Full Episode on 'Small Talk with Alec Cuenca' on Spotify! Reyes was benched the rest of the way as UP absorbed its first loss for the season, 67-79. Instead, then-incoming pros LA Tenorio, Joseph Yeo, Abby Santos, Arwind Santos and several PBA players played in the Jones Cup squad. The 59 point guard played for the LSGH Junior Blazers. Dante Peralta. Tinig ng Plaridel. Three cagers, point guard Miguel Antonio Mikee Reyes, power forward Joseph Rey JR Gallarza and shooting guard Kyles Jefferson Lao share their lives off the court, their career plans, academics and how they balance these commitments as student-athletes of UP. WITH a new coach in place, Mikee Reyes is intent on returning to University of the Philippines for the coming UAAP season and finishing his collegiate career with the Maroons. On July 28, 2016, Reyes was selected as the 7th and final volleyball player to join the Philippine special representative team to compete in the 2016 FIVB Volleyball Women's Club World Championship. It was a happy birthday indeed for former Fighting Maroon Mikee Reyes. ALCANTARA, CEBUHeading to their finals clash with the MJAS Zenith-Talisay City in the Chooks-to-Go Pilipinas VisMin Super Cup, KCS head coach Mike Reyes knew they had no shot of winning the title if they went toe to toe on offense with the Aquastars, a team that boasted of an impressive collection of skilled scorers led by Paulo Hubalde, Patrick Replying to @racobell Due to unpopular demand, LINK IN OUR BIO. His 2-year-old son, Reinen, is his source of inspiration. Leach was. It had been a long emotional journey for Reyes heading into draft night, a wait made more agonizing by how long it took for him to hear his name announced. Sign up now! Company. That was University of the Philippines coach Ricky Dandan's reminder to his team after point guard Mikee Reyes decided to leave the Fighting Maroons after just one game into the 76th UAAP Season. For more sports coverage, visit the ABS-CBN Sports website. I really wanted to beat La Salle, said Reyes, who went to La Salle Greenhills (LSGH) for highschool. Dante Peralta WITH a new coach in place, Mikee. Copyright 2023. His girlfriend, on the other hand, doesnt just provide him with inspiration, but also helps him deal with the demands of life as a student-athlete. Hundreds of supporters came to witness the event and share with the UP Varsity the sweetness of success. The university provides training and game allowances, uniforms and equipment. Despite the Maroons' 0-14 record last year, Reyes is positive about the chances of the young Maroons campaign in the UAAP season. Undeniably, he took this challenge head on and made his mark as a playmaker that also provides his team with offense. Before, JR looked up to professional basketball players for motivation, but since Reinen was born, he has been his source of strength and motivation. In mid-August, UP alumni through the Facebook page nowhere-to-go-but-UP pledged their support to the various varsity teams through a statement of unity Basketball as bridge, volunteerism as highway published at UPdate Online. Dilbert creator Scott Adams has defended his racist rant that saw his comic strip dropped by newspapers across America by invoking the ' Mike Pence Rule' and claiming bigotry is ok in certain . After the Brunei Cup, Team Pilipinas was left for a while awaiting the lifting of the FIBA suspension that was handed down since 2005. From shooting first, what will be his next move? I was waiting for their call. And when he failed to deliver just when he was needed the most by the Fighting Maroons, the 5-foot-9 guard was man enough to say sorry to the whole UP faithful and community. In 1994, he again led the Purefoods to the Commissioner's Cup title over the Alaska Milkmen with Kenny Redfield as import. Her family owns a resort named after their hometown. But regardless of what happened, Reyes is still thankful for the opportunity Kaohsiung have given him, even if it was just for a single game. For the past two seasons, he has been part of the ABS-CBN Sports+Action broadcast team covering the NCAA. The 22-year-old Reyes, who waited three years to rejoin the Maroons as he recovered from two shoulder injuries, admitted he left the team after UP's opening game of the UAAP season against the Adamson Falcons. "I'm disappointed with how a lot of people have been calling, tweeting and texting me asking what went down, but I haven't received one call nor text from anyone from UP to clarify things. On the day Reyes turned 26 years old, the Manny V. Pangilinan franchise made him the 36th pick of the annual draft. Be the first to contribute! On his birthday, Oct. 30, 2016, the TNT KaTropa squad of the Philippine Basketball Association (PBA) drafted the now 26-year old with their 25th pick of the 5th round in the annual event. They didnt contact me, so sabi ko baka di nag-work out,the 26-year-old floor general shared. She is a Middle Hitter/Blocker and is currently playing in the PVL Premier Volleyball League in the Philippines. Reyes suffered shoulder injuries that forced him to miss two full seasons with UP. Listen on Spotify Log in or sign up for Facebook to connect with friends, family and people you know. By John Remil Isaga It was a happy birthday indeed for former Fighting Maroon Mikee Reyes. So Monday, kahapon, I was waiting lang. Find out more here. Forever a student of the game. (Czeasar Dancel/NPPA Images) The University of the Philippines Fighting Maroons have lost 38 of their last. Top scorer Mikee Reyes. ", "During the huddle, in front of everyone, (Dandan) told me that he's putting me down to the bench, 'di na niya ako gagamitin," said Reyes. Shoot First with Mikee Reyes A podcast on Anchor Skip to main content Shoot First with Mikee Reyes By Trypod Network It's your favorite Points Guard, Mikee Reyes, and Javi Palaa, and this is Shoot First! "I see a lot of people come into the draft, then when they are picked late, like what happened to me, medyo down sila," Reyes said. They're both passionate and emotional when it comes to basketball. Top scorer Mikee Reyes. Members of the basketball team are selected via the Varsity Athletic Admission System or VAAS. PBA, PBA Rookie Draft, Mikee Reyes, TNT KaTropa, Battered and beaten, PBA dream still lives on for Mikee Reyes, /sports/11/01/16/caluya-shows-up-to-pba-draft-as-a-fan, /sports/10/30/16/blackwater-takes-banal-alolino-to-phoenix-in-regular-draft, /sports/10/31/16/ray-parks-selected-with-last-pick-of-d-league-draft, /sports/10/31/16/the-hurt-silence-of-the-undrafted, /sports/10/31/16/all-7-feu-tamaraws-selected-in-pba-rookie-draft. But on Saturday night against the Hokies, the 35-year-old coach accomplished something his predecessors, including Hall of Famer Mike Krzyzewski, never could. Nung time ko? The future is very bright for us, he said. Images courtesy of facebook. You have to have fun in what youre doing. , Yung gusto mo ipagyabang yung destination shots and fits mo pero iintay ka pa makabalik ng hotel para ma-post?! Mikee Reyes interviews Dylan Ababou I just didn't see the reason to stay and play so I&. Useful links. Lorenzo Reyes USA TODAY Mississippi State head football coach Mike Leach died Monday night following complications from a heart condition, the university announced in a statement. Di mo man lang bibigyan sarili mo ng chance? . She was part of the DLSU Lady Spikers champion teams of UAAP Season 74, Season 75, and Season 78. [3] This in turn led to his third Coach-of-the-Year award, thus becoming the only coach to win 3 COY awards thus far. Reyes said he wanted to hang up his sneakers and pursue another career, but he was urged by his father to try his luck in the PBA. The former UP cager's tweet garnered attention on social media with 1,200 likes as of press time. Refine Your Search Results. He gives a high premium to attendance and giving 100 percent in every class endeavor, be it [as] small as a quiz or [as] big as final exams and reports. Release Calendar Top 250 Movies Most Popular Movies Browse Movies by Genre Top Box Office Showtimes & Tickets Movie News India Movie Spotlight. Find out more here. Sometimes, you don't actually have to commit the mistake to learn from it. In the game versus Adamson last Aug. 9, Mikee helped push the Fighting Maroons to victory with a career-high 28-point contribution. "After the game I texted him. I hope Coach Sauler . Keeping it real with y'all Mondays thru Fridays! Reyes will be one of three imports suiting up for the Slingers in the annual basketball invitational tournament. 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[5] He is the older brother of former PBA player John Gilbert "JunJun" Reyes, Jr., who played for Pepsi and Alaska, and of Mike Reyes, who is also a basketball coach, coaching for the Southwestern University PHINMA Cobras in the Cebu Schools Athletic Foundation, Inc. Reyes is still thankful for the opportunity Kaohsiung have given him. He makes his shots: THE PHENOM IS BACK!!! We use cookies to ensure you get the best experience on Spin.ph. The process is very stringent; applicants must pass a series of tryouts and tests. "Bata pa lang ako, 'yang Talk 'N Text, pinapanood ko na 'yan.". (July-August)Theirs is a difficult dribbling of balls and ballpens. Beermen, Tropang Giga Japan-bound for EASL stint. . 2 of my three-part series on "When Mediation is NOT recommended." 2) Mental disabilities, substance abuse, severe mental health issues. The 59 Reyes is notable for leading the Maroons to a long-awaitedvictory in the UAAP Season 77 with a 28-point performance on Aug. 9, 2014 against the Adamson Falcons. All of us enter the draft wanting to play, not just to get drafted. , Be with people who are good for your progress. The business gene also runs in the family. Reyes was a former member and the only Filipino in the International Advisory Board of the United States Basketball Academy, and was also a member of the Board of the Basketball Coaches Association of the Philippines. For Artists Developers Advertising Investors Vendors. Although UP has yet to score its second win, it continues to receive support from different sectors. But despite his stellar play, the neophyte club team still decided not to sign Reyes for a long-term deal and have let go of the University of the Philippines alumnus. Reyes' team then went on the defend its title in the 2006 Brunei Sultan Cup via a rare 7-game sweep. He says he coordinates well with groupmates given his hectic schedule as a varsity player. The homecoming giant. As long as you are a student at UP theyre going to push you and try to get the best out of you, he said. She is a Middle Hitter/Blocker and is currently playing in the PVL Premier Volleyball League in the Philippines. Prior to his participation as coach, Reyes worked for the Purefoods Corporation in a corporate setting before being hired by Cone as Alaska's assistant. The champions and runners-up of the PBA Philippine Cup, SMB and TNT will go up against teams from Japan, Korea, and Greater China in the regional tiff. He came back in 2013 but departed once again from the team after playing just one game. And I knew that their flight was 11 PM. It's the human and fun side of our sports heroes Home Mikee Reyes (2nd from right) joins his fellow TNT rookies after the PBA Rookie Draft. The NCAA courtside came in defense for Kiefer Ravena's failure to make the clutch shot for Gilas Pilipinas through Twitter, and he got an unexpected reply from this netizen Kiefer tries to take over.. .tiktok-1w1pypo-SpanLiked{margin-left:6px;}Liked, Couples who wear Seiko together, stay together. However, he left the team in 1998 to join the newly formed Metropolitan Basketball Association. How does he do this? Find your friends on Facebook. Passers will then have to actively represent UP in the UAAP for four years. "I wasn't asked nor told to leave, but I was told (by coach Dandan) that they didn't need me. Early life [ edit] Reyes grew up in Pulilan, Bulacan with her parents and four other siblings. During his time as Purefoods head coach, he would appear in several coverages as a guest colleague, a time when Vintage practices inviting PBA coaches and assistants to do commentary. Full Episode on 'Small Talk with Alec Cuenca' on Spotify! "Just the fact that I'm here, given an opportunity to practice in an organization like TNT, and to be able to compete against Jayson Castro, it's . Durant debuts for Suns with win vs Hornets. Sign up free. Philstar.com is one of the most vibrant, opinionated, discerning communities of readers on cyberspace. He is popular for being a Skateboarder. Reyes won the 2014 Philippine National Games Best Blocker award,[4] and was the 1st Best Middle Blocker in its 2015 edition. In 1993, Reyes was hired head coach of the Coney Island Ice Cream Stars, now known as the Purefoods Tender Juicy Giants. All Rights Reserved. Despite the difficulty of juggling basketball and academics, JR has a magna cum laude standing, showing other students that proper balancing can yield good results. The Pop Cola franchise was then sold to food conglomerate San Miguel Corporation and was renamed as the Coca-Cola Tigers. Post workout kalokohan. But if ever the opportunity to play as an import not just again for Kaohsiung but for any other clubs shows up once more, he will suit up. [3], On October 18, 2016, SBP executive director Sonny Barrios announced that Reyes will return as head coach of Gilas.[4]. Part No. The 5-foot-8 point guard from Antipolo brought immediate impact to the Taiwan-based squad, pouring in 14 points in his . However, with the approval of the Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas as the new national sport association for basketball in the country, Reyes returned as the coach of the national squad. Playing under F2 Logistics, she was named as the brand ambassador of the Philippine Super Liga for its 2016 season. 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