It's been a while since the team from Bandung, West Java went to final. Seems like it's always been Aspac and Satria Muda in the finals since forever. As we all know both regular finalist teams are from the same city of Jakarta.
2008 finals gave us something different from league perspective. IBL showed to the Basketball enthusiasts in the country, which the league is running forward. Picture of boredom we did not see in this year finals.
It's been a while since the team from Bandung, West Java went to final. Seems like it's always been Aspac and Satria Muda in the finals since forever. As we all know both regular finalist teams are from the same city of Jakarta.
2008 finals gave us something different from league perspective. IBL showed to the Basketball enthusiasts in the country, which the league is running forward. Picture of boredom we did not see in this year finals.
No more all Jakarta's teams finals, no more Aspac - Satria Muda Britama nemesis games. No more blow-out games in the finals, like back in 2006 when SM Britama led ballooning to huge margin vs Aspac Putra Riau.
None of that happening this year. We are going somewhere. Started by SM Britama's Super Star Guard (Sumargo) going out and played this year for Garuda Bandung. Face of the competition's never been the same again. It's tougher now. Many more games that was a close game, spectators stayed until sound of the end buzz.
Buzzing is also rumors that stated many of star players from big four teams are moving to other club. Heart of this competition next year will beat faster and harder.
Everyone looking forward to come to IBL games. Not knowing who'll be the # 1 by the end of next season. Tell me who your favorite is , is it Muba Hangtuah ?!
What a great Final in IBL Championship 2008. This year Satria Muda Britama make a history by winning A Mild IBL three times in a row (Threepeat).
They put their name in Indonesian Basketball League history book by winning the fourth in Final at GOR C'Tra Arena, Bandung. It makes the score 3-1 (best of five) against Garuda Bandung.
In the fourth game SM Britama beat Garuda Bandung 73-63, after a day before Geruda Bandung beat them 62-61 in a very tight game.
What a great Final in IBL Championship 2008. This year Satria Muda Britama make a history by winning A Mild IBL three times in a row (Threepeat). They put their name in Indonesian Basketball League history book by winning the fourth in Final at GOR C'Tra Arena, Bandung. It makes the score 3-1 (best of five) against Garuda Bandung. In the fourth game SM Britama beat Garuda Bandung 73-63, after a day before Geruda Bandung beat them 62-61 in a very tight game. 'This is the best final ever', said Fictor Gideon Roring, SM Britama coach who was not expect that Garuda Bandung is the IBL 2008 Final. Anyway, this is a good result for Garuda Bandung. They make big surprises a long of this season, especially after they beat XL Aspac in the semifinal by 2-0 (best of 3).
Playing in their opponent home did not make SM Britama players 'weak'. The other way around, the atmosphere really pump them up. They did not even care the boo from Garuda Bandung fans.
Garuda Bandung coach, Rastafari Horongbala said that his team was to excited to be in the final. They cannot control their emotions in the first to quarters and lost energy the second half. To play a great team like SM Britama you are not allowed to make any mistake. One mistake and you lose it all.
Garuda Bandung forward, Gagan Rachmad said that it is a good result overall for Garuda Bandung, coming this season as an underdog they came up big at the end by going to the IBL 2008 Final. This is the first final for Garuda Bandung, from all previous IBL 2008 final they wew SM Britama against Aspac. On the other hand, the MVP Final goes to Youebl Sondakh. He has a great carreer this season and showed more in the final.
In 2008 season Indonesia Basketball League, Satria Muda Britama proved that they are the best team in Indonesia. Within 3 times successively grabbed the IBL A Mild Trophy.
After beat Bhinneka in semifinals, satria Muda Britama goes to final against Garuda Bandung.
There were tight games between Satria Muda Britama and Garuda Bandung.
After 2 points ahead in the 1st and 2nd games in Jakarta for Satria Muda, Garuda won by a nose and stole 1 point in the 3rd game in Bandung.
In 2008 season Indonesia Basketball League, Satria Muda Britama proved that they are the best team in Indonesia. Within 3 times successively grabbed the IBL A Mild Trophy.
After beat Bhinneka in semifinals, satria Muda Britama goes to final against Garuda Bandung.
There were tight games between Satria Muda Britama and Garuda Bandung.
After 2 points ahead in the 1st and 2nd games in Jakarta for Satria Muda, Garuda won by a nose and stole 1 point in the 3rd game in Bandung. But at the 4th game, Garuda should admit Satria Muda Britama.
Totally all four games are really hard games, but there were really interesting games.
All IBL teams should watch for Garuda Bandung in the next IBL seasons.
Zain Club - MUBA Hangtuah 100:59
Jordanian Zain Club finished their preliminary action at the Asia Champions Cup on a high note. They eased past MUBA Hangtuah to reach the quarterfinal stage. In the meantime Indonesian outfit was knocked out of the playoffs and they would play for the 9th spot against ONGC from India. The teams kept it close in the starting frame with Zain Club forcing no issue. Zain however shrugged off their energy-saving style of play in the second period.
Zain Club - MUBA Hangtuah 100:59
Jordanian Zain Club finished their preliminary action at the Asia Champions Cup on a high note. They eased past MUBA Hangtuah to reach the quarterfinal stage. In the meantime Indonesian outfit was knocked out of the playoffs and they would play for the 9th spot against ONGC from India. The teams kept it close in the starting frame with Zain Club forcing no issue. Zain however shrugged off their energy-saving style of play in the second period. Wesam Alsoos fueled a 30:10 run from Jordanian team as they rolled to a 24-point lead at the interval. MUBA Hangtuah struggled offensively in the third stanza as well accounting for just 10 points and heading into the fourth frame down by as many as 40 points. The Indonesian team never recovered at the late stages and had to surrender at the end. Wesam Alsoos finished with game-high 24 points for Zain. Enver Soobzokov (193-G/F-78, college: Cal.St.-San Bernar.) netted 17 points, while Boney Watson (183-G, college: Sam Houston St.) provided 16 for the winners. Marquello Morgan came up with 15 points for MABU. Marcus Jacobs (183-G-80, college: Tarleton St.) dropped 14 points in a loss. Zain Club next takes on Al Wasl in the quarterfinal clash. MABU Hangtuah will challenge ONGC from India on Wednesday in the fight for the 9th spot.
BK Almaty - Muba Hangtuah 71:49
Kazakhstan BK Almaty strengthened their position in preliminary Pool A at the Asia Champions Cup in Kuwait. They overcame Indonesian Muba Hangtuah for the first win at the tournament. It allowed Kazakh team to improve to 1-1 record and stay hopeful about their chances to reach quarterfinal stage. Muba Hangtuah meanwhile slipped to 0-3 record and need pure luck to stay in title race.
BK Almaty - Muba Hangtuah 71:49
Kazakhstan BK Almaty strengthened their position in preliminary Pool A at the Asia Champions Cup in Kuwait. They overcame Indonesian Muba Hangtuah for the first win at the tournament. It allowed Kazakh team to improve to 1-1 record and stay hopeful about their chances to reach quarterfinal stage. Muba Hangtuah meanwhile slipped to 0-3 record and need pure luck to stay in title race. BK Almaty understood it was a good chance for them to open the victories count for them and they fired from all guns early in the game. It worked pretty smoothly as BK Almaty jumped to a 25:14 lead after the starting frame. But Muba Hangtuah never was an easy take as they struck back in the second frame. Indonesian team trimmed the gap to just 7 points at the long break. But a perfect defensive effort from BK Almaty limited their opponents to only 6 points in the third stanza as the Kazakhstan squad went on a 24:6 run to clear off to a safe distance. Muba Hangtuah recovered in the final frame but it was too late to threaten BK Almaty lead. Anton Kataev (201-F-84) led the action with 19 points for BK Almaty. Vsevolod Fadeykin (206-G-85) had 14 points, while Mikhail Evstigneev (203-F-84) launched 13 points in a win. Adhitya Tuhagono (178-G-84) answered with 13 points for MubaHang. Marcus Jacobs (183-G-80, college: Tarleton St.) nailed 12 points in defeat. BK Almaty will face winless Zain Club later tonight. Muba Hangtuah will a have a bye round before taking on Zain Club tomorrow.
MABU Hangtuah started Asia Champions Cup with two losses, but gets enormous experience playing with other teams in the tournament.
Al Rayyan looked too good for Indonesian MABU Hangtuah in the opening game of the Asia Champions Cup for both sides. They got into preliminary Group A of the 19th edition of the prestigious tournament held this year in Kuwait. The teams looked pretty well matched in the starting frame however Al Rayyan still managed to clear off to a 12-point distance.
MABU Hangtuah started Asia Champions Cup with two losses, but gets enormous experience playing with other teams in the tournament.
Al Rayyan looked too good for Indonesian MABU Hangtuah in the opening game of the Asia Champions Cup for both sides. They got into preliminary Group A of the 19th edition of the prestigious tournament held this year in Kuwait. The teams looked pretty well matched in the starting frame however Al Rayyan still managed to clear off to a 12-point distance. The things started to brighten up for Qatar side in the second period. American point guard Eric Chatfield (191-G-79, college: N.Mexico) orchestrated Al Rayyan offense well and Qatar team gradually went ahead. Chatfield just returned to the team from Turkey and joined the ranks smoothly. The former Asia Champions Cup title holders ran away to a 23-point distance at halftime and controlled the tempo afterwards. They held MABU Hangtuah to only 4 points in the third stanza and never looked in the final term. Daoud Musa (193-G-82) knocked down 25 points for Al Rayyan to be trumped the games MVP. Eric Chatfield compiled 18 points and 9 assists, while Khalid Abdi scored 12 points for the winners. Hapsak Putra (183-G/F-83) nailed 20 points for MABU Hangtuah in a losing effort. Al Riyadi Beirut recorded their second win in Group A decimating Indonesias MABU Hangtuah 79:44. Al Riyadi Beirut smashed the opponent in the opening quarter 26:6 and never looked behind. They increased to 44:12 after the first half and had 56:21 entering the last period. Fsadi El Khatib led the winners with 21 points, whilst Ali Fakherdien posted 16. Marquello Morgan was the only one to reach double digits in defeat having 10 points.
SM Britama against Garuda Bandung in the IBL 2008 Finals
Satria Muda Britama advances to the IBL 2008 championship after winning in the semifinals against Bhinneka Solo.
In the first game, they won easily 72-49. In the second game they once again beat Bhinneka by a comfortable margin of 81 -61.
Many agree with Bhinneka's coach Ateng Sugiarto when he said that Satria Muda Britama is a complete team. They have bigger players and great shooters.
Championship games will be held in Kelapa Gading, May 17-18.
Satria Muda Britama advances to the IBL 2008 championship after winning in the semifinals against Bhinneka Solo.
In the first game, they won easily 72-49. In the second game they once again beat Bhinneka by a comfortable margin of 81 -61.
Many agree with Bhinneka's coach Ateng Sugiarto when he said that Satria Muda Britama is a complete team. They have bigger players and great shooters. Championship games will be held in Kelapa Gading, May 17-18. A week after that the finals will be held at CTra Arena, Bandung. This is a best of five final.
Satria Muda is attampting to capture their first threepeat in the IBL. (edited by Jeremy Rubio)
We will watch an interesting game in the second round play-off IBL 2008. The game between Kalila Jakarta and Garuda Bandung will be held at GOR C'tra Arena, Bandung, 19-20 April.
Garuda Bandung will have the advantage because the game will be held at their home court, they will get full support from their home-based fans. But it won't be easy; Kalila Jakarta is a different team this year.
We will watch an interesting game in the second round play-off IBL 2008. The game between Kalila Jakarta and Garuda Bandung will be held at GOR C'tra Arena, Bandung, 19-20 April.
Garuda Bandung will have the advantage because the game will be held at their home court, they will get full support from their home-based fans. But it won't be easy; Kalila Jakarta is a different team this year.
From their last two meetings, Garuda Bandung won both of them, but Kalila coach Raoul Miguel Hadinoto said that his players will give Garuda Bandung some shock therapy. According to Raoul, the team has prepared well for these games. In their practice, Raoul instructed his players to do more 3-point shooting.
Garuda Bandung manager, Simon Pasaribu said his team is ready for the game. He is confident that they don't need to play the third game (best of 3) to go to semifinal of IBL 2008.
Bhinneka Solo does not want to lose again playing against CLS Knights in the play-off A Mild IBL, 12-15 April 2008 at GOR Sahabat, Semarang. In their last meeting I Made Sudiadnyana and friends lost at Surabaya.
Bhineka Solo has prepared well for this game. Anticipate hot weather in Semarang, Bhinneka Solo had their practice in day time. Bhinneka coach, Ateng, will still put their old and experienced players like I Mada Sudiadnyana, Anang Sulistyawan, and Danny Harahap.
Bhinneka Solo does not want to lose again playing against CLS Knights in the play-off A Mild IBL, 12-15 April 2008 at GOR Sahabat, Semarang. In their last meeting I Made Sudiadnyana and friends lost at Surabaya. Bhineka Solo has prepared well for this game. Anticipate hot weather in Semarang, Bhinneka Solo had their practice in day time. Bhinneka coach, Ateng, will still put their old and experienced players like I Mada Sudiadnyana, Anang Sulistyawan, and Danny Harahap. On the other play-off game, Garuda Bandung will playy against Kalila 19-22 April 2008 at GOR C'Tra Arena, Bandung. The winner in the game Bhinneka Solo against CLS Knights will play against last year Champion Satria Muda Britama and the winner in the game Garuda against Kalila will play against XL Aspac, in the final four.
2005 Kobatama Champions, PIMNAD Nangroe Aceh Darussalam, is heading to the grand final of Kobatama 2007/2008 after beat Halim Kediri 64-58.
The victory over Halim Kediri put this team on the top of the standing board with two wins and a lost.
A Mild IBL All Star 2008 is Ready to Rock Palembang
A Mild IBL All Star 2008 will be held in Palembang, the city that famous with its traditional food called empek-empek.
The city is expecting the actions of pro basketball players from the league.
2005 Kobatama Champions, PIMNAD Nangroe Aceh Darussalam, is heading to the grand final of Kobatama 2007/2008 after beat Halim Kediri 64-58. The victory over Halim Kediri put this team on the top of the standing board with two wins and a lost.
A Mild IBL All Star 2008 is Ready to Rock Palembang A Mild IBL All Star 2008 will be held in Palembang, the city that famous with its traditional food called empek-empek. The city is expecting the actions of pro basketball players from the league. The players which are chosen by the fans from around Indonesia with the voting system are ready to show their skills and entertain the crowd. The game itself will be held at Gedung Basket Indoor Kampus Palembang.
Who would miss the crossover dribble from Kelly Purwanto (-G) (Garuda Bandung) or slam dunk from Ronny Gunawan (SM Britama Jakarta)?
PLAYER ROSTER FOR ALL-STAR 2008 Red Team Coach: Abdurahman Padang (XL Aspac Jakarta) Manager: Tjetjep Firmansyah (XL Aspac Jakarta) Starter: Kelly Purwanto (Garuda Bandung/PG), Mario Wuysang (177-G-79) (XL Aspac/PG), Denny Sumargo (Garuda Bandung/SG), Andrie Ekayana (XL Aspac/SF), Antonius Joko Hendratmo (XL Aspac/PF). Bench: Ponsianus Nyoman Indrawan (Bima Sakti/C), M. Thoyib Isman (XL Aspac/C), Andre Tiara (Garuda Bandung/PF), Andi Batam Poedjakusuma (XL Aspac/SF), Mohammad Herdian (Kalila Jakarta/PG). White Team Coach: Fictor G. Roring (SM Britama) Manager: Dwui Eriano (SM Britama) Starter: Ronny Gunawan (SM Britama/C), I Made 'Lolik' Sudiadnyana (Bhinneka Solo/PF), Agustinus Indra Jaya (CLS Knights Surabaya/PF), Faisal J Achmad (SM Britama/PG), dan Rachmad Febri Utomo (Bhinneka Solo/SG). Bench: Youbel Sondakh (SM Britama/SF), Max Yanto (IM Makassar/C), Immanuel B Kellen (Citra Satria Pontianak/PG), Amin Prihantono (SM Britama/SG), Wellyanson Situmorang (SM Britama/PF).
Thailand - Indonesia 65:67
The hosts of the 24th SEA Games Thailand suffered their second loss in a row as they fell just short against Indonesia today. Indonesia climbed to 2-1 record and still ponders over their title prospects. It never looked like losing affair for Thailand at the start though. The hosts who were coming out of a sour start to their campaign rushed ahead early in the game. Thailand played aggressive basketball and rolled to a 26:20 lead after 10 minutes of action.
Thailand - Indonesia 65:67
The hosts of the 24th SEA Games Thailand suffered their second loss in a row as they fell just short against Indonesia today. Indonesia climbed to 2-1 record and still ponders over their title prospects. It never looked like losing affair for Thailand at the start though. The hosts who were coming out of a sour start to their campaign rushed ahead early in the game. Thailand played aggressive basketball and rolled to a 26:20 lead after 10 minutes of action. Indonesia tightened up defense in the second stanza and the hosts' scoring flow went dry. Thai players scored just 8 points in the second quarter but they still enjoyed a 34:32 advantage at halftime. Indonesia fought desperately for every inch of the initiative in the third period. Thailand withstood comeback efforts from Indonesia but the teams headed into the final term all square at 49. The teams exchanged the blows in the final quarter with tension mounting in the air. But Youbel Sondakh (188-F-84) stepped with important free throws late in the game to steal the win for Indonesia. He finished with 15 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists to pace Indonesia. Amin Prihantono (188-F-82) and Ronny Gunawan (194-F/C-80) posted 9 points for the winners. Pramoch Jantharaniom (192-G/F-75) answered with 21 points, 6 rebounds and 3 assists for Thailand. Piyapong Piroon (189-F-81) scored 15 points as Thailand slipped to 0-2 record at the tournament. Indonesia will next face Cambodia on Wednesday. Thailand plays against Cambodia tomorrow.
