National basketball squad announced
(Left) National coach Kevin Reece. (Above) Benjamin Sim (L) and Yap Chun Ping at a training session on Tuesday night at the Multipurpose Hall of the Hassanal Bolkiah National Sports Complex in Berakas. Pictures: BT/Yee Chun Leong
Thursday, March 18, 2010
NATIONAL basketball coach, Kevin Reece, named his squad to represent the Sultanate as part of his plan to change the face of Brunei Basketball.
It was a different line-up compared to previous years, featuring more Malay players - Jamri Ramlee, Shamli Ismail, Muiz Abdul Ghani, Faizuladzmi Tajuddin, together with the trio of brothers Hj Md Rahmat, Hj Md Badri and Hj Md Sabri Hj Suhaili.
Completing the first 12 were Benjamin Sim, Kenny Lim, Yap Chun Ping, Lim Liang Wei and Choo Yung Jian.
The reserves include Jon Lee, Afif Khalidi, Shaharin Ismail and Khoo Chin Kai.
"All the people on the list deserve to be there as they attended training on a regular basis. They have really showed commitment and put their work in," said Reece, in an interview yesterday with The Brunei Times.
"Some people might be surprised to see the list as some of those who have been on the team for the past three or four years are not there. The reason is because they have not attended my (training) sessions," added Reece.
The national coach felt all of the top ballers were given an equal opportunity to prove themselves. However, there are still a couple of talents that the coach is looking forward to seeing in the near future.
"There are some that are still studying abroad and I would like to see them play and try to make it to the squad when they return," said the 49-year-old American.
"The team is full of athleticism and quickness, plus I think it's a taller lineup as far as Brunei is concerned," said the Los Angeles native.
Reece also praised those from the previous national side that have remained for this time around.
"The remaining national players have shown a really good attitude. They have been really helpful in guiding the younger players and have really shown leadership," said Reece.
"They're going to be the ones that I'll have to count on during play," added the LA Lakers fan. Read More...
Source: TBT
It was a different line-up compared to previous years, featuring more Malay players - Jamri Ramlee, Shamli Ismail, Muiz Abdul Ghani, Faizuladzmi Tajuddin, together with the trio of brothers Hj Md Rahmat, Hj Md Badri and Hj Md Sabri Hj Suhaili.
Completing the first 12 were Benjamin Sim, Kenny Lim, Yap Chun Ping, Lim Liang Wei and Choo Yung Jian.
The reserves include Jon Lee, Afif Khalidi, Shaharin Ismail and Khoo Chin Kai.
"All the people on the list deserve to be there as they attended training on a regular basis. They have really showed commitment and put their work in," said Reece, in an interview yesterday with The Brunei Times.
"Some people might be surprised to see the list as some of those who have been on the team for the past three or four years are not there. The reason is because they have not attended my (training) sessions," added Reece.
The national coach felt all of the top ballers were given an equal opportunity to prove themselves. However, there are still a couple of talents that the coach is looking forward to seeing in the near future.
"There are some that are still studying abroad and I would like to see them play and try to make it to the squad when they return," said the 49-year-old American.
"The team is full of athleticism and quickness, plus I think it's a taller lineup as far as Brunei is concerned," said the Los Angeles native.
Reece also praised those from the previous national side that have remained for this time around.
"The remaining national players have shown a really good attitude. They have been really helpful in guiding the younger players and have really shown leadership," said Reece.
"They're going to be the ones that I'll have to count on during play," added the LA Lakers fan. Read More...
Source: TBT
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