Brunei Basketball: November 2008

The Finals
Queenielin overpowered Menglait Wildcats on a fine performance by Ronnel Sugnan providing the key baskets that kept the Wildcats rally in control. Queenielin is the 2008 Streetballbrunei Champions.

The Finals between Queenielin Enterprise vs Menglait Wildcats was a classic match of two teams with two different approach in the game of basketball. The slow-paced style of Wildcats contradicts with the up-tempo game of the Tailor Masters. Wildcats stayed close until they collapsed in the remaining minutes. Wildcats should switch and stick to a Zone Defense throughout the game since players like Leones and Requentin tend to drive more often to the hoop than anybody else but apparently they stayed with man-to-man until the fatigue-factor crippled them.

December 8, 2008
Streetballbrunei also awarded the 2008 Streetballbrunei Idol to Allan Telanay based on unanimous votes from spectators. It was really a lucky night for Allan as his name was picked up for another major prize for a lucky throw. Allan brought home two(2) major home appliances. Congratulations to Allan as 2008 Streetballbrunei Idol!

Awardees:
2008 Streetballbrunei Idol:
Allan Telanay
2008 Streetballbrunei Mythical 5 Rookies:
Ronnel Sugnan, Rommel Valmores, Hansel Enopia, Kris Serrano and Gilbert Carranza.
2008 Streetballbrunei Coach of the Year:
Gerald Gravador

Once again, Streetballbrunei is giving Thanks to all the participating teams , players, volunteer committee and volunteer officials. All your efforts are appreciated because you made the 2008 Streetballbrunei Friendly Games a success. Thank you. (courtesy of streetballbrunei)

December 7, 2008

The Finals between Queenielin Enterprise vs Menglait Wildcats was a classic match of two teams with two different approach in the game of basketball. The slow-paced style of Wildcats contradicts with the up-tempo game of the Tailor Masters. Wildcats stayed close until they collapsed in the remaining minutes. Wildcats should switch and stick to a Zone Defense throughout the game since players like Leones and Requentin tend to drive more often to the hoop than anybody else but apparently they stayed with man-to-man until the fatigue-factor crippled them.

2008 Streeball champions - Queenielin Enterprise

1st runner up - Menglait Wildcats.

"Basketball is Brotherhood"

Rollin tries to beat the buzzer while Leones attempts to block.

Official Referees

Our fellow Indonesian friends enjoying the game.

December 6, 2008
The Finals
Queenielin Enterprise versus Menglait Wildcats

Results of Final Four
Wildcats had its regular mainstays Rollin Castillo, Mike Perez, Allan Telanay and Wilmar Canapi contributing double figures to end the Dalgers’ winning streak from fine performances by Rowell Barrio, Paul Ponio and Kris Serrano with a score of 62-55.
Queenielin had a tough time with Gadong Sparks in the early quarters but overcame the threat through a pressure defense that saw them pulled away in the final quarter at a score of 80-66. (courtesy of streetballbrunei)

Jun Ybanez, Popoy, Johari and Archie "The Tank" Perez

Leones driving strong to the basket.

He can really fly!

No Fly Zone for Jeff Ojena.

"traffic"

Jake's latest craze, spider fighting (a.k.a. sabong kaka!)

spectators enjoying the game

ala Jordan and Pippen shot, Dalgers has all the tools to close out the game against the fierce of Wildcats except they don't know which tool was that.

Rollin getting a screen from Nes

Schedules!
Friday (5/12/08) - Final Four
Dalgers vs Wildcats
Queenielin vs Gadong Sparks

Saturday (6/12/08) - The Finals
Selection of Streetball Idol and Lucky Draw for all Streetball Players and Spectators
Championship (Winner vs Winner from Semifinals)

NEWS!!!
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November 29, 2008
Queenielin beats Edli, 67-64 and Collin’s Team beats Sunday Club, 65-62 (courtesy of streetballbrunei)

Richard "Mighty Mouse" Villasotto in action

Alvin Requentin

November 28, 2008
Dalgers had a stirring victory with all the players providing more energy than their opponents. The score finished at 65-55. The spitfirish Hansel Enopia sat most of the 4th Quarter in what seemed to be a risky gamble for Ford / BMW as they lose the chance to match up the speed of the Dalgers.

"Thank you for flying with us, join us again next time", Hansel Unapia may redeem his air miles coupon anytime soon.

Only few of them understands the "pick and rolls"

Larry and Ponio

In the 2nd game, Menglait Wildcats played their cards to avoid Queenilin in the semi-final match up as they trounced Gadong Sparks handily. (courtesy of streetballbrunei)

Mike "The Bomb" Perez

Jeff "EagleMan" Ojena

Please advise on the final score of the second game.

November 22, 2008
Queenielin and Gadong Sparks join early qualifier Wildcats in a crossover semifinals. Ford / BMW started well early in the game but queenielin took over in the final minutes until Palma of Ford /BMW forced an overtime after sinking his final two penalty shots in the regular period. It was a pulsating game all the way but Queenielin prevails with a final score at 81-79.

"Offense sells tickets, Defense wins championships"

loose ball, no foul ref?

The Tailor Masters won in O.T. despite of GV's off-night performance.

A gamble on defense, Requintin is tripple-teamed most of the time while Hansel Unapia is going for the steal.

Ronnel Sugnan maintain his composure through out the game, driving strong to the basket

Gadong Sparks beat Sunday Club with a score of 70-63 but not an easy one as thought in the first quarter. Steady shooting of Noel Camacho, with Jeff paraiso and Noel Grafil upstaged a rally to come close within 2 points. Jeffrey Ojena and Andersson Yu recovered their early leads in the final minutes. (courtesy of streetballbrunei)

Jeff Paraiso a 30% free throw shooter(photo by streetballbrunei)

November 21, 2008
The return of Paul Ponio aided by the streaky 3-point shooting of Rowell Barrio and JC Umandap’s allaround hustle puts Dalgers in the win column beating Edli 69-52. Edli badly needed a legitimate Center who narrowly missed Sherwin Antonio’s services when the latter decided to play for Ford / BMW in the last minute.

Post game interview with Coach G of Dalgers.

Wildcats still stay unbeaten in Group B toying around with Rizqun but got a scare in the final minutes after a good run by the deadly trio of Bay, Ardin and Richard. The final score is 59-53. (courtesy of streetballbrunei)

November 15, 2008
Ford / BMW edged out EDLI in the first game at 68-65 in a fast moving game that saw lead changes in many occasions. Bay Francisco missed the opportunity to tie the game for a possible overtime on penalty shots with 9 seconds remaining at 66-64 after getting a foul from Sherwin Antonio sinking EDLI’s last point at 66-65.

A slight commotion ensued earlier from an unbalanced undergoal shot by Sonny Bautista who accidentally dropped his arm behind Pilo Fortuna’s back who was tightly guarding another Ford / BMW player. In a defensive reaction, Fortuna thought someone had smacked him from the back and instinctively reacted in a defensive stance causing the commotion. Sonny Bautista is known to be a soft spoken cool player and is not likely to cause hurt to anyone.

In the second game, Gadong Sparks beat Collin’s Team 70-60. Collin’s Team tried to close the gap on the heroics of Villasotto and Bay but Gadong Sparks managed to recover the lead in the final quarter.

Watch out for more exciting matches this coming Friday and Saturday.
(courtesy of streetballbrunei)

November 14, 2008
Opening tip-off last 14th of November at Batu Bersurat Sports Complex in Gadong.
Games are every Fridays and Saturdays, 9pm to 11pm

Format :
1. FIBA Rules but reduced playing time. first (3) periods at 6 Mins. per period and final period at 10 Mins.
2. Each Team allowed only a maximum of total Five(5) Stars per team based on player category.
3. 2 way Tie- win over the other, 3 way tie- Ratio of own Score divided by opponent Score among tied teams. Highest Ratio wins. (courtesy of streetballbrunei)