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Norwood gets taste of world hoops stage

ASIA-BASKETby Benny Lirio - Aug 30, 2007Gabriel Norwood (196-G/F-85) helped put his high school team on the map in Pennsylvania. He then helped his college team on an unthinkable journey to the pinnacle of college basketball.Now, Norwood is trying to help a country reclaim its place in the international hoops scene. And he's having the time of his life.Who are we to doubt the former State College Area High School star who led the Little Lions to the PIAA Class AAAA title in 2003, then went on to become the career leader in games played at George Mason University, which he helped reach the NCAA Final Four in 2006?Norwood's latest challenge is currently unfolding as a member of the Philippines National Team, a squad that is in the midst of coming off a two-year ban by FIBA, basketball's world governing body.Norwood, whose mother Tiffiney is half-Filipino, now has dual citizenship and spent two months this summer overseas playing for the Philippines as the country tried to qualify for the 2008 Summer Olympics.The effort fell short -- the Philippines finished a distant ninth in the FIBA Asia championships -- but it hasn't soured Norwood on the opportunity to continue playing basketball at a high level."It's been a great experience seeing how basketball is played in different countries," said Norwood. "Especially, the FIBA aspect and how much pride is taken in every country with basketball."It was a humbling experience. I thought it was humbling when I was first asked but when I actually got out to the Phillipines and saw how crazy the whole culture was about basketball and how badly the whole country wanted to qualify for the Olympics, my (humility) kicked up even more."The seed for Norwood playing overseas was planted last summer when he was a member of the Athletes in Action touring team that spent two weeks in the basketball-mad Philippines."They caught wind I had Filippino blood," Norwood said. "I don't know how seriously it was taken last summer when our guide was saying that I should try to come back and play with the national team or at least come back and play pro ball."From there, one of the Filippino assistant coaches kept in contact with Norwood's father, Brian, and when George Mason was eliminated from its conference tournament last March, arrangements were made for Norwood to join the national team in Los Angeles, where it was training."I didn't have Friday classes so I flew out for a tryout," Norwood said. "It ended up going pretty well and they invited me back."Before joining the national team, Norwood took another trip with Athletes in Action, this time to Prague. The trip caused him to miss his graduation ceremony at George Mason -- he earned a degree in journalism.After returning from Europe, Norwood had 10 days before he flew to Belgrade, Serbia, to join the national team for several friendly games against pro teams there. Then in July, it was on to the William Jones Cup in Taiwan where Norwood helped the Philippines to a 5-4 record and a third-place finish.The tournament was a warmup for the FIBA Asia championships in Japan, an event the Philippines have won five times. Placed in a group with China, Iran and Jordan, the Philippines opened with a loss to eventual champion Iran before beating China. A loss to Jordan squashed the Philippines' hopes of advancing.In six games at the tournament, Norwood averaged 8.3 points, 4.7 rebounds and shot 48.8 percent from the floor. He says being eliminated so early was hard to swallow."Basically, halfway through the tournament we knew we weren't going to qualify for the Olympics," he said. "We didn't make it out of our pool. We were basically three days into the tournament and all the work we had put it was over with. It was definitely something that hit the whole team hard, including myself."Norwood's game hasn't changed all that much. He can still play three positions and he has always been able to handle himself at the defensive end."His value is beyond his statistics," national team coach Chot Reyes told the Philippine Daily Inquirer after Norwood poured in 23 points in the victory over India at the FIBA Asia championships.Norwood said he had a workout with the Utah Jazz this summer but it was nothing more than that. His best pro prospects appear to be in the Philippines, where news reports are touting him as the potential first overall pick in next year's Philippine Basketball Association draft. The same reports say some franchises are working on possible trades to acquire the first pick in order to secure a shot at Norwood.Norwood is set to return to the Philippines next month to play in the Southeast Asia Games. From there, he doesn't know what the future holds. More basketball, he hopes."I'm keeping my options open but as of right now," he said, "I'm not 100 percent sure where I'll end up."Todd Ceisner /CENTRE DAILY

PRE-SEASON TOURNEY FIRES OFF ON SEPT 8.; Ginebra vs. Purefoods initial salvo at SSC-Cavite

PBA.phThursday, 30 August 2007Reigning All-Filipino champion Barangay Ginebra and dethroned Fiesta Conference titlist Purefoods tangle on September 8 at the San Sebastian College-Cavite gym to fire off the 2007 PBA Pre-Season Tournament.Alaska is looking for a title-repeat in the pre-season event which now features a guest Korean team in five tune-up matches against different PBA ballclubs.The KT&G quintet, a member of the Korean Basketball League, goes up against the Welcoat Dragons on Sept. 10, Alaska Aces on the 11th, San Miguel Beermen on the 12th, Red Bull on the 13th and the Coca-Cola Tigers on the 14th all at 4 p.m. at The Arena in San Juan.The Koreans’ games, however, will be purely goodwill matches, with no bearing on the fight for the pre-season championship won by the Aces over the Beermen last year.The short tourney provides PBA ballclubs a chance to size up one another before official action begins on October 14. It also serves as a good venue for teams to make a final assessment on their would-be players.The 10 PBA teams are divided into two groups in the eliminations. They play one round robin in each group after which the top squads from each bracket advance to the one-game final.Alaska, Coca-Cola, Sta. Lucia, Red Bull and San Miguel compose Group A while Talk N Text, Welcoat, Purefoods, Air21 and Barangay Ginebra make up Group B.The Aces and the Phone Pals, the title protagonists in the recent Fiesta Conference, were seeded separately. The rest of the teams were divided evenly according to their order of finish last campaign.After Ginebra and Purefoods clash on opening day at the SSC-Cavite gym, Talk nN Text and Air21 collide the following day at the San Beda-Alabang gym.Back-to-back double-headers are set at The Arena on September 11 and 12 with the KT&G team featured on the 4 p.m. curtain-raisers. It’s Coca-Cola versus Sta. Lucia in the 6 p.m. main game on the 11th and Ginebra against Talk N Text in the mainer on the 12th.The Express and the Giants test each other’s mettle at 6 p.m. on the 13th at the PUP gym.On the 14th, another double-header is set at The Arena with Coca-Cola taking on KT&G at 4 p.m. then Talk N Text tackling Welcoat at 6 p.m.The rest of the schedule is still being finalized. (NC)

Knights Steal Game From Stags

UBelt.comby JP AbcedeColegio de San Juan de Letran may be comfortably perched in second place but it would need every win it could muster as the NCAA seniors’ basketball eliminations come to its near end. So do San Sebastian College Recoletos, who is attempting to pull the rug off idle Mapua Institute of Technology.Waking up from a five-point third quarter, the Knights had a barrage of 30 points in the final period. RJ Jazul and Bryan Faundo were guilty for 23 of those, as they led the charge for a 67-63 victory on August 24 at The Arena.From a 60-all tie going into the final minute, Alvyn Cabonce found himself in the spotlight, receiving a drop pass from a driving Jazul, then putting it in for a layup. He then split his freethrows with CSJL reclaiming possession two more times. John Melegrito then made two at the line, :15.8 to go, 65-60, in favour of the Letran. “Iyon ang primary goal is to be in the final four,” said Letran College coach Louie Alas, whose squad on its fifth straight semifinals appearance. Now that the Knights accomplished that, they are now gunning for a twice-to-beat advantage. The red and blue would get a crack at the top two if they win against San Beda College on August 31 or Jose Rizal University on September 3 at The Arena. Outside intervention, like a JRU win against the Stags on August 29 could also formalize the Muralla-based squad’s hold into the second luxury box. On the other hand, Baste is forced to win its last two matches to tie Mapua for the fourth and final semis seat. Against the controversy-ridden Red Lions, “Kailangan maglaro kami ng basketball,” Alas stated. “Kami pa rin ang underdogs. Kahit tinalo namin sila, sila pa rin ang team to beat.” He added, “We have to face the reality na malakas pa rin sila. I just hope may tsansa kaming manalo.” Jazul scored 23 points, 15 in the payoff period, shooting only 5/16 but making 11 of 12 freebies. He also had four assists, three steals, and a block. “Hopefully,” was Alas’ reaction whether his shooting guard has already brushed off his slump. “Tough naman ang batang iyan.” Faundo registered a double-double with 18 and ten. Cabonce had five points, 13 boards, and three steals. “I am really impressed doon sa ball pressure namin kanina,” Alas praised, whose Knights forced San Sebastian to 30 turnovers for 24 turnover points, despite shooting a measly 31% at the field. “Stay in the game. Basta may tsansa para makahabol.” Jim Viray made all of his 21 points from the field. Pamboy Raymundo notched 16 along with four rebounds, three assists, a steal, and seven errors. Francis de Leon had ten, five, and two blocks.

"Nasaan ka?" - Team Pilipinas' call to Filipino Basketball Fans

Song by: Pupil"Kaninang umaga Nagising ako may bakas ng ngiti sa mukha Kasama kita sa aking panaginip Sasabihin ko dapat sa’yo Pero [chorus] Wala ka na Wala ka na pala Wala ka na" After the SMC-Team Pilipinas' campaign for an Olympic cameo appearance at the FIBA-ASIA, in Tokushima Japan, many were disappointed. Many fingers were pointed to the coaching staff, to the players (Caguioa, Seigle, Helterbrand, etc.), and some are even pointed to the Government. Many questions were thrown to the Team. So many, that for the most of them, answers are very hard to find.. "Nag-iisip, namimilipit sa galit Umiikot ang aking paningin Sa mga tanong na di kayang sagutin" Even before the FIBA-ASIA Qualifying started, this has been the appeal of Team Pilipinas' coach Chot Reyes.. "..Ang sa akin lang naman, ay huwag na sana nating maging kalaban ang kapwa Pilipino.." But unfortunately, many of us did not respond to the call. Blames were thrown from anywhere. Even the 7 year-old ballers from our place were saying "buwaya kasi ang mga..". It's hard to admit but that failed campaign to Olympics resulted to a fewer supporter and believer of Pilipinas Basketball. "Magtanim na lang sila ng kamote..." as some would even say. But what they (Pilipinas Basketball Team) need right now is our continues support. They need every support they can get from the Filipino people, here and abroad. Withdrawing support to our very own Team Pilipinas will never help them in any way..."Di na makikita, di na mahawakanAng maganda mong mukha pagka’t[chorus] Wala ka na Wala ka na pala Wala ka naNasaan ka?Nasaan ka?Nawala ng parang bula"Right now, many plans were laid by The Samahan ng Basketball ng Pilipinas - BAP. From improving the Basketball programs in the country up to hosting FIBA International Games. The FIBA World Qualifying in 2009 is the nearest target for our Basketball Team, where we will have a better chance because three(3) teams from Asia will qualify. With this moves from SBP-BAP, our Pilipinas Basketball Team is hoping that OUR lost Basketball Glory and even Basketball FANS will once again be found."Mahahanap din kitaMahahanap din kitaMahahanap din kita(kung may langit nga ba)Mahahanap din kitaMahahanap din kitaMahahanap din kitaMahahanap din kita…."Mabuhay ang Pilipinas Basketball.... Astig!

Henkel-Sista bows out of PBL

Philippine StarWednesday, August 29, 2007Henkel-Sista has decided to disband following a pair of fruitless campaigns in the Philippine Basketball League while another team is reportedly following suit two months before the next PBL tournament.“Yes, Henkel-Sista is no longer in the PBL,” Henkel team manager Boy Lapid told The STAR yesterday“We’re now looking for another company who wants to play in the PBL,” he added.However, Lapid said no one seems to be interested on the Welcoat franchise.Meanwhile, a source said Cebuana Lhuillier-Pera Padala isn’t keen on returning to the league next conference after dishing out a breakthrough finals appearance early this year.The Moneymen, a guest team, were eventually swept by three-peat champion Harbour Centre.Butch Maniego, executive assistant to commissioner Chino Trinidad, has neither confirmed nor denied these reports but said the league has yet to ask teams if they’re interested to join next conference.“We haven’t started asking teams to join the PBL next conference,” Maniego said.Burger King, on the other hand, has confirmed its participation in the next conference although it remained undecided on what brand to use as the team’s name.Without Henkel and Cebuana Lhuillier, the league will be left with just a handful of teams including Harbour Centre, Hapee Toothpaste, Burger King and Magnolia Juice Drink. – Joey Villar

The Incredible Shrinking Basketball PlayersHow to make it as a hoops star in the Philippines. Step one: Get shorter.

By Rafe BartholomewPosted Monday, May 21, 2007, at 11:54 AM ETA basketball player getting measured in the Philippines.Everywhere you look in the Philippines, there's a jerry-built basketball game. In farming towns without paved courts, kids dribble on dirt and bank shots off of two-by-fours lashed to coconut trees. On Manila street corners, players who can't afford sneakers run the court in flip-flops or bare feet. The country's professional players, however, play on state-of-the-art courts and wear top-notch apparel. Still, the Philippine Basketball Association is missing something just as fundamental to the game: height.Basketball is a tall man's game. But in the Philippines, where men are short and hoops is an obsession, something's got to give. Several native "big men" are barely taller than 6 feet 3 inches, the standard height for NBA guards. Dunks are so rare in the PBA that the league has toyed with the idea of making slams worth three points. The league adds a dash of high-wire athleticism by allowing each team to hire one foreign-born star. But permitting American 7-footers to play would wreak havoc among the Lilliputian locals. As a result, the PBA bans imports taller than 6 feet 6 inches.The rule works. The PBA's foreigners are a versatile bunch: pure shooters, workhorses who do a little of everything, burly inside operators. But while the imports typically dominate games, they still leave room for the best Filipino players—guards who whirl through defenses and score on twisting layups—to do what they do best.- I found this write-up weeks ago, and even published it on my blog before. I find it funny, having write-ups like these from abroad. Is this what THEY think about Philippine Basketball, OUR Basketball? WE really need to produce taller players, local players, and I hope the PBA considers having 7'0" imports. This will really help us improve our Basketball. They may be laughing at us, for now, because we are small in height, but with our BIG hearts, we know we can be one of the bests in the Basketball World soon. Let us continue to support the Philippine Basketball, OUR Basketball.Mabuhay ang Team Pilipinas.... AStig! - justAfan