Kiefer Ravena era begins, as revamped NLEX debuts against lowly Kia

NLEX tries to put a drab 2016-17 season http://www.newyorkrangersofficialonline.com/Adidas-Ryan-Mcdonagh-Jersey behind it, as the Road Warriors begin Year 2 under Womens Troy Hill Jersey Guiao on Wednesday and introduce their prized draft pick against Kia in the Philippine Cup at San Juan Arena.

Ravena is unlike any freshman the PBA has ever seen. He has had extensive experience playing international basketball as part of the Gilas Pilipinas program, besides having regularly scrimmaged in the NBA Developmental League in the US. Coupled with a stellar collegiate career at Ateneo and being raised in a basketball family, he’s a baby in the league but certainly not of the game.

That resumé and maturity fit perfectly into what Guiao wants in http://www.authenticlosangelesdodgersshop.com/Tony-Watson-Jersey a player, especially for a team that wants to keep up with, if not surpass, the title contenders.“We continue to focus on what we can do better as a team to continue our improvement,” Guiao said.
NLEX’s first assignment is against a team that’s not playing for a championship.Kia has taken flak for making odd personnel moves in the past, but it was its decision to trade the No. 1 draft pick to San Miguel Beer after a season-worst campaign that ignited further furor and took on wider-ranging ramifications, including a series of events that eventually led to commissioner Chito Narvasa stepping down.
Coach Chris Gavina, who could’ve had Christian Standhardinger on his team if he hadn’t been shipped to the Beermen, has a roster that will struggle to win games. It’ll be interesting to see who Gavina will use more — veterans in the twilight of their careers (Dylan Ababou, Ronald Tubid and JR Reyes) or young talent with no impressive personal numbers to show (Reden Celda, Womens Oliver Ekman-Larsson Jersey Glenn Khobuntin and Blake Bortles Authentic Jersey Philip Paniamogan).
"We are wary of Kia because they have something to prove in view of their draft decisions. It's always dangerous playing against a team with something to prove," Guiao said.NLEX, which finished with the second-worst record last season (11-22) behind Kia’s 6-27, has taken a more orthodox direction in trying to alter its fortunes.
Before http://www.officialtigerstore.com/Omar_Vizquel_Jersey getting Ravena, Guiao took in Rabeh al-Hussaini, Cyrus Baguio, Larry Fonacier, http://www.nikeminnesotavikingstore.com/teddy-bridgewater-jersey-for-sale-c-15.html Alex Mallari and JR Quiñahan, and improved the games of Kevin Alas, Juami Tiongson and Kenneth Ighalo to form a more balanced roster.
Guiao said in a story posted on the Tyrann Mathieu Jersey PBA website, however, that Alas (shoulder) and Quiñahan won’t be 100% against Kia because of health reasons.
"I think the key is to be able to start well," Guiao said. "Kung makakapuhunan ka ng two or three games na panalo, malaking bagay yun. It's going to be a big help." For more sports coverage, visit the ABS-CBN Sports website. Hockey Jerseys NFL Jerseys From China Baseball Jerseys Cheap Wholesale NFL Jerseys Nike Nike NFL Jerseys Supply MLB Baseball Jerseys Wholesale NFL Jerseys Nike Jerseys For Cheap