Upcoming UAAP/NCAA stars to play in Jr NBA Alumni All-Stars game

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Former Jr. NBA standouts drafted to participate in the inaugural Jr. NBA Alumni All-Star game

FUTURE OF HOOPS? Jr. NBA Finalists from Cebu Regional Selection Camp from left to right: Andre Dadivas, Donn Lim, Andrew Velasco, Wayne Kirby Besaluna, Steven Co, Jomari Ranuco and Jethro Rocamora. File photo by Mary Jane Catriz/Rappler

MANILA, Philippines – Get a preview of the blue chip rookies who will play for UAAP and NCAA teams in the coming collegiate basketball season in the Jr. NBA All-Stars Alumni game on April 27, 2013 at the SM Mall of Asia Music Hall at 12 noon.

24 Jr. NBA alumni from Batch 2009 to Batch 2013 will compete in a Red vs. White basketball game that will be coached by NBA player Gordon Hayward of the Utah Jazz and WNBA Legend Tina Thompson.

Called Team Gordon and Team Tina, the two teams will reprise last year’s  successful and crowd-pleasing alumni game between Team Muggsy and Team Jolas.

Last year’s teams were coached by then visiting NBA Legend Muggsy Bogues and Jr. NBA Philippines Coach Jojo Lastimosa of Alaska.

This year’s Alumni All Star Game will also be headlined by members of the Philippine Under-18 team and high school stars of their respective schools and universities.

Jr. NBA alumni who have confirmed to play are:

  • Aldrin Fegidero of Jose Rizal University
  • Henry Asilum of the University of the Philippines
  • Paul Harley Dagunan and Ichie Altamirano of the University of the East
  • Tsaddy Rangel of Hope Christian School
  • Thristan Edge Laman, Roald Mayor, Patrick Ramirez and Vince Ferrer of the University of Santo Tomas
  • Tyler Tio and Jarrel Lim of Xavier School
  • Gian Mamuyac of the Ateneo de Manila
  • Marco Sario, Aljun Jay Melecio and Miguel Fortuna of De La Salle Zobel
  • Ricci Rivero of La Salle Greenhills, Lorenzo Navarro and Carlo Escalambre of San Sebastian College
  • Samuel Abuhijleh of San Beda College
  • Pawandeep Singh of System Plus College Foundation of Angeles City
  • Lui Besa of Holy Spirit School of Bohol
  • Miguel Competente of Ateneo de Davao
  • Rendell Senining of National University
  • Arnie Padilla of Far Eastern University

Gordon Hayward of the Utah Jazz and WNBA Legend Tina Thompson will be in Manila to participate in the Jr. NBA/Jr. WNBA Philippines 2014 presented by Alaska National Training Camp to help coach participants from all over the country vying to become Jr. NBA/Jr. WNBA All-Stars.

The National Training Camp will be held at the Philippine International Convention Center (PICC) Forum 2 & 3 from April 25-26 and the SM Mall of Asia Concert Hall on April 27. The Jr. NBA Alumni All-Star game is a highlight of the NTC and a much-awaited event among parents, coaches, basketball fans and the mall-going public. 

In addition to Presenting Partner Alaska Powdered Milk Drink, Official Partners include the NBA’s official sports drink, Gatorade, Unilever’s flagship brands Rexona and Master and new partner, Phoneix Petroleum. – Rappler.com

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