepping forward bravely to embrace sport – many still don’t realize the power of sport that can reach out to the masses in the region.

FIBA Asia: Association with FIBA Asia. Is there something that you want more from FIBA Asia?

Fernandes: We have a fantastic relationship with FIBA Asia. Dato Yeoh and his team work with ABL CEO Kuhan Foo almost on a weekly basis to improve the league in all technical aspects.

FIBA Asia: Your vision for ABL 3?

Fernandes: In Season 3, we want to see the ABL and our teams break even. We need this to build on our momentum. Also we are looking to add at least 2 more new teams to our family.

S Mageshwaran / FIBA Asia

Photo courtesy: ABL

http://fibaasia.net/InterviewDetails.aspx?id=82

[sinobball]

so, according to Jason Dixon, the ABL is planning to invite a Chinese team to the 3rd edition of ABL to increase the level.

[Hardy]

so, according to Jason Dixon, the ABL is planning to invite a Chinese team to the 3rd edition of ABL to increase the level.

waw.. Good idea..

[b3lowzro]

so, according to Jason Dixon, the ABL is planning to invite a Chinese team to the 3rd edition of ABL to increase the level.

man, that would be tough for teams like Brunei and Indonesia to compete with.