Forte fails to change Air21’s fortunes, given pink slip
For two games, Air21 tried to change its fortunes by tapping the
services of Jason Forte.
Forte’s efforts weren’t enough and the Express wasted no time to call on
the team’s third reinforcement this conference – Reggie Larry.
Larry, a former Boise State standout, was supposed to suit up for Derby Ace (Purefoods TJ Giants) in last year’s Fiesta Cup, but fractured his hand forcing the Llamados to tap Brian Hamilton.
Hamilton, however, was replaced by Marquin Chandler after a few games.
This time, Larry will get his baptism of fire in the country’s premier
professional league, which celebrates its 35th anniversary on April 9.
“I come to win," said Larry in a Facebook interview. “I should have been
there. I was willing to come over even if I have to pay for my own ticket just to prove to any team that I deserve a spot."
Larry was once named to the CollegeHoops.net’s First-Team High-Major
All-American.
The Brick City, New Jersey native is no stranger to Philippine basketball since he played for the Brunei Barracudas in the ASEAN Basketball League, which was won by the Philippine Patriots of coach Louie Alas.
“I’ve worked out in Boise trying to get myself in shape because I know
the arenas in the Philippines are like 106 degrees inside," said Larry.
Larry was best remembered for steering the 14th-seed Boise University
Broncos to its first Big Dance in the East Region of the US NCAA.
After playing at Barringer High School in Newark, Larry played two years
at the College of Southern Idaho, one of the country's top JUCO programs. He landed at Boise State in 2007, averaging 14.1 points and
8.1 rebounds.
In 2008, he set a school record for points in a season, 647, becoming
the first Bronco to amass 1,000 career points in just two years. Read More...
Source: Rey Joble, GMANews.TV
services of Jason Forte.
Forte’s efforts weren’t enough and the Express wasted no time to call on
the team’s third reinforcement this conference – Reggie Larry.
Brunei Barracudas' Reggie Larry, right, protects the ball against the defense of Philippine Patriots' Rob Wainwright during their ASEAN Basketball League game early this year. Larry is being tapped by Air21 as its next import replacing Jason Forte.BruneiBasketball.com
Hamilton, however, was replaced by Marquin Chandler after a few games.
This time, Larry will get his baptism of fire in the country’s premier
professional league, which celebrates its 35th anniversary on April 9.
“I come to win," said Larry in a Facebook interview. “I should have been
there. I was willing to come over even if I have to pay for my own ticket just to prove to any team that I deserve a spot."
Larry was once named to the CollegeHoops.net’s First-Team High-Major
All-American.
The Brick City, New Jersey native is no stranger to Philippine basketball since he played for the Brunei Barracudas in the ASEAN Basketball League, which was won by the Philippine Patriots of coach Louie Alas.
“I’ve worked out in Boise trying to get myself in shape because I know
the arenas in the Philippines are like 106 degrees inside," said Larry.
Larry was best remembered for steering the 14th-seed Boise University
Broncos to its first Big Dance in the East Region of the US NCAA.
After playing at Barringer High School in Newark, Larry played two years
at the College of Southern Idaho, one of the country's top JUCO programs. He landed at Boise State in 2007, averaging 14.1 points and
8.1 rebounds.
In 2008, he set a school record for points in a season, 647, becoming
the first Bronco to amass 1,000 career points in just two years. Read More...
Source: Rey Joble, GMANews.TV
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