PBA na ulit... (continued)

[baludoy]

‘Athletic’ Japeth impresses NBA D-League coach
By June Navarro
Philippine Daily Inquirer
9:52 pm | Tuesday, September 11th, 2012

Japeth Aguilar, the former PBA No. 1 pick, got impressive reviews after he showcased his skills before NBA and NBA Development League coaches and officials, according to the Asian Journal, a Filipino-American newspaper based in the United States.

Aguilar, who played for Talk ‘N Text in the PBA, caught the fancy of the NBA D-League squad Bakersfield Jam coaching staff during an open try out held recently at the East Los Angeles College.

“Japeth is an intriguing player,” Jam head coach Will Voigt told the Asian Journal recently. “Obviously, he has length and athleticism. He’s been playing as a four or a five (power forward/center) in the Philippines, we’ll have to transition him into a three (small forward). But he’s shown flashes throughout the weekend that makes you want to see more.”

During the scrimmage, Aguilar scored 10 points on 5-of-9 shooting, pulled down four rebounds, blocked five shots and had an assist in a 62-48 losing effort for his team. More than 80 players joined the tryouts last Saturday. Coaches trimmed the list to 20 with Aguilar among those who made the cut.

say what you will about his quixotic but you have got to tip your hat and smile on japeth's tenacity though. he snubbed a max contract to follow his dreams in exchange for a pittance of what he may be getting if he signed the dotted line w/ his old team

i hope japeth does well. everybody deserves a second chance for me

[flakez]

Di nga umubra sa pba eh sa nba d-league lpa.
Pero malay natin. Baka swertihin siya.

yan din unang pumasok sa isip ko eh. sa PBA nga parang wala lang siya. naging best player of the game na ba yan? hehehe

pero sana nga maka tiyamba.

kaso gagawing 3 daw siya. sana maka pag adjust siya ng maayos.

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oo don sa isang laban vs petron.. 4th quarter lang pinasok pero sya yung naka tip in yata.. hehe

yan din unang pumasok sa isip ko eh. sa PBA nga parang wala lang siya. naging best player of the game na ba yan? hehehe

pero sana nga maka tiyamba.

kaso gagawing 3 daw siya. sana maka pag adjust siya ng maayos.

siguro naman kung mababad sya dyan sa d league ay gagaling din yan.. bata pa naman sya.. 25 pa lang.. hintayin natin yung peak nya mga 28 to 30 yrs old..

[james00112233]

siguro kung nagkaroon lang sya ng playing time sa PBA malamang maipapakita nya yung kakayahan nya. sa tingin ko eh nasasapawan sya (sa current position nya) kaya konti lang yung playing time nya.

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masyado kasi syang nagmamadali.. masyadong gigil maglaro.. gusto nya star agad.. eh hindi pa naman ganon ang laro nya.. hintay lang sya dadating din yan..

[chua_riwap]

Bangko nga yan kay chot e. Kung di pa na injure yung mga players last season, baka di na nagamit yan.

[ecneret]

oo nga di ginagamit no chot 'to... well, wala naman masama mangarap o mag-try... malay natin baka maka-jackpot... magaling din naman siya e, wala lang playing time. saka kulang pa sa katawan and gulang...

[shadow]

I'm all for aguilar's decision to pursue his NBA dream. Pag hinde siya nakuha pwede pa rin siya sa PBA.

He doesn't owe anyone here an explanation...career niya, buhay niya..

Ewan ko ba kasi Dito Sa pinas parang they own aguilar, Marami Lang inggit s
kanya Sa PBA, coz they don't have the goods to make it to at least D-league.

Either local bred players or fil ams...kaya nga Dito bagsak ng mga filams eh hinde umubra doon.

if we can support the US rejects filams and cheer for them here why can't we also do same thing to Aguilar who is a 100% pinoy?

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[_Qwerty_]

sana nga matuloy!

Two more NBA teams interested in Aguilar | Team Pilipinas

Two more NBA teams interested in Aguilar

LOS ANGELES, California – Filipino basketball player Japeth Aguilar has been invited to a two-day workout for another National Basketball Association (NBA) team this weekend, his agent confirmed to ABS-CBN News.

Aguilar’s agent, Chris McGarry, said two NBA teams have contacted him about the 6-foot-9 Filipino forward.

One NBA team from the Eastern Conference will also have a workout with Aguilar this weekend.

The other NBA team, whom McGarry describes as “one of the top five teams in the league” and plays in the Western Conference, is still vetting Aguilar.

McGarry said the invitation for Aguilar to workout for that team should arrive shortly.

"We're very excited. This is very good for Japeth," said McGarry. "It means observations from try-outs and coaches ranging from the Bakersfield Jam, ex-NBA trainers and staff, are satisfied with what they see in Japeth."

"His athleticism, speed and what he brings on the court like hustle, rebound, blocks, professional approach to the game, desire to learn and coachability," he added.

The next couple of weeks will be very important for Aguilar as NBA training camps start in October, and teams are trying to fill the back end of their rosters. The NBA limit for training camp rosters is 20 players.

Two other NBA teams worked out Aguilar last week, but contrary to rumors, the former Ateneo Blue Eagles and Western Kentucky Hilltopper has not signed with any NBA team.

McGarry did not comment on the rumors but said there is no sense of urgency in their camp.

"We're not worried. It will take its own course," he said. "He's mentally and physically prepared for the tast at hand. He's in the best basketball shape of his life."

"He's upbeat and never been so excited in his life," McGarry said of Aguilar.

Aguilar was the number one pick in the 2009 PBA Rookie Draft. He split his time in the PBA with the Smart Gilas Pilipinas national team. His PBA contract expired earlier this year.

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sana nga matuloy!

http://www.teampilipinas.info/2012/0...n-aguilar.html

Two more NBA teams interested in Aguilar

LOS ANGELES, California – Filipino basketball player Japeth Aguilar has been invited to a two-day workout for another National Basketball Association (NBA) team this weekend, his agent confirmed to ABS-CBN News.

Aguilar’s agent, Chris McGarry, said two NBA teams have contacted him about the 6-foot-9 Filipino forward.

One NBA team from the Eastern Conference will also have a workout with Aguilar this weekend.

The other NBA team, whom McGarry describes as “one of the top five teams in the league” and plays in the Western Conference, is still vetting Aguilar.

McGarry said the invitation for Aguilar to workout for that team should arrive shortly.

"We're very excited. This is very good for Japeth," said McGarry. "It means observations from try-outs and coaches ranging from the Bakersfield Jam, ex-NBA trainers and staff, are satisfied with what they see in Japeth."

"His athleticism, speed and what he brings on the court like hustle, rebound, blocks, professional approach to the game, desire to learn and coachability," he added.

The next couple of weeks will be very important for Aguilar as NBA training camps start in October, and teams are trying to fill the back end of their rosters. The NBA limit for training camp rosters is 20 players.

Two other NBA teams worked out Aguilar last week, but contrary to rumors, the former Ateneo Blue Eagles and Western Kentucky Hilltopper has not signed with any NBA team.

McGarry did not comment on the rumors but said there is no sense of urgency in their camp.

"We're not worried. It will take its own course," he said. "He's mentally and physically prepared for the tast at hand. He's in the best basketball shape of his life."

"He's upbeat and never been so excited in his life," McGarry said of Aguilar.

Aguilar was the number one pick in the 2009 PBA Rookie Draft. He split his time in the PBA with the Smart Gilas Pilipinas national team. His PBA contract expired earlier this year.

[ecneret]

sana magtuloy-tuloy na nga...

[Ry_Tower]

sana nga matuloy!

Two more NBA teams interested in Aguilar | Team Pilipinas

Sana nga kahit contract niya ay day-to-day lang. But the experience of scrimmage against the best is worth it indeed.

[chua_riwap]

umpisa na ulit PBA. . . . .

[chua_riwap]

lumiwanag ata araneta. . . .

[baludoy]

ang daming fil-for kanina. 'di ko na kilala iyong mga bago :question:

[cal0i]

Astig yung ellis ng ginebra, full of potential!

Graduate nga lang agad.


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[Retz]

une Mar Fajardo. Lets see if he is the real deal.

[rambo149]

yah apple of the eye si Fajardo or si abueva ng gatas republik

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Oct. 3
Barako Bull vs Air 21
ROS vs Petron

[Retz]

RIP Butch Maniego....