The game was played at Raffles Institution basketball courts on Monday, 28 January.
The match was scheduled to start at 4.45, but with delays to the referees, who eventually didn’t make it to the game, the game started at 5.30.
The match started out shakily, with a lack of communication on defence, and a lot of forced shots on offence, we ended the quarter down 19-12.
After the break, we upped our gear, with more pressurizing defence, and we soon fought our way back into the game, ending the half trailing by 25-24. In the 2nd half, we pushed our defence into a higher level, ending the 3rd quarter up 37-49. In the last quarter, we slowly increased the lead and ended the game 53-69.
And that was the start to our ISIBL campaign!!
Also to add: the mvp candidates:
RI:
Jordaan Goh
Justin Chua
Brendan Sim
Presbyterian High:
Nicholas Chee
Ng Jun Jie
Andrew Wong
Tuesday, January 29, 2008
Sunday, January 27, 2008
RI 65-34 Peicai
25th Jan 08
We faced Peicai Secondary School in the 2nd Match of our B Division campaign.
We started off the match brightly with our pressure defense and raced to an 18-8 lead by the first quarter.
We managed to stop their star forward from his driving layups, and introduced our own special weapon, going into the half with a 37-20 lead.
The third and fourth quarter played out in similar fashion,
and the game ended,
RI 65-34 Peicai
We faced Peicai Secondary School in the 2nd Match of our B Division campaign.
We started off the match brightly with our pressure defense and raced to an 18-8 lead by the first quarter.
We managed to stop their star forward from his driving layups, and introduced our own special weapon, going into the half with a 37-20 lead.
The third and fourth quarter played out in similar fashion,
and the game ended,
RI 65-34 Peicai
Sunday, January 20, 2008
B Div Campaign 2008
South Zone 1st Round
We do not have to be distracted by that at all. We just have to focus on clearing every team when they come. Peicai and Henderson are no pushovers.
- Catholic High
- Raffles Institution
- Peicai Secondary
- Guangyang Secondary
- Henderson Secondary
We do not have to be distracted by that at all. We just have to focus on clearing every team when they come. Peicai and Henderson are no pushovers.
My Buddy in Our Foxhole
Our B Div team plays an ALL-OUT, UPTEMPO, HIGH-PRESSURE-DEFENSE game. We used it to beat Guangyang by 69-24 last Friday. (We have no choice - that's the only way to make up for comparative lack in offensive talent)
Besides commitment and hardwork, which is a given if any team wants to play good defense, the real building block for such a playing style is TRUST.
Trust among the teammates. Trust that:
- when I am busting my back closing down the ball, you are not exposing me by slacking
- when I race 15m down the court to cover you, you are doing your best to hold up so they don;t score before I reach
- when no one is monitoring you, you are not cheating on PT just as I am giving all out (because team defense is only as strong as the weakest guy)
- when I scream out loud for the interest of the team, you will give the benefit of doubt even if I do not say it perfectly
Trust takes time to build - hard to accumulate, easily destroyed.
Destroyed by careless words, lack of communication and choosing not to clarify when there is a negative thought. And insisting that "I am right and you are wrong".
(because then we declare that my personal reputation and "being right" is more important than team unity)
We will collapse this season if we do not major on defense. We will collapse this season if we do not make effort to trust and to improve trust.
How far can we go? Very far. There is nothing impossible for a united team.
Friday, January 18, 2008
Hey there bdiv'08!
I know i don't play much but i think the defensive intensity today was really good, and as we saw from today it's not that easy to keep up with our 40 minute trapping. What we need now is MORE NOISE on court, especially from the starters. No referee blows fouls for shouting out to your teammates and to yourself, so let's make some real MANLY NOISE in the games ahead. We can't afford to slip up and lose either of the next 2 games, but the challenge's there for us to take it.
Peicai next friday, 25th of january. 1pm AGAIN. DTFW yeah :D
(don't know if such posts are allowed, if not then coach please remove the post xiexie)
I know i don't play much but i think the defensive intensity today was really good, and as we saw from today it's not that easy to keep up with our 40 minute trapping. What we need now is MORE NOISE on court, especially from the starters. No referee blows fouls for shouting out to your teammates and to yourself, so let's make some real MANLY NOISE in the games ahead. We can't afford to slip up and lose either of the next 2 games, but the challenge's there for us to take it.
Peicai next friday, 25th of january. 1pm AGAIN. DTFW yeah :D
(don't know if such posts are allowed, if not then coach please remove the post xiexie)
RI 69-24 Guangyang
Today sparked off our B Division campaign!
We faced Guangyang Secondary School at CCAB.
We went into the match with two main players ill but played hard with our range of pressurizing defences and won 69-24.
It started off shakily, and after letting in 3 open threes, we found ourselves down 9-8 just before the end of the first quarter. Coach called a timeout and we started to intensify our defense and managed to sneak a 12-11 lead at the break.
We upped our gear in the second quarter, scoring 21 unanswered points leading 33-11 at the half.
We relaxed a bit in the third and found ourselves leading 45-22.
The last quarter was where we showed our depth and dominance, repeatedly stealing the ball for open layups near the end, winning the quarter 24-2 and the match 69-24.
What a morale-boosting way to start our season!
We faced Guangyang Secondary School at CCAB.
We went into the match with two main players ill but played hard with our range of pressurizing defences and won 69-24.
It started off shakily, and after letting in 3 open threes, we found ourselves down 9-8 just before the end of the first quarter. Coach called a timeout and we started to intensify our defense and managed to sneak a 12-11 lead at the break.
We upped our gear in the second quarter, scoring 21 unanswered points leading 33-11 at the half.
We relaxed a bit in the third and found ourselves leading 45-22.
The last quarter was where we showed our depth and dominance, repeatedly stealing the ball for open layups near the end, winning the quarter 24-2 and the match 69-24.
What a morale-boosting way to start our season!
Monday, September 3, 2007
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.
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.
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