#Flashback Gilas Pilipinas lost to Argentina by just 4 points, 85-81 in the 2014 FIBA World Cup. Ranidel de Ocampo led Gilas with 18 points but the highlight of the game was the dunk by Gabe Norwood against NBA veteran Luis Scola.
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After suffering a serious back injury a few months ago, Ranidel de Ocampo is back and practiced with Gilas Pilipinas last Monday, February 22 in preparation for the 2016 FIBA Olympic Qualifying Tournament this July 2016.
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Ranidel de Ocampo played in his first game back from a serious back injury and contributed 20 points and 4 rebounds as Talk N Text Tropang Texters even without an import beat Blackwater Elite, 108-102.
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Ranidel de Ocampo was born on December 8, 1981 in Tanza, Cavite. Happy Birthday RDO!
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Basketball Career Highlights:
Ranidel de Ocampo talks about his injury (Herniated Disc) and coming back soon in the PBA. RDO also gave thanks to all those who prayed for him specially to Talk N Text and Gilas Pilipinas Fans.
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16 PBA Players named in the Gilas Pilipinas player pool for the 2016 FIBA World Olympic Qualifying Tournament have confirmed attendance to the 1st Practice tonight, November 9, 2015, 8pm at the Meralco Gym.
Ranidel de Ocampo of Talk N Text Tropang Texters suffered a herniated disc and will be out for 6-8 weeks. Read more: Ranidel de Ocampo out for 6-8 weeks
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Was lifting wts when he felt a twitch in his back.Could hardly move after. Pray it's nothing serious #prayersforRDO pic.twitter.com/jD3ltxArae
— Chot Reyes (@coachot) October 25, 2015
Ranidel de Ocampo suffered a Herniated disc while lifting weights and will be out for 6-8 weeks according to a tweet by Coach Chot Reyes.
No fracture. Herniated disc. No surgery required, but out for 6-8 weeks #PrayersforRDO
— Chot Reyes (@coachot) October 25, 2015
Alaska Aces crushed Talk N Text Tropang Texters, 114-98 last October 23, 2015 at the Smart Araneta Coliseum led by Vic Manuel with 22 points, Sonny Thoss and JVee Casio with 17 points each and Calvin Abueva with 15 points.
Ranidel de Ocampo with 26 points and Jayson Castro with 19 points for TNT. No. 1 Pick Moala Tautuaa with 2 points only while No. 2 Pick Troy Rosario with just 4 points in their PBA debut.
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