Blacks '08: Batch Profile

(Written by Tay Wee Kuang - 19 Sep 2006)

Appointment holders
Captain: Yeo Siyuan
Vice-Captain: Sng Yi
Quartermaster: Teo Hong

Team members:
Allon Poh
Brendon Chua
Elias Tiong
Glenn Wong
Joseph Chan
Sampson Lim
Tay Wee Kuang
Yan Yan

Yeo Siyuan
The captain of our batch. He gives his best effort in trying to bring the team together and makes sure that no ones gets left out. He has a very good attitude towards basketball and this brings on even to his schoolwork. Off the court, he likes to bond together with his batch mates. Very focused even when comes down to training, his level of discipline keeps us motivated and focused on our goals. A good friend off the court and a good leader on the court. A very good defensive player.

Sng Yi
Sng Yi is the powerhouse center of our batch. Makes a very good vice captain that shoulders responsibilities very well. Is a straightforward guy that gives very insightful advices. His acts like an elder brother in our batch that we can depend greatly on. He is also a very street-smart guy. “What can I say, another guy who does not say much in public, much like Johnny. But when I get closer to him, he actually can talk!!!”

Teo Hong
Probably the best player around for our age. Great shooter, fast, he is the best person to rely on on the court. Hardworking as well, he motivates himself greatly to reach further heights. Off the court, he is actually a very fun guy to be with. Easy to communicate with, he is probably the best choice for quartermaster. Similarly with Sng Yi, he shows this quiet leadership that holds certain responsibilities. He steps up to challenges with a very strong fighting spirit.

Allon
Joining the team later than most of us, Allon never failed to try his best during trainings and matches. He has a fiery passion for basketball. “I will always remember Allon as the short guy who wasn’t afraid to trying out for basketball. He joined the team late after an appeal and told me that he loves basketball.” Off the court, he is an intelligent guy that has a positive outlook. He is very helpful and always helps us whenever we needed his help in studies. He bonds well with the team and is never left out.

Brendon Chua
A very enthusiastic guy when it comes to basketball. He has a very strong passion for basketball. “Well, because he is young, he is enthusiatic, he has lots of potential, and WHEN he matures and disciplines himself, HE WILL BE A FORCE.” Off the court, he has developed great discipline and has matured during this period of time with basketball. He also mixes very well with his usual antics and tricks.

Elias Tiong
The latest to join the team, Elias started training with us only at the end of the year. He is a nice person to be with off the court. He never fails to bring joy into our batch with his lightheartedness. Losing out in training time due to his late joining to the team, he has improved tremendously given just slightly more than half a year with us. He is an approachable person, and always tries to brighten up our days when we feel down. By the way, he’s an actor too!

Glenn Wong
Also another actor in our batch, Glenn has done very well juggling between basketball and acting. He entertains us with his sense of humour even though he sometimes overdoes it. Hardworking in whatever he does, he always give is 100% in whatever he does. Although he sometimes fails himself, he always gets back on track. Has a fiery personality and always puts on a fight whenever there is a need.

Joseph Chan
The fun-nest person in our batch. Entertainer, joker, clown and whatever you can think of. He somehow finds a way to entertain us. Equipped with his AND1 skills, he also fascinates us with his unique dribbling skills. On the court however, he can be a very serious player that focuses very well. Gets along with teammates very well. His lighthearted personality integrates an important role of uniqueness into our batch.

Sampson Lim
Another enthusiast for basketball. He never allowed his physical ability to stop him from improving. Totally new to this game, he has improved tremendously since day 1. “I could remember the image of him sprinting back on defense during the match in Muar last year. Determination and fight was all over his face.” Off the court, he is a very helpful person that never rejects others when others is in need of help. He is very open-minded and this brings about fun within the community.

Yan Yan
The cool cat of our batch. Always appearing cool and calm, even when it comes on court, it brings about this steadiness and readiness in him. He’s never too excited or nervous about something, but look at him into his eyes, and he’ll give you the silent fire burning in him. He often wears this cool cat shirt, similar to his personality, which brought about the nickname for him, coolcat.

Wee Kuang
The most self-motivated person of the batch. Never stop trying to improve himself ever since the day he joined basketball. People of the batch always see him as a model example when it comes to self-motivation. Also, he never fails to ask for opinions to keep himself going. His excellent basic fundamental skills and deadly shooting was the result to his efforts.Off court Wee Kuang is also a nice friend to get along with with his great personalities. Unless trainings and matches, he would never stop smiling.