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PBA moves opening of new season to Nov. 5
PBA moves opening of new season to Nov. 5
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Published Sep 11, 2023 02:26 PM PHT
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MANILA -- The PBA will open its 48th season on November 5, 2023, to allow players who will participate in the Asian Games more time to rest and recover.
MANILA -- The PBA will open its 48th season on November 5, 2023, to allow players who will participate in the Asian Games more time to rest and recover.
The PBA initially scheduled the opening of its new season on October 15 but announced the change on Monday.
The PBA initially scheduled the opening of its new season on October 15 but announced the change on Monday.
"Hindi biro ang sakripisyo nila kaya dapat lang bigyan natin sila ng sapat na panahon para makapagpahinga," said PBA Commissioner Willie Marcial. "Gusto rin natin makapaghanda ang mga teams para sa darating na season."
"Hindi biro ang sakripisyo nila kaya dapat lang bigyan natin sila ng sapat na panahon para makapagpahinga," said PBA Commissioner Willie Marcial. "Gusto rin natin makapaghanda ang mga teams para sa darating na season."
PBA players are expected to make up the bulk of the Gilas Pilipinas team that will compete in the Asian Games in Hangzhou later this month. Barangay Ginebra's Tim Cone has also been tapped to call the shots for the squad.
PBA players are expected to make up the bulk of the Gilas Pilipinas team that will compete in the Asian Games in Hangzhou later this month. Barangay Ginebra's Tim Cone has also been tapped to call the shots for the squad.
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The national team held its first practice on Monday, with Calvin Abueva and Terrence Romeo among those who participated.
The national team held its first practice on Monday, with Calvin Abueva and Terrence Romeo among those who participated.
While the opening has been pushed back, the Draft Combine and the Annual Draft will proceed as scheduled according to Marcial.
While the opening has been pushed back, the Draft Combine and the Annual Draft will proceed as scheduled according to Marcial.
The Draft Combine is set on September 12 and 13 at the Gatorade Hoops Center in Mandaluyong City, while the Annual Draft will be held on September 17 at the Market Market in Taguig City.
The Draft Combine is set on September 12 and 13 at the Gatorade Hoops Center in Mandaluyong City, while the Annual Draft will be held on September 17 at the Market Market in Taguig City.
A record 128 Aspirants have applied for the Draft, including 31 Fil-foreign players.
A record 128 Aspirants have applied for the Draft, including 31 Fil-foreign players.
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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’
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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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