THREE Alaska players and three more from San Miguel, including rookie
big man Rabeh Al-Hussaini, were named to the final rosters of both
North and South All-Star teams which will pit skills in the 2011 PBA
All-Star Game in Boracay a month from now.
The three Aces voted as reserves by the PBA head coaches are big men
Joe Devance and Sonny Thoss and playmaker L.A. Tenorio , while
Al-Hussaini is joined by fellow Beermen Arwind Santos and Alex
Cabagnot.
Al-Hussaini, the year’s No. 2 overall pick and the only freshman to
make it to the All-Star line up, will suit up for the North squad of
San Miguel mentor Ato Agustin along with Santos, Cabagnot and Tenorio.
Devance and Thoss, on the other hand, represent the ‘Twin Tower’ off
the bench for the South All-Stars under Talk `N Text mentor Chot
Reyes.
Completing the reserves for the North are Talk `N Text’s frontcourt
tandem of Ranidel de Ocampo and Harvey Carey, along with Meralco
hotshot MacMac Cardona.
Perennial All-Star Jimmy Alapag of Talk `N Text, meanwhile, is again
suiting up for the South together with Derby Ace’s Peter June Simon,
Meralco veteran center Asi Taulava and the Air21 pair of Dondon
Hontiveros and Danny Seigle.
Voted by fans as starters for North are Mark Pingris, Kerby Raymundo,
Mark Caguioa, Willie Miller and last year’s All-Star MVP Gabe Norwood.
James Yap, Jay Washington, Kelly Williams, Eric Menk and Cyrus Baguio
make up the starting unit for South.
The pro league is holding the annual, mid-season spectacle on the
island of Boracay for the first time, in partnership with Cre8 Events
Asia under president Carlo Quevada.
This developed as the league also announced the lineup for the Rookies
versus Sophomores Blitz Game, and the participants in the slam dunk,
three-point shootout and obstacle challenge side events.
No. 1 overall rookie pick Noy Baclao banners the freshmen selection,
where he is joined by Rey Guevarra, Elmer Espiritu, Rob Labagala, Hans
Thiele, Josh Vanlandingham, Shawn Weinstein and John Wilson.
Josh Urbiztondo and Chris Ross will be at the helm of the sophomore
team and will have for teammates Francis Allera, Marcy Arellano, Jervy
Cruz, Gerwin Gaco, Emerson Oreta.
Third year pro Larry Rodriguez has been named to augment the
Sophomores team replacing the injured Rico Maierhofer.
KG Canaleta won’t be around for a shot at a fifth PBA slam dunk title,
and out to displace him from his throne are some of the league’s
certified high-flyers in Norwood, JC Intal, Ronald Tubid, Washington,
Espiritu, a former PBL ‘slam’ titleholder, Guevarra, and former
champion Williams.
Mark Macapagal goes for a back-to-back three-point shootout titles as
he defends his crown against deadly gunners Alapag, Cardona, Devance,
Hontiveros, Tubid, Ronjay Buenafe, Sunday Salvacion and James Yap.
Jonas Villanueva also tries to do the same in the Obstacle Challenge
where he will be tested to the hilt by Alapag, Buenafe, Cabagnot,
Miller, Ross, Tenorio, Urbiztondo and Gary David.
Four-time league MVP Alvin Patrimonio will team up with Agustin and
Allan Caidic to challenge the top three finishers of the 3-point
shootout in the equally interesting Legends Shootout that will serve
as appetizer to the All-Star Game on All-Star Sunday. PR
Showing posts with label Joe Devance. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Joe Devance. Show all posts
Sunday, April 17, 2011
Monday, March 14, 2011
Joe Devance is Player of the Week
JOE Devance put up monster numbers for Alaska in the week that was, earning for
himself the Accel-PBA Press Corps Player of the Week citation for the period
March 7 to 13.
The do-it-all forward notched averages of 20.5 points, 15.5 rebounds and 5.0
assists in leading the Aces to back-to-back wins over the San Miguel Beermen and
B-MEG Derby Ace Llamados.
Those figures got him the scribes’ nod over teammate LA Tenorio, who was also
impressive with his own two-game averages of 18 points, 4.5 rebounds and 7.5
assists.
Devance said he was just trying to do what he can in helping Alaska’s campaign
in the import-laden Commissioner’s Cup.
“I’m really trying to get my teammates involved and have fun while doing it,”
said the 27-year-old southpaw.
“I have great teammates and coaching staff that believe in me. Our system is fit
for me to do well. I just make it a point to go hard every time I’m on the
court.”
This determination showed when Devance notched 22 points, seven rebounds and
five assists as Alaska fended off SMB, 96-94, last Wednesday. He scattered 19 of
his points in the first three quarters that helped the Aces build up a cushion
that took the sting off the Beermen’s endgame comeback.
Against Derby Ace, Devance was even more devastating as he poured in 19 points
on top of a gamehigh 14 rebounds in a 97-91 win. He scored all but two of the
Aces’ last eight points inside the final two minutes
Those victories jacked Alaska’s win-loss record to 4-1 and kept it right on
track to advancing into the next round.
For sure, Devance will continue to be a pillar of strength in the Aces’ drive.(pr)
himself the Accel-PBA Press Corps Player of the Week citation for the period
March 7 to 13.
The do-it-all forward notched averages of 20.5 points, 15.5 rebounds and 5.0
assists in leading the Aces to back-to-back wins over the San Miguel Beermen and
B-MEG Derby Ace Llamados.
Those figures got him the scribes’ nod over teammate LA Tenorio, who was also
impressive with his own two-game averages of 18 points, 4.5 rebounds and 7.5
assists.
Devance said he was just trying to do what he can in helping Alaska’s campaign
in the import-laden Commissioner’s Cup.
“I’m really trying to get my teammates involved and have fun while doing it,”
said the 27-year-old southpaw.
“I have great teammates and coaching staff that believe in me. Our system is fit
for me to do well. I just make it a point to go hard every time I’m on the
court.”
This determination showed when Devance notched 22 points, seven rebounds and
five assists as Alaska fended off SMB, 96-94, last Wednesday. He scattered 19 of
his points in the first three quarters that helped the Aces build up a cushion
that took the sting off the Beermen’s endgame comeback.
Against Derby Ace, Devance was even more devastating as he poured in 19 points
on top of a gamehigh 14 rebounds in a 97-91 win. He scored all but two of the
Aces’ last eight points inside the final two minutes
Those victories jacked Alaska’s win-loss record to 4-1 and kept it right on
track to advancing into the next round.
For sure, Devance will continue to be a pillar of strength in the Aces’ drive.(pr)
Sunday, January 2, 2011
Arwind, Devance, Carey still in the hunt
What initially loomed as a duel for the Rain or Shine-PBA Philippine
Cup Elims/Quarters Top Performer Award between Alaska’s Joe Devance
and Talk ‘N Text’s Harvey Carey has turned into a three-way fight,
with a resurgent Arwind Santos of San Miguel Beer joining the fray.
Devance, the Aces’ 3-point shooting forward, and Carey, the Tropang
Texters’ hard-driving frontliner, appeared to have a lock on the
award, presented for the second time by the PBA Press Corps to the
best performing player in the All-Filipino Conference prior to the
best-of-seven semifinals.
But Devance, whose Aces fell to the Barangay Ginebra Kings in the
best-of-three quarterfinals, took a slide in his average statistical
points after the series, allowing Santos to reel in the early leader.
Talk ‘N Text and San Miguel skipped the quarters after clinching
outright Final Four berths for finishing No. 1 and No. 2 in the
classification stage of the elimination round.
Santos averaged 34.7 statistical points (SPs) after 15 games, Devance
finished with 34.5 in 17 matches, and Carey with 34.4 in 15 outings. A
second SMB player, Jay Washington, is in fourth with 34.1 average SPs.
Prior to his injury early this season, Ranidel de Ocampo, Talk ‘N
Text’s comebacking forward, was the runaway choice last season. But
the proximity to each other of the current pacesetters has made the
race much more heated than before.
The PBAPC also casts its vote for Best Player of the Conference and
the Most Valuable Player, and chooses the Finals MVP at the end of
each conference.
The award will be presented on Jan. 5 at the Araneta Coliseum by PBA
Commissioner Chito Salud, PBA vice chairman Mert Mondragon of Rain or
Shine, and the PBAPC.(pr)
Cup Elims/Quarters Top Performer Award between Alaska’s Joe Devance
and Talk ‘N Text’s Harvey Carey has turned into a three-way fight,
with a resurgent Arwind Santos of San Miguel Beer joining the fray.
Devance, the Aces’ 3-point shooting forward, and Carey, the Tropang
Texters’ hard-driving frontliner, appeared to have a lock on the
award, presented for the second time by the PBA Press Corps to the
best performing player in the All-Filipino Conference prior to the
best-of-seven semifinals.
But Devance, whose Aces fell to the Barangay Ginebra Kings in the
best-of-three quarterfinals, took a slide in his average statistical
points after the series, allowing Santos to reel in the early leader.
Talk ‘N Text and San Miguel skipped the quarters after clinching
outright Final Four berths for finishing No. 1 and No. 2 in the
classification stage of the elimination round.
Santos averaged 34.7 statistical points (SPs) after 15 games, Devance
finished with 34.5 in 17 matches, and Carey with 34.4 in 15 outings. A
second SMB player, Jay Washington, is in fourth with 34.1 average SPs.
Prior to his injury early this season, Ranidel de Ocampo, Talk ‘N
Text’s comebacking forward, was the runaway choice last season. But
the proximity to each other of the current pacesetters has made the
race much more heated than before.
The PBAPC also casts its vote for Best Player of the Conference and
the Most Valuable Player, and chooses the Finals MVP at the end of
each conference.
The award will be presented on Jan. 5 at the Araneta Coliseum by PBA
Commissioner Chito Salud, PBA vice chairman Mert Mondragon of Rain or
Shine, and the PBAPC.(pr)
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