Tag: Unheralded
Unheralded player from Marinduque chases PVL dream
Jamie Solina during the PVL Rookie Draft combine.–MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net MANILA, Philippines — Unheralded setter Jamie Solina may not be coming from an NCAA or UAAP or any top school from Manila but it didn’t stop her from chasing her PVL dream all the way from Marinduque. The 23-year-old playmaker from Marinduque State University came from…
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Cherry Nunag recalls journey from unheralded to PH team player
Alas Pilipinas’ Cherry Nunag against Iran in the 2024 AVC Challenge Cup.–MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net MANILA, Philippines — From Dasmariñas, Cavite to the continent’s Final Four, Cherry Nunag is honored to be part of the first Philippine volleyball team to reach the AVC competition semifinals. Nunag got her national team moment after contributing in her first start…
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Ralph Cu, unheralded rookie, shows worth for Ginebra
Barangay Ginebra’s Ralph Cu.–PBA IMAGES MANILA, Philippines—“Right now, they’ll test you.” Those were the words coach Tim Cone told his rookie Ralph Cu before the post-game conference of Barangay Ginebra’s 102-92 win over Phoenix in the PBA Philippine Cup. Cone’s words can be taken into several contexts but the most plausible one would be more…
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Unheralded import Jois makes heads turn in leading NorthPort
Northport import Venky Jois (left) in the PBA Commissioner’s Cup. –PBA IMAGES The under-the-radar import who steered NorthPort to victory and the highly touted Terrafirma rookie who wound up on the losing end are looking ahead on how to become better players in the Philippine Basketball Association (PBA) Commissioner’s Cup. Venky Jois immediately noted other…
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