Smart Gilas Basketball

Smart Gilas Mini Reunion in the PBA All-Star

admin — Mon, 14 May 2012 06:05:55 +0000

Party Rock Anthem by the PBA All-Star Rookie-Sophomore-Junior Team including Josh Urbiztondo, Rico Maierhiofer, Rabeh Al-Hussaini, Chris Ross, Paul Lee and former Smart Gilas players Marcio Lassiter, Dylan Ababou, JV Casio, Mac Baracael and Mark Barroca.

The Veterans Team defeated the RSJ Team, 176-144. Dylan Ababou matched the total of James Yap with 44 points to break Samboy Lim’s PBA All-Star Scoring record.

Game Scores:

Veterans (176) – Yap 44, Santos 31, David 16, Cabagbot 16, Intal 15, Mercado 14, Tenorio 13, Norwood 13, Taulava 6, Thoss 5, Pingris 3.

RSJ (144) – Ababou 44, Urbiztondo 21, Casio 18, Maierhiofer 12, Baracael 11, Barroca 10, Al-Hussaini 9, Ross 8, Lee 8, Lassiter 3.

Smart Gilas 2 16-man pool from the PBA

admin — Tue, 27 Mar 2012 09:37:22 +0000

Smart Gilas Pilipinas head coach Chot Reyes announced the 16 PBA players who will be part of the Smart Gilas 2 pool of players. Smart Gilas II will be composed of the PBA pool together with the pool from the amateur ranks which will be announced soon.

Smart Gilas 16-man player pool from the PBA:
From Talk ‘N Text: Jimmy Alapag, Jayson Castro, Ranidel De Ocampo, Larry Fonacier, Ryan Reyes, Kelly Williams
From Alaska: LA Tenorio and Sonny Thoss
From B-Meg: James Yap and Marc Pingris
From Petron: Alex Cabagnot and Arwind Santos
From Powerade: Gary David and Marcio Lassiter
From Rain or Shin: Gabe Norwood
From Ginebra: Enrico Villanueva

New Smart Gilas Coach Chot Reyes

admin — Sun, 19 Feb 2012 09:34:52 +0000

Chot Reyes of Talk N Text will get another shot at handling the National Basketball Team, this time with Smart Gilas, or sometimes called Smart Gilas 2.0. Coach Rajko Toroman ( who is now an SMC Consultant) handled the 1st Smart Gilas team and placed 4th in the FIBA Asia Championship last year.

Coach Chot will handle the new Smart Gilas program which has a new goal which is to gain one of the top three slots in the 2013 FIBA-Asia Championship which will qualify the team to the 2014 FIBA World Championship.

Welcome Coach Chot Reyes!

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Congratulations Japeth Aguilar and Talk N Text

admin — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 16:41:16 +0000

Congratulations to Coach Chot Reyes and the Talk N Text Tropang Texters, back-to-back All-Filipino Champions.

Congratulations also to Japeth Aguilar!

* Pic above from www.smartgilaspilipinas.com

Jong Uichico joins Smart Gilas

admin — Fri, 13 Jan 2012 03:13:36 +0000

Barangay Ginebra Coach Jong Uichico is now with the Smart Gilas Pilipinas National Basketball Team. Uichico who spent 18 years under San Miguel Corporation will be part of the Coaching Staff of Smart Gilas.

In other news, previous Smart Gilas CoachRajko Toroman will be back in the country at the end of January and he will either sign a contract extension or say goodbye to Philippine Basketball.

Fastbreak! A Charity Basketball Game for Sendong Victims

admin — Thu, 05 Jan 2012 14:36:36 +0000

Ignite Media presents Fastbreak! A Charity Basketball Game for Sendong Victims on Friday, January 6, 2012, 3pm at San Juan Arena

Ticket Prices
P300 (Courtside)
P100 (Lowerbox)
P50 (Upper Box)
All Proceeds will go to victims of Typhoon Sendong in Northern Mindanao

Meralco White Team
Chris Tiu
Gab Valenciano
Nico Salva
Gerald Anderson
Kevin Alas
Baser Amer
JP Erram
Joshua Webb
Sam Marata
Joross Gamboa
Jon Hall
Young JV
Thirdy Ravena

Smart RED Team
Kiefer Ravena
RR Garcia
Xian Lim
Jhong Hilario
Rico Blanco
Jason Abalos
Champ Lui Pio
Justin Chua
Marco Alcaraz
Dan Sara
Von Pessumal
Anton Altamirano
Raf Melocoton

Three point shootout (Halftime)
Allan Caidic
James Yap
Chris Ellis
Jai Reyes
Jason Sabio
Mark Zambrano

More info at https://www.facebook.com/fastbreak2012

WWFX Champion Showcase Tour 2012

admin — Tue, 03 Jan 2012 15:10:46 +0000

World Wresting Fan Xperience Champions Showcase Tour on February 4, 2012, 8pm at the Smart Araneta Coliseum.

Featuring Chris Masters, Rhino, Shelton Benjamin, Mr. Kennedy, Gregory Helms, Melina, Carlito and many more wrestling superstars.

Buy your tickets now! Call 9115555 or go to ticketnet.com.ph

More info at http://dayly-entertainment.philippineconcerts.com/

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Happy New Year Smart Gilas Fans!

admin — Sun, 01 Jan 2012 15:01:06 +0000

Happy New Year to all Smart Gilas Fans!

More Smart Gilas 2.0 updates soon!

Who do you think made the biggest impact on their current team?

admin — Mon, 12 Dec 2011 12:27:05 +0000

The elimination round of the 2011 PBA Philippine Cup (All-Filipino Conference) is over. Here’s the current PBA Standings:
1st – B-Meg Llamados (10-4)
2nd – Talk N Text Tropang Texters (10-4)
3rd – Petron Blaze Boosters (9-5)
4th – Barangay Ginebra Kinga (9-5)
5th – Rain or Shine Elasto Painters (9-5)
6th – Meralco Bolts (8-6)
7th – Barako Bull Energy (6-8)
8th – Powerade Tigers (6-8)
9th – Alaska Aces (3-11)
10th – Shopinas.com Clickers (0-14)

From the previous Smart Gilas players, who do you think made the biggest impact on their current team?

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Win Free Tickets Philippine Azkals vs LA Galaxy

admin — Tue, 29 Nov 2011 04:41:22 +0000

Get a chance to win tickets to the Philippinne Azkals vs LA Galaxy with David Beckham on December 3, 2011 at the Rizal Memorial Football Stadium. Play the games at http://smart.com.ph/dreamcup

More info about the Philippine Azkals