Heads Up Gilas

This weekend was a roller coaster ride for every Filipino who supports our Basketball National Team. After a win against Taipei and the lost of Iran. Majority of fans (including me) felt that everything is going well for our Gilas Pilipinas. Facing Jordan which we beat in the 2nd round of the tournament was a sign of relief. But again, that Jordan team destroyed our dreams again. THREE STRAIGHT FIBA-Asia tournaments that they eliminated us. Daghles again?! Rashiem again?! Abbas again?! Man, its already become a habit of this nation to disappoint us every 2 years. 

The saddest part of that game was when IT MATTERS most, the team played their worst game of the tournament. And I've felt bad for the team, because obviously, they don't deserve that.

Gilas's Defense gave them the win against Powerhouse Japan

PHI/JPN - Filipino 3rd quarter blitz hands Japan their first defeat

WUHAN, China (26th FIBA Asia Championship): Philippines ran a 26-12 third quarter – which included a 10-0 run which brought them back into the reckoning in the game – that eventually helped them beat Japan 83-76 thus handing the latter’s first defeat in the competition here. Naturalized center Marcus Douthit  poured in 19 of his 25 points and collected 12 of his 18 rebounds – both game-highs – in the second half to spark yet another Filipino rally that might have just helped them get a “better cross over draw in the quarterfinals.”

Marcus Douthit, Yan ang Pinoy!

Nakakatuwang isipin na ang isang Amerikano na pumayag maging Pilipino ay mas nagpapakita pa ng tunay na katangian ng isang tunay na pinoy kumpara sa ibang Pinoy at "Fil-am" na manlalaro sa ating bansa.

Pinapakita ni Marcus Douthit, 6 na buwan palang Pilipino, ang tibay ng dibdib sa pagrerepresenta sa ating bansa. OO sasabihin ng iba, " Eh syempre malaki bayad sa kanya! "

Is Japeth being hidden?

Last night, China defeated Philippines 75-60 in their match. It was a great game for China's prized player Yi Jianlian scored 20 points while grabbing 17 rebounds. PBA players Ranidel De Ocampo and Kelly Williams are having that hard time to defend the 7 feet behemoth. That's why the twitter world has a big question last night, "NASAAN KA, JAPETH?" Personally, I can feel that Japeth (6'10) has the same body type as Yi. Yes, Yi is a more strong player after playing with NBA players, but why didn't Coach Rajko gave Japeth a chance?

Fast Forward....... Earlier today, Philippines demolished the Bahrain National Team with a score of