Wednesday, June 9, 2010
Signifance of KERBY
His teammates were inspired when Kerby joined his team last Sunday June 06, 2010. Despite the fact that their import is not doing well, the team managed to squeak past San Miguel Beer. This means that Kerby's presence provide sparks with his teammates. What more if he play this upcoming games?
JERSEY #18 in PBA
These are the PBA's basketball player who were wearing jersey #18 in the league that excel with their playmaking skills and achievements.
VERGEL MENESES
Height: 6-3
Weight: 180.4 lbs
Position: Small Forward
Born: January 14, 1969, Malolos, Bulacan
JAMES YAP
Height: 6-3
Weight: 205 lbs.
Position: Guard
Born: Escalante, Negros Occidental
Career PBA Highlights:
Yap entered the 2004 PBA Draft, and was selected as the second overall pick by the Purefoods TJ Hotdogs.
His teammate Artadi was also selected in a later round which foreshadowed a UE-tandem in the professional league.
VERGEL MENESES
Height: 6-3
Weight: 180.4 lbs
Position: Small Forward
Born: January 14, 1969, Malolos, Bulacan
Career PBA Highlights:
-Most Valuable Player in 1995
-Mythical First Team Selection in 1994, and 1995
-Mythical Second Team Selection in 1993
-Most Improved Player in 1993
-Best Player of the Conference in 1994 Governor's Cup, 1995 All-Filipino Cup, and 1995 Commissioner's Cup
-Nine time PBA All-Star
-Most Valuable Player of the 1995, 1998, 2000 and 2003 PBA All-Star Game
Other Basketball Highlights:
-Member of the 1998 Asian Games
-Most Valuable Player in 1995
-Mythical First Team Selection in 1994, and 1995
-Mythical Second Team Selection in 1993
-Most Improved Player in 1993
-Best Player of the Conference in 1994 Governor's Cup, 1995 All-Filipino Cup, and 1995 Commissioner's Cup
-Nine time PBA All-Star
-Most Valuable Player of the 1995, 1998, 2000 and 2003 PBA All-Star Game
Other Basketball Highlights:
-Member of the 1998 Asian Games
JAMES YAP
Height: 6-3
Weight: 205 lbs.
Position: Guard
Born: Escalante, Negros Occidental
Career PBA Highlights:
Yap entered the 2004 PBA Draft, and was selected as the second overall pick by the Purefoods TJ Hotdogs.
His teammate Artadi was also selected in a later round which foreshadowed a UE-tandem in the professional league.
Bothered by an ailing shoulder, Yap had a slow start in the 2004-2005 season. Later on, he started to blossom as he had numerous games of which he scored 20 or more points. However, he failed to lead Purefoods past the quarterfinal round against Shell Turbo Chargers. Eventually, he lost to counterpart Rich Alvarez in the Rookie of the Year race.
- 2006 PBA Most Valuable Player
- 2006 PBA Mythical First Team
- 2006 PSA Player of the Year (pro basketball)
- 2010 PBA Philippine Cup Best Player of the Conference (BPC)
- 2010 PBA Philippine Cup Finals MVP
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