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Former team Polydozel player killed in car crash

Mike Hontoria, the 2nd round pick of team Polydozel in Season 3, died Sunday morning as his car was seen wrecked to a post in Florence, Italy, sources said.

Police identified the body about 4AM in the morning, saying that the accident happened 25 minutes before the police arrived through county patrolling.

Patrolman Giulio Denaro received a report that an accident occurred and that witnesses called to send help.

"When I received the report, i hurried down road 18 in Florence, that is a very dangerous road when driving at night time, because no cat-eye hazards were in place... the roads are underdeveloped, and there are no light posts. When I arrived, many people were already there, looking on, crying, it was rally painful to see."

Hontoria was declared "Dead On Arrival" by the Ospedale Fiorentino doctors, on 5:52AM

Hontoria was drafted by league III.1 season 3 champions team Polydozel (pick 31) and even though many believed that the pick was "a steal" of the draft, the coach felt that Hontoria would be "clashing with the others".

On 2/4/2008, Hontoria was bought by the Devil's Energy Italia league V team. He played 14 games averaging 10 points, 8.5 rebounds on 25 minutes a game. Devil's Energy was booted out of the league, because of financial concerns, and because of the buy out clause and Italy league rule on not re-buying newly bought players, Hontoria was forced to be on leave.

"He was a great player, a true friend, a good kid." says the coach. "We will miss him."

8 Teams are confirmed for the upcoming JOSE RIZAL CUP

The list is finally out, and the teams are revealed on the upcoming JOSE RIZAL CUP. Held last April 23. Many fans and pundits alike are present to watch, as history is about to be made.

Taken from the press release for the JOSE RIZAL CUP:

Inspired by the LAPU-LAPU CUP in a rival on-line community, the JOSE RIZAL CUP is a scrimmage-based tournament wherein the participating teams would be involved in a single-round knockout system tournament wherein the titlist would have the bragging rights on the Philippine Buzzerbeater Community.

Teams from all over the Philippines are invited to join the first ever Scrimmage cup, and as soon as the announcements are made, Many are interested to join and see their favorites battle it out with other stars from other divisions.

There were some mysteries on who will be on the first list of participants. As many predicted, Jubas Beasts, RED ROBINS, and ATENEO JOLOGS were sure-fire favorites on who will be playing for in the cup to represent their division.

Much to everyone's surprise, the three teams, Along with Queen's Coast, are confirmed teams that will be playing in the cup, despite early predictions that only one team per division can play.

"We were aware about some predictions made over the internet. They say that we would limit teams from entering the cup." says RIZAL CUP representative and speaker Ignacio Bunye. "This goes to show that we are very much open to everyone. It's okay for us even if the whole division plays. That is our goal, for teams to play with each other, in any division."

Along with the teams mentioned, The list also confirmed team Polydozel, PILIPINAS NATIONALS, PBA ALL-STARS, and TGIF MANILA.

"It's still very early. This is only the primary list." Says Bunye "We are still analyzing other applicants who will be joining these 8 teams. We haven't decided yet if we are gonna be finalizing these 8 or to add up more teams. So for now it's like a preview for other teams who still have second thoughts... these are the teams that they would be facing... and then some. It's up to them if they are up for the challenge."

team Polydozel faces -l-ReD DrAg0nS-l- in Conference Finals

The Playoffs was under way and team Polydozel couldn't be more excited at the set-up. Critics are saying that the epic match should be watched at the Great 8 Conference. For the reason that whoever wins the Conference final, will be the automatic promoted team.

"It's obvious. They have the highest winning record of the season. These teams are one notch higher than the others. and it's an easy pick."

Even picking on who's gonna win isn't a hard answer after all.

"No offense to team Polydozel, but they just couldn't compete with -l-ReD DrAg0nS-l-. They had a good run... but It's about to end in Saturday." says one sports blogger.

"Polydozel is a good team. I really think that they would go this far... It's just that their still young in the league and it's too soon to leave the conference just yet." says another sports critic.

"Relegation put -l-ReD DrAg0nS-l- focus to full throttle. They don't belong there in div. II, they are Div. I material." says one -l-ReD DrAg0nS-l- fan.

"It will be very hard... for both teams. Whoever won the conference, will be very beat." says a Polydozel fan.

In their past 2 meetings, team Polydozel never won against -l-ReD DrAg0nS-l-. The whole game has always been entertaining. Rivalry between the disputed tandems of all time. -l-ReD DrAg0nS-l- Alfeche-Reyna versus Polydozel's Corneja-Tanas.

It is notable on these two games that Floyd Alfeche was the main man who made the Polydozel loss, and any of the Corneja-Tanas connection didn't contribute in the game.

Many predicted that it will be a high scoring game, with -l-ReD DrAg0nS-l- leaving as winners, but this doesn't affect the other team at all.

"We've always felt that we're the underdogs, and i think it's better that way." says Simeon Tongson during a Polydozel practice. "Look what it did to us... a playoff run. and the focus is less on us, we can play our game more efficiently."

The Great 8 winner will face the Big 8 winner, which will be battled by LA_LAKERS28 and TGIF MANILA. The two winners will then battle it out on a best of three set-up, to decide on who will be the league II.3 Season 4 champion.

PILIPINAS NATIONALS ACQUIRES NEW PLAYMAKERS

PILIPINAS COLLOSEUM, Philippines - Looking to plugin the holes on its roster, PILIPINAS NATIONALS coach PurongPinoy acquired 2 additional playmakers for the team. Spain's Felipe Lopez de Haro and Latvia's Armantas Padzikevicius. Both are 6'5 playmakers and are expected to see lots of minutes during the post season.

"We need to shore up our backcourt. It would be very difficult to Roman(Helesic) to continue logging in too much minutes playing on the backcourt. We are afraid that he might be overstressing himself so we took in some help for him." said the fiery NATIONALS coach. "Padzikevicius is still not in good game shape but we are hoping to get him into game shape before season 5 begins. Haro on the other hand is a work in progress. But the coming JOSE RIZAL CUP would be a good way for them to develop their games and blend into the rest of the team."

The height factor was a big part in the team's decision to take the 2 playmakers. "It's very difficult to get 6'5 pointguards nowadays. Either they are priced too high or they are not as good as they were advertised. With these 2, we would have to make them realize their potentials with us." added the coach. "With the new additions, we didn't just shored up our point position, we also added some versatility because both could slide down to the #2 or #3 spot."

The NATIONALS participation in the coming JOSE RIZAL CUP would be a good test on how the new recruits would fit in the Philippine brand of play.



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Nordista storming the EBBL

In just 19 years of age, Jhoaden Nordista is an absolute monster, and he ruled league II.3 with ease. Putting up solid numbers, 50-point games, 40-point games, 30-point games... he even made his team, the DE LA SALLE GREEN ARCHERS, unbeatable.

Not all players have to wait for their prime for this to happen.

And that became true, when, in a shocking move, Nordista is transferred to a European team, playing European basketball.

"At 19 years of age, you'll never predict what is on this kid's mind, what is he destined for." says Quinito Henson.

Nordista answered this quote after his 4 games played in England. "Greatness"

In an instant, England's Vitamin Power immediately made the deadly Marksman play what he usually does... and that suits him just fine.

"[Nordista] is a perfect fit in the system. Even for his size, he does superb work and magnificent plays, and he's really fun to watch, as though he's small, he's like, toying other big men. He really is one clever chap." says one VP fan.

England's Vitamin Power is currently one of the season's best. currently in a three-way-tie for second place overall, and currently placed first in the league's Great 8. The management was happy with what they are now, but never contended.

"in truth we are one of the better teams playing for the trophy. But better doesn't always win the trophies. It's always the beats teams who goes home with the championship. We want to be that kind of caliber, and we believe that with Nordista's acquisition, we are one level near to that goal. Or we believe that we may be now." says one VP executive.

Nordista's glory days were never down. Other than his promising performances at the EBBL, rumors from different BB rumor mill says that he is an obvious favorite for the NT squad addition. Representing your team for glory, and as others quote him, "One of the best players of our country, playing for one of the best teams abroad."

Let's just hope that he doesn't toy around.

team Polydozel wins against Spring Chickens, starters not present

Team Polydozel invited League II.1's Spring Chickens team for a goodwill scrimmage game last Thursday wherein the Polydozels won by the score of 56-74 at the PAL Arena.

Gervil Tidalgo played the whole game and scored 20 points, shooting 7 of 20, 10 rebounds, 2 steals, and two threes, followed by Nolie Corneja, with 16 points, shooting 7 of 19 shots, 7 rebounds, and a steal.

"It was very honoring that Spring Chickens accepted our invitations. It will help us a lot for the upcoming RIZAL Cup." says Cristobal Key, Polydozel trainer. "Also, the guys need to pump it up for the upcoming Semis against red dragons."

The usual starting lineup didn't suit up for the game. As they went to a different training program designed by the said trainer.

"I told them not to bother suiting up to get ready for the semifinals. They've been through enough pressure and I don't want them staggering in Saturday. And as I've seen through the game, they enjoyed supporting their teammates and they had a lot of fun."

Simeon Tongson was cornered by their fans, wanting an autograph or two. And the center never held them back.

"They are always there watching the games, and I feel grateful, this is my part in returning a favor, at least." says Tongson. "They are the reasons why this team is existing, and I really thank them for their support."

At halftime, several selected fans were given a chance to have a picture taking session along with the whole team, and the team made a fun game for everyone, giving away signed jerseys and basketballs as prizes.

"The fans are really having a great time, and so do I." says guard Mervyn Jamora. "I've seen them very supportive at games, but never like this. It's like we're having a playoffs environment here, but it's all fun and smiles. No pressure!"

On the other hand, Spring Chicken team members were asked for autographs, too. flanked by tens and hundreds of fans.

"The event was fun." says Spring Chicken's Luke Zabala, who was also present at the event. "The event was really for the fans, not the tournament and I feel honored to be part on this."

The Polydozels believed that this is just what they needed, fun, games, and interaction with fans, in order to give their upcoming opponents a hard time winning the Conference.

"It relieves them from stress, and actually inspires them to do more unconsciously." Key added.

team Polydozel in talks for player acquisitions abroad

There have been rumors spreading for days about team Polydozel making plans to buy a couple of players abroad. And sources confirmed that this really happened and moves might be made after the draft.

"There are a couple of key acquisitions that can be made, and they believed scouts are already doing their job around Spain, Japan, Korea, and the US." a close source confided to the BB Sports Network.

Kristofer Souza, PR manager of team Polydozel, said this in their press conference after their Goodwill game event:

"We considered the idea of having foreign players to play with team Polydozel, as this is also been considered in the past. As all of you may know, team Polydozel prides on supporting local talent in the sport, that's why no changes has been made. We made one acquisition last season, but it never materialized because of management reasons. and now, we came up to the idea again with concerns about the uprise of Filipino talent in basketball. To put it simple, the league is changing, and the level of Philippine Basketball is really taking up another notch. I, on behalf of the management and the team, propose the full cooperation of everyone, especially the fans, to consider this such move to take effect without earlier notice. To catch up with the current teams and to stay competitive, and also, we consider the fans' enjoyment."

"But these such moves won't be happening soon, because of the fact that we are still focusing Filipino talents to come up. Foreign players may become our priority, but it is not our first. And so, at this time, no such acquisition shall be made. As we believe the team have what it takes to be one of the most competitive teams in the Philippines."

Souza also stated about rumors about the arena change, part of team revamping.

"The PAL Arena has always been good to us, and there are lots of memories shared in this arena, this arena witnessed the first championship of the team, and though some say that the stadium is too small for our fan base, we believe that having PAL Arena as our home is best for the team. And right now, we are helping PAL Arena executives to fund the arena expansion. and now we are currently installing 250 seats for fans who never tire to watch us." says Souza.

"We are staying in our home, we think we won't be having talks about moving out for a long time."

Team Polydozel is one of the teams in the BB league Philippines who prides on promoting Filipino players to play. Currently they are composed of 13 all-Filipino players and in history they bought an Italian player to play in the third season of the III.1 league, but it only lasted him playing a couple or more games, never even contributed in making the crown.

TGIF MANILA Oust Team XV - C, Advance to Semis

The TGIF MANILA overpowered their playoff rival, the Team XV - C, to clinch their playoff round, on tuesday, April 22. SF Hijastro led the way with 19 points and 7 rebounds, and Team Captain Roberto Alfonso chipped in 9 points and 9 boards (with 10.0 ratings second to 11.5 againts the -l-ReD DrAg0nS-l-) . TGIF MANILA advanced to the Big 8 League II.3 Season 4 Semifinals, where they will meet newly entered opponent LA_LAKERS28.

TGIF MANILA have won Four-straight games (longest winning streak this season) including a scrimmage againts a Colombian team Forza Escarlata. TGIF MANILA will play the LA_LAKERS28 for a knock-out game semifinals at 5:00 p.m. on Saturday, April 26th at Zamboanga Arena.

"The only advantage we saw as of now was the players game shape If they can keep staying in shape, they will win their first BB championship." said by the team trainer Salvador Ybarra."During the last training session we made some adjustments in the team's best position and we hope that it will results positive impacts for the team" Ybarra's added.





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TGIF MANILA HEADED TO FIRST BB FINALS

TGIF MANILA will make its first trip to the BB Finals after eliminating LA_LAKERS28 on Saturday in a 97-87 visit win of the Big 8 League II.3 Season 4 Semifinals. Team Captain Roberto Alfonso set the game, scoring 19 points, grabbing 20 rebounds and 5 blocks.Roelph Quino also sizzled from the floor, drilling 4 out of 4 FG (including 3-3 behind the arc) on his way to 12 points. Edgar Hagoriles, who came from injured list, collected 6 points (3-3 FG under 6 minutes playing time). Salvador Ybarra will take the League II.3 Big 8 Season 4 survivor into Game 1 of The Finals against the League II.3 favorite Team Polydozel.

"We are currently struggling in the charity stripe as of the moment we averaging 43.8 percent from the foul line. We never won a single game against the Team Polydozel this season. We're planning to give them a hell of a fight . We've done a lot of adjustments during the elimination round, we made some adjustments on the team's best position and we are praying that it will give positive results in our team" Salvador Ybarra ended.

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TGIF MANILA, team Polydozel: Who will rule?

"Survival of the fittest"

Some may detest this phrase, whether the teams are truly deserving. But whatever critics is backed at them, these two teams showed them that they are rightful at their own conferences. Backed up by their possibly archived conference final games.

Team Polydozel, although hailed "conference leaders", has been hacked with chemistry and experience issues, and predicted just as semis contender. Along with the fact that they will be facing the heavy favorite -l-ReD DrAg0nS-l-, team Polydozel realized how big their situation was. And they need to show people that they are, indeed, worthy.

"It's going to be a tough battle, facing former league I -l-ReD DrAg0nS-l-, they will certainly show that they are league one material. But, we, too, are former champions, and we also have to show that we are still in that caliber. So I think it will be a very interesting game." Polydozel guard Melencio tanas said.

Polydozel never won against -l-ReD DrAg0nS-l- in the regular season. And everyone think that third time's a charm. Indeed they were right.

Polydozel won by the score of 60 - 91, Polydozel fans roared once the fourth quarter started. Polydozel was relentless having 20+ ~ 30+ point lead in three quarters, and fans know that the last quarter is the team's favorite quarter. They had a bad last quarter though, but it never spared the guest team.

Although Polydozel got the home advantage, they still act as underdogs. And so, is TGIF MANILA.

TGIF MANILA was in the same situation, they were playing away against the fans and the hosts, LA_LAKERS28. They were on unfamiliar ground.

LA_LAKERS28 is one of the few teams who were replacements for the folding teams in league II.3(They were former Tagum City United, which was later on replaced by Jaguarz!!!), and they were honored a top place in the Big 8 conference. They also showed that handing over the top spot to them isn't going to be a cakewalk. and they proved others wrong by beating Ironmen in the quarterfinals.

Early predictions consider TGIF MANILA as another semis walk through. But they showed them all wrong by beating the LA_LAKERS28 by the score of 97-87.

Roberto Alfonso was the main man for TGIF MANILA, who scored 19 points, shooting 8 of 14 shots, and 20 rebounds, with 5 blocks, in 41 minutes.

"We were really hungry... we wanted that finals spot." says Alfonso. "We can't get the promotion opportunity without that finals spot."

TGIF MANILA and team Polydozel are both both products of their respective conference teams battling for the top spot. As they were all part of their own ties against other teams in their conference.

"This was our confirmation, there really can't be two or three teams on the number one spot. The semis games puts an end as to who is really the Big 8 and the Great 8 number ones..." says one league representative.

Now we know who is the number one in each conference, we will now wonder who is the number one in the league.

Last edited by Katchafire Collie at 4/26/2008 12:22:50 PM