White Haven post 109-45 victory over TJP

Yee Chun Leong

BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN

Sunday, November 22, 2009

TOURNAMENT favourites White Haven got off to a good start by demolishing TJP 109-45 last night in the Under-23 category of the Basketball Youth Cup at the Brunei Basketball Association (BBA) court in Batu Bersurat.

Tony Bong topscored with 34 points while Joseno Mangoroban contributed 28 points for White Haven.

On the other hand, Fakhri Hj Bangkul led TJP with 12 points and Na'iem Hj Azmi chipped in 11 points to a losing cause.

Both teams started off sluggishly as they found difficulty to get any rhythm going in the game. However, White Haven soon picked up the pieces as they took a 14-0 lead midway through the opening period. TJP were not helped by their turnovers and finally got on the scoreboard with less than four minutes into the quarter. White Haven quickly opened up a 31-7 lead going into the second quarter.

TJP couldn't set themselves up on offence while White Haven were enjoying every possession as they dominated in every department of the game to score at will. White Haven had opened up an unassailable 57-19 lead heading into halftime as they cruised to the lopsided victory.

"The guys were having fun and at the same time staying focus despite leading by a huge margin," said Erwin Velez, head coach of White Haven, after the victory. "If the team continues to play like the way they have shown tonight (Saturday), I think that we stand a chance to make it into the final," added Velez.

The ex-Philippine Basketball Association player mentioned that it was the team's great teamwork that brought them the victory. "They know how each other plays. They know where to run and also to pass. With a few more adjustments, I believe we have a good chance," said Velez. Read More…

Source: The Brunei Times | photos: BruneiBasketball.com