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College basketball conference tournament dates, locations, and ineligible teams

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Championship Week is here. This is when every conference tournament begins, plus the teams that can’t make the Big Dance.

Championship Week is the best, but only if you’re properly educated. Thankfully, this guide is here to help ensure that anyone who wants to experience the highest dosage of madness possible has the ability to do so.

Now if your only interest in March college basketball lies with the teams that have a “real” shot to win a national title, that’s fine — but this might not be for you. Our time together is coming soon.

For the rest of you, it’s time for a thorough run through of everything you need to know to get the most of the “madness before the madness.” This is a time primarily for the leagues that don’t get the national spotlight, so focus in this guide is going to exclude the nine “major” (the “Power 5” leagues plus the Big East, AAC, Atlantic 10, and Mountain West) conferences.

Let’s get to it.

Complete conference tournament dates and locations

It’s the most logical, if not exciting, jumping off point. We’ll go ahead and include all conferences here because it’s March and in March rules are fluid.

There are a handful of format, location and scheduling changes this season. The most notable is that the Mountain West tournament — headlined by once-beaten San Diego State — will be played a week earlier than usual. The league will go back to its typical schedule, with the tournament championship game played on Selection Sunday Eve, in 2021. On the flip side, the MAAC tournament will be played a week later than usual, meaning the Saturday before Selection Sunday will still have its standard 14 conference championship games.

Here’s the full schedule:

American: March 12-15, Dickies Arena (Fort Worth, Texas)

ACC: March 10-14, Greensboro Coliseum (Greensboro, North Carolina)

America East: March 7, 10, 14, Campus sites

Atlantic 10: March 11-15, Barclays Center (Brooklyn)

Atlantic Sun: March 3, 5, 8, Campus sites

Big East: March 11-14, Madison Square Garden (New York)

Big Sky: March 11-14, CenturyLink Arena (Boise)

Big South: March 3, 5, 6, 8, Campus sites

Big 12: March 11-14, Sprint Center (Kansas City)

Big Ten: March 11-15, Bankers Life Fieldhouse (Indianapolis)

Big West: March 12-14, Honda Center (Anaheim)

Colonial: March 7-10, Entertainment and Sports Arena (Washington, DC)

Conference USA: March 11-14, Ford Center at The Star (Frisco, Texas)

Horizon League: March 3, 5, 9-10, Campus sites & Indiana Farmers Coliseum (Indianapolis)

Ivy League: March 14-15, Lavietes Pavilion (Cambridge, Massachusetts)

MAAC: March 10-14, Jim Whelan Boardwalk Hall (Atlantic City, New Jersey.)

MAC: March 9, 12-14, Campus sites & Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse (Cleveland)

MEAC: March 10-14, Norfolk Scope Arena (Norfolk, Virginia)

Missouri Valley: March 5-8, Enterprise Center (St. Louis)

Mountain West: March 4-7, Thomas & Mack Center (Las Vegas)

Northeast: March 4, 7 , 10, Campus sites

Ohio Valley: March 4-7, Ford Center (Evansville, Indiana)

Pac-12: March 11-14, T-Mobile Arena (Las Vegas)

Patriot: March 3, 5, 8, 11, Campus sites

SEC: March 11-15, Bridgestone Arena (Nashville)

Southern: March 6-9, U.S. Cellular Center (Asheville, North Carolina)

Southland: March 11-14, Leonard E. Merrell Center (Katy, Texas)

Summit: March 7-10, Denny Sanford Premier Center (Sioux Falls, South Dakota)

Sun Belt: March 7, 9, 11, 14-15, Campus sites and Smoothie King Center (New Orleans)

SWAC: March 10, 13-14, Campus sites and Bill Harris Arena (Birmingham)

WAC: March 12-14, Orleans Arena (Las Vegas)

West Coast: March 5-7, 9-10, Orleans Arena (Las Vegas)

If you’re looking for a more concise way to keep track of which tournaments are happening on what days and where you can watch the action, here’s a handy chart courtesy of @HeatCheckCBB.

Ineligible teams

Six Division-I teams are currently ineligible to participate in the NCAA tournament in 2020, two more than the number we saw a year ago. Only one of those squads — Detroit Mercy of the Horizon League — is ineligible because of subpar APR scores, the lowest total since the APR became a thing.

The most notable postseason exclusion is Merrimack, which won the Northeast Conference’s regular season title in its first season as a member of Division-I. Unfortunately, per (dumb) NCAA rules, the still transitioning Warriors will not be allowed to play in this week’s NEC tournament. Merrimack is also ineligible for both the NCAA tournament and the NIT, but can play in either the CBI or the CIT, which are both real postseason tournaments that actually exist.

Two other transitioning programs — North Alabama of the Atlantic Sun and Cal Baptist of the WAC — are also ineligible for the NCAA tournament and the NIT. Like Merrimack, Cal Baptist is ineligible from participating in its conference tournament, but North Alabama is eligible and will be the No. 5 seed in this week’s Atlantic Sun tournament. If the Lions win the tournament, the league’s automatic bid will go to the tournament runner-up.

Georgia Tech of the ACC was hit with a postseason ban for NCAA rules violations just before the start of the season. The Yellow Jackets had been appealing the decision and were eligible for the ACC tournament up until Monday, when the school announced that it was withdrawing its appeal.

Florida A&M of the MEAC is the only other team that won’t be participating in March Madness. The Rattlers are banned from the postseason due to NCAA sanctions.

Here is the full list of teams that cannot dance this year:

Detroit Mercy (Horizon League)

Merrimack (Northeast)

Georgia Tech (ACC)

North Alabama (Atlantic Sun)

Cal Baptist (WAC)

Florida A&M (MEAC)

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The Heartbreak, Gilas Pilipinas

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Unang-una sa lahat, Maraming Salamat Gilas Pilipinas, <3

Coach Yeng, Coach Ford, Coach Caloy, Coach Ryan at pati na rin sa mga player na nakasama sa pool.

at sa mga players na nagrepresenta para sa ating bansa;

Andray Blatche

Paul Lee

Kiefer Ravena

Gabe Norwood

Robert Bolick

Mark Barroca

June Mar Fajardo

Roger Pogoy

CJ Perez

Troy Rosario

Raymond Almazan

Japeth Aguilar

Gilas Pilipinas , it is indeed a disappointing performance in the recent FIBA World Cup, with an average of 29.4 points nakalamangan ng kalaban. Hindi maganda pagmasdan, hindi masaya makamtan. Ibang-iba talaga ito sa performance natin last 2014 FIBA World Cup kung saan nagpakilala at sumabay tayo sa mga malalakas na bansa. Hindi tayo nag qualify for the 2nd round noon pero hindi naman tayo natambakan at kung tutuusin ay malaki pa nga ang tsansa na sana ay tayo pa ang nanalo. Ngayon, nagulat at nakita natin ang diperensiya ng lakas ng ibang bansa; mas naghanda sila para sa tournament at tumaas ang inaasahan natin na performance na katulad sana o mas higit pa sa nakaraang 2014 FIBA World Cup participation natin, pero sa hindi inaasahang pagkakataon, masakit na performance ang naipakita natin.

2019 FIBA World Cup Results

Gilas Pilipinas vs:

Group Stage

Italy 108-62 (-46)

Serbia 126-67 (-59)

Angola 84-81 OT (-3)

Second Round

Tunisia 86-67 (-19)

Iran 95-75 (-20)

Sa una nating laro laban sa FIBA rank #13 Italy, dito tayo nagbabaka-sakali na makasilat ng panalo upang magkaroon tayo ng malaking pag-asa na makakuha ng tiket para sa 2020 Tokyo Olympics. Kaso, 1st quarter pa lamang ay nag pakilala na kaagad ang Italy kung gaano sila kalakas; 37-8 kaagad ang score at hindi na nagpahabol pa. Para sa akin napakasakit panoorin ng larong ito nang Gilas, para silang hindi naghanda at hindi magkakakilala. Dito ko na agad nakita ang pag-laho ng ating tsansa na makapasok sa 2nd round ng tournament. Unti-unti tayong binaon ng Italy, at ipinakita sa atin kung gaano sila kalakas para sa atin, Italy 108 – Gilas 62.

Photos from teampilipinas.info

Pangalawa nating laro ay laban sa napakalakas at inaasahang makakakuha ng kampeonato, ang FIBA rank #4 at ang #1 rank sa FIBA World Cup Power Rankings na Serbia. Sa team na ito, hindi na tayo umaasa na manalo ngunit siyempre gusto pa rin natin na maipakita na atleast ay lalaban tayo.Lumaban tayo nang hanggang 1st quarter ngunit unti-unti na tayong natambakan at nakamit ang pinakamalaking deficit sa buong tournament 126-67 (-59 points difference). Dahil sa pagkatalo na ito, ay nawalan na rin tayo ng tiyansa na makapasok sa 2nd round ng tournament.

(Atleast, nakalaro ni Junemar Fajardo ang kanyang ka-look-a-like na si Boban Marjanovic at pagkatapos ng laro nag-attempt si JMF na magpa-sign ng autograph sa kanyang sapatos kay Nikola Jokic – sana ay nagawa niya ito ng matagumpay kahit papaano).

Photos from rappler.com

Huling laro naman para sa Group Stage ay ang Angola na inaasahan na malaki ang tsansa natin na makakuha nang panalo. Pero sa larong ito, umpisa pa lang ay nagpakita na nang tikas ang Angola. Halos buong laro tayo na naghahabol ngunit sa 4th quarter ay nakahabol at nagawa pa nating lumamang ng 4 na puntos ; 69-65. Ngunit hindi sumuko ang Angola at nagawa pang lumamang bandang huli, salamat na lamang sa three point shot ni CJ Perez at nagawa pa ng Gilas na dalhin sa Overtime ang laro. Meron pa sana tayong pagkakataon na maipanalo ang laro, may pagkakataon na medyo nainis si Kuya Andray kay Kiefer nang hindi ipasa sa kanya ang bola sa crucial possession ng laro hanggang sa ma-out of bounds ang bola at kung hindi lang nag – ala “JR Smith” si CJ Perez sa mga huling sandal baka nanalo na tayo , para sa akin dito lumabas ang inexperienced decision ni CJ Perez sa International level - nawala sa focus at natulala, hinawakan lang ang bola at late na gumalaw - pagkakataon sana upang makalamang at maipanalo ang laban. Ngunit sa overtime ay kinapos tayo, sayang at tumira agad si Kiefer ng isang malayong tres kahit may higit sa apat na segundo pa ang meron sa oras, sumablay ito at tuluyan na tayong natalo sa laro. Angola 84 – Gilas 81 OT.

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Olympic Slot still Alive.

Ang Best Place Asian Team sa 2019 World Cup ay magkakaroon ng automatic slot for the Olympics, kahit wala tayong naipanalong laro sa group stage ay nagkaroon pa tayo nang pag-asa na makakuha ng slot para sa 2020 Tokyo Olympics. Lahat ng Asian Teams na kasali sa World Cup ay walang naipanalong laro maliban sa China, ngunit inaasahan na China ang may malaking posibilidad na makausad sa susunod ng round.

Sa unang laro ng Host China ay tinalo nila ang Ivory Coast 70-55. Ang sunod nilang nakalaban ay ang Poland, manalo sila dito ay automatic na silang makakapasok sa 2nd round at malaki ang tsansa na makuha ang slot para sa Olympics, lalo na’t lahat ng Asian teams ay nangungulelat sa kanya-kanyang group matches. Lamang na sa mga huling sandali ang China ngunit dahil sa inbound pass error ni Zhou Qi at isang 5 seconds violation, nagawa pa na madala ng Poland sa Overtime ang laro at doon ay tuluyan na nilang tinalo ang China 76-79 OT. Ngunit may pag-asa pa makapasok ang China ngunit tinalo naman sila ng Venezuela sa kanilang huling laro 72-59 at dahil dito katulad ng Gilas at ng buong Asian Teams, ay nahulog na rin ang China sa Classification Round ng tournament.

Scenario for Gilas to Advance.

Mahirap na pagtatangka para sa Gilas ito dahil dinala rin nila ang kanilang point difference sa Group Stage (-108 pts). Sa Scenario na ito, China na lang ang gagamitin natin team to watch dahil sa lahat naman ng Asian Teams ay sila lang ang nakakuha ng panalo sa Group Stage.

China must not win their last 2 Games against Korea and Nigeria.

Korea can only win against China and must lose to Nigeria.

Gilas must win their 2 remaining games against Tunisia and Iran.

(The Scenario that did not happen)

China wins against Korea. Dito pa lang ay nawalan na tayo ng pag-asa sa Automatic Olympic slot dahil 2 wins na ang China, at kahit maipanalo pa natin ang dalawang laro natin at makatabla sa 2 wins with China ay imposible na rin na tayo ang makausad dahil sa laki ng point difference natin.

Tunisia vs Gilas

With the Olympic hopes are already gone, gusto na lang siguro natin makasilat ng panalo to uplift naman ang ating confidence. The battle with Tunisia wasn’t easy, hindi tayo nakalapit sa laro laban sa Tunisia na tinambakan din tayo sa laro sa pangunguna ni ex-NBA Player Salah Mejri. Patuloy pa rin ang alat ng laro ng ating Pambansang Koponan. Tunisia 86 – Gilas 67.

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Last Hope for a win.

A game with Iran, a familiar foe for Gilas. Sa huling laro ng Gilas, makakatapat nila ang Iran na matatandaan na tinalo na nila sa 2015 Fiba Asia Championship, 87-73 sa pangunguna ni Jayson Castro at Andray Blatche, ngunit sa pagkakataong ito ay wala si “The Blur” sa line up ng Gilas. Kumpiyansa ang lahat na malaki ang pag-asa natin na matalo ang Iran. Ngunit sa hindi inaasahang pagkakataon, nauwi ulit sa pagkatalo ang Gilas Pilipinas laban sa Iran. Nakakalungkot ngunit matatapos ang ating kampanya sa World Cup sa record na 0-5. Iran 95 – Gilas 75.

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Bagama’t tapos na ang ating kampanya, meron pa tayong kakaibang inaasahan; ang maiwasan ang huling puwesto sa 32 team na kalahok sa World Cup. Umaasa tayo na matalo at matambakan ang Jordan o ang Japan sa kanilang huling laro upang maging mas mataas ang kanilang –point difference sa tournament.

Ngunit nanalo ang Jordan sa kanilang laro na nagdulot sa kanila na makaangat pa sa final standings, habang ang Japan, bagama’t natalo sa kanilang huling laro ay naiwasan pa rin ang maging last place dahil sa mas mababang point difference kumpara sa Gilas. Sa nakakalungkot na pagkakataon ay naging “dead last” (32nd Place) ang Gilas Pilipinas sa 2019 FIBA World Cup.

Montenegro 90 – Japan 75

Jordan 79 – Senegal 77

Screenshot from Wikipedia.

“The Gilas Problem”

- 3 pts shot

Isa sa mga inaasahan ko na magiging bala natin para sa World Cup ay ang galing natin sa tres, with Pogoy, Rosario, Barroca, Lee, Ravena, Bolick, Perez at pati na rin si Andray Blatche, sadyang minalas talaga tayo sa buong kompetisyon. Sa limang laro ng Gilas sa 2019 FIBA World Cup;

36-143 or 25.2 % or an average of 7.2 3-points made in 28.6 attempts per game. Pagdating sa 3 points efficiency ay 31st place ang Gilas. Ito talaga ang isa sa mga kulang o nawala sa Gilas dahil sa sobrang dami ng itinira ay kaunti lang ang kanilang naipasok. Masakit tignan ang stats na ito, kung naipasok lang natin ang karamihan sa mga ito ay malamang ay nakakuha tayo ng isa o dalawang panalo.

- Preparation

Lack of Preparation/Chemistry

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Isa ito sa nakakainis isipin na naging problema ng Gilas Pilipinas, hindi mo maintindihan kung anu ba talaga ang importante, ang humarap at lumaban gamit ang pangalan ng ating bansa o unahin muna ang kita ng pera.

Para sa akin, isa ito sa mga factor kung bakit wala tayong chemistry at nagkulang tayo sa pwersa nang pumunta tayo sa China para lumaban:

· Bagong system mula kay Coach Yeng Guiao na pumalit lang kay Coach Chot Reyes bilang Head Coach ng Gilas simula noong Gilas-Australia brawl.

· Bagong build na line-up .

· Injuries (Matthew Wright, Marcio Lassiter, Poy Erram).

· Back-out or unavailability of players (Ray Parks, Jayson Castro at naturalization issue of Jordan Clarkson).

· PBA Commissioner’s Cup Finals.

· Kiefer Ravena late availability to play.

· Warm-up games.

Alam naman natin na nasa PBA talaga matatagpuan ang mga best players ng ating bansa, kaya para sa akin dapat ay nag adjust ng schedule ang PBA para dito katulad noong 2014 FIBA World Cup kung saan merong mas mahabang preparasyon ang Gilas na nagkaroon pa ng mga pocket tournaments upang lalong mahubog ang galling at ang chemistry ng team.

Isipin mo natapos ang PBA Commisioners Cup; Aug 16 with San Miguel winning against TNT in Game 6 of the Finals (14 days before the World Cup), dahil din dito ay hindi agad nakapag ensayo sina Junmar Fajardo at pati si Christian Standhardinger (SMB) at Troy Rosario at RR Pogoy (TNT) sa mga nalalabing araw ng Gilas sa kanilang preparasyon. Sa Commissioners Cup Finals din na injured si Marcio Lassiter kaya hindi na siya nakapaglaro – isa sa mga sharpshooter ng Gilas. Dapat ay nakapag-adjust na ang PBA sa kanilang schedule upang kahit papaano ay matulungan ang ating pambansang koponan na makapag-ensayo at magkaroon ng familiarity bilang isang team.

Nakumpleto lamang ang Gilas noong Aug 25, 2019 (6 days before the World Cup) dahil ito rin ang unang araw ng pagtanggal ng suspensiyon ni Kiefer Ravena mula sa kanyang 18th month suspension mula sa FIBA dahil sa paggamit ng isang drugs substance sa kanyang inumin. Umani ng kritisismo ang pagkasali ni Kiefer sa team dahil sa kanyang 18 months ban, marami ang nagsasabi na wala ito sa shape at condition sa paglalaro ng basketball at late na nga ang pagsali niya sa team. Mahusay talaga si Kiefer maglaro at bagay siya sa Gilas Pilipinas ngunit maaaring nakaapekto nga ang kanyang late arrival upang makapag build ng chemistry ang Gilas.

Isa rin sa nakakapanghinayang na nakadagdag sana sa lakas ng Gilas ay ang pag-atras ng mga players na sina Jayson Castro at Bobby Ray Parks Jr. , meron silang mga personal na dahilan kung bakit hindi na sila makakasali pa sa team ; Jayson Castro need a break at si Bobby Ray Parks Jr naman is para naman makapagbigay naman siya ng time sa PBA Mother club niya na Blackwater Elite, dahil matatandaan natin na sa All Filipino Cup ng PBA ay hindi agad siya nakapaglaro dahil sa commitment niya sa ASEAN Basketball League kung saan naglalaro siya sa San Mguel Alab Pilipinas. Kung anu man ang kanilang dahilan ay desisyon pa rin nila iyon, dagdag lakas sana ng pwersa ng ating pambansang koponan ngunit respetuhin na lang natin ang kanilang naging desisyon.

Hindi maganda ito sa isang team na nakapag – qualify sa isang World Tournament na mabuo sa maikling panahon kung saan makakaharap mo ang mga magagaling na manlalaro sa buong mundo. Alam naman natin na ang mga players ay may mga mother clubs na pinaglalaruan kaya iba pa rin ang need ng chemistry for the national team.

Napansin ko na halos kaunti lamang ang mga warm up games na nailaro ng Gilas para sa kanilang preparasyon para sa World Cup. Halos mabibilang mo nga lang ang kanilang mga nakaharap at sa totoo lang, halos wala tayong mabigat o kalakasan na naka tune-up para sa World Cup. Nakalaban natin ang Jordan, Lebanon at pumunta ng Spain para makaharap ang Congo at Ivory Coast (sayang lang at hindi natin nakalaban ang Spain sa isang pocket tournament, dahil tinalo tayo ng Congo na hindi kasali sa World Cup). Nagkaroon din tayo ng tuneup games sa isang Australian Club Team Adelaide 36ers kung saan 1 win (92-83)-1 loss (85-75) ang naging resulta nito; tinalo tayo ng isang Club team at take note tinalo ito ng Ateneo 91-87 – grabe bilog ang bola o sadyang hindi lang talaga maganda ang resulta ng tune-up games na ito para sa Gilas. Ito rin ang pagbabalik ni Kiefer Ravena mula sa kanyang suspensiyon at ito ang kanyang kauna-unahan at nag-iisang tune-up game na kasama ang Gilas.

Kung mapapansin niyo, bukod sa Jordan na kapwa natin Asian Qualifier for the World Cup, tanging Ivory Coast lang ang naka tune-up games natin at kahit pa sabihin natin na tinalo natin sila ng dalawang beses para sa ating preparasyon, hindi ko pa rin masasabi na nakapag prepare talaga tayo ng isang matinding tune-up games para sa ating koponan unlike noong 2014 World Cup na kung saan mas malalakas ang ating naka ensayo at mas malawak ang ating naging preparasyon. Ngayon taon, ang mga ibang pambansang koponan na kasali sa World Cup ay nagkaroon ng mga matitinding mga kalaban sa mga tournament na kanilang sinalihan, samantalang ang Gilas Pilipinas ay nalimitahan lamang ang mga nakaharap, hindi ko naman sinasabi na walang lakas ang mga nakalaban natin sa mga tune-up games ngunit para sa akin ay mas maganda siguro kung naghanap pa tayo ng mga tournament o mga teams na kasali sa World Cup upang mahubog tayo at mapaghandaan ng husto ang World Cup.

We are disappointed indeed. I think Gilas need to re-focus and make a proper time schedule for our national team. With Coach Yeng resigning as the Head Coach of Gilas, Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas (SBP) are eager to have a replacement for the Gilas Coaching Post.

Nakakalungkot pero kailangan natin na bumawi sa susunod lalo na at isa tayo sa magiging host sa darating na 2023 FIBA World Cup. Sa mga panahon na ito ay umaasa tayo na hubog na ang mga Gilas Prospect natin; ang 23 by 23 at iba pang mga players na pwedeng maging future ng Gilas Pilipinas upang irepresenta ang ating bansa.

GILAS 23 for 23 prospects.

Guards

Robert Lee Bolick - San Beda / Northport Batang Pier

CJ Perez - Lyceum of the Philippines / Columbian Dyip

Juan Gomez De Liaño - University of the Philippines

Paul Desiderio - University of the Philippines / Blackwater Elite

Remy Martin - Arizona State University

Joseph Matthew Nieto - Ateneo de Manila University

Wings

Thirdy Ravena - Ateneo de Manila University

JJ Alejandro III - National University / Rain or Shine Elasto Painters

Joshua Sinclair - National University

Kenneth James Tuffin - Far Eastern University

Arvin Dave Tolentino - Far Eastern University / Nueva Ecija (MPBL)

Jeo Ambohot - Colegio de San Juan de Letran

Kobe Paras – University of the Philippines

Dwight Ramos - California State University

Javee Mocon – San Beda University / Rain or Shine Elasto Painters

Bigs

Kai Sotto – Ateneo de Manila University

Isaac Go - Ateneo de Manila University

Abu Tratter – De La Salle University / Alaska Aces

Ariel John Edu - Llandovery College of the United Kingdom

Carl Vincent Tamayo – Carl Vincent Tamayo

Kenmark Cariño – San Beda University

Will Gozum – University of the Philippines

Troy Rike - Wake Forest University / National University

Sa mga prospect na nabanggit, nakaka-bilib isipin na sa 2019 World Cup ay nagamit na agad natin ang galing nina CJ Perez at Robert Bolick dahil na rin sa ipinapakita nilang laro sa PBA simula nang sila ay na – draft. Sana lahat ng nakasama sa 23 or 23 pool ay mag improve at maipakita ang galing ng Pilipinas sa basketball sa mga darating na panahon.

Para sa akin ang makarating sa World Cup ay isa na ring karangalan, masakit lang na hindi tayo nakakuha ng kahit isang panalo ay proud pa rin ako sa pinakita ng ating Gilas Pilipinas. Dahil sa bawat sakit na ating naramdaman mula sa pagkatalo, lalaban pa rin tayo ng buong #PUSO.

Gilas… Next?

Gilas may focus on the upcoming SEA Games muna kung saan tayo ang Host Country, meaning dito sa bansa natin gaganapin ang mga laro. Para sa Gilas Pilipinas, mataas ang chance natin na manalo dito ng Gintong Medalya dahil sa South East Asia tayo ang Power House – of the 19 Basketball Competitions na naganap sa SEA Games, 17 Gold Medals ang meron tayo at 2 Silver medals. Kapag sa SEA Games region ay dominante talaga natin ang Mens Basketball kaya sa darating na 2019 SEA Games ay malakas ang tsansa na sa atin ang Gintong Medalya.

Tim Cone for Gilas

Sa darating na SEA Games ay kinuha ng SBP ang serbisyo ni Coach Tim Cone ng Brgy Ginebra San Miguel upang pansamantalang maging Coach ng Gilas Pilipinas para sa SEA Games at dahil dito karamihan sa kinuha niya sa kanyang 15-man pool, 6 dito ay mga players niya mismo sa Ginebra upang hindi na siya mahirapan na ituro ang kanyang sistema at nagdagdag siya ng mga beterano na sa PBA.

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The Gilas player pool for the SEA Games:

LA Tenorio (Ginebra)

Scottie Thompson (Ginebra)

Stanley Pringle (Ginebra)

Japeth Aguilar (Ginebra)

Greg Slaughte (Ginebra)

Art dela Cruz (Ginebra)

Jayson Castro (Talk N Text)

RR Pogoy (Talk N Text)

Troy Rosario (Talk N Text)

Chris Ross (San Miguel Beermen)

Marcio Lassiter (San Miguel Beermen)

Christian Standhardinger (San Miguel Beermen)

June Mar Fajardo (San Miguel Beermen)

Vic Manuel (Alaska)

Matthew Wright (Phoenix)

Sa experience ni Coach Tim Cone at sa tulong na rin ng kanyang mga piniling mga assistants na sina Joe Devance na kanyang player din sa Ginebra (familiarity of his system), Coach Jimmy Alapag (International experience) at Coach Jong Uichico (International experience coaching Gilas) ; masasabi mong napakalakas talaga ng Gilas Pilipinas kumpara sa kanilang mga South East Asian countries counterpart. Umaasa ako sa kanilang tagumpay at makakamit nila ang Gintong Medalya para sa Pilipinas.

#LabanPilipinas #Puso #fiba world cup #fiba #23 for 23 #sea games

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SYNC 3 as standard brings Apple CarPlay and Android Auto smartphone compatibility, with wireless smartphone charging, built-in sat-nav, B&O PLAY 10-speaker premium audio, 180-degree rear-view camera, with tech including AEB with Pedestrian Detection

Focus ST comes with a five-year/unlimited kilometre factory warranty, as well as Ford Service Benefits, which includes Service Loan Car Program, Service Price Promise and SYNC 3 sat-nav mapping updates to eligible customers at participating dealerships

MELBOURNE, Australia, September 10, 2019 – The new-generation Ford Focus ST, developed under the leadership of Ford Performance, brings Australian enthusiasts the most advanced, capable Focus ST to date with more power, technology and choice. Based on the new-generation Focus’ C2 platform, the Focus ST brings an automatic variant for the first time, as well as the traditional enthusiast-focussed six-speed manual with rev-matching. In addition to expanded Selectable Drive Modes, there’s new technology including Continuously Controlled Damping (CCD), an electronic Limited Slip Differential (eLSD), and 2.3L turbocharged engine. “The Focus ST joins the Fiesta ST for 2020, offering a full suite of Ford Performance hot hatches for local enthusiasts,” said Kay Hart, President and CEO, Ford Australia and New Zealand. “Both bring new technology, with the Focus ST building on the innovation and tech leadership of the new-generation Focus, delivering a highly capable and livable performance hatch.” The Focus ST will be fully-imported from Germany, and will be on sale in Australia in 2020 with an MLP of $44,6901 for the 6-speed manual. A 7-speed paddleshift automatic is offered as a no-cost-option, with the ST taking the advanced C2 platform of the new Focus, introduced to Australia in late 2018, as a foundation to offer greater cabin space, cargo capacity as well as dynamic capability based upon a platform that delivers a 20 percent increase in torsional rigidity over the outgoing model. “Intelligent technologies like eLSD and CCD make our new-generation Focus ST the most ‘Jekyll and Hyde’ yet, able to switch from refined tourer to focussed performance car at the push of a button,” said Leo Roeks, Ford Performance director, Europe. “We’ve incorporated learnings from programs including our Ford GT supercar and the acclaimed Focus RS to develop a mid-size performance car with a degree of flexibility that’s unique in its segment.”

Focus ST: Looks that skill The Focus ST’s features both inside and out are designed to showcase its performance intent from any angle, building on the new-generation Focus’ core elements to deliver a Ford Performance optimised package. Immediately apparent, an aggressive stance is achieved with 19-inch machined alloy wheels, fitted with 235/35 Michelin Pilot Sport 4S tyres, as standard, with suspension that lowers ride height by 10mm over the standard Focus model. The Focus ST’s larger front and rear brake components are clearly visible, standing out with red brake calipers that clamp larger 330mm front and 302mm rear ventilated discs. A new electronic brake booster improves brake pedal feel, while braking performance was verified using the same demanding test procedures as the Ford GT supercar, and saw almost four-times the fade resistance performance of the previous generation Focus ST in testing. The Focus ST also boasts a honeycomb front grille, with LED headlight and taillights featuring LED Daytime Running Lights and for a signature look, with unique front and rear bumpers incorporating LED fog lamps and sculpted side-skirts producing a muscular look. An integrated spoiler caps off the major exterior changes on the ST’s hatch. Details include dual chrome exhaust tips, rear privacy glass as well as heated power-folding exterior mirrors with puddle lamps. There’s also unique ST badging in the front grille and rear hatch, exterior colour options chosen to emphasise the Focus ST’s dynamic styling including exclusive Ford Performance Blue and Orange Fury, alongside Frozen White, Magnetic (grey), Race Red, Ruby Red and Shadow Black2. The attention to detail continues inside the Focus ST. The heated Recaro sports seats are trimmed in leather and suede, with larger bolsters for improved lateral support during cornering, and feature ST logos, with lumbar support on the driver’s seat. Interior space is improved for the new-generation Focus ST, thanks to a 53mm increase in wheelbase, with greater occupant space in both front and second rows for greater comfort and convenience. Ford Performance instrumentation is standard, as are aluminium pedals that are matched to a chrome gear-lever for the six-speed manual, while the automatic Focus ST takes advantage of the new-generation e-shifter, which liberates space while enabling a cleaner console look. An electronic park brake also enhances space and interior sophistication for either transmission choice, while a flat-bottom heated ST steering wheel, wrapped in perforated leather, houses audio and SYNC 3 controls while delivering a premium feel and engagement for the driver.

Focus ST: Connectivity, technology and safety SYNC 33 as standard is another feature that brings livability and technology to the Focus ST. This includes a high-definition 8.0-inch touchscreen display, which includes Apple CarPlay and Android Auto smartphone capability4. Functions, including Siri, can be accessed via the steering-wheel mounted voice activation controls, with capabilities including voice-activated text messaging. In addition, the Focus ST’s standard built-in sat-nav can also be accessed by voice-command, with the system specially engineered to comprehend Australian accents. The Focus ST also features wireless smartphone charging as standard, with technology including keyless entry and push-button engine start, ambient LED lighting and dual-zone climate control. A five-star ANCAP rating was awarded to the new-generation Focus line-up in 2019, with the standardisation of the Driver Assist Technology (DAT)5 praised by ANCAP CEO James Goodwin. The Focus ST includes a full suite of safety and DAT as standard, including:

Autonomous Emergency Braking (AEB) with Cyclist and Pedestrian Detectioniv

Blind Spot Information System (BLIS) with Cross Traffic Alert

Lane Departure Warning

Lane Keep Assist

Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)

Hill Launch Assist

180-degree full-colour, high-definition rear-view camera

Dynamic Stability Control

Driver, Driver’s side, Passenger Side and full curtain airbags

Auto high-beam headlights

LED Daytime Running Lights

Focus ST: Focus RS-developed powertrain The new all-aluminium 2.3-litre, turbocharged powertrain is the most potent ever offered in a Focus ST. Using advanced turbocharging technology to deliver 206kW6of power at 5,500 rpm – an increase of 22kW over the outgoing Focus ST – and a significant jump in torque, from 360Nm previously to 420Nmv , it is also the most free-revving Focus ST engine ever. Engine response is enhanced using a low-inertia twin-scroll turbocharger, which scavenges exhaust gas energy more effectively using separated channels to minimise interference between gas pulses. An electronically actuated waste-gate allows closer control of boost pressures for optimised engine performance. In addition, a unique exhaust system that reduces back pressure, bespoke air intake system and optimised intercooler further improve breathing. Innovative anti-lag technology developed for the Ford GT supercar and F-150 Raptor pick-up is introduced to the Focus ST, for immediate power delivery in Sport and Track Drive Modes. Anti‑lag keeps the throttle open when the driver lifts off the accelerator pedal, alleviating the reversal of air flow from the turbocharger to maintain compressor wheel speed and enabling boost pressure to build faster on demand. The Focus ST’s six-speed manual transmission enables more urgent gear-changes and provides a sportier feel with a shift-throw reduction of 7 percent compared with the standard all-new Focus. Ford’s rev-matching technology that debuted on the new Ford Mustang is standard for manual models. Delivering smoother, faster downshifts, the technology is accompanied by a shift indicator light, and uses the engine’s electronic control system to briefly ‘blip’ the throttle as the driver engages a lower gear – matching the engine rotation speed to that of the gear that is being selected. Rev-matching enables less-experienced performance drivers to benefit from the seamless, momentum-maintaining gearshifts delivered by the heel-and-toe driving technique. A new seven-speed paddleshift automatic will complement the rewarding, engaging and sporty 2.3-litre engine’s driving experience. Adaptive Shift Scheduling assesses individual driving styles to optimise gearshift timings, and is enhanced to offer more flexibility and the ability to differentiate between road and track use. Drivers can also select gears manually using steering wheel-mounted paddle-shifters.

Selectable Drive Modes: Focus ST’s smart chassis Building on accomplished Ford Focus’ driving dynamics, the new-generation Focus ST was developed to blend B-road fun-to-drive, legitimate track-day performance, and everyday usability. “Our target was to deliver an new-generation Focus ST that is as effortless to drive day-to-day as the rest of the Focus line-up,” Roeks said. “The model’s comprehensive range of technologies means customers gain exhilarating ST performance without sacrifice.” This flexibility and capability is accessed via Selectable Drive Modes that optimise the Focus ST’s capabilities for road (or track) conditions ahead. Slippery, Normal, Sport and Track Drive Modes adjust the eLSD, CCD, EPAS, throttle mapping, automatic transmission shift scheduling, electronic stability control (ESC), electronic sound enhancement (ESE) and climate settings to suit the driving scenario. A dedicated “Sport” button on the flat-bottomed steering wheel gives direct access to Sport mode, and an additional “Mode” button allows drivers to quickly scroll through the Drive Mode options. “Selecting Track mode instantly introduces higher steering efforts for more feedback; tunes the throttle to be more aggressive; instructs the eLSD to deliver maximum traction; and gives drivers more leeway within the ESC system,” Roeks said. “Drivers can have full confidence in the Focus ST’s ability to deliver on the track.” The Focus ST’s chassis brings a unique fully-independent rear suspension configuration that helps optimise the vehicle’s responses to driver inputs without sacrificing comfort. The agile and energetic character of the standard Focus is retained using the original spring specifications, with damping stiffness increased up to 20 percent at the front and 13 percent at the rear, and ride height reduced by 10mm, to improve road-holding and response in performance driving scenarios. The chassis upgrades also include Ford’s sophisticated Continuously Controlled Damper (CCD) technology for the first time on a Focus in Australia. The system monitors suspension, body, steering and braking inputs every 2 milliseconds to adjust damping responses for outstanding ride quality and driving dynamics. Also improving capability is the eLSD. The Borg Warner-developed technology is faster to deploy and offers greater precision than a traditional mechanical LSD. The system can pre-emptively adjust torque distribution using inputs from powertrain and vehicle dynamics sensors, rather than responding to wheelspin as it occurs, and can apply differential locking gradually for fine-tuning performance. The all-new Focus ST also takes Ford’s fastest-steering-response crown from the acclaimed Fiesta ST. The electric power-assisted steering (EPAS) system is 15 percent faster than the standard Focus, requiring just two turns lock-to-lock. Class-leading connected feel is supported by unique steering knuckle geometry, with a rod attachment point 9mm further forward and 6.5mm higher than the standard Focus for sharper responses. New Steering Torque Disturbance Reduction software for EPAS also helps reduce torque steer, making it even easier to deploy with precision the Focus ST’s power and torque. The new-generation Focus ST will arrive in Australian showrooms in Q1, 2020.

MY2020 Ford Focus ST Pricing Recommended Manufacturer List Price (MLP)i for Ford Focus ST and available options:

Ford Performance Focus ST MLPi ST five-door hatch, 2.3L turbo, 6-speed Manual $44,690 ST five-door hatch, 2.3L turbo, 7-speed Automatic $44,690

Ford Performance Focus ST Options MLPi Prestige Paint $650 Panoramic sunroof (fully opening) $2500

2020 Ford Focus ST Info and Prices New-gen Ford Performance Focus ST Brings Most Capable Model To Date, With New 2.3L Turbocharged Powertrain Including 7-speed Paddleshift Auto For The First Time…

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2020 Ford Edge Performance Specifications

How powerful is the 2020 Ford Edge?

The 2020 Ford Edge is a powerful SUV with two engine options and plenty of performance features to give you a boosted drive. Below, we’ll go over some of the top 2020 Ford Edge performance specifications and features. Keep reading to learn just how powerful the 2020 Ford Edge is.

Four performance features of the 2020 Ford Edge

2020 Ford Edge – auto start-stop technology

This technology is standard. Designed to help improve the 2020 Ford Edge vehicle’s fuel economy, auto start-stop helps in particular with city driving. You know, the sort of driving where you start and stop and start and stop repetitively with small portions of driving in between. When you come to a stop, this technology shuts off the engine automatically, restarting it when your foot comes off the brake pedal. This prevents fuel from being wasted at stoplights or stop signs.

2020 Ford Edge – intelligent all-wheel drive (AWD)

Intelligent AWD is an available feature that improves the handling of the 2020 Ford Edge. As you may know, AWD is the preferred setup for off-roading and driving on roads with less traction. You’ll experience the best of both worlds with Intelligent AWD.

2020 Ford Edge – engine options

The two available engine options for the 2020 Ford Edge are its turbocharged, direct injection twin-scroll, 2 L EcoBoost ® engine and its more athletic 2.7 L EcoBoost ®. The 2.7 L engine is rated at 335 horsepower and 380 pound-feet of torque. This engine comes standard on the ST trim level, a trim level designed to give you the most responsive handling and maneuverability available.

2020 Ford Edge – performance driving dynamics

Another win for the ST trim level is its Ford Performance tuned suspension. This suspension keeps your 2020 Ford Edge in control, helping you round corners with stability and steering precision. The best way to feel the difference is with a couple of test drives here at Sherwood Ford.

2020 Ford Edge Trim Level Comparison

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2020 Ford Bronco Scout/Adventurer: Everything We Know

International Harvester introduced its Scout SUV five years before the launch of the 1966 Ford Bronco. So it almost seems fitting that Ford’s new, rugged-looking Escape-based Bronco Scout—which may actually end up being called the Ford Adventurer—will launch before the highly anticipated Ranger-based Bronco. Shown here are artist’s renderings of what we think it will look like.

The smaller off-road SUV will be billed as the off-road antidote to the 2020 Escape, which itself has been redesigned to look like a tall Focus wagon. Word is the Adventurer/Bronco Scout chassis is being tuned for trail traction in order for it to compete with the likes of Jeep’s unibody, transverse-engine models (Cherokee, Compass, Renegade), though size-wise, the small Ford will compete most directly with the Compass.

Engine choices will mimic what’s available for the new Escape, from a 1.5-liter EcoBoost inline-three with 180 horsepower and 177 lb-ft to a 2.0-liter EcoBoost four-cylinder with 250 horsepower and 275 lb-ft, plus two hybrids—a conventional hybrid and a plug-in-hybrid option—both coupled to a 2.5-liter Atkinson cycle four. Cargo capacity should also be similar to that of the new Escape, which has 38 cubic feet of space behind the second row (34 in the hybrids) and 65 cubic feet behind the first row (61 in the hybrids).

Ford is targeting the iconic Jeep Wrangler with its new-age body-on-frame Bronco and is planning two- and four-door versions to battle the Wrangler and Wrangler Unlimited. We’re hearing that the Bronco will come with an independent front suspension and a solid Dana rear axle, and Ford has patented both a removable/retractable roof and a take on removable doors that have tube doors hidden inside. We also learned that the company is planning a Bronco pickup truck to battle the Jeep Gladiator.

The Bronco is expected to launch with the Ranger’s 270-hp, 310-lb-ft 2.3-liter EcoBoost turbo-four paired with a 10-speed automatic transmission. A hybrid model, likely with a version of the Explorer’s 3.3-liter Atkinson cycle V-6 with a 1.5-kW-hr lithium-ion battery pack, is also in the pipeline.

After the initial launch in the fourth quarter of next year (the Bronco will be built at the same Michigan Assembly Plant as the Ranger), Ford is expected to offer a variant of its 2.7-liter twin-turbo V-6 making about 350 horsepower and as much as 400 lb-ft of torque as part of the Bronco’s powertrain mix. It’s uncertain whether Ford will name it the Bronco Raptor or Bronco ST, although an all-new Ranger, due in the 2023 model year, will also be offered with the engine and the Raptor name.

Aside from Shelby Mustangs and other pony-car variants, Ford Performance is relegated to Raptor variations of pickups and ST models of SUVs. Following on the heels of the new base Explorer after it goes on sale this fall will be the 2020 Explorer ST, powered by Ford’s 400-hp, 415-lb-ft 3.0-liter twin-turbo V-6 mated to a 10-speed automatic and rolling on 21-inch wheels. Within a couple of years, an all-new Edge will migrate to the Explorer’s rear-drive platform and get the same ST performance engine. Despite the big wheels with their heavy unsprung weight, the Explorer ST doesn’t have the harsh ride and overly quick steering of some performance sport utilities, as we discovered during our first drive; rather, enthusiasts will appreciate the difference in the ST’s dynamics compared with other Explorers.

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