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[Lebron23]

REIGNING CHAMPS REALTORS & KINGS COLLIDE

Purefoods takes on unpredictable Red Bull

Wednesday, 08 October 2008

Sta. Lucia Realty and Barangay Ginebra will be put to test early as the two teams that became the toast of the PBA last season make their debut in the 2008-09 KFC PBA Philippine Cup against each other Wednesday.

Pitting the two champions of last season apparently excites Sta. Lucia coach Boyet Fernandez, who views it as a perfect avenue to determine their readiness to compete and defend the title.

"This is a good test for us to know if our (little) adjustments and system is good and will be productive," said Fernandez, voted Coach of the Year by the PBA Press Corps for masterfully steering the Realtors to a 4-3 victory over the Purefoods TJ Giants in the Finals of this tournament last season.

With their success last season, both clubs opted not to alter their rosters. Rookie Kelvin Gregorio is the only new face in the Sta. Lucia lineup while free agent Jun-jun Cabatu was signed by the Kings, reigning Fiesta Conference champions, to augment their depleted unit.

An assortment of injuries to star guard Mark Caguioa (still in the US for rehab), Junthy Valenzuela, and Rafi Reavis worry Ginebra coach Jong Uichico, who can only hope that whatever is left of his bench will be able to rise to the challenge.

"We need a better start this conference than we did last season. That's our short- term goal," offered Uichico.

Ginebra's reported state of health didn't help to calm Fernandez, who dismissed suggestions that their 7:30 p.m. date with the Kings at the Araneta Coliseum would be a walk in the park.

"I'm excited to play Ginebra in our debut. This will be an interesting match-up between two champion teams. You don't let your guard down just because they tell you Ginebra has lots of injured players. That team has got a lot of talent, well coached and they enjoy tremendous crowd support. So we'll see what happens,” Fernandez said.

Purefoods and Red Bull also begin their campaign in the league's 34th season with Giants coach Ryan Gregorio having mixed emotions about playing the Barakos.

Except for Cyrus Baguio, Red Bull has been practically reduced to a team of role players after management decided to part ways with Mick Pennisi (the only remaining original member of the team that joined the league in 2000) who was traded to San Miguel. Also gone are back-up center Paolo Bugia and guards Topex Robinson and Kiko Adriano.

"We are practically starting over again. But what I've seen in practice and the pre-season games are encouraging. I think we can spring some surprises," said Red Bull coach Yeng Guiao.

But coming into their 5 p.m. encounter with the Giants, what Guiao will have in his disposal is a small team with 6-6 Carlo Sharma serving his one-game suspension in connection with his flagrant foul 2 that was committed during their battle for third place against San Miguel in last season's Fiesta Conference.

But even against a team that would not attract a second look, Gregorio wants his troops to give their best shot.

"The problem with Red Bull is that they are always unpredictable. We acknowledge that fact that we cannot take them lightly, even with the absence of big name players," Gregorio confessed.

The Purefoods coach said whichever side manages to control the tempo will have the edge.

"Allowing them (Barakos) to run and score on fastbreaks would be disastrous for u


Barangay Ginebra Kings Roster ( Thanks for the update Ankle Breaker)


Billy Mamaril 6'6" C 220 lbs Bakersfield
Rafi Reavis 6'8" C 210 lbs Coppin State
Macky Escalona 5'11" G 180 lbs AdMU
Ronald Tubid 6'1" G 175 lbs UE
Paul Artadi 5'9" G 150 lbs UE
Junthy Valenzuela 6'2" G 185 lbs SIT
Junjun Cabatu 6'3" F 215 lbs DLSU
Jayjay Helterbrand 5'11" G 170 lbs Kentucky State University
Chris Pacana 6'1" G 200 lbs St. Francis of Asisi College
Eric Menk 6'6" C 220 lbs Lake Superior State University
Alex Crisano 6'7" C 240 lbs Brooklyn
Mike Holper 6'7" C 210 lbs San Diego State
Mark Caguioa 6'1" G 185 lbs Glendale Community College
Sunday Salvacion 6'3" G 190 lbs CSB

[super_defender]

Billy Mamaril 6'6" C 220 lbs Bakersfield
Rafi Reavis 6'8" C 210 lbs Coppin State
Macky Escalona 5'11" G 180 lbs AdMU
Ronald Tubid 6'1" G 175 lbs UE
Paul Artadi 5'9" G 150 lbs UE
Junthy Valenzuela 6'2" G 185 lbs SIT
Junjun Cabatu 6'3" F 215 lbs DLSU
Jayjay Helterbrand 5'11" G 170 lbs Kentucky State University
Chris Pacana 6'1" G 200 lbs St. Francis of Asisi College
Eric Menk 6'6" C 220 lbs Lake Superior State University
Alex Crisano 6'7" C 240 lbs Brooklyn
Mike Holper 6'7" C 210 lbs San Diego State
Mark Caguioa 6'1" G 185 lbs Glendale Community College
Sunday Salvacion 6'3" G 190 lbs CSB

SIT???

[taninf]

SIT???

Salazar Institute of Technology? near Cebu Institute of technology? im not so sure...

[joesmoove059]

the gin kings will start the season without MC Menk and Mamaril. anyway I go for the Realtors! haha go SLR!!

[its_eman8211]

the gin kings will start the season without MC Menk and Mamaril. anyway I go for the Realtors! haha go SLR!!

it's not new anymore for BGK team, they always start the season with their key players injured.

[ankle breaker]

SIT???

yes bro, it's SIT. Salazar Institute of Technology. same school where jimwel torion played college hoops in cebu. they are team mates though. SIT is now known as SC-SIT. it's near CIT or Cebu Institute of Technology. they are separated by an unfinished building what was supposed to be a mall.

[amamangloy]

Ginebra won (come-from-behind win) without Caguioa, Mamaril, Reavis and Valenzuela... Paul Artadi had a sensational game with 18 points.

[Lebron23]

Kings hold off Realtors; Giants score

By Musong R. Castillo

MANILA, Philippines—Winning the season opener over the tournament’s defending champion meant little more than a morale booster for Barangay Ginebra.

“We’re not looking [beyond the win],” Ginebra coach Jong Uichico said Wednesday night, moments after the decimated Gin Kings completed a come-from-behind 89-86 victory over defending KFC Philippine Cup champion Sta. Lucia Realty at the Araneta Coliseum in Quezon City.

“It’s important to win the first game because it gives your confidence and morale a boost,” added the multi-titled mentor, whose team won the Fiesta Cup at the expense of Air21 two months ago.

Jay-Jay Helterbrand knocked in 21 of his 26 markers in the final two quarters, and Paul Artadi was adjudged the Player of the Game after scattering a career-high 18 points to go with three assists and two steals as both guards led the Kings, who were without a lot of key players.

Ginebra played without big men Rafi Reavis and Billy Mamaril and top-tier guards Junthy Valenzuela and Mark Caguioa, who are all out because of various injuries.

The Realtors opened up with a 10-0 lead but couldn’t keep up with the Kings in the stretch.

Ryan Reyes had 17 points and Kelly Williams highlighted a 16-point night with four electrifying dunks for the Realtors.

In the first game, with James Yap hobbled by an old injury, Purefoods turned to Kerby Raymundo in the fourth quarter last night to scuttle a stubborn Red Bull crew, 77-73.

“The only thing predictable about Red Bull is its unpredictability; Red Bull is always tough to beat,” said Purefoods coach Ryan Gregorio. “They may have lost a lot of players, but as long as (Red Bull) coach Yeng (Guiao) is there, Red Bull will always contend.”

The Tender Juicy Giants trailed by as many as 15 points in the first half then played brilliantly when it mattered most as Raymundo outscored the entire Barako squad in the payoff frame.

“I think we also took it easy in the first half and almost paid the price for it,” said Gregorio. “The positive (thing) about this win is that James (Yap) had an off-night and we still found a way to win.”

The 6-foot-6 Raymundo scored 11 of his game-high 23 points in the fourth period to make up for the inability of the Giants’ other go-to-guy, Yap, to deliver at the crunch.

Raymundo also finished with 15 rebounds and three blocks to lead the Giants, who also got 18 points from Peter June Simon off the bench. Simon also helped rally Purefoods by shooting 13 in the third.

Bothered by a recurring right ankle sprain, Yap finished with just eight points on 2-of-17 shooting from the field. He missed all his seven attempts from the three-point area as the Giants trailed most of the way and looked ready to fall.

Red Bull, with national coach Yeng Guiao calling the shots, led 43-28 at the break, and was ahead 67-60 with 9:35 left in the fourth quarter before two long scoreless spells doomed the unpredictable Barako.

Purefoods first blanked Red Bull for nearly four minutes to creep within 64-67, before holding the Barako hitless again in a five-minute span for a 75-69 lead heading into the final 1:34.


The scores:


First Game

PUREFOODS 77—Raymundo 23, Simon 18, Villanueva 15, Yap R. 9, Yap J. 8, Bugia 2, Robinson 2, Belga 0, Alonzo 0, Lanete 0, Aban 0, Salvador 0.

RED BULL 73—Espinas 18, Baguio 10, Duncil 9, Najorda 9, Cruz 7, Rodriguez 6, Chan 5, Hubalde 5, Alvarez 4, Ybañez 0, Hrabak 0.

Quarters: 18-28, 28-43, 58-63, 77-73

Second Game

BARANGAY GINEBRA 89—Helterbrand 26, Artadi 18, Salvacion 14, Cabatu 8, Pacana 6, Holper 6, Menk 4, Tubid 3, Wilson 2, Crisano 2, Aquino 0, Escalona 0.

STA. LUCIA 86—Reyes 17, Williams 16, Espino 16, Omolon 8, Coronel 6, Gonzales 6, Mendoza 5, Miranda 4, Yeo 3, Aquino 3, Daa 2, Gregorio 0.

Quarters: 21-25, 35-45, 65-66, 89-86


http://sports.inquirer.net/inquirers...s-Giants-score

[Lebron23]

Ginebra won (come-from-behind win) without Caguioa, Mamaril, Reavis and Valenzuela... Paul Artadi had a sensational game with 18 points.

And don't forget the best PG in the PBA Jayjay Helterbrand scoring a game high 26 points, and dishing out 3 assists as Ginebra defeated the defending All Filipino Cup Champion Sta. Lucia Realtors.

Mr. Fast really need to step up because Mark Caguioa is still in the USA recovering from his minor injury.

[Lebron23]

Ginebra defeated the Air 21 Express, 101-92. Excellent outside shooting from the Gin Kings.

Best Player of the Game

Junjun Cabatu, 23 points, 4/7 FG's, 6 rebounds, 5 assists.

[Lebron23]

Air21 Trade Party

26 Jan 2009



The Air21 Express made a big move, trading away some players, while clearing some space for key players in preparation for the upcoming Fiesta Conference.

While waiting for the PBA Board to approve their request to be known as Burger King in the next tournament, the Express shook up their roster by trading four key players in separate deals with Purefoods and Barangay Ginebra.

Don Allado, recently acqired from te Talk 'N Text Phone Pals, and KG Canaleta was traded to Purfoods for third-string point guard Chico Lanete, Chad Alonzo , rookie Beau Belga and a 2013 1st round draft pick.

Then the Express sent JC Intal, Doug Kramer and Lanete to the Brgy. Ginebra Kings for its 2012 and 2013 1st round picks.

“These trades are properly planned with the thought of Air21 being competitive this season and in the future,” said Lito Alvarez, Air21’s representative to the PBA Board of Governors. “We wanted to have a balanced lineup without sacrificing quality.”

Alvarez said he hopes the trade would erase the perception that the team is only dealing with Talk ’N Text, the team owned by Manny V. Pangilinan, a minority stockholder in Burger King.

http://www.pba-online.net/


Purefoods, Air21, Ginebra shake up PBA rosters

01/26/2009 | 08:24 PM

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MANILA, Philippines – Already sidelined in the KFC-Philippine Basketball Association (PBA) Philippine Cup, but Purefoods, Air21 and Ginebra still managed to make some last-minute noise just as the season-opening tournament reaches its climax.

On Monday, the Express traded KG Canaleta and Don Allado to the Giants and JC Intal and Doug Kramer to the Kings in a surprising move that shook a line-up previously regarded as a certified contender next conference following the entry of Yeng Guiao as head coach.

The Bert Lina franchise in return got Chad Alonzo, Beau Belga and tough guard Chico Lanete from the Giants plus a 2013 first round pick. They then included Lanete in the deal that sent Intal and Kramer to the Gin Kings in exchange for first round draft choices in 2012 and 2013.

Lito Alvarez, team manager of Air21, confirmed the deal, saying that the move was “properly planned" even though some will surely look at it as a one-sided pact favoring the two sister ball clubs.

“We have a surplus of players with the entry of Cyrus (Baguio) and Celino (Cruz)," said Alvarez. “What we did was to balance our line-up with a properly-planned trade. We are happy with the talents we’ve got. We opted for 2012 and 2013 picks thinking that’s the time when Wynne (Arboleda) and Homer Se are retiring."

Purefoods coach Ryan Gregorio said the entry of Canaleta and Allado is a sure-fire boost to a team that just came off from an unmemorable performance in the KFC PBA Philippine Cup wherein the Giants finished eighth.

“Allado will help us strengthen our rotation in the No.4 (power forward) and No.5 (center) spots. He is a deadly perimeter shooter and has solid post moves while KG is an explosive scorer who can score from the inside and all the way from the three. He is a consistent scorer who can complement the game of Kerby (Raymundo), James (Yap) and Rico (Villanueva)."

For his part, Jong Uichico of Ginebra said that Intal and Kramer will “just fill in our injured spots".

The Gin Kings still have Rafi Reavies and Mark Caguioa on the injured list, one of the key reasons why they bowed out of contention in the ongoing tournament, losing to San Miguel in three games in the quarterfinals. – GMANews.TV

[Lebron23]

Rod Nealy is the most dominant Import this Conference after scoring 42 points, grabbing 23 rebounds, and dishing 9 assists as Ginebra defeated the Coca Cola Tigers, 110-103.

The scores:

Ginebra 110 -- Nealy 42, Salvacion 17, Helterbrand 15, Artadi 10, Wilson 8, Tubid 6, Reavis 6, Lanete 4, Intal 2, Menk 0.

Coca-Cola 103 -- Sullinger 28, Cabagnot 22, Buenafe 18, Taulava 14, Macapagal 10, Telan 9, Misolas 2, Calimag 0, Dimaunahan 0, Belasco 0.

Quarterscores: 26-27, 54-45, 79-71, 110-103

[k3v1nski]

Hello mga KABARANGGAY!....

[saints13]

I hope JC Intal will blossom now in BGK...it is now or never..

[twotimer247]

My future hopes for BGK this conference and the years to come:


BGK trade Eric Menk for someone younger..like Carlo Sharma to help Billy Mamaril down low..

Unload their already congested back court. I think Paul Artadi is disposable since Macky Escalona can back-up Jay-jay and shoot from the outside and u have Chico Lanete already..who can be a spark playing 1 or 2. Maybe loading the front line with additional bigmen will do...

[ThreeStars&aSun]

when will Mark Caguioa play again in the PBA?

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[jesronne]

i really doubt mark can play again this conference

[LordOfLeyte]

The Fast and the Skyrus.

I wonder if The Furious can still return to his form given his age if re-activated late this season or come next season.

[The_Big_Cat]

Caguio was supposed to make a comback at this Fiesta Cup.
But I guess his knee is still struggling.

[its_eman8211]

Caguio was supposed to make a comback at this Fiesta Cup.
But I guess his knee is still struggling.

they will replace his knees with two brand new camel's knee...
hope he can still play... he is one of the great scorer in the PBA