Five boys and five girls were selected during the Jr. NBA
Philippines 2019 presented by Alaska National Training Camp to comprise the
newest batch of Jr. NBA All-Stars and represent the country at the first Jr.
NBA Global Championship Asia Pacific Selection Camp in Jakarta, Indonesia in
June to train with top youth players from the region.
Cleveland Cavaliers guard Collin Sexton and WNBA Champion Ticha Penicheiro joined Jr. NBA coaches Carlos Barroca and Natalia Andre and Alaska coaches Jeffrey Cariaso and Tony dela Cruz to help coach the 80 participants at the Gatorade Hoops Center and Don Bosco Technical Institute on May 18 and in the boys and girls exhibition game at the SM Mall of Asia Music Hall on May 19. The final day of the Jr. NBA National Training Camp hosted an exhibition game for former Jr. NBA All-Stars and was attended by notable alumni including collegiate players Thirdy Ravena and Janjan Jaboneta.
Jr. NBA Philippines presented by
Alaska is committed to improving youth health and wellness and addressing
growing inactivity by highlighting the importance of proper nutrition and an
active lifestyle to participants. Since
its launch in 2007, Jr. NBA Philippines has reached more than two million players,
coaches and parents in over 190 cities and municipalities nationwide, teaching
the fundamentals of basketball and the program’s core values of sportsmanship,
teamwork, a positive attitude, and respect (S.T.A.R.).
Here is our video coverage during the event featuring Sexton:
Here is our video coverage during the event featuring Sexton:
Jr. NBA
Philippines 2019 is presented by Alaska, with AXA, Gatorade, Globe, Panasonic,
Rexona and Vivo as official partners. ABS-CBN S+A, Basketball TV and NBA
Premium TV are the official broadcasters of Jr. NBA Philippines.
Meanwhile, we get an exclusive interview with Sexton. Here is the video:
Meanwhile, we get an exclusive interview with Sexton. Here is the video:
For all things NBA, fans can follow Jr. NBA on Facebook and
the NBA at www.nba.com and on Facebook and Twitter. Fans can visit www.alaskamilk.com to learn more about the Alaska
Milk Corporation, and follow Alaska Milk on Facebook for more information about
Alaska Sports.
The following is a
complete list of Jr. NBA Philippines 2019 All-Stars:
GIRLS
ROSTER:
First Name
|
Last Name
|
Age
|
School
|
Dianne Camille
|
Nolasco
|
14
|
Miriam College
|
Karylle
|
Sierba
|
13
|
Manuel S. Enverga University Foundation
|
Mikylla
|
Taborada
|
14
|
Corpus Christi School Cagayan de Oro
|
Justine Mhyrra
|
Vibangco
|
13
|
Saint Joseph Parish School
|
Princess BJ Marie
|
Villarin
|
13
|
De La Salle Zobel
|
BOYS
ROSTER:
First Name
|
Last Name
|
Age
|
School
|
Henjz Gabriel
|
Demisana
|
14
|
Bacolod Tay Tung High School
|
Joshua
|
Minguillo
|
13
|
-
|
Zhan Paolo
|
Moreno
|
14
|
Xavier University Cagayan de Oro
|
Sebastian Roy
|
Reyes
|
14
|
Nazareth School of National University
|
Lionel Metthew
|
Rubico
|
14
|
De La Salle Lipa
|
List of Awards:
Gatorade Hustle Awardees: Zhan Paolo Moreno and Franchesca Isabela Buenvenida
Panasonic Rising Star Awardees: Zak Gumaya and
Kaye Andrea Vivas
Coaches of the Year: Orlando
Estrelles and Precious Jimenez
Alaska Ambassadors: Henjz Gabriel Demisana and Justine
Mhyrra Vibangco
MVPs: Sebastian Roy Reyes and Dianne Camille
Nolasco
On the other hand, check out some of the action photos during the event below:
On the other hand, check out some of the action photos during the event below:
Congratulations to all the chosen kid star players! Keep up the good work! 05/22/2019 (The Lifestyle Portal by Yam Macapantao)
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