Team Philippines unveils their new jerseys sponsored by Adidas Philippines
December 2, 2006
(AP) Tokyo, Japan - After an impressive record of 5 wins and 3 losses, winning against powerhouses like Argentina and Serbia & Montenegro, Adidas sponsored the Philippine Teams new jerseys. The jersey features the wordmark Philippines with flashing blue and red colors plus a sun. The jerseys represent the Philippine flag which sports the Red & Blue Colors plus the sun & stars. "We are very lucky to have new jerseys since our previous SanMig jerseys looked old.", said PHI Guard Jimmy Alapag.[/size]
Philippines emerge victorious in OTDecember 4, 2006
___98-111Senegal vs. Philippines[Box Score](AP) Tokyo, Japan - Senegal blew out a chance to win its 4th game in overtime last Sunday. Senegal only scored 5 points in overtime while opponent Philippines scored 18. Philippines' guard Florendo 'Ren-ren' Ritualo led the charge scoring 14 points in the extra period. "We blew out our lead in the 4th but good thing Renren got hot in overtime and we finally came up with the W.", said Philippines' Center Asi Taulava. Forward Rafi Reavis of the Philippines poured in an impressive 25 off the bench but caught a calf injury in the 4th which sidelined him for the rest of the game. Though dominating the boards in the 4th, Senegal shot a dismal 38% from the field. Senegal Center Boniface N'Dong had 16 rebounds while Forward N'Diaye had 15. Senegal Guard S.Faye shot his tournament-worst 7/29 from the field.

(Left) PHI Center Pauliasi 'Asi' Taulava shows off a newly shaved head. (Right) SEN Guard Cisse takes an open three.


(Left) PHI Forward Rafi Reavis shows off his aggresiveness as he bumps into the defender. (Right) Players box out as they go up for a rebound.


(Left) PHI Forward Eric Menk boxes out for a rebound. (Right) PHI Center Yancy De Ocampo blocks SEN guard Cisse.
Team PHI Notes:
- Team Philippines wore their new jerseys sponsored by Adidas Philippines.
- Only PG Jayjay Helterbrand did not play. (Coach's Decision)
- SF Danny Seigle shot a Tournament worst 3/14 from the field. 1/7 from 3-point range.
- C Pauliasi Taulava shaved his head.
Player of the GamePHI E.Menk
14pts 7rebs 2ast 1blk 6/7FG
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