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Alaska Approval Ratings: Gabby Espinas

Jun

2013

Expectations A huge expectation from Gabby Espinas was to guard imports whenever Robert Dozier was on the bench. Alongside Abueva, Espinas should be one of the main enforcers of Alaska. As two of the more physical players of the Aces, they provide the grit and grind for their team. Positives Espinas has that grit and ...

Petron Approval Ratings: Joseph Yeo

Jun

2013

Expectations Joseph Yeo’s role for Petron is to provide energy and offensive spunk off the bench which he was doing well in the previous conferences. Before the start of the PBA Commissioner’s Cup, his name floated around trade rumors which eventually died down and saw him staying with the Blaze Boosters, sharing minutes with ...

Let’s Talk Basketball: Expectation vs. Reality

Jun

2013

It’s the first post here on HumbleBola about the UAAP since last season and the first Let’s Talk Basketball post since we moved to the new servers so I wanted it to be good. And boy, is it good. Or, at least I think it is. The difference between reality and fiction? Fiction has to ...

Rain or Shine Approval Ratings: Ronnie Matias

Jun

2013

Expectations Does Rain or Shine even run out of guys like Ronnie Matias? When the Elasto Painters need someone stopped, Coach Yeng will most probably turn to Ronnie Matias to dish out the law. Matias was expected to be the first or second forward off the bench, providing his team with a strong perimeter defensive ...

Talk ‘N Text Approval Ratings: Rabeh Al-Hussaini

Jun

2013

Expectations When Rabeh Al-Hussaini was acquired by Talk ‘N Text, he was expected to be the third big off-the-bench and provide relief for their then import Keith Benson (who would be replaced by Harvey, then Jordan, then Mitchell) and versatile forward Ranidel De Ocampo. Reuniting with the coach that guided him to an MVP season ...

Barangay Ginebra Approval Ratings: Rob Labagala

Jun

2013

Expectations You can expect that when he enters the game, the pace will be faster. He’s also another player from Coach Chua’s rotation that will give his 100% with a limited playing time. He can shoot jumpers, penetrate to the lane, set-up his teammates and was pesky defender. He is the definition of Ginebra’s never-say-die ...

Rain or Shine Approval Ratings: Ty Tang

Jun

2013

Expectations If the Philippine Cup was any indication, TY Tang shouldn’t expect to get regular rotation minutes this conference. With the drafting of Chris Tiu, a healthy Paul Lee and Coach Yeng’s penchant for running the offense through Gabe Norwood, Tang suddenly finds himself buried on the bench beside Jonathan Uyloan. Safe to say, I ...

Alaska Approval Ratings: RJ Jazul

Jun

2013

Expectations Much like Raphael Reyes, this guy will need to develop his skills when they train in the States. He is expected to be more steady and confident with handling the rock and orchestrating the offense. Jazul can also play shooting guard while Casio plays point. He can definitely be a good combo guard. Positives ...

Petron Approval Ratings: Chico Lanete

Jun

2013

Expectations With Petron having Alex Cabagnot and Denok Miranda sharing majority of the minutes manning the point guard spot in the Commissioner’s Cup, Chico Lanete’s role was to provide quality minutes and provide some sort of spark off the bench. Positives For an undrafted player in the PBA who has been with different teams in ...

Barangay Ginebra Approval Ratings: Elmer Espiritu

Jun

2013

Expectations Elmer Espiritu has yet to find the big break he’s looking for. He’s playing the wing position in Ginebra, the deepest position in the team. A mini scoring punch is expected from him every time he enters the game. When Coach Alfrancis Chua can’t get any production from Baracael and Ellis, he will try ...