Category Archives: World Basketball

Foshan naman!

Naturalized Smart-Gilas monster Marcus Douthit is China-bound. Which is good… actually. The gigantic powerhouse will continue to learn the ways of Chinese basketball, and Asian basketball in general, as he was signed to a five-month contract with the Chinese Basketball Association’s Foshan Dralions. Question… What the hell is a dralion? Anyway, it was in Chinaaaa

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Guest Post: In defense of Gilas

Clemelle L. Montallana Cabucgayan, Biliran Province September 3O,2011 We are proud of ‘em. Smart Gilas-Pilipinas, the developmental basketball team that placed fourth in the FIBA-ASIA Championship, is both lauded and criticized by some sectors . The fourth place finish fell short of a nation’s expectations but it proved at the same time that much couldaaa

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The Hypothetical Smart Gilas 2013 Machine

Kudos Smart Gilas Pilipinas! Despite the so-called “National Heartache” that you’ve given us according to one overzealous writer, it would never account to the sense of pride and happiness that you’ve delivered to Filipino basketball fans when they saw you competing and beating some of the best basketball teams in Asia. But if there’s oneaaa

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Smart Gilas KOd by Jordan in the semis…

Smart Gilas KOd by Jordan in the semis… and I’m not as depressed, like that of in 2002. Maybe because I’m prepared now (sanay na matalo), or I am older now (that’s friggin 9 years!) or I see future success if we’ll continue the Gilas Program. Back in 2002, we were in the same situation.aaa

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Richard Jeter Reel, SMB-ABL Import

This just in, looks like San Miguel Beer already has one of two imports signed up (or at least, confirmed to play). Their first import is 29 year old Richard Jeter. Check out his highlight, I know these are select plays, but still. He can create his own shots and he knows how to freeaaa

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Marcio Lassiter, playing for Filipino blood & glory

After sitting out the first phase of the tournament, Marcio Lassiter, the guy I’m calling, “The Laser”, is happy to let loose. Everyone is doing his share but Lassiter has been the game changer for Smart Gilas. They were down big against Jordan, yet their were able to bounce back and get the W. Theaaa

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SMC Killer Crossover

This is just a tweet-ish thought that’s too long for twitter. Let’s call this, a tweet on steroids!

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Jr. NBA’s GMA/ NCR- Regional Selections

Whoever thought of starting the Jr. NBA program is a genius.  Amazing how people with passion and skill for basketball can share this to boys who are building on their skills as well. That’s it, NBA Cares. When I saw the Jr. NBA ads and commercial on BTV, I couldn’t help but say that the PBAaaa

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March Madness Streaming @ iPad and iPhone for free

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Asian Games? What Asian Games?

By the way, visit my website at www.sydrified.blogspot.com. During the olden days, the Asian Games was deemed as the spectacle we brace. During these games we saw the triumphs of legendary athletes like track and field’s Lydia de Vega and Elma Muros, swimming’s Eric Buhain, Ryan Papa, and Akiko Thomson, Bowling’s Paeng Nepomuceno and Bongaaa

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