Aziz Latif seek 3rd win

BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN

Thursday, November 19, 2009

AZIZ LATIF & CO are aiming for their third win of the LBC Cup when they take to the Brunei Basketball Association court in Batu Bersurat against Liga Bumiputera tonight.

Facing off against the newly-formed all-Malay team which has created waves in the local basketball community, Aziz Latif's head coach knows that his team has their work cut out for them in their Group B regular seven stars category game which tips off at 8:30.

"We have more experienced players than Liga Bumiputera but we know we will have to tighten our defence if we want to win," said Angelito Calina, who played for the University of the East Red Warriors in the Philippines in the 1990s.

"The focus is more on set plays," he added.

Calina said he would be counting on 6ft centre Chris David, 5ft 10 forward Alex Caling, 5ft 9 shooting guard Chris Mariano and 5ft 8 point guard Ron Ang to carry the team to victory.

"It is an important game for us and our opponents are new to the league but they have pride," added the coach, referring to Liga Bumiputera's run in September's 3rd Manjaro Cup with Aewon and Western Union tournament.

Liga Bumiputera went undefeated in the tournament, making their debut in a local basketball competition where they were the guest team in the 38-years-old and above category.

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Source: The Brunei Times