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On to the Next Round!

Pilipinas U21 won against Indonesia U21 101 to 91 to officially book a place into the next round of Season 22 U21 Asian Championships held in Hong Kong. Sporting a 4-1 record Pilipinas is assured of 2nd place in Pool B with a non bearing last game against Asian powerhouse China.

"We look forward in our match against the mighty China squad. It is quite an honor to play (and hopefully beat) China as they are always the undisputed top dog in the Asian Region almost every season." Lolo Smithz said in an ambush interview. "Our players are pumped up for next Monday's match and will not concede an inch of ground and be intimidated by them when game time comes."

"Next round will be tough as all teams that will advance are going to be teams that can beat anyone in any given day. One miscalculation will have a very big effect on the standings. Hopefully we will succeed in our goal to reach the finals and win the Asian Championships and advance to the World Cup next season. God bless Team Pilipinas!"

Almost but not quite

Underdogs in the match against world ranked 6th China and wasn't even given a chance to win by most, the 20th ranked Pilipinas u21 squad gave their opponents quite a scare as they almost won the game succumbing to a 2 point loss in the end with a score of 87 to 89.

Pilipinas U21 star Luis Angelo Rubi was simply sensational, single-handedly carried the team in the first 3 quarters with a 19 of 25 shooting scoring 39 points and pulling down 12 rebounds plus 2 steals. Tan Chuyun and Luo Junkai of China U21 squad scored 32 and 24 points respectively along with 12 and 17 rebounds.

"Luo Junkai was the key to China winning this game. Very good player hard to guard can score inside and do jump shots. Simply an all around player that can also pass, steal and block. Tan Chuyun had early foul trouble with 4 fouls in the first half but managed to stay in the game playing all 48 minutes." Lolo Smithz said. "In all statistical categories we were almost even or even better than China so it gives us hope we can beat them with some adjustments if we ever meet again in the next round."

"My problem now with our U21 squad will be game shape. With the playoffs fast approaching trainers of their respective players will be forced sometimes to use their players more to win their league games. Hopefully our U21 players game shape will be at tip top shape in the 2nd round especially our point guards. Some of our better point guards have been a disappointment in terms of their game shape."

GO FOR GOLD..!!

The Mabunay and Generoso Show

Playing catch up all game long Team Pilipinas looked headed into another loss this time against the Australian U21 squad but things changed in the last 5 minutes of the game when reserves SG Niel Mabunay and SF Mitchell Loonie Generoso came into the game.

Trailing 71 to 69 In the 3:47 mark of the 4th quarter Generoso drove to the hoop and was fouled in the act of shooting by Harry McNicholas. Generoso calmly shoot both free throws to tie the game. A rebound from an Australian team miss in the ensuing play by Mabunay was push up the court and Mabunay passed the ball to Generoso for a big time dunk giving Philippines a two point lead that led to a 30 second timeout by Australia.

Mabunay stole the ball when play restarted and passed the ball inside to Generoso but Generoso saw a wide open Mabunay and passed the ball back to him which Mabunay confidently shoot from the top of the key to added another 2 points to the lead 71 to 75. Another great defense lead to another scoring opportunity for the Pilipinas squad which Mabunay again spearheading the offense passing inside to Generoso scoring on a driving layup. The Pilipinas team never relinquished the lead after that and went on the win 85 to 77.

A very relieved Lolo Smithz was seen smiling like crazy after the game after spending the entire game pouting and cursing. "To tell you frankly at the 3rd quarter when Australia had a 10 point lead I thought that was it for us but our boys stepped up and made the game close to end the third quarter with a 3 point deficit only. It was a magical 1 minute and 21 seconds when Mabunay and Generoso tag teamed to make those terrific offensive plays. It was the game changer simply amazing to watch. Great very great and important win for us. Both of them are heroes of this game in my book."

"Luis Angelo Rubi was again magnificient scoring 16 points and pulling down 19 rebounds. Inserto starting at PG had 11 assists while Joey Castellano had U21 high 17 points and Eric Melendrez chipping in 11 points also."

"Next we face Kazakhstan then Macau then top favorite to win our pool Hong Kong. Hopefully by the time we meet Hong Kong our boys will have improved much to give us a decent chance of winning against them."

Last edited by Lolo Smithz at 1/28/2013 9:56:43 AM

Game log of that magical 1 minute and 21 seconds.

4 4:10 71 — 69 L. Rubi (H) grabs the defensive rebound.
4 3:47 71 — 69 M. Generoso (H) tries a driving layup
4 3:47 71 — 69 H. McNicholas (A) is called for a shooting foul.
4 3:47 71 — 70 M. Generoso (H) sinks the free throw.
4 3:47 71 — 70 L. Mingkun (A) substituted for A. Aslam (A) at SG.
4 3:47 71 — 70 J. Škalec (A) was replaced by E. Brogan (A) at SF.
4 3:47 71 — 70 C. Querido (A) brought in for H. McNicholas (A) at PF.
4 3:47 71 — 71 Free throw made by M. Generoso (H).
4 3:37 71 — 71 M. Iliakis (A) fires up a three-point shot from the corner, guarded closely by E. Meléndez (H). Shot missed.
4 3:37 71 — 71 The defensive rebound is snapped up by N. Mabunay (H).
4 3:24 71 — 73 N. Mabunay (H) gets off a great pass to M. Generoso (H). M. Generoso (H) goes up for a dunk in a crowd. Scored.
4 3:24 71 — 73 The shot was assisted by N. Mabunay (H).
4 3:24 71 — 73 30 second timeout called by Australia.
4 3:19 71 — 73 Pass stolen by N. Mabunay (H).
4 3:15 71 — 75 M. Generoso (H) gets off a great pass to N. Mabunay (H). N. Mabunay (H) pulls up at the top of the key and takes a shot. Scored.
4 3:15 71 — 75 The shot was assisted by M. Generoso (H).
4 3:05 71 — 75 L. Farruggia (A) gets off a great pass to L. Mingkun (A). L. Mingkun (A) pulls up at the top of the key and takes a shot. Shot missed.
4 3:05 71 — 75 M. Iliakis (A) cleans the offensive glass.
4 3:05 71 — 75 M. Iliakis (A) now has a double double.
4 3:03 71 — 75 M. Iliakis (A) collects the rebound and goes back up for the shot over E. Meléndez (H). Shot missed.
4 3:03 71 — 75 Neither team can corral the airball, and Pilipinas will take the ball out of bounds
4 2:39 71 — 77 M. Generoso (H) tries a driving layup off of a nice pass from N. Mabunay (H). Scored.
4 2:39 71 — 77 N. Mabunay (H) credited with the assist.

Kung kailan di proficient GS si Mabunay tsaka di nakalagay ng prediction tsaka nagka-good performance haha

Sarap talaga tingnan kanina live Sgt. Hero talaga! :D

nawala na ung press release ng U21?

Calm Before the Storm

Two successive blowouts against Kazakhstan (57 point win) and Macau (48 point win) saw the Pilipinas U21 squad with a perfect 3-0 record in the second round of Season 22 U21 Asian Championships in Hong Kong.

Lolo Smithz wasn't in a smiling mood though when asked if the Pilipinas U21 team could win it all this season. "There is no time to rejoice as of now. Our next game is crucial against one of the top favorite this season the Hong Kong U21 team. Whoever wins this game will most likely be the one who will face China for the finals. If we lose the Hong Kong game there is still a very dangerous and vastly improved Indonesian team waiting for us for our last game. Need to win at least one game in order for us to advance in the semis. Hopefully we will win both so that we won't face China in the semifinals."

"Some say when many minds and thoughts are thinking the same thing it produces something powerful enough to alter destiny. Whether it is true or not I urge the Pilipinas BB community in wishing our team the best in the game against Hong Kong. Many thoughts melding togehter producing something awe aspiring. God Bless the Pilipinas U21 team!"

good luck U21 philippines.. kaya natin yan... let get that W