The Nokia National Basketball Training Center (NBTC) D-League regional finals will open on April 7 (Wednesday) at the Bethel Gym in Lucena City for South Luzon and on April 14 at the SBMA gym in Olongapo City for the North Luzon qualifiers.
Survivors of the inter-city qualifiers in South Luzon are Batangas-BBL (Batangas), Hi-Smart Bacoor (Cavite), QPL (Lucena) and ABC Ideas (Bicol) in this 18-and-under tournament backed by Nokia Philippines and TAO Corporation under the Samahang Basketball ng Pilipinas headed by Manny Pangilinan and executive director Noli Eala.
Battling for the North Luzon bragging rights and berths in the national finals are Star Margarine (Baguio), Mayor Pablo-SLC (La Union), Smart Pampanga (Pampanga), Smart Olongapo (Olongapo) and Blue Boy Nepo (Angeles City) in the event also backed by San Miguel Pure Foods Company, Smart Communications and Burlington.
Still to be completed are the qualifiers’ list for the Visayas regionals set April 21-23 at Dumaguete City and Mindanao regionals on April 28-30 in Cagayan de Oro City.
“The matches are getting even more exciting for those teams which qualified in the regionals. But those teams that did not make it to the next level have already won because of the basketball training that these teams got and can pass on to respective communities,”said Nokia NBTC D-League director Eric Altamirano, who also using the tournament to screen future hopefuls to the Nokia RP U-18 team that will do battle in the Fiba U-18 Championships set in September.
“The aim remains the same and that is to develop the fundamentals of these players and get them ready for upper level basketball,”Altamirano added.
A total of 108 teams have entered the tournament that started only last December with all participants, both players and coaches, learning from the unified training program instituted by the organizers headed by training director Alex Compton.
The Nokia NBTC D-League, which virtually serves as a grassroots program in the country, aims to develop top-notch players geared towards the Universities Athletic Association of the Philippines (UAAP), National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), Philippine Basketball League (PBL), Philippine Basketball Association (PBA) and the Liga Pilipinas.
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Tuesday, April 6, 2010
Tuesday, February 2, 2010
BBL-UB still unstoppable in Nokia D-League
Batang BBL-University of Batangas extended its winning roll to five games as it edged B-Meg-SBC, 80-65, in the Nokia National Basketball Training Center (NBTC) D-League recently at the St. Bridget College Gym at Batangas City.
Although trailing for three-and-a-half quarters, John Arellano (11 points) and Julius Yap (9 points) powered BBL-UB as the team outscored its opponent to pull off the win in the 18-and-under tournament backed by Nokia Philippines and TAO Corporation under the Samahang Basketball ng Pilipinas headed by Manny Pangilinan and executive director Noli Eala.
Batang BBL-UB now has a 5-0 record in the second round while B-Meg-SBC dropped to a 1-4 record in the tournament also supported by San Miguel Purefoods Company, Smart Communications and Burlington.
The Lipa-based SMART team blasted cellar-dweller Ulam King, 98-60, for a 4-1 card. The victors turned to scorers AJ Cubilla (17 points), Renzo Mojado (14 points), and Denoc Beltran (16 points) to step on the gas early by posting a 20-point lead at 34-14 after the first quarter. Ulam King dropped to a 0-5 card.
In Cagayan de Oro City, Smart-CdO and Oro Grande posted second straight wins each in the second playdate of the CdO leg held at the Xavier University Gym.
Smart-CDO bested B-MEG, 89-68, as Charvi Nemenzo led his team with 15 points followed by Jiovanni Jalaon and Jemerson Bucag, who scored 13 points apiece. Rhodelle Nagac had 17, Francis Jabines 15 and Rosendo Aquino 12 for B-MEG (0-2). In the other game, Oro Grande (2-0) rapped Nutri-C (0-2), 88-79.
The Nokia NBTC D-League aims to be a feeder program for varsity squads and teams catering to leagues such as the UAAP, NCAA, Philippine Basketball League, Philippine Basketball Association and the Liga Pilipinas. There will be an NCR champion and a provincial champion as the tournament culminates in May 2010.
Although trailing for three-and-a-half quarters, John Arellano (11 points) and Julius Yap (9 points) powered BBL-UB as the team outscored its opponent to pull off the win in the 18-and-under tournament backed by Nokia Philippines and TAO Corporation under the Samahang Basketball ng Pilipinas headed by Manny Pangilinan and executive director Noli Eala.
Batang BBL-UB now has a 5-0 record in the second round while B-Meg-SBC dropped to a 1-4 record in the tournament also supported by San Miguel Purefoods Company, Smart Communications and Burlington.
The Lipa-based SMART team blasted cellar-dweller Ulam King, 98-60, for a 4-1 card. The victors turned to scorers AJ Cubilla (17 points), Renzo Mojado (14 points), and Denoc Beltran (16 points) to step on the gas early by posting a 20-point lead at 34-14 after the first quarter. Ulam King dropped to a 0-5 card.
In Cagayan de Oro City, Smart-CdO and Oro Grande posted second straight wins each in the second playdate of the CdO leg held at the Xavier University Gym.
Smart-CDO bested B-MEG, 89-68, as Charvi Nemenzo led his team with 15 points followed by Jiovanni Jalaon and Jemerson Bucag, who scored 13 points apiece. Rhodelle Nagac had 17, Francis Jabines 15 and Rosendo Aquino 12 for B-MEG (0-2). In the other game, Oro Grande (2-0) rapped Nutri-C (0-2), 88-79.
The Nokia NBTC D-League aims to be a feeder program for varsity squads and teams catering to leagues such as the UAAP, NCAA, Philippine Basketball League, Philippine Basketball Association and the Liga Pilipinas. There will be an NCR champion and a provincial champion as the tournament culminates in May 2010.
Tuesday, January 19, 2010
Batangas, Naga teams share Nokia NBTC lead
Batang BBL-UB of Batangas and ABC Ideas of Naga tied Energen-Pampanga for the Luzon leadership with their second straight victories recently in the Nokia National Basketball Training Center (NBTC) D-League in several venues.
Joseph Elnar fired 14 points while John Arellano and Joseph Sangalang had 12 and 10 respectively when Batang BBL-UB beat Ulam King STC (0-2) for a first win in the under-18 tournament backed by Nokia Philippines and TAO Corporation under the Samahang Basketball ng Pilipinas headed by Manny Pangilinan and executive director Noli Eala.
The second win came shortly as Arellano tallied 12 points while Charles Valenzuela and Elnar had 10 apiece when Batang BBL-UB beat Smart-La Salle,67-58, in the tournament also supported by San Miguel Purefoods Company, Smart Communications and Burlington.
B-MEG SBC plucked its first win also at the expense of Ulam King-STC, 74-71, with the victors bannered by KR Panganiban’s 21 and David Panganiban’s 10 points also in Batangas City.
Farther south, ABC Ideas got its second win after the opening day by beating North Star (0-1), 62-58, in the game held at the Ateneo de Naga University (ADNU) gym. Bicol-based St. Joseph routed Little Adamsia, 73-39, for its first win and to deal its victim a first loss.
In Lucena City, QPL-Black bested QPL Red (1-1) with a 75-60 score for a first win while QPL-Blue-Karis team (1-0) beat Lucena City (0-1), 89-66.
The Nokia NBTC D-League is envisioned to be a feeder program for varsity squads and teams catering to leagues such as the UAAP, NCAA, Philippine Basketball League, Philippine Basketball Association and the Liga Pilipinas.
From only 29 clubs, the league field has grown to 108 teams backed by commercial and local government units. The tournament will have an inter-city, regional and national finals, the latter of which is set in May at the Ynares Sports Arena in Pasig City.
Joseph Elnar fired 14 points while John Arellano and Joseph Sangalang had 12 and 10 respectively when Batang BBL-UB beat Ulam King STC (0-2) for a first win in the under-18 tournament backed by Nokia Philippines and TAO Corporation under the Samahang Basketball ng Pilipinas headed by Manny Pangilinan and executive director Noli Eala.
The second win came shortly as Arellano tallied 12 points while Charles Valenzuela and Elnar had 10 apiece when Batang BBL-UB beat Smart-La Salle,67-58, in the tournament also supported by San Miguel Purefoods Company, Smart Communications and Burlington.
B-MEG SBC plucked its first win also at the expense of Ulam King-STC, 74-71, with the victors bannered by KR Panganiban’s 21 and David Panganiban’s 10 points also in Batangas City.
Farther south, ABC Ideas got its second win after the opening day by beating North Star (0-1), 62-58, in the game held at the Ateneo de Naga University (ADNU) gym. Bicol-based St. Joseph routed Little Adamsia, 73-39, for its first win and to deal its victim a first loss.
In Lucena City, QPL-Black bested QPL Red (1-1) with a 75-60 score for a first win while QPL-Blue-Karis team (1-0) beat Lucena City (0-1), 89-66.
The Nokia NBTC D-League is envisioned to be a feeder program for varsity squads and teams catering to leagues such as the UAAP, NCAA, Philippine Basketball League, Philippine Basketball Association and the Liga Pilipinas.
From only 29 clubs, the league field has grown to 108 teams backed by commercial and local government units. The tournament will have an inter-city, regional and national finals, the latter of which is set in May at the Ynares Sports Arena in Pasig City.
Friday, December 25, 2009
Talents abound in Nokia NBTC D-League
Extensive talent identification camps were conducted by the organizers to help participating teams determine the players who will join their rosters in the ongoing Nokia National Basketball Training Center (NBTC) D-League.
Nokia NBTC D-League director Eric Altamirano and training director Alex Compton said they were impressed by the player turnout that the 18-and-under league, under the Samahang Basketball ng Pilipinas (SBP) headed by Manny Pangilinan and executive director Noli Eala, had to increase its roster to 108 teams this year.
“Basketball talents abound the country and these players are usually diamonds-in-the rough who need training and a competitive environment to improve on their skills. That’s why we increased the number of teams this year,”said Altamirano and Compton on the league primarily backed by Nokia Philippines and TAO Corporation with San Miguel Pure Foods Company, Smart Communications and Burlington as major sponsors.
Altamirano said the league is blessed to have so many players willing to try out for spots, that the competition becomes very intense.”The good thing about these talent identification camps is that these give an objective view on what players the teams need and which ones would fit the program for the long term.”
Talent identification camps or TICs were already held in La Union, Cavite (Dasmarinas, General Trias and Bacoor), Laguna (Calamba), Cagayan de Oro, Iligan, Leyte (Ormoc and Tacloban), Davao, Cebu, General Santos, Iloilo, Bacolod, Bohol, Zamboanga, Dumaguete and Butuan.
Altamirano said they expect the total participants in these TICs in 32 areas to reach 5,760. He said that 180 players from each area broken down into those born in 1992 (60), 1993 (60) and 1994 (60) have joined these TICs.
“Although we increased the number of teams, we might not have enough slots for everybody in the Nokia D-League, said Altamirano.”But this is always in keeping up with our aim to be the feeder program for higher leagues in the future.”
Altamirano is referring to leagues like the NCAA, UAAP, Philippine Basketball League (PBL), Philippine Basketball Association (PBA), Liga Pilipinas and future national teams.
Wednesday, October 15, 2008
“SBP BOLSTERS YOUTH BASKETBALL PROGRAM”
After its very successful Nokia-Tao National Basketball Training Center for the elite youth, the Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas (SBP) is strengthening its grassroots youth programs through 3 forthcoming tournaments which the national sports association for basketball is pursuing.
Spearheaded by its Youth Commission, the SBP is sending a delegation to the 1st Asian Beach Games in Bali, Indonesia to compete in the Beach Basketball event from October 22-26, 2008. The Smart-Pilipinas 3 on 3 team will be composed of 4 up and coming young players of the Youth pool including 3 players who were part of the RP Youth team that competed recently in the Asian Jr. Men’s Championship in Tehran, Iran. They are Joseph Tolentino, Samuel Marata, Papot Paredes and Arthur De La Cruz. The delegation will be led by SBP Executive Director Noli Eala, SBP Youth Commission Chairman Nic Jorge, Team Manager and Smart Marketing Head Danilo Mojica and Head Coach Britt Reroma.
The Smart-Pilipinas National team, which is in the group of Japan and Thailand, is hoping to provide the Philippine delegation with a medal in the newly introduced biennial event. “The SBP is honored to be part of this historic inaugural event. The boys have prepared hard and we are hopeful we will perform well,” Jorge said.
Aside from its participation in the Beach Games, the SBP is busy preparing to stage two major youth tourneys in 2009. These are the National Junior Championship slated to be held in Baguio City from January 11-18, 2009 and the National 33 Open Championship to be held in the summer of 2009.
The NJC will feature 20 of the best high school teams of the country vying for the national inter secondary crown. The top 20 teams will be taken from the various regions of the SBP through provincial and regional eliminations. The NJC will be the first national tournament directly managed and organized by the SBP through its Regional Directors and Area Heads.
On the other hand, the National 33 Open Championship will pit the best 3 on 3 teams all over the Philippines in various age group categories playing for the first time under FIBA 33 rules. The winners of the Open will be automatically included in the pool that will represent the Philippines in the Youth Olympic Games in Singapore in 2010.
“These programs are a manifestation of the SBP’s commitment under MVP to long term youth development. The youth sector is a priority area of the SBP. It is our hope that by providing the youth more opportunities for competitive tournaments, we can bolster the future of Philippine basketball for international competitions, “ Eala stated.
Spearheaded by its Youth Commission, the SBP is sending a delegation to the 1st Asian Beach Games in Bali, Indonesia to compete in the Beach Basketball event from October 22-26, 2008. The Smart-Pilipinas 3 on 3 team will be composed of 4 up and coming young players of the Youth pool including 3 players who were part of the RP Youth team that competed recently in the Asian Jr. Men’s Championship in Tehran, Iran. They are Joseph Tolentino, Samuel Marata, Papot Paredes and Arthur De La Cruz. The delegation will be led by SBP Executive Director Noli Eala, SBP Youth Commission Chairman Nic Jorge, Team Manager and Smart Marketing Head Danilo Mojica and Head Coach Britt Reroma.
The Smart-Pilipinas National team, which is in the group of Japan and Thailand, is hoping to provide the Philippine delegation with a medal in the newly introduced biennial event. “The SBP is honored to be part of this historic inaugural event. The boys have prepared hard and we are hopeful we will perform well,” Jorge said.
Aside from its participation in the Beach Games, the SBP is busy preparing to stage two major youth tourneys in 2009. These are the National Junior Championship slated to be held in Baguio City from January 11-18, 2009 and the National 33 Open Championship to be held in the summer of 2009.
The NJC will feature 20 of the best high school teams of the country vying for the national inter secondary crown. The top 20 teams will be taken from the various regions of the SBP through provincial and regional eliminations. The NJC will be the first national tournament directly managed and organized by the SBP through its Regional Directors and Area Heads.
On the other hand, the National 33 Open Championship will pit the best 3 on 3 teams all over the Philippines in various age group categories playing for the first time under FIBA 33 rules. The winners of the Open will be automatically included in the pool that will represent the Philippines in the Youth Olympic Games in Singapore in 2010.
“These programs are a manifestation of the SBP’s commitment under MVP to long term youth development. The youth sector is a priority area of the SBP. It is our hope that by providing the youth more opportunities for competitive tournaments, we can bolster the future of Philippine basketball for international competitions, “ Eala stated.
Friday, January 11, 2008
Youth basketball tryouts on Saturday
The much-awaited tryouts for the National Basketball Training Center gets going on Saturday, January 12, at the Ateneo de Davao University Sports Complex in Matina.
NBTC Davao Commissioner lawyer Manny Nitorreda said the tryouts will be personally handled by NBTC Program Director Eric Altamirano, the former PBA coach, and Alex Compton.
First session starts at 7:30 a.m. for the 14 to 15 years old participants while the second session is from 12:30 p.m. to 5 p.m. for 16 to 17 years old cagers.
Nitorreda said a maximum of 40 players from each age bracket will be selected to undergo training in Davao City once a week until they cover the 60 hours on individual skills and a minimum of 40 hours on team concepts for a period of one year.
The players who make it to the regular training program can be considered for membership in the national youth teams.
NBTC Davao Commissioner lawyer Manny Nitorreda said the tryouts will be personally handled by NBTC Program Director Eric Altamirano, the former PBA coach, and Alex Compton.
First session starts at 7:30 a.m. for the 14 to 15 years old participants while the second session is from 12:30 p.m. to 5 p.m. for 16 to 17 years old cagers.
Nitorreda said a maximum of 40 players from each age bracket will be selected to undergo training in Davao City once a week until they cover the 60 hours on individual skills and a minimum of 40 hours on team concepts for a period of one year.
The players who make it to the regular training program can be considered for membership in the national youth teams.
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