2015 PBA Draft: Top 5 Point Guard Prospects

In a few days, we will have the 2015 PBA Draft, where some of the most talented and most exciting young hoopsters will have a shot at making the big time and cracking the PBA. It’ll be interesting to see who gets picked and at which spot. Which teams will look better with their rookies, and which ones will make us shake our heads? 

In this series of posts, I will look at some of the most interesting prospects for each general basketball position — the big man, the wingman, and the point guard. 

In my previous posts, I looked at some of the best big men and wingmen available in this draft, but now I will look at the top five playmakers in this year’s batch of rookies.

Hoop Nut #VLog Episode 2: The One Where We Pick Our 2015 PBA Commish Cup Favorites

In continuing our efforts to break new ground, Rollz and I have decided to push on with this Video Log thingy until we get tired of it or, as is more probable, until we just cannot find the time to do it anymore.

In Episode 2, we pick our favorites for the 2015 PBA Commissioner’s Cup Playoffs, talk about Beau Belga’s bad boy ways, and discuss Roi Sumang’s decision to join the 2015 PBA Draft.

The UAAP: Season 77: The King Eagle Flies HIGH!

Kiefer Ravena of Ateneo torched UE with a career-high
38 points in a thrilling overtime win for the Blue Eagles
(Image from: GMA Network)

The Blue Eagles knew what awaited them if they finished the first round of play with a win over the University of the East Red Warriors; solo first place atop the standings after most critics projected them to be in the middle of the pack (or missing out in the Final Four) due to this being a "rebuilding" year. Well after 7 games, the Eagles are not in the middle and definitely not at the bottom. Being at the top feels so very good but that feeling should not last too long since another 7 games await them.

The Games That Play Us: Live and Die

This season, it seems like "Live and Die" is an ominous theme.

The UE Red Warriors will live and die with Roi Sumang.

The Ateneo Blue Eagles will live and die with Kiefer Ravena.

                                                                                                   

Has Roi Sumang regressed?

Last weekend, we witnessed how Roi Sumang, who is supposed to be a leading candidate this season, melted down amidst the pressure, missing a potential game-winner against the league-leading NU Bulldogs. He actually shot relatively well in that game, making 44% of his field goals (his season peg is just 33%), but he misfired on the one that counted the most. He ended up with 16 points, 3 rebounds, 3 assists, and 4 turnovers. Meanwhile, the Red Warriors have dropped their third straight game and are just one notch higher than cellar-dwelling Adamson and UP.

Is Roi Sumang actually regressing in Season 77?
(image by Marlon Bernabe/Burn Sports)

A close look at Sumang’s stats reveals something glaring — he might actually be regressing. His scoring, steals, and rebounds are all down from last year. Ditto with his three-point shooting and overall field goal percentage. His minutes? Down as well from 36 minutes a game last season to just over 20 a game this year. He normed around 17 FG attempts in Season 76, but is only putting 13 this season.