After losing back-to-back Asean Basketball League (ABL) Finals, the Singapore Slingers are hoping a pair of potential signings will provide that winning edge. Filipino guard Mikee Reyes and Canadian Ryan Wright (206-C/F-87, college: Oklahoma) have been added to the Slingers' 12-man squad for this month's Merlion Cup, which head coach Neo Beng Siang will use as an audition for the duo. Besides the hosts, the Sept 20-24 invitational tournament at the OCBC Arena features the Shanghai Sharks (China), Adelaide 36ers (Australia), Satria Muda Pertamina (Indonesia), Yulon Luxgen Dinos (Chinese Taipei), Jeonju KCC Egis (South Korea) and NLEX-SCTEX (Philippines). Reyes, 26, averaged 12.1 points and 2.1 assists in his final year at the University of Philippines in 2014 and has played in several semi-professional leagues back home. But it is fellow triallist Wright that Neo is pinning his hopes on. Neo said of the 2.06m centre: "He's quick and athletic, so hopefully this can help our team which plays the running game." With last season's starting centre Justin Howard, 36, out of contract, Neo sees the 30-year-old Wright as an ideal replacement. Wright played in the 2006 National Collegiate Athletic Association finals for the University of California, Los Angeles - albeit in a limited role - and was a starter for Hungarian top division club Szolnoki Olajbanyasz. Neo said: "Our players will feel more confident to have a rim protector." Both Reyes and Wright will arrive in the coming days. Slingers captain Desmond Oh is looking forward to integrating them into the team. He said: "We always do our best to help the imports out, both on and off the court." Added forward Leon Kwek: "After seven seasons, we and Saigon Heat are the only teams that have not won a championship yet. "Hopefully Ryan is going to come in, play at a high level and deliver our first championship." Courtesy of: straitstimes.com
Mono Vampire inks Christien Charles, ex Singapore S. - 2 months ago
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Mono Vampire Bangkok (TBL) signed experienced 37-year old American power forward Christien Charles (216-102kg-81, college: Villanova). He played last season at Jobstreet.com Singapore Slingers in Singapore ASEAN League. In 15 games he had very impressive stats: 22.4ppg, 16.1rpg, 3.0apg, 1.2spg and 2.9bpg. Great season as he was named to Asia-Basket.com All-ASEAN League Honorable Mention. The list of the past achievements is quite long as among others Charles' team made it to the ASEAN Lea... [read more]
Mono Vampire Bangkok (TBL) signed experienced 37-year old American power forward Christien Charles (216-102kg-81, college: Villanova). He played last season at Jobstreet.com Singapore Slingers in Singapore ASEAN League. In 15 games he had very impressive stats: 22.4ppg, 16.1rpg, 3.0apg, 1.2spg and 2.9bpg. Great season as he was named to Asia-Basket.com All-ASEAN League Honorable Mention. The list of the past achievements is quite long as among others Charles' team made it to the ASEAN League Semifinals in 2013, 2016 and 2017. He was also voted Asia-Basket.com All-ASEAN League Player of the Year and Asia-Basket.com All-ASEAN League 1st Team back in 2014. Charles is quite experienced player. He has played also professionally in Iran (Ararat), Lebanon, Philippines (Blackwater Elite), Saudi Arabia (Al Ahli Jeddah), Serbia, Syria (Al Jalaa and Al Jaish), Thailand (Thailand Slammers and Hitech), ABA (Chicago Steam) and Vietnam (Saigon Heat). Charles is close to retirement age as a player. It's very possible he may end his playing career at Mono Vampire. Charles attended Villanova University until 2006 and it will be his 13th (hopefully lucky) (!!!) season as a professional player. He could be described:
Christien is a true 7 footer who has tremendously improved his game since he finished college due to an outstanding work ethic. As a reserve on the nationally ranked Villanova team, Christien had the opportunity to be trained by some of the best coaches in the country. He has developed into a very good player who plays with a lot of energy and heart. Very active big man that can run the floor extremely well. Fundamentally sound. Rebounds, passes well, scores and blocks shots. If left open, he can also knock down the 15 foot jump shot with consistency. Slender build. Must improve strength to reach full potential. Once rated as a top 5 center in the country behind such notable current NBA centers Tyson Chandler & Eddie Curry. Made Chicago Bulls summer league squad that featured Derrick Rose, Joakim Noah & Tyrus Thomas. Solid overseas resume that includes back to back championships with two different teams. Coachable, unselfish team player that has been groomed by the likes of Jay Wright & legendary big man coach Pete Newell. Christien would be a valuable asset to any team looking to add some size & skill.
SAFSA edge Adroit to clinch NBL title - 4 months ago
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SAFSA celebrated NBL title. They nipped Adroit 97:95 in the championship game on Sunday. Chiang Goh Kok produced 23 points and 33 rebounds to lead the winners. SAFSA posted a 48:45 halftime lead. They unloaded 31 points in the third term to open a 9-point lead at the final break. Adroit pulled within striking distance in the fourth term but SAFSA held on to capture the title. Vignesh Rengarajan netted 19 points for the champions. Huang Toh Qing replied with 27 points and 12 rebounds for A... [read more]
SAFSA celebrated NBL title. They nipped Adroit 97:95 in the championship game on Sunday. Chiang Goh Kok produced 23 points and 33 rebounds to lead the winners. SAFSA posted a 48:45 halftime lead. They unloaded 31 points in the third term to open a 9-point lead at the final break. Adroit pulled within striking distance in the fourth term but SAFSA held on to capture the title. Vignesh Rengarajan netted 19 points for the champions. Huang Toh Qing replied with 27 points and 12 rebounds for Adroit.
Adroit and SAFSA reached the Final beating their opponents in the semifinal clashes. SAFSA overcame Siglap 74-68 as Kok Chiang Delvin Goh stepped up with 18 points and Shiek Ridwan Shiek Bachamian netted 14. Kian Huat Steven Khoo replied with 23 in a loss and Shawn Fang Ching Lim had 18.
Adroit meanwhile edged SBPHK Hornets 84-67. Zhong Han Wong top-scored for the winners with 35 points, while Larry Hua Sen Liew delivered 11. Kelvin Hong Da Lim and Wei Jie Desmond Oh replied with 16 poin... [read more]
Adroit and SAFSA reached the Final beating their opponents in the semifinal clashes. SAFSA overcame Siglap 74-68 as Kok Chiang Delvin Goh stepped up with 18 points and Shiek Ridwan Shiek Bachamian netted 14. Kian Huat Steven Khoo replied with 23 in a loss and Shawn Fang Ching Lim had 18. Adroit meanwhile edged SBPHK Hornets 84-67. Zhong Han Wong top-scored for the winners with 35 points, while Larry Hua Sen Liew delivered 11. Kelvin Hong Da Lim and Wei Jie Desmond Oh replied with 16 points apiece in defeat.
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