Monthly Archives: July 2008

Chris Speaks: Breaking the Pros

Hi guys, welcome to another edition of Chris Speaks and today we’ll talk about Breaking the Pros. What exactly is this entry all about? You’ll soon find out. For many years now, we’ve seen great prospects from the UAAP and the NCAA, dominating the collegiate ranks and turning the whole Philippine basketball world crazy withaaa

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Nike Hyperdunk 2015, Inspired By Marty McFly Shoes

Quick entry from our friends… The Hyperdunk, designed by Nike creative director Eric Avar, is one of the lightest and most innovative basketball footwear products Nike has ever produced. Debuting on the feet of Nike athlete Kobe Bryant on April 10th, the Hyperdunk will hit retail outlets in the U.S. on July 27th. While designingaaa

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James Yap gets chased by Talk and Text import, Terrence Leather

LAWLZ! Talking about hitting and running. After a brief altercation between Jondan Salvador and Talk and Text Import Terrence Leather, James Yap decided to join the fun by literally kicking Terrence Leather’s ass when Leather wasn’t looking. And you know what happened as soon as Leather fronts James? James Yap ran, like a little kidaaa

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A first look at the 2008 PBA Draft aspirants: Top Picks

I bet you guys are curious on who’s going to be the next batch of rookies to play in the PBA next year. Gabe Norwood is a unanimous answer on who’s going to be the top rookie next.. but what about the others? Join me as we take a first look at the next batchaaa

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2007 PBA’s TOP ROOKIE (Part 1 of 2)

It seems like yesterday when these guys applied in the PBA with so much hype. What happened to them? Here’s a take on what their rookie season was like. Why am I doing this? Simple really… who will be the consensus rookie of the year? Game starts now. THE UNDRAFTED PLAYERS The 2007-08 PBA seasonaaa

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And suddenly.. Ginebra

Wow. Just wow. After starting off with a 0-5 slate and finishing with a 2-7 record in the first round.. who would’ve expected the Gin Kings to finish a half game short of entering the Semi Finals? Certainly not me, I mean, I’m a big Ginebra fan but with the way they played in theaaa

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FIESTA CUP POWER RANKINGS 5th EDITION

The next Power Rankings will be the First Round Finale. 25. ALEX CABAGNOT (LAST WEEK # 21) – Blame the Tigers’ weak games for bringing his stats four games down. 24. LA TENORIO (LW # 19) – Down five spots, expect a boost on his stats when the Aces win their remaining assignments. 23. GARYaaa

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Statistically Speaking 2

Statistically speaking… …. Jayjay Helterbrand should be the player of the Conference Yes, you’ve heard me right. Statistically wise, I don’t think there’s any local who can match Jayjay’s output this conference. At this time, with one game left in the eliminations, Jayjay is averaging 19 PPG 4 RPG and 6 APG. In other words,aaa

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The UAAP Pre-Season 71 Entry

I apologize for the late entry but what the heck, better late than never eh? University of the Philippines Key Holdovers: Woody Co, Migs De Asis, Mike Gamboa, Martin Reyes and Magi Sison Key Subtractions: Vicmel Epres, VJ Serios and Soc Rivera Key Additions: Coach Aboy Castro Diagnosis: Yes they won’t be winless this yearaaa

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Nike Hyperdunk makes its Philippine debut in UAAP Season 71

PR from NIKE… Basketball season kicks into full gear as the 71st UAAP tournament opens today (JULY July 5). Action packed with heart pounding hard court action, this season promises more guts, grit and basketball glory. Nike equips some of today’s up and coming basketball stars with the Nike Hyperdunk, the lightest and strongest basketballaaa

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