Manila, Philippines, May 15, 2017 - Youth players from the Regional Selection Camp in Metro Manila shined the brightest among 72 boys and girls in the National Training Camp of Jr. NBA Philippines 2017 presented by Alaska at the Don Bosco Technical Institute Makati and at the SM Mall of Asia Music Hall on May 14, attended by Orlando Magic guard Elfrid Payton and former WNBA All-Star Sue Wicks.
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| Former WNBA All-Star Sue wicks and Orlando Magic Guard Elfrid Payton |
Jr. NBA, the league's global youth basketball participation program for boys and girls, teaches fundamental skills, builds character, and promotes active lifestyles for filipinos nationwide. Payton and Wicks joined Jr. NBA Coaches Chris Sumner and Jeffrey Cariaso in training and working with the young campers throughout the National Training Camp. Jr. NBA Asia Advisory Council members including NBA Legend Dikembe Mutombo also attended the final day of the National Training Camp.
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Eight boys and eight girls--comprised of players from Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao--were selected as Jr. NBA All-Stars on the last day of the three-day camp that honed and tested the basketball skills of regional finalists from tryouts staged in Cagayan de Oro, Lucena, Cebu, and Manila earlier this year.
Jr. NBA All-Stars (Boys):
1. Kenji Trey Duremdes, 14 (La Salle Greenhills)
2. John Clement Macalalag, 13 (La Salle Greenhills)
3. Victorino Torres, 13 (La Salle Greenhills)
4. Joachim Eddie Laure (University of Santo Tomas High School)
5. Johndel Austria, 13 (Escuela de Sophia-Caloocan)
6. Ian Dominic Espinosa, 13 (Ateneo de Iloilo)
7. Reinhard Jumanoy, 13 (University of San Carlos-North Campus)
8. Jeryk Dwight Bait, 14 (St. Francis National High School, Lucena)
Jr. NBA All-Stars (Girls):
1. Boni Marylene Solis, 12 (Chiang Kai Shek College)
2. Jane Araza, 13 (Chiang Kai Shek College)
3. Jeehan Nikaela Ahmed, 13 (Chiang Kai Shek College)
4. Jazmine Ann Maniquis, 13 (St. Paul Pasig)
5. Lindsey Nacional, 13 (La Salle College Antipolo)
6. Camille Nolasco, 14 (Mirriam College)
7. Chinnsai Demana, 13 (University of the Visayas, Cebu)
Jr. NBA Philippines 2017 Coaches of the Year
1. Catrina June Biongcog (Xavier University-Ateneo de Cagayan)
2. Jed Cabellon (Southwestern University of Cebu)
The Jr. NBA All-Stars together with the Coaches of the Year will be rewarded with an overseas NBA experience later this year and will be joined by fellow Jr. NBA All-Stars from Southeast Asia.
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| Jr. NBA All-Stars Alumni who are now collegiate stars in their own right (Miguel Competente & Vince Ferrer of UST, Sam Abuhijle of San Beda, Incoming Blue Eagle Marco Sario & Eagle SJ Belangel. AMA's Ichie Altamirano and San Sebastian Stag RK Ilagan) played in a friendly Alumni Game earlier. |
The following players also received special awards for their outstanding achievements in the National Training Camp:
Panasonic Rising S.T.A.R. Award
1. Mariela Avila (Lucena)
2. Zean Paolo Moreno (Cagayan de Oro)
Cloudfone All-Star Players of the Game
1. Camille Nolasco (Manila)
2. Ian Espinosa (Iloilo)
Gatorade Hustle Award
1. Princess Delig (Cebu)
2. Johndel Austria (Manila)
Globe Telecom Sportsmanship Award
1. Yza Camila Alarcon (Manila)
2. Maverick John Vieto (Lucena)
Alaska Ambassadors
1. Camille Nolasco (Manila)
2. Joachim Eddie Laure (Manila)
Jr. NBA Most Valuable Players
1. Boni Marylene Solis
2. Kenji Duremdes, Jr.
Aditionally, the National Training Camp showcased the fifth edition of the Jr. NBA All-Stars alumni game hosting several past Jr. NBA Philippines program.
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