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| UE's RR De Leon goes up strong on the break as the Filipinos debut with a win on Day 2. |
Notes:
The Indonesians and the Filipinos quickly raced to the top of the standings in the 2012 Southeast Asian Basketball Association (SEABA) Under-18 Championship for Boys in Singapore.
The Indons frustrated the Malaysians in their first game of the tourney and then defeated the home team to shoot up to first place with a 2-0 slate. Andre Andriano led Indonesia in its win over Malaysia with 17 points and 7 rebounds, while Juan Kokodiputro took up the scoring cudgels against Singapore, finishing with 17 markers on top of 14 boards and 3 steals.
Team Pilipinas, meanwhile, mercilessly pounded the Laotians in Day 2 for its first win. LSGH Junior Blazer Mario Bonleon, CSJL Squire Rey Nambatac and UST Growling Tiger Kent Lao formed a terrific triumvirate, combining for 57 points to lead the Filipinos. RR De Leon of UE, J-Jay Alejandro, and Rash Rivero (both of NU) also scored in twin digits with 16, 12, and 12 respectively. The Pinoys limited the Laotians to just 16% FG shooting and outscored them from virtually every area of the floor.
It was the second loss of Laos in as many tries after they were defeated by the Singaporeans in Day 1. Remus Low, Jun Wei Tan, and Qing Huang Toh led the home squad in a blowout of Laos, 123-19, with 18, 16, and 16 points respectively. Cat-quick guard Junrong Thng also did well with 11 markers, 8 dimes, and 6 thefts. Singapore’s star player, Delvin Goh, seems as if he’s still holding back, averaging just 14 points and 9.5 rebounds per game. Goh is a mainstay of the Singaporean NT and is seen as some sort of “phenom” in the local scene.
Curiously enough, both Thailand and Vietnam failed to send teams to the tournament. Considering how Thailand is a traditionally strong team in the region, and the gains Vietnam made in the Nha Trang meet last year, it's quite surprising both countries weren't represented.
Scores:
DAY 1 SCORES:
INDONESIA over MALAYSIA, 81-73
INA 81 – Andriano 17, Panagan 16, Oei 14 Abraham 13, Kokodiputro 10, Sitorus 10, Halim 1, Baskoro 0, Seputra 0, Tuasela 0, Pratama 0
MAS 73 – Sim 13, Tong 12, Tan ZH 11, Loo 10, Tan HK 6, Ng 5, Chiang 4, Liew 3, Keng 2, Bong 2, Mak 0
QS: 15-15, 41-34, 57-50, 81-73
Notable Performances:
Jan Misael Panagan (INA) - 16pts, 10rebs, 2asts
Jia Xuan Tong (MAS) - 12pts, 11rebs, 1ast, 1stl
SINGAPORE over LAOS, 123-19
SIN 123 – Low 18, Tan 16, Toh 16, Tay 14, Goh 12, Thng 11, Chun 10, Ang 10, Wong 6, Ng 4, Chan 4, Chee 2
LAO 19 – Vongmeleuth 6, Labouaphieng 4, Phommasone 4, Sengthong 3, Phengnalath 2, Champakeo 0, Phannolath 0, Maydaphone 0, Sengsouliya 0
QS: 30-7, 61-11, 91-17, 123-19
Notable Performances:
Ding Loon Tay (SIN) - 14pts, 11rebs, 3stls, 1blk
Junrong Thng (SIN) - 11pts, 8asts, 6stls, 2rebs, 1blk
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| The 2012 SEABA U18 tourney opened in the Singapore Basketball Centre two days ago. |
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| Jun Wei Tan tries to steal one under the basket as the home team defeated the Laotians. (image by Joseph Lee/RedSports.sg) |
DAY 2 SCORES:
PHILIPPINES over LAOS, 124-28
PHI 124 – Bonleon 24, Nambatac 17, De Leon 16, Lao 16, Alejandro 12, Rivero 12, Suarez 9, Javelosa 6, Go 6, Olayon 4, Cani 2
LAO 28 – Phommasone 10, Phannolath 8, Sengthong 3, Chmpakeo 3, Phengnalath 2, Sengsouliya 2, Labouaphieng 0, Maydaphone 0, Vongmeleuth 0
QS: 34-10, 64-12, 93-19, 124-28
Notable Performances:
Kent Lao (PHI) - 16pts, 15rebs, 1ast, 1blk
Aphakone Phommasone (LAO) - 10pts, 2rebs, 2stls, 1ast, 1blk
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| LSGH super scorer Mario Bonleon gets an easy basket against Laos. |
INDONESIA over SINGAPORE, 54-43
INA 54 – Kokodiputro 17, Panagan 12, Abraham 5, Oei 5, Andriano 5, Seputra 4, Sitorus 4, Kosasih 2, Baskoro 0, Halim 0, Tuasela 0, Pratama 0
SIN 43 – Goh 16, Thng 11, Toh 6, Tan 4, Chun 4, Low 2, Chee 0, Ng 0, Tay 0, Chan 0, Ang 0
QS: 11-11, 20-26, 37-35, 54-43
Notable Performances:
Juan Kokodiputro (INA) - 17pts, 14rebs, 3stls, 1ast
Delvin Goh (SIN) - 16pts, 14rebs, 4blks
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| Avan Seputra and the Indons shoot up to first place after defeating Singapore. |
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| SG "Phenom" Delvin Goh had a nice double-double in their loss to Indonesia. |
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