Intact Blu team to watch in PBL
October 29, 2000 | 12:00am
It may not have big stars, but definitely Blu Detergent will still be one of the teams to watch in the 2000 PBL Challenge kicking off Nov. 4 at the Makati Coliseum.
Thats because the Detergent Kings will be parading an intact line-up led by speedy Egay Billiones, lanky Mel Crisostomo, Edwin Bacani, Arnold Calo and Francis Sanz.
And coach Nat Canson beefed up his line-up with the addition of veteran point Jun Canoneo, Marlon Kalaw and three University of Manila Hawks Marlon Legaspi, 66 Roger Daliva and 64 power forward Michael Tolentino.
Completing the team are three-point shooter Eric de la Cuesta, William Marasigan, Joel Bona, Noel David and Arnie Canoza.
"This is a better line-up than last conference. Mas experienced, mas talented. We dont have many stars like other teams, pero itong line-up na ito eh hindi kaagad bumibigay sa pressure games," explained Canson.
Canson admits he doesnt have any dominant big man but hopes to compliment that disadvantage with speed, defense and experience.
The Detergent Kings, who wound up third last conference, proved that point when they clinched the first Athletes Haven Cup in Baguio where they beat the much-taller and talent-laden three-peat champion Welcoat Paints.
"It was a big morale-boosting victory for us. Napatunayan nila sa sarili nila na kaya rin pala nilang pumasok sa finals. With that, papasok kami na confident ang team," Canson related.
"Walang stars, because my emphasis is on teamwork. Were working on it. I dont expect the new recruits to shine on the first few games but Im sure theyll improve as the conference goes on," he added.
With the entry of La Salle-Osaka Iridologists and Ateneo-Pioneer Insurance plus the build-up of other teams, Canson expects this conference to be the toughest in years.
Thats because the Detergent Kings will be parading an intact line-up led by speedy Egay Billiones, lanky Mel Crisostomo, Edwin Bacani, Arnold Calo and Francis Sanz.
And coach Nat Canson beefed up his line-up with the addition of veteran point Jun Canoneo, Marlon Kalaw and three University of Manila Hawks Marlon Legaspi, 66 Roger Daliva and 64 power forward Michael Tolentino.
Completing the team are three-point shooter Eric de la Cuesta, William Marasigan, Joel Bona, Noel David and Arnie Canoza.
"This is a better line-up than last conference. Mas experienced, mas talented. We dont have many stars like other teams, pero itong line-up na ito eh hindi kaagad bumibigay sa pressure games," explained Canson.
Canson admits he doesnt have any dominant big man but hopes to compliment that disadvantage with speed, defense and experience.
The Detergent Kings, who wound up third last conference, proved that point when they clinched the first Athletes Haven Cup in Baguio where they beat the much-taller and talent-laden three-peat champion Welcoat Paints.
"It was a big morale-boosting victory for us. Napatunayan nila sa sarili nila na kaya rin pala nilang pumasok sa finals. With that, papasok kami na confident ang team," Canson related.
"Walang stars, because my emphasis is on teamwork. Were working on it. I dont expect the new recruits to shine on the first few games but Im sure theyll improve as the conference goes on," he added.
With the entry of La Salle-Osaka Iridologists and Ateneo-Pioneer Insurance plus the build-up of other teams, Canson expects this conference to be the toughest in years.
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