Showing posts with label Andray Blatche. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Andray Blatche. Show all posts
Monday, September 28, 2015
Andray Blatche's HEROIC Double-Double Performance vs Japan (VIDEO) FIBA ASIA 2015
2015 FIBA ASIA CHAMPIONSHIP: Naturalized Filipino Andray Blatche showed his big fighting heart against Japan, shrugging off an ankle injury to tow the Philippine national men’s basketball team to an intense 73-66 win in the 2015 FIBA Asia Championship Sunday at CSWC Dayun in Changsha, China.
Blatche injured his ankle in the second period during a drive attempt. He re-aggravated the injury in the third frame while attempting a jumper.
Sunday, August 30, 2015
Jordan Clarkson arrives in Taiwan to inspire Andray Blatche-less Gilas Pilipinas
Jordan Clarkson attended to his commitments as Smart endorser and spent a brief vacation in Boracay before flying to Taiwan.
The NBA sophomore player will be watching the Gilas-Chinese Taipei game from the sidelines in his attempt to familiarize himself with the national team's plays.
Tuesday, August 25, 2015
Andray Blatche 'hopeful' for Jordan Clarkson inclusion to Gilas Pilipinas
Former NBA player and naturalized Filipino Andray Blatche looks forward to possibly teaming up with Los Angeles Lakers guard Jordan Clarkson who is currently taking steps for him to be eligible for Gilas Pilipinas.
“Hopefully, he can join,” Blatche said in an interview with News5′s Fraulein Olavario.
Thursday, August 13, 2015
Moala Tautuaa eyed as back-up for Andray Blactche in Gilas Pilipinas
Moala Tautuaa, expected to be the No. 1 overall pick in the 2015 PBA Rookie Draft, may not be eligible to play for the Philippine national men’s basketball team in the upcoming FIBA Asia Championship next month but there are plans in the works for the Fil-Tongan to participate with the national team in the future.
Tab Baldwin disclosed the news to sportswriters on Tuesday right after the Gilas Pilipinas training pool’s practice at the Meralco gym.
Sunday, September 21, 2014
Andray Blatche signs one-year deal with Chinese team
Naturalized Filipino Andray Blatche recently played for the Philippines in the FIBA World Cup, who opted out of his contract with the Nets in July, signed a one-year deal with the (Chinese Basketball Association) CBA's Xinjiang Guanghui Flying Tigers in China on Saturday. Blatche will reportedly make $2.5 million (after taxes) in China.
Adrian Wojnarowski, NBA Insider for Yahoo Sports online and Fox Sports, confirmed that Blatche will earn a net of $2.5 million and be eligible to return to the NBA next March, at the conclusion of the Chinese Basketball Association season.
Thursday, September 18, 2014
Andray Blatche disappointed over Asian Games ineligibility
Naturalized center Andray Blatche is disappointed over his ineligibility for the 2014 Asian Games, but Gilas Pilipinas head coach Chot Reyes expects the other members of the team to step up in his place.
"If you're on Twitter, you'll find out how disappointed he is," Reyes said of Blatche, who was a major part of the Philippines' historic run in the 2014 FIBA World Cup in Spain.
Sunday, September 14, 2014
WHO'S BETTER FOR GILAS: Andray Blatche or Marcus Douthit?
Although both NBA’s Andray Blatche and Asian Games-bound Marcus Douthit play the most significant roles in the Philippine national team, team captain Jimmy Alapag pointed out key differences between the two naturalized players.
In an interview on DZMM’s Fastbreak, Alapag said Blatche is more of an outside player due to his orientation in the NBA.
Friday, September 12, 2014
IT'S OFFICIAL: Andray Blatche out of Asian Games; Marcus Douthit will play for Gilas
With Andray Blatche out of the Asian Games, Gilas Pilipinas will be tapping his fellow naturalized player Marcus Douthit for the 2014 Asian Games.
Also joining Gilas in Incheon, South Korea is team captain Jimmy Alapag, who will be stepping in for injured Jason Castro.
Wednesday, September 10, 2014
SBP files final appeal to lift disqualification of Andray Blatche from Asian Games
Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas president Manuel V. Pangilinan on Monday made the country’s final appeal to allow naturalized star Andray Blatche to play in the 2014 Asian Games in Incheon, South Korea this September.
In a letter obtained by InterAksyon addressed to OCA president Sheik Ahmad Al-Fahad Al-Sabah, Pangilinan wrote that Blatche’s disqualification is a case of “misunderstanding” of the relevant eligibility rules that should be applied in the Games.
Tuesday, September 9, 2014
SBP exec says Asian Games stand about fighting for Philippines’ rights not just Andray Blatche
Despite receiving a decision from the Olympic Council of Asia essentially disallowing naturalized NBA player Andray Blatche from suiting up for the Philippine national men’s basketball team in the 2014 Asian Games in Incheon, Korea, Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas vice chairman Ricky Vargas vowed that they were not giving up the fight just yet.
He said that the SBP is looking at three options – including sitting out the Asian Games – though they have yet to make an official decision.
Saturday, September 6, 2014
‘It happened to us before’: Eligibility issues of Filipino naturalized players is not new
The Philippine national men’s basketball team is currently fighting for naturalized star Andray Blatche to be eligible for Gilas Pilipinas in the 2014 Asian Games in South Korea following the organizers’ decision to disqualify him due to residency issues.
This is not the first time that the national basketball team has experienced such incident, as the country also lost some naturalized players when they were deemed ineligible in an Olympic qualifying tournament in 1983.
FIBA HAS SPOKEN: Andray Blatche should be eligible for Asian Games
World basketball governing body FIBA has thrown its support behind the Philippine national men’s basketball team regarding the eligibility of naturalized center Andray Blatche for the Asian Games in South Korea this September.
Blatche has been disqualified from the Asian Games after organizers demanded proof of the NBA center’s residency of at least three years in the Philippines. He was granted Filipino citizenship under a special law signed by President Benigno Aquino last June.
Wednesday, September 3, 2014
Andray Blatche's two-handed slam vs Puerto Rico (VIDEO) - 2014 FIBA World Cup
Watch Andray Blatche two-handed slam vs Puerto Rico - 2014 FIBA Basketball World Cup.
Monday, September 1, 2014
SBP seeks FIBA help over Andray Blatche's eligibility issue
The Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas (SBP) has already sought the assistance of FIBA, the world's governing body in basketball, to help them clarify matters with the Olympic Committee of Asia (OCA) regarding Andray Blatche's eligibility for the upcoming Asian Games.
The OCA has reportedly questioned the Philippines' move to field the NBA player together with Gilas Pilipinas, citing their three-year residency rule on naturalized players.
Sunday, August 31, 2014
Andray Blatche confident Gilas Pilipinas will continue to impress
Andray Blatche's debut game for the Philippines will be remembered forever.
After an awful first quarter, he was able to recover and finish the game with 28 points that went along with 12 rebounds as Gilas Pilipinas gave 16th ranked Croatia a scare in the opening game of the 2014 FIBA World Cup.
Though Gilas lost 81-78 in overtime to the Group B favorites, the Filipinos earned the respect of their opponents. Blatche, playing his first FIBA game, had a superb second half transcending his 3-of-13 shooting during the first half.
“Unfortunately we lost today but today’s game confirms how much I trust my teammates," Blatche told Sportando after the game. "We fought until the end against a much stronger opponent and we had also the final shot to win it."
Thursday, August 28, 2014
Andray Blatche not allowed to play in 2014 Asian Games? (VIDEO)
Naturalized Filipino Andray Blatche may not be able to suit up for Gilas Pilipinas in the 2014 Asian Games in Incheon, South Korea after the Olympic Council of Asia (OCA) reportedly questioned his eligibility.
Philippine Sports Commission (PSC) Chairman Richie Garcia said the OCA has pointed out that Blatche, who became a naturalized Filipino only last June, has to serve a 3-year residency before he can represent the Philippines in the XVII Asiad.
Monday, August 18, 2014
Ukraine rains treys on Andray Blatche-less Gilas Pilipinas (VIDEO)
The Philippine national men's basketball team ended its mini-tournament in Antibes, France on a sour note after suffering a 114-64 beatdown at the hands of Ukraine on Sunday (Monday morning PHL time).
Gilas Pilipinas was playing without naturalized center Andray Blatche, who was resting a minor injury suffered against France on Friday.
Thursday, July 31, 2014
Andray Blatche's Message to the Filipino Nation (VIDEO)
Philippines Men's National Basketball Team, GILAS PILIPINAS, Miami USA - Training Camp - Day 3 - Naturalized Filipino and NBA player Andray Blatche's Message to the Filipino Nation (VIDEO)
Tuesday, July 29, 2014
Gilas Pilipinas, Andray Blatche Miami Training Camp - Day 1 VIDEO
Philippines Men's National Basketball Team, GILAS PILIPINAS with naturalized Filipino NBA player Andray Blatche, Miami USA - Training Camp - Day 1 (VIDEO).
Andray Blatche joins Gilas Pilipinas in Miami training camp
Naturalized Filipino Andray Blatche has joined the Gilas Pilipinas training camp, which is currently being held in Miami, Florida. The NBA player posted a picture of his No. 11 Gilas practice jersey last July 26.
On his Instagram account, assistant coach Josh Reyes likewise shared a photo of Blatche receiving his Team Pilipinas gear.
Aside from Blatche, who was granted Filipino citizenship only last July 11, Gilas Pilipinas has another naturalized player in its current pool of players in 2013 FIBA Asia Championship veteran Marcus Douthit.
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