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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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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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March Madness Streaming @ iPad and iPhone for free

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Nokia RP team off to Yemen

Nokia Philippines and TAO Corporation recently hosted a send-off dinner for the Nokia Pilipinas U18 Junior Men’s Basketball team as they go compete in the Fiba-Asia U18 Championships Sana’A, Yemen.  The Philippines has been bracketed with China, Syria and Saudi Arabia. The dinner was held at the Cafe of Champions of TAO Corporate Center andaaa

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Shoot it like Ersan

This Turkish guy, Ersan Ilyasova is lighting up the current FIBA Worlds. Hitting 60% of his three point shots helping the host team, Turkey, to an undefeated stint. In the NBA, last season, playing for the Milwaukee Bucks, he shot an acceptable .336. I did not follow the Bucks last year, but can almost assureaaa

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ABA 2010 Friendship Games Announced

Manila, Philippines. The American Basketball Association (ABA) www.abalive.com now ranked as the largest professional sports league in the US in terms of teams, launched its global joint-venture in Las Vegas last December and plans for its first two ABA venues in Tampa, Florida and Las Vegas in February. It has positioned itself as #2 toaaa

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