RP Patriots Battle Barracudas

Manila Philippines- The strength and capability of the Philippines Patriots to defend their crown will be put to test this Sunday when they battle the dangerous Brunei Barracudas in Season 2 of the Air Asean basketball League (ABL) at the Ynares Sports Arena in Pasig.

Expected to the lead the Patriots are imports Anthony Johnson and Donald Little Ex pros Alex Crisano Egay Billiones Allan Salangsang and Jun Jun Cabatu and former clollegiate standout Benedict Fernandez,kelvin Gregorio,and Parri Llagas and Allen Malicsi.

The Patriots co owned by Mike Romero and harbour Center and Businessman Tony Boy Cojuangco,Also boast of several role players in JP Alcaraz,Erwin Sta Maria,Chito Jaime,Orly Daroya,and harold Sta Cruz-all off them are capable scoring from a far

Offensive wise RP Patriots coach Louie Alas has already figured out on how to rotate his players but his main concern until Saturday is team lack of certifed bigmen

"Were really need a pure center but im hoping that Little come up with a big show," said Alas".We have to be more aggresive on the defensive end since the Barracudas are eager to beat us."

Romero has also challenged the Patriots to employ the winning formula his last year team applied,saying"We cant be complacent this time,the five other teams are out to topple us.Just like last year,we have to be an excellent running and defensive team."

Source:www.mb.com.ph