NCBasketball.net http://www.ncbasketball.net Non-Chinese Basketball Community in Malaysia Mon, 08 Mar 2010 13:38:23 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 en hourly 1 Ncbasketballnethttp://feedburner.google.com The Rise of the Phoenix http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Ncbasketballnet/~3/7tNx7QFGFgE/ http://www.ncbasketball.net/2010/03/the-rise-of-the-phoenix/#comments Mon, 08 Mar 2010 13:38:23 +0000 pegasusbigboss http://www.ncbasketball.net/?p=310 A while back (more like a few days ago), I made a very bold claim in response to a blog post on Mislan’s PemainBolaKeranjang Blog and it read:

Phoenix listed as Young Guns?
Phoenix listed in the same group group as with Archers, Benchwarmers, J3, Prinze, Swoosh 3, UBSA? … oh boy.. you will be surprised..

Mark my words – they will be in the Finals…

Of course, everybody thought I was nuts. I was putting my “reputation” on the line for a young and inexperienced NCBL Division 2 (saje) Champion.

Sunday night, 7 March, Phoenix vs Swoosh I. KLNC 2010 grouping game in MABA. An early indication that could save or destroy my reputation.

The crowd was pleased alright.

Final score: Phoenix 56, Swoosh I 59

My response..

I TOLD YOU SO!

Oh Yeah they're Hot!

Sure, Swoosh I won the game. No disputes there. But if you watched the game, Phoenix has what it takes to be a Championship contender.

So start following the Setiawangsa Phoenix. Watch their games. Buy their merchandise

Let’s have a look at why I’m saying Phoenix is a Championship Contender:

1) A Winning Coach

Mr. Badrul Hisham can say “been there, done that”. His coaching resume would include these accomplishments:

  • 2005 (Pegasus)
    Runner-up Selangor MB Cup
  • 2006 (Pegasus)
    Runner-up MB Cup
    Champion NCBL
  • 2006 (Pegasus)
    Champion MB Cup
    Champion NCBL
  • 2008 (Pegasus)
    Runner-up NCBL
  • 2009 (Phoenix)
    Champion NCBL Division II
  • 2009 (Kuala Lumpur Non-Chinese Team)
    Runner-Up MABA Petronas Cup

If the NC Community has a Hall of Fame, Coach Sham should be one of the inductees.

2) Young yet Experienced Players

Yes, they are young. By default, young = no experience. WRONG!

While most (if not all) of the players are younger than 25 yrs old, they have tons of experience individually. Their stars – Belle, Gun-D & Fendi has featured in many tournaments prior to 2009. Petronas Cup, MASUM and others, they’ve been there. So they’re no pushovers, at least in terms of individual development.

Last but Not Least…

3) Homecourt Competition is Good

Ask the boys and they will tell you playing Big Brother in Setiawangsa has helped. Who is the Big Brother you ask..

Who else? Pegasus lah!

There you go. That’s why I say Phoenix is damn-Good, and they’re a team to watch for KLNC 2010.

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The schedule is finally out for the KLNC 2010!  Download the full schedule below:

DOWNLOAD KLNC 2010 MATCH SCHEDULE

Here are the games for Week 1 of the KLNC 2010 which will be played on Saturday 6 March & Sunday 7 March 2010. All games are played in the MABA Stadium, Jalan Hang Jebat Kuala Lumpur.

6th March Saturday

2.00pm: J3 (A) vs Phantoms A
3.30pm: Swoosh 2 vs Phantoms B
5.00pm: Soul Speed vs J3 (B)
6.30pm: Swoosh 3 vs Prinze
8.00pm: Malaya Titans vs KPTM
9.30pm: Snipers vs Cocoro

Sunday, 7th March 2010

10.00am: Zero vs Hurricanes
11.30am: Venom vs Soul Speed
1.00pm: Arions vs Pegasus

2.30pm: Opening Ceremony – All teams must be present with at least 10 persons in the line up

3.30pm: Phantoms A vs Cocoro
5.00pm: SDAR vs Cons
6.30pm: Scorekeys vs Swoosh 3
8.00pm: Phoenix vs Swoosh 1
9.30pm: UiTM Perak vs Swoosh 2

Teams mentioned first are the home team, and will be wearing a light colored/white jersey.

Special notes to Team Managers/Head Coach:

  1. Be sure to get the game fees ready. It’s RM450 if your team is in Group A or D, RM525 if you’re in Groups B or C.
  2. Remind your players to bring their IC to the game. Collect it before the game and submit it to the Official’s table (for Indos or Banglas in the team, a worker’s pass is OK … hahaha. Just Kidding :P )
  3. Tourney t-shirts will be handed out before the opening ceremony. Be there early so you can make any adjustments to T-shirt sizes.
  4. Have Fun!

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]]> http://www.ncbasketball.net/2010/03/klnc-2010-week-1-schedule/feed/ 0 http://www.ncbasketball.net/2010/03/klnc-2010-week-1-schedule/ KLNC 2010 Gossips – Pegasus Losing its Wings? http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Ncbasketballnet/~3/6IsFccxR-iI/ http://www.ncbasketball.net/2010/03/klnc-2010-gossips-pegasus-losing-its-wings/#comments Tue, 02 Mar 2010 13:36:52 +0000 pegasusbigboss http://www.ncbasketball.net/?p=295

"The future is now, but is it for the Good or for the Worse?"

First off, let’s thread back to a bold claim a few weeks ago from El-Kapitan Jijun & Big Boss:

LINEUP PEGASUS KLNC 2010

Team Chairman, Director, CEO, Manager: CUZ
Team Coach: PAIE
Players:
4. Arip Katik (former Scorekeys)
5. Izzat
6. Belle (former Setiawangsa Phoenix)
7. Ajim
8. Aboy
9. Jijun
10. Shafik Gun-D (former Setiawangsa Phoenix)
11. Kei
12. Bobo (former ATM)
13. Amin
14. Bo
15. Adin (former Cons)

You’re asking yourself – Where’s Masri? Where’s Panje? 2 very solid centers missing form the lineup is a big deal. It’s like having 2 Burj Dubai’s side by side, only to have it missing one day and later found in Los Angeles (just so Obama can have something worth mentioning)

Yup, it’s true & it is confirmed, Masri & Panje is gone from Pegasus, and are now plying their trade for the Mighty Swoosh. If the center position is Swoosh’s weak spot all these years, they have patched it up this year, and patched it up real good.

But El-Kapitan & Big Boss wasn’t worried, coz the addition of Arip Katek, Belle, Shafik Gun-D and Adin should add more speed & firepower to the lineup, and these players are rock-solid contributors on both offense & defense. So confident they were that they made a bold statement on Facebook and let their lineup & intention known.

So the KLNC 2010 Managers came & went, and this is the final lineup for Pegasus as per the submitted form:

Team Manager: CUZ
Team Coach: PAIE
Players:
4 – Shahril
5 – Izzat
6 – John
7 – Ajim
8 – Aboy
9 – El-Kapitan Jijun
11 – Fitri “Kuda”
12 – Adin
13 – Amin
14 – Bobo
15 – Bo
16 – Poknik

Yup, you read it right… and you say

“Hey… some names are missing! Where’s the Phoenix duo, Arip Katek & Kei?”

No typo here kids. That is the finalized lineup, and that is Pegasus’s 12 for KLNC 2010.

No speedy-immortal-scorers-with-unlimited-stamina in the lineup.

No Belle, No Shafik Gun-D, and No Arip Katek.

No Hope? ……

Will Pegasus lose its wings and fall from grace?

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After being absent for 6+ years, the Kuala Lumpur Non Chinese Basketball (KLNC) tournament makes a comeback this year.

This was confirmed by our very own Abang Kerol (Khairul Anuar Jailani), citing that KLBA has made a commitment to bring the tournament back for the Non Chinese (NC) basketball community following the success of the Non Chinese Basketball League (NCBL) being played in Balakong which has been a staple tournament for the NC Community.

Not only that, KLBA plans to make it a BIGGER deal this year by choosing the MABA stadium as the venue for the tournament.

So here’s the lowdown on the KLNC 2010

Tentative Start Date: 6 March 2010
Venue: DBKL MABA Basketball Stadium, KL
Gamedays : Saturday & Sunday Only
Team Quorom: 16 Teams
Closing Date: 12.30pm, 28 February 2010

So don’t delay and get your team registered ASAP! Download the KLNC 2010 Handbook & Registration forms below:

Download KLNC 2010 Handbook
Download KLNC 2010 Registration Form


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What has Happenned?

Swoosh beats Pegasus to retain the NCBL crown

Swoosh continues their mastery over Pegasus, beating Pegasus in the Non Chinese Basketball League 2009 Finals. With the win, Swoosh is now the NCBL champions for twice in a row.

While Swoosh did win, Pegasus kept the pressure for the first 3 quarters, with multiple lead changes and showing why they were a two time NCBL champion. However, they lost steam in the fourth, coupled with biased refereeing, Pegasus were drowned with fouls and couldn’t finish the way they wanted to.

So Swoosh is Champions of the NCBL, Pegasus the runner up, and Phantoms & Cocoro took the 3rd and 4th spot respectively.

Division 1 Big Boys – watchout!

Division 1 teams, you have been warned. Division 2 finalists – Phoenix & Army, will be making their way to NCBL Division 1 next season. While they may have been “Division 2 team”, these 2 teams showed that they belong with the big boys in their Final game matchup.

In a game with excellent execution and “never say never” attitude, Phoenix & Army battled it out like there was no tomorrow. In the end, Phoenix outlasted the Army, and took Division 2 Champion honors.

Personally, I don’t think these 2 teams will have any problem fitting into Division 1, and I can already imagine them “tapau-ing” a few Division 1 teams.

Welcome to the Big Leagues Phoenix & Army!

What’s Happening?

Enough of what has happenned. What’s happening now?

KL Dragons is Malaysia’s new franchise competing against the GIANTS of Southeast Asia in ASEAN Basketball League, and the NC Community is ecstatic!

In the Dragons first home game on October 14th 2009, the NC Community showed love, turning up the heat in MABA Stadium with red attires. KL Dragons lost that game, but what I liked the most was that the Dragons now have a good fan base. Here’s a pregame video of what happenned in MABA Stadium that nite

Say goodbye to the meek audiences & supporters. The Basketball scene in Malaysia has never witnessed anything of this magnitude. At least in terms of home court advantage.

Get involved with the KL Dragons! Checkout their website at www.kldragons.com, and also Mislan RPK’s blog for the latest happening around the KL Dragons and the ASEAN Basketball League.

KL Dragons will have their next home game on October 31st, so join the fun & excitement!

*video is courtesy of sayerazifohnas

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