Palaro alums star as PH takes SEABA U-18 gold

Levi Verora

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Team Philippines won gold at the SEABA U-18 Championships on Wednesday, May 7 in Malaysa

LAGUNA, Philippines – Team Philippines was again showcased their relentless dominance in the Southeast-Asian basketball scene, after the Under-18 national hoops squad captured the gold medal in the 2014 SEABA U-18 Championship on Wednesday, May 7 at the Tawau Community Hall in Sabah, Malaysia.

The archipelago wasted no time in demolishing Singapore, 124-63 in their final game to complete a three-game sweep in the four-nation tournament.

Head coach Jamike Jarin’s wards used a 43-15 juggernaut in the second period to oust the Singaporean side with ease. Paul Desiderio topscored 17 markers.

No less than former Palarong Pambansa stalwarts showcased their brilliance in the international scene. Starting guard Andrei Caracut (CALABARZON) and Dave Yu (Central Visayas) each scored 16 points, Dawn Ochea (Central Visayas) notched 9 points and 9 boards while Henry Asilum (Central Visayas) had an all-around game consisting of 10 points, 5 assists, 4 steals.

The Philippine crew bombarded Singapore with 70 points in the paint and forced 33 turnovers that turned into 40 points of their own.

They defeated Indonesia, 98-35, and Malaysia 93-76 previously.

The Philippines moves to another task: the FIBA Asia Under-18 Championship in Doha, Qatar slated in August, which will serve as a qualifier for the FIBA World U-19 Championship in Greece next year. – Rappler.com

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