"For flag and country"

Our Team had its first official training yesterday. No Hatfield (wedding), Reavis (shoulder repair) nor the fast and furious tandem of Ginebra, Jayjay Helterbrand and Mark Caguioa (still in the US but will play). Fortunately, it didn't dampen the commish's spirit one bit.

Oh no! Love got in the way this time

One player I was really pinning my hopes to elevate his performance and make a defensive impact for our Philippine Team is Rudy Hatfield. He is quite a burly pest for opposing teams with his game-long defensive pressure and would've been the starting small/power forward for our team. Alas, again luck (or lack of it) would rear its ugly head! Only this time, love is the culprit! Thanks to Mr. Nelson Beltran of Philstar for the scoop. Anyway, congratulations to Rudy and his bride!