Alaska Aces (PBA) added to their roster 28-year old French forward Robert Dozier (206-102kg-85, college: Memphis). He already started the season at Cajasol in Spanish ACB league. In four games this season he recorded 8.8ppg, 5.5rpg and 1.3bpg. Dozier also played 3 games in Eurocup where he averaged 11.3ppg, 4.3rpg, 1.3apg, 1.3spg and 1.0bpg. He also spent pre-season at the Heat (NBA) in NBA earlier that year. The last season Dozier played at Cholet Basket (ProA) in French ProA. In 22 games last year he averaged 9.5ppg, 5.4rpg and 1.1apg. He helped them to make it to the cup semifinals. The previous (10-11) season Dozier played at PAOK Thessaloniki (A1) in Greek A1. In 33 games that season he averaged 10.7ppg, 6.3rpg and 1.5apg. He contributed to his team making it to the semifinals. A very spectacular season in his career as he was voted to Eurobasket.com All-Greek A1 League Honorable Mention. Dozier also played 5 games in Eurocup where he averaged 10.8ppg, 5.0rpg, 1.0apg and 1.4spg. In 2009 he was drafted by Miami Heat (NBA) in second round (60th overall). The former University of Memphis star is in his fourth season in pro basketball. The list of the past achievements is quite long as his college team won C-USA Tournament for four years in a row (between 2006 and 2009). Dozier has played also professionally in Greece (Kolossos). The scouts decsribe him following way: A terrific finisher around the rim ... Has range out to the three-point line, but is better from the mid-range and in ... Has 7-foot-3 wingspan that he uses to his advantage ... Has ability to keep possessions alive by offensive rebounds/tips with his length ... Also able to block and alter shots on the defensive end with his wingspan.
PBA Round 1 (Commissioners Cup): TNT Ka Tropa defeats leader Global Port - 7 hours ago
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The Regular Season in PBA Commissioners Cup just started. Here is the last round review presented by ESL. The most crucial game of the last round was a loss of Global Port (0-1) in Makati on Sunday night. Visitors were defeated by TNT Ka Tropa (1-0) 128-114. TNT Ka Tropa looked well-organized offensively handing out 24 assists. 32 personal fouls committed by Global Port helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. Worth to mention a great performance of point guard Jayson Cas... [read more]
The Regular Season in PBA Commissioners Cup just started. Here is the last round review presented by ESL.
The most crucial game of the last round was a loss of Global Port (0-1) in Makati on Sunday night. Visitors were defeated by TNT Ka Tropa (1-0) 128-114. TNT Ka Tropa looked well-organized offensively handing out 24 assists. 32 personal fouls committed by Global Port helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. Worth to mention a great performance of point guard Jayson Castro-William (180-86) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 21 points, 6 rebounds and 10 assists (made all of his eight free throws). Roger-Ray Pogoy (189-92) contributed with 20 points and 7 rebounds for the winners. Naturalized American forward Sean Anthony (193-86) answered with a double-double by scoring 34 points (!!!), 10 rebounds and 5 assists for Global Port. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. TNT Ka Tropa is looking forward to face Phoenix in Quezon in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Global Port will play on the road against Meralco Bolts (#1) in Manila and is hoping to win this game. Very important is a home loss of Columbian Dyip (1-1) against Meralco Bolts (1-0) on Wednesday night. Host Columbian Dyip was defeated by Meralco Bolts in Makati City 116-103. American power forward Arinze Onuaku (206-87, college: Syracuse) stepped up with a double-double by scoring 30 points, 19 rebounds, 6 assists and 4 blocks (on 14-of-15 shooting from the field) for the winners and Chris Newsome chipped in 18 points, 7 rebounds and 7 assists. At the losing side American power forward CJ Aiken (206-90, college: St.Joseph's) responded with a double-double by scoring 21 points, 18 rebounds and 4 blocks. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Meralco Bolts will play against Global Port (#11) in Pasig in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Columbian Dyip's supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Makati City to the arena NLEX RW. The game between Blackwater Elite (0-2) and Columbian Dyip (1-1) in Caloocan City on Sunday ended with biggest points difference. Guests from Makati City outscored Blackwater Elite 126-98. Jerramy King nailed 30 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists for the winning side. Jarrid Famous came up with a double-double by scoring 35 points (!!!) and 22 rebounds for Blackwater Elite in the defeat. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Columbian Dyip's supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Makati City to the arena NLEX RW.
In the last game of round 1 winless Blackwater Elite lost to undefeated Phoenix on the road 102-107. The most impressive performance of 1st round was 31 points, 14 rebounds, 5 assists and 5 blocks by James N. White of Phoenix.
The game between Blackwater Elite (0-2) and Columbian Dyip (1-1) in Caloocan City on Sunday ended with biggest points difference. Guests from Makati City outscored Blackwater Elite 126-98. Columbian Dyip forced 32 Blackwater Elite turnovers. Strangely Blackwater Elite outrebounded Columbian Dyip 69-52 including 27 on the offensive glass. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 27 assists. Point guard Jerramy King (183-90, college: CS East Bay) nailed 30 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists for the winning side and American power forward C.J. Aiken (206-90, college: St.Joseph's) accounted for 9 points, 22 rebounds, 4 assists and 6 steals. Four Columbian Dyip players scored in double figures. American-Lebanese power forward Jarrid Famous (209-88, college: S.Florida) came up with a double-double by scoring 35 points (!!!) and 22 rebounds and forward Allein Maliksi (190-87) added 22 points and 8 rebounds respectively for Blackwater Elite in the defeat. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Columbian Dyip's supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Makati City to the arena NLEX RW. Top scorers: Columbian Dyip: J.King 30+7reb+4ast, R.McCarthy 22+4reb+6ast, C.Lastimosa 14+2reb+3ast, E.Camson 12+3reb+1ast, R.Tubid 12+1reb, C.Aiken 9+22reb+4ast Blackwater Elite: J.Famous 35+22reb+1ast, A.Malicsi 22+8reb+2ast, R.Mark Belo 11+2reb+1ast, N.Pinto 8+4reb+1ast, J.Paul Erram 8+13reb+4ast, D.Marcelo 4+2reb
The most crucial game of the last round was a loss of Global Port (0-1) in Makati on Sunday night. Visitors were defeated by TNT Ka Tropa (1-0) 128-114. TNT Ka Tropa looked well-organized offensively handing out 24 assists. 32 personal fouls committed by Global Port helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. Worth to mention a great performance of point guard Jayson Castro-William (180-86) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 21 points, 6 rebounds and 10 assists (made all of his eight free throws). Roger-Ray Pogoy (189-92) contributed with 20 points and 7 rebounds for the winners. Naturalized American forward Sean Anthony (193-86) answered with a double-double by scoring 34 points (!!!), 10 rebounds and 5 assists and American-Bahrain power forward Malcolm White (205-88, college: LSU) added 27 points and 12 rebounds in the effort for Global Port. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. TNT Ka Tropa is looking forward to face Phoenix in Quezon in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Global Port will play on the road against Meralco Bolts (#1) in Manila and is hoping to win this game. Top scorers: TNT Ka Tropa: J.Castro William 21+6reb+10ast, R.Ray Pogoy 20+7reb+3ast, J.Cruz 16+5reb+2ast, J.Tyler 14+12reb, R.Reyes 13+3reb+1ast, T.Don 11+6reb Global Port: S.Anthony 34+10reb+5ast, M.White 27+12reb+3ast, S.Pringle 14+6reb+7ast, M.Tautuaa 10+7reb+2ast, E.Juan 10+4reb+5ast, K.Nabong 9+8reb+2ast
No shocking result in a game when Phoenix (1-0) beat Blackwater Elite (0-2) in Quezon 107-102 on Wednesday. Phoenix dominated down low during the game scoring 74 of its points in the paint compared to Blackwater Elite's 36. Phoenix forced 27 Blackwater Elite turnovers and outrebounded them 55-43 including 21 on the offensive glass. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 31 assists. American forward James N. White (203-93, college: Georgia Tech) nailed a double-double by scoring 31 points, 14 rebounds, 5 assists and 5 blocks for the winning side and naturalized Canadian guard Matthew Wright (193-91, college: St.Bonaventure) accounted for 19 points and 8 assists. American-Lebanese power forward Jarrid Famous (209-88, college: S.Florida) came up with a double-double by scoring 19 points and 16 rebounds and point guard Shej-Roi Sumang (177-90) added 20 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists respectively for Blackwater Elite in the defeat. Both teams had five players each who scored in double figures. Both coaches allowed to play bench players in such tough game. Phoenix will meet TNT Ka Tropa (#3) in the next round, which may be the game of the day. Blackwater Elite will play against Alaska Aces (#5) and hope to win that game. Top scorers: Phoenix: J.N. White 31+14reb+5ast, M.Wright 19+3reb+8ast, J.Chua 17+9reb, J.Chan 11+4reb+4ast, W.Wilson 10+9reb+5ast, R.Jazul 9+2reb+1ast Blackwater Elite: S.Roi Sumang 20+5reb+5ast, J.Famous 19+16reb+3ast, R.Mark Belo 19+1reb+2ast, M.Digregorio 11+3reb+2ast, A.Malicsi 11+5reb+4ast, E.Renz Palma 7+2reb+2ast
Very important is a home loss of Columbian Dyip (1-1) against Meralco Bolts (1-0) on Wednesday night. Host Columbian Dyip was defeated by Meralco Bolts in Makati City 116-103. Meralco Bolts forced 20 Columbian Dyip turnovers. Their players were unselfish on offense dishing 28 assists. Meralco Bolts brought some defensive toughness making 7 blocks. Columbian Dyip was plagued by 25 personal fouls down the stretch. American power forward Arinze Onuaku (206-87, college: Syracuse) stepped up with a double-double by scoring 30 points, 19 rebounds, 6 assists and 4 blocks (on 14-of-15 shooting from the field) for the winners and guard Chris Newsome (187-90, college: N.Mexico Highlands) chipped in 18 points, 7 rebounds and 7 assists. At the losing side American power forward CJ Aiken (206-90, college: St.Joseph's) responded with a double-double by scoring 21 points, 18 rebounds and 4 blocks and the other American import guard Rashawn McCarthy (185-89, college: Old Westbury) scored 16 points and 6 assists. Both teams had five players each who scored in double figures. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Meralco Bolts will play against Global Port (#11) in Pasig in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Columbian Dyip's supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Makati City to the arena NLEX RW. Top scorers: Meralco Bolts: A.Onuaku 30+19reb+6ast, C.Newsome 18+7reb+7ast, N.Salva 13+2reb+2ast, N.Canaleta 12+6reb+2ast, J.Dillinger 11+7reb+1ast, C.Hodge 8+4reb+3ast Columbian Dyip: C.Aiken 21+18reb+1ast, R.McCarthy 16+3reb+6ast, C.Lastimosa 16+3reb+2ast, E.Camson 15+6reb+1ast, R.Celda 14+3reb+3ast, J.King 12+3ast
Justin Brownlee (197-F-88, college: St.John's) and Renaldo Balkman (203-F-84, college: S.Carolina) combined for San Miguel-Alab Pilipinas in holding off a gritty Mono Vampire in overtime, 143-130, to win in Game One of the ASEAN Basketball League (ABL) Finals last April 22. Brownlee scored 46 points setting a finals record in scoring in a game regarded as the highest scoring ABL game. The explosive world import added 11 rebounds and nine assists that saw Alab erased a four point deficit... [read more]
Brownlee scored 46 points setting a finals record in scoring in a game regarded as the highest scoring ABL game.
The explosive world import added 11 rebounds and nine assists that saw Alab erased a four point deficit in the last 19 seconds to tie the game through a put back by Balkman in the delight of the home crowd at the Sta. Rosa Multi-Purpose Complex in Laguna.
Balkman finished with 39 markers and 14 boards, Bobby Ray Parks (193-G-93) added 27 points, five rebounds and three steals before fouling out late in the fourth quarter and Lawrence Domingo (196-F-93, college: E.New Mexico) scored 14 points off the bench.
The win moves Alab two victories away in being the third Philippine team, after the AirAsia Philippine Patriots and San Miguel Beer, to clinch the coveted ABL title.
Michael Singletary (198-F-88, college: Texas Tech) exploded for 42 points while heritage import Filipino Paul Zamar (180-PG-87) finished with 25 markers which went for naught.
Spitfire guard Jason Brickman (181-PG-91, college: LIU Brooklyn) added 15 points, 14 assists, eight rebounds and five assists before falling under cramps late in regulation.
Seven-foot-five Maltese-Italian Samuel Deguara (223-C-91), who gave Alab lots of headaches inside the paint, scored 21 points, 11 rebounds and four blocks before fouling out which proved to be the game changer.
Aris Ignacio is from the Philippines and has always been a big fan of Philippine basketball. Aris' follows the Philippine Basketball Association since the late 80's and has learned the history and personalities of the PBA. He also has interest with other basketball tournaments in the Philippines and beyond most specifically college basketball (UAAP, NCAA), the Asian Basketball League (ABL), FIBA Asia and World Cup tournaments. Follow Aris Ignacio on Twitter at aris_ignacio.
Asia-Basket.com All-PBA Philippine Cup 1st Team 2018
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Ross
Santos
Sangalang
Fajardo
Finals MVP: June Mar Fajardo (210-C-89) of SM Beermen Player of the Year: June Mar Fajardo (210-C-89) of SM Beermen Guard of the Year: Scottie Thompson (188-G-93) of Ginebra Kings Forward of the Year: Arwind Santos (193-F-81) of SM Beermen Center of the Year: June Mar Fajardo (210-C-89) of SM Beermen Defensive Player of the Year: Chris Ross (185-G-85) of SM Beermen Coach of the Year: Leovino Austria of SM Beermen
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