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2008–09 Burger King Whoppers Season
The 2008–09 Burger King Whoppers season was the 7th season of the franchise in the Philippine Basketball Association (PBA). The team were previously known as the Air21 Express in the 2008-09 PBA Philippine Cup, Philippine Cup and the Burger King Titans in the first 6 games of the 2009 PBA Fiesta Conference, Fiesta Conference. Key dates *August 30: The 2008 PBA draft took place in Fort Bonifacio, Taguig. *September 1: The Free Agent, free agency period started. Draft picks Roster Depth chart Philippine Cup Eliminations Standings Game log , - bgcolor="#edbebf" , 1 , October 5 , Rain or Shine Elasto Painters, Rain or Shine , 102–120 , Ranidel de Ocampo, De Ocampo (21) , Ranidel de Ocampo, De Ocampo (13) , Ranidel de Ocampo, De Ocampo (6) , Cuneta Astrodome , 0–1 , - bgcolor="#edbebf" , 2 , October 9 , Talk 'N Text Tropang Texters, Talk 'N Text , 101–112 , Gary David, David (23) , J.R. Quiñahan, Quiñahan (17) , J.R. Quiñahan, Qu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bo Perasol
Dolreich "Bo" Perasol (born November 30, 1971) is a Filipino people, Filipino basketball coach. He coaches in both collegiate and professional leagues. He is the former head coach of the Ateneo Blue Eagles and the UP Fighting Maroons, and is the current director of the University of the Philippines Office of Athletics and Sports Development. Career Bo Perasol was a former player and team captain of the UP Fighting Maroons in the UAAP from the year 1990–1994, one of his notable teammates was Ryan Gregorio, a successful PBA coach. He is among the few athletes of the university who actually passed the UP College Admission Test, a rigorous entrance examination given to high school students in the Philippines. He graduated with a degree in Mass Communications in the year 1994 in the same university. After his stint at the university, he became the coach for the UP Fighting Maroons Juniors, which became his training ground as a coach, before making his coaching debut in the professiona ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Small Forward
The small forward (SF), also known as the three, is one of the five Basketball position, positions in a regulation basketball game. Small forwards are typically shorter, quicker, and leaner than Power forward (basketball), power forwards and Center (basketball), centers but taller, larger, and stronger than either of the guard positions. They are strategic and are often relied upon to score, defend, create open lanes, and rebound for their team. The small forward is considered to be perhaps the most versatile of the five main basketball positions as they contribute offensively and defensively. In the NBA, small forwards typically range from 6' 6" (1.98 m) to 6' 9" (2.06 m); in the WNBA, they are usually between 6' 0" (1.83 m) to 6' 2" (1.88 m). This puts them at the average height of all professional basketball players because they are taller than the Guard (basketball), guards, but shorter than the Power forward (basketball), power forward and Center (basketball), center. Small ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Eric Rodriguez (basketball)
Frederick Rodriguez (born April 15, 1981) is a Filipino former professional basketball player. He played for the Philippine Patriots in ASEAN Basketball League (ABL). Rodriguez is a former player of the Letran Knights as the team captain that championed in NCAA on 2003 and 2005 and also played for Toyota Balintawak in the Philippine Basketball League for 5 years. Career Rodriguez played in Letran for 4 years and helped them to win the championship in 2003 and 2005. He was then selected to represent the country with the RP-Harbour Centre in the SEABA Championship in Indonesia. Rodriguez also played in the Southeast Asian Games in Nakhon, Ratchasima in Thailand in December 2007. During the 2006 PBA Draft, he went undrafted. He was then signed by the Burger King Whoppers as a free agent in 2009. After his PBA career, he played with Philippine Patriots in ASEAN Basketball League. Rodriguez was previously seen on UNTV Cup playing for House of Representatives team and was signed as pra ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Wynne Arboleda
Wynne Arboleda (born November 26, 1976) is a Filipino former professional basketball player. He is known by his moniker "The Snatcher" in reference to his steals during games. Career Arboleda first played for the Laguna Lakers in the MBA and later entered the PBA in 2000. He had short stints with the Pop Cola Panthers and the Tanduay Rhum Masters before joining the FedEx Express. Fan incident On October 16, 2009, during his team's game against Smart Gilas at the Araneta Coliseum, specifically halfway in the second quarter, Arboleda was involved in an incident where he assaulted a paying spectator, Alain Katigbak, after the latter shouted profane words directed at him following his second flagrant foul against Gilas' Marnel "Mac" Baracael. As a result of the second flagrant foul, he was ejected from the court soon after. Three days later, PBA Commissioner Sonny Barrios suspended him for the rest of the 2009–2010 season plus one game without pay, effective immediately, on top ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gary David
Gary Ocampo David (born July 13, 1978) is a Filipino professional basketball player who last played for the Pampanga Giant Lanterns of the Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League (MPBL). He is a five-time All-Star and co-holds the longest streak for consecutive games recording 20 points or more. Famously known as "El Granada" or "Mr. Pure Energy", he is widely hailed by fans and Hall of Famers as one of the best scorers of all-time in the PBA. In addition to basketball, David is also an active politician, serving as a councilor in his hometown Dinalupihan since 2022. College and amateur career David started out as an intramural player at the Lyceum of the Philippines University, the same school he later powered to three runner-up finishes in the NCRAA versus a star-studded St. Francis of Assisi team led by behemoth brothers Yancy and Ranidel de Ocampo. From Lyceum, he joined the Montaña Pawnshop Jewelers in the Philippine Basketball League, winning an MVP award in 2003 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Arwind Santos
Arwind Anaya Santos (; born June 10, 1981) is a Filipino professional basketball player for the Basilan Viva Portmasters of the Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League (MPBL). Amateur career High school career Born in Angeles City, Philippines, Santos played for Lubao Institute during his high school career and won the West Central Zone Championship. In 2000, he became well known during zonal competitions because of his hard work on the basketball court. He was then included in the line up of RQP (Rodolfo Q. Pineda) Team, a local ball club in Lubao under the supervision of Dennis 'Delta' Pineda, who is also a supporter of San Sebastian College-Recoletos Stags and the one responsible for landing the Pinatubo Trio composed of Calvin Abueva, Ronald Pascual and Ian Sangalang in the NCAA. Pineda helped him in college and landed him a spot in the FEU Tamaraws men's basketball team. College career Santos arrived at the UAAP scene in 2002 with the FEU Tamaraws where he won Rooki ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Shawn Daniels (basketball)
Shawn James Daniels (born May 14, 1979) is an American former professional basketball player. He played in the Philippine Basketball Association with Air21, Burger King, and Talk 'N Text and last played with the London Lightning basketball team in National Basketball League of Canada. High school and college career During his senior campaign, Daniels led Highland High School to a 28–5 record en route to the Valley Championship. His senior averages of 24 points and 13 rebounds had him making the all-league and all-conference selection. He was also a two-time Player of the Year. As a freshman for Bakersfield Junior College, he averaged 17.6 points and 10.5 rebounds per game. During his sophomore season, he scored more than 20 points thirteen times to garner averages of 17.7 points and 11.7 rebounds. During his 66-game college career, Daniels registered 44 double-doubles and was a two-time all-Western State Conference selection. He averaged 17.7 points on .592 shooting, 11.4 rebo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Beau Belga
Beau Michael Vincent Esparrago Belga (born November 30, 1986) is a Filipino professional basketball player for the Rain or Shine Elasto Painters of the Philippine Basketball Association. He is also an assistant coach for the UST Growling Tigers of the University Athletic Association of the Philippines (UAAP). Early life Belga was born and raised in Gubat, Sorsogon and is the eldest among the three siblings. His father was a family driver while his mother was a housewife. At a young age, he helped his grandmother sell balut, penoy, and other goods. He finished his high school education in Sorsogon. As a kid, he was very thin and was often bullied; as a way of escape, he focused his attention on basketball. College career He decided to go to Manila and study at Philippine Christian University. He was recruited to play for the PCU Dolphins by the school's swimming coach while he was playing billiards with his friends. While at PCU, he, along with future PBA stars Gabby Espinas a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Johnny Tam
Johnny is an English language personal name. It is usually an affectionate diminutive of the masculine given name John, but from the 16th century it has sometimes been a given name in its own right for males and, less commonly, females. Variant forms of Johnny include Johnnie, Johnney, Johhny, Johnni and Johni. The masculine Johnny can be rendered into Scottish Gaelic as . Notable people and characters named Johnny or Johnnie include: People Johnny * Johnny 3 Tears (born 1981/82), American musician * Johnny Adams (1932–1998), American singer * Johnny Aba (born 1956), Papua New Guinean professional boxer * Johnny Abarrientos (born 1970), Filipino professional basketball player * Johnny Abbes García (1924–1967), chief of the government intelligence office of the Dominican Republic * Johnny Abel (1947–1995), Canadian politician * Johnny Abrego (born 1962), former Major League baseball player * Johnny Ace (1929–1954), American rhythm and blues singer * Johnny Adair (bor ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Roehl Nadurata
Roehl Nadurata (November 2, 1937 – October 9, 2012) is a Filipino former basketball player and coach. Playing career In college, he played for the University of the East (UE) Red Warriors. Nadurata became the inaugural University Athletic Association of the Philippines (UAAP) men's basketball Most Valuable Player in 1960. Upon leaving UE, played for several teams in the Manila Industrial and Commercial Athletic Association (MICAA) such as Puyat Steel, Crispa Redmanizers, U/Tex Weavers, and Ysmael Steel. He also played for national team in 1962 Jakarta Asian Games, when they won gold, and in 1968 Olympics. Coaching career Nadurata coached the UE Red Warriors twice, from 1979 to 1980, and from 1987 until 1990 where led them into a Finals loss against Ateneo in 1987, and a finals loss against La Salle in 1990. Nadurata was known to be the leading assistant of Yeng Guiao. Their partnership won 7 championships in different teams. Personal life Nadurata ran as a councilo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Junel Baculi
Edmundo "Junel" Baculi is a Filipino head basketball coach who formerly coached GlobalPort Batang Pier in the Philippine Basketball Association, PBA. In the PBL, he also coached the Licealiz Shampoo Hair Doctors, Hapee-PCU Dolphins and had many titles. Prior to coaching, Baculi played varsity basketball for the Mapua Cardinals. He coached the Philippines men's national basketball team, Philippines national basketball team that participated at the Basketball at the 2007 Southeast Asian Games, 2007 Southeast Asian Games guiding the team to a gold medal finish. He is currently the basketball commissioner for the incoming UAAP Season 81. Coaching career PBA Baculi was hired as head coach of Barako Bull Energy Boosters for the 2010 PBA Fiesta Conference, 2010 Fiesta Conference. He then coached the team until next conference, when the team played its final conference in the league. He also coached the Barako Bull Energy (different franchise from his team he formerly coached) and ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
De La Salle University
De La Salle University (), also referred to as DLSU, De La Salle or La Salle, is a private, Catholic coeducational research university run by the Institute of the Brothers of the Christian Schools with main campus in Taft Avenue, Malate, Manila, Philippines. It was established by the Christian Brothers in 1911 as De La Salle College (DLSC) in Nozaleda Street, Paco, Manila with Blimond Pierre Eilenbecker, FSC serving as director, and is the first De La Salle school in the Philippines. The college was granted university status on February 19, 1975, and is the oldest constituent of De La Salle Philippines (DLSP), a network of 16 educational institutions, established in 2006 replacing the De La Salle University System. The institution started as an exclusive all-boys elementary and high school. In 1920, it began offering a two-year Associate in Arts Commerce program, which was later discontinued in 1931 in favor of a Bachelor of Science in Commerce program. De La Salle Univers ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
