Tag: downplays
UAAP: Kevin Quiambao ‘overwhelmed’ by MVP chants, downplays latest performance
La Salle forward Kevin Quiambao.–MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net MANILA, Philippines — Kevin Quiambao said he was overwhelmed when he was serenaded with MVP chants late in La Salle’s victory over University of the Philippines on Sunday at Mall of Asia Arena. But the MVP frontrunner didn’t let the cheers distract him and kept his focus on helping…
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Jonas Valanciunas downplays ‘fun’ Lithuania-Team USA showdown – rezal404
Lithuania’s Jonas Valanciunas. -FIBA PHOTO MANILA, Philippines-Jonas Valanciunas and Lithuania vow to put up a fighting attitude against the United States when the two squads meet in a battle of unbeaten squads to wrap up the second round of the Fiba World Cup. The NBA center declared Sunday’s contest at Mall of Asia Arena won’t…
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Nash Racela downplays Adamson win over UP in preseason – rezal404
Adamson’s Cedrick Manzano. FILOIL PHOTO MANILA, Philippines—Adamson stunned UAAP Season 85 finalist University of the Philippines, 62-53, in the Filoil EcoOil Preseason Cup Friday at Filoil EcoOil Center in San Juan. Coach Nash Racela, however, downplayed the Adamson win, putting a premium on progress in preseason play. “We’re not really looking at the results. What’s…
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La Salle’s Angel Canino downplays awards, says UAAP title the ‘ultimate goal’ – rezal404
La Salle’s Angel Canino. UAAP PHOTO MANILA, Philippines—It was a historic night for Angel Canino as she became only the league’s second rookie MVP and brought back the UAAP championship to La Salle after five years. Canino, who earned the Season 85 MVP, Rookie of the Year, and 2nd Best Outside Spiker, delivered her promise…
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