Gilas Cruises Versus Qatar!

I smell a set up.

The Gilas Nationals barely broke out in sweat last night as they easily disposed of Qatar, 69-52. The Nationals led from the very start, surging out to a 21-6 lead in the very first quarter.

Tropang Texters Emerge As Champions!

The vaunted Ginebra never-say-die spirit must be infectious because the Tropang Texters caught it and they used it to beat down the Gin Kings 99-96 to capture the Commissioner's Cup.

Old reliable Jimmy Alapag was once again in the forefront of the attack as he scored 5 straight points in the overtime period to scuttle the Gin Kings' bid for a Game 7, a prospect Texters' coach Chto Reyes did not want to face.

A GUARDED QUESTION!

In my humble opinion, most of the members of the RP Powerade Team are the clear cut choices for their positions. 

If there is ever a question mark in the team, it has got to be Cyrus "Skyrus" Baguio, the man who takes over Dondon Hontiveros' spot as designated shooter and who takes a roster spot away from Jimmy "The Mighty Mouse" Alapag.

Based on Baguio's performance in the Jones Cup, there is absolutely no reason for him to be on the RP Team. He was unable to get his offense going and was barely a factor on defense. In fact, all Baguio contributed to the Philippine cause was a couple of highlight plays in the Iran game that barely made a dent in Iran's 20 point lead.

So why Baguio over Hontiveros (acknowledged as a better shot, a better defender and a veteran internationalist) or Alapag (also a better playmaker, better shot and another veteran internationalist)? 

Only Yeng Guiao knows. And I sure hope he, and Skyrus, prove me wrong.