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PBA: Difficult to hold Draft Combine, admits Marcial
PBA: Difficult to hold Draft Combine, admits Marcial
Camille B. Naredo,
ABS-CBN News
Published Jan 06, 2021 06:00 PM PHT
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MANILA, Philippines -- Even as they continue to accept applications for the PBA Rookie Draft, league commissioner Willie Marcial admits it will be difficult to hold the traditional Draft Combine this year because of COVID-19 restrictions.
MANILA, Philippines -- Even as they continue to accept applications for the PBA Rookie Draft, league commissioner Willie Marcial admits it will be difficult to hold the traditional Draft Combine this year because of COVID-19 restrictions.
The two-day Draft Combine, usually held a few days before the draft itself, gives coaches the opportunity to scout the rookie hopefuls -- particularly those who are not as well-known as the top prospects. A strong performance in the combine can also propel a player to a higher selection.
The two-day Draft Combine, usually held a few days before the draft itself, gives coaches the opportunity to scout the rookie hopefuls -- particularly those who are not as well-known as the top prospects. A strong performance in the combine can also propel a player to a higher selection.
Because of the coronavirus pandemic, however, Marcial said it will be quite hard for the league to push through with the combine that is usually held at the Gatorade Hoops Center in Mandaluyong.
Because of the coronavirus pandemic, however, Marcial said it will be quite hard for the league to push through with the combine that is usually held at the Gatorade Hoops Center in Mandaluyong.
"Pinag-uusapan namin 'yung combine kung tutuloy pa," Marcial said in an appearance on "Power and Play" recently.
"Pinag-uusapan namin 'yung combine kung tutuloy pa," Marcial said in an appearance on "Power and Play" recently.
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"Kasi kailangan, pinag-usapan nga namin, kailangan naka-test muna sila, katulad nang ginawa natin sa bubble," he added. "Four to five days na self-isolation, then pagdating sa combine, magpapa-test ulit sila."
"Kasi kailangan, pinag-usapan nga namin, kailangan naka-test muna sila, katulad nang ginawa natin sa bubble," he added. "Four to five days na self-isolation, then pagdating sa combine, magpapa-test ulit sila."
"So hindi ko alam, baka mahirapan tayo sa combine," he said.
"So hindi ko alam, baka mahirapan tayo sa combine," he said.
Rather than a physical combine, Marcial said they may just ask the rookie hopefuls to send their own measurements as well as videos to the league, which will then be shared to the coaches of the 12 teams.
Rather than a physical combine, Marcial said they may just ask the rookie hopefuls to send their own measurements as well as videos to the league, which will then be shared to the coaches of the 12 teams.
"Bibigyan namin sila ng measurement, kung paano pagsukat, eto dapat ang gagawin mo, pengeng video kung may video ka, o kung wala, anong saan ka galing, anong pinaglaruan mo," said the commissioner.
"Bibigyan namin sila ng measurement, kung paano pagsukat, eto dapat ang gagawin mo, pengeng video kung may video ka, o kung wala, anong saan ka galing, anong pinaglaruan mo," said the commissioner.
"Sigurado naman 'yung mga ibang coaches, medyo kabisado na nila. Ang problema lang 'yung mga hindi pa kabisado ng mga coaches," he added.
"Sigurado naman 'yung mga ibang coaches, medyo kabisado na nila. Ang problema lang 'yung mga hindi pa kabisado ng mga coaches," he added.
The PBA has set the deadline of application for January 27, with the combine tentatively scheduled for March 10 to 11. The draft itself will be held virtually on March 14.
The PBA has set the deadline of application for January 27, with the combine tentatively scheduled for March 10 to 11. The draft itself will be held virtually on March 14.
Marcial is anticipating a long draft that may last up to the fourth round, given the wealth of talent available to teams.
Marcial is anticipating a long draft that may last up to the fourth round, given the wealth of talent available to teams.
"For sure, abot tayo ng third, fourth round, may pipiliin," he predicted.
"For sure, abot tayo ng third, fourth round, may pipiliin," he predicted.
"Ang dami eh. Tulad ng mga ga-graduate sa UAAP, NCAA. 'Yung mga nag-MPBL, 'yung mga nag-Chooks-to-Go, lahat 'yun sabi nila papasok," said Marcial. "So ang dami. So, fourth round, dire-diretso pa rin 'yan, sa palagay ko."
"Ang dami eh. Tulad ng mga ga-graduate sa UAAP, NCAA. 'Yung mga nag-MPBL, 'yung mga nag-Chooks-to-Go, lahat 'yun sabi nila papasok," said Marcial. "So ang dami. So, fourth round, dire-diretso pa rin 'yan, sa palagay ko."
The stars of Chooks-to-Go Pilipinas 3x3 -- Alvin Pasaol, Joshua Munzon, Troy Rike, and Santi Santillan -- have all expressed their intent to join the draft. Players from the ASEAN Basketball League, including Filipino-American guard Jason Brickman, have also applied.
The stars of Chooks-to-Go Pilipinas 3x3 -- Alvin Pasaol, Joshua Munzon, Troy Rike, and Santi Santillan -- have all expressed their intent to join the draft. Players from the ASEAN Basketball League, including Filipino-American guard Jason Brickman, have also applied.
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UAAP: De Jesus tips hat to Lady Bulldogs, Meneses — ‘Very solid yung NU’
UAAP: De Jesus tips hat to Lady Bulldogs, Meneses — ‘Very solid yung NU’
Rom Anzures,
ABS-CBN News
Published Feb 17, 2025 09:00 PM PHT
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The National University Lady Bulldogs in UAAP Season 87. Photo from UAAP Media.MANILA — De La Salle University head coach Ramil de Jesus had a front row seat to National University's display of their prowess on Sunday, as the Lady Bulldogs opened their title defense with a victory.
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The Sherwin Meneses-mentored team got one over de Jesus and his Lady Spikers, with NU sweeping La Salle on Sunday.
The Sherwin Meneses-mentored team got one over de Jesus and his Lady Spikers, with NU sweeping La Salle on Sunday.
The veteran coach was admittedly in awe of the impressive performance of the hitters from Jhocson Street.
The veteran coach was admittedly in awe of the impressive performance of the hitters from Jhocson Street.
“Very solid yung NU,” the multi-titled coach commented. “Kumbaga, kilalang-kilala nila yung isa't isa. Yun ang isa sa mga strengths nila. Dahil sa tagal nila magkakasama. Alam nila yung weaknesses, and alam nila yung strengths.”
“Very solid yung NU,” the multi-titled coach commented. “Kumbaga, kilalang-kilala nila yung isa't isa. Yun ang isa sa mga strengths nila. Dahil sa tagal nila magkakasama. Alam nila yung weaknesses, and alam nila yung strengths.”
De Jesus also commended Meneses who took over the spot that NU’s former tactician left, Season 86 champion mentor Norman Miguel.
De Jesus also commended Meneses who took over the spot that NU’s former tactician left, Season 86 champion mentor Norman Miguel.
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“Happy ako para sa kanya, kasi halos lahat ng team na napuntahan niya, maayos and buo,” said de Jesus. “Yung pinapasok niyang sistema unti-unti nang nakukuha.”
“Happy ako para sa kanya, kasi halos lahat ng team na napuntahan niya, maayos and buo,” said de Jesus. “Yung pinapasok niyang sistema unti-unti nang nakukuha.”
Meneses’ system would be crucial for the present core of Lady Bulldogs as they have won two championships since 2022, with Bella Belen and the rest of the squad winning Season 84 with Karl Dimaculangan and just last year with Miguel.
Meneses’ system would be crucial for the present core of Lady Bulldogs as they have won two championships since 2022, with Bella Belen and the rest of the squad winning Season 84 with Karl Dimaculangan and just last year with Miguel.
However, de Jesus emphasized that the main foundation of this success -- aside from their coaches -- is the solid volleyball program of NU from high school to the collegiate ranks.
However, de Jesus emphasized that the main foundation of this success -- aside from their coaches -- is the solid volleyball program of NU from high school to the collegiate ranks.
“Actually, yung NU, hindi lang naman yung Season 84 eh,” he said. “Since sa high school, magkakasama na yun. So, magtagal na talaga sila magkakasama.”
“Actually, yung NU, hindi lang naman yung Season 84 eh,” he said. “Since sa high school, magkakasama na yun. So, magtagal na talaga sila magkakasama.”
“Advantage talaga na yun. And then, alam din nila kung paanong hindi sila mara-rattle. Alam nila kung sino yung go-to-guy talaga, so very solid yung NU,” he continued.
“Advantage talaga na yun. And then, alam din nila kung paanong hindi sila mara-rattle. Alam nila kung sino yung go-to-guy talaga, so very solid yung NU,” he continued.
And this, acknowledged de Jesus, is a design that is very challenging to sustain.
And this, acknowledged de Jesus, is a design that is very challenging to sustain.
“Every year nag-evolve yung volleyball eh,” he said. “So, ang challenge ngayon eh, kung kayang maka-adapt nung, lalo na recruitment kasi yung problema eh.”
“Every year nag-evolve yung volleyball eh,” he said. “So, ang challenge ngayon eh, kung kayang maka-adapt nung, lalo na recruitment kasi yung problema eh.”
“Pag medyo active ka sa pagre-recruit, and then yung lahat ng Class A na player yung makukuha mo, advantage yun.”
“Pag medyo active ka sa pagre-recruit, and then yung lahat ng Class A na player yung makukuha mo, advantage yun.”
“Pero kung makakakuha ka ng Class B, napakahirap i-develop, and then isabay doon sa Class A? Mahabang proseso yun,” added de Jesus, who is now on his 28th year as Lady Spikers head coach.
“Pero kung makakakuha ka ng Class B, napakahirap i-develop, and then isabay doon sa Class A? Mahabang proseso yun,” added de Jesus, who is now on his 28th year as Lady Spikers head coach.
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