Back in championship form

(photo from http://ph.news.yahoo.com/blogs/collegehoops/salva-tion-salva-explodes-eagles-crush-tams-104346302.html)

Ateneo went back to business today with a big win against the FEU Tamaraws. Despite 'struggling' in the past two games - as exaggerated by the media (yes you, TJ Manotoc), the blue eagles showed how they haven't lost any of their championship mojo. The guys played with so much composure despite a tight first half. Looking forward for them to close it out this Tuesday.

ONE BIG FIGHT!

The scores:

ATENEO 82 – Salva 24, Ravena 17, Slaughter 12, Monfort 11, Long 8, Erram 4, Tiongson 4, Chua 2, Gonzaga 0, Golla 0, Austria 0.

FEU 64 – Romeo 23, Escoto 12, Ramos 9, Garcia 6, Exciminiano 6, Tolomia 5, Pogoy 2, Cruz 1, Sentcheu 0, Bringas 0.

Quarters: 14-19; 33-33; 60-49; 82-64

Smart Gilas makes it to FIBA Asia Semi-finals

(photo from Smart Gilas Facebook account)

I've followed this team for the past three years and finally, all the work slowly paying off for Coach Rajko Toroman and his boys. Reaching this level is already a huge feat given the level of competition in Asia these days. But I know these Gilas boys ain't done yet. This year's championship is a wide open race. 

Gilas plays Jordan at 3:30 pm today. Looking forward to another solid game from Marcus Douthit and Ranidel De Ocampo. This time I'm hoping for a breakout game from one of the Gilas originals. We've beaten Jordan a couple of times this past year and they too are very well capable of running us off. This will be a very exciting game.

Focus of the team has been so high. I'm very hopeful that we'll reach the finals and steal the championship!

GILAS TO LONDON!

Bader Malabes tribute

Bader Malabes' stat line against China: 

17 points (15 in the first quarter), 4 rebounds, 1 assist and only 1 turnover.

Ibang klase. Speechless. Hehe.

Alex Nuyles playing for Ateneo??

After that monster game against my blue eagles, I've gained much more respect for Adamson's Alex Nuyles. His heart for his alma mater and for the game is undoubtedly at full swing. I wouldn't complain if he beat Greg for league MVP.

But wait, did he really play for Ateneo? Read the interesting story here.

UAAP Season 74 Play of the Year

UAAP S74 - Kiefer Ravena's No-Look Pass for Nico... by coldbluestar