Recap

brothers in hoops – more than a game

Between Jeffrey Duria and Ronnie Tallud, their upcoming matchup at The DUB League Volume 2.0 Quarterfinals Playoffs is more than a game. Jeff and Ronnie are in more ways than one – brothers not by birth but by their love for the game of basketball.

Jeffrey and the SemiPros were the eventual champions in The DUB League Volume 1.0 last year. Ronnie did not play that year and the success may have fueled him to lace up and join Volume 2.0.

While this may look and sound like a pseudo-sibling rivalry, there is much more into this game. Ronnie came in with a powerhouse of a team and were running opponents to the ground. Rommel Calaguas manned the paint like a berserker while his team of run-and-gun guards were shooting the lights out over their opponents. Mr. All In One, Richard Osay, had been waiting for this chance to get deeper into the playoffs after their loss last season in the quarterfinals.

Will this be another first round exit for Richard?

Cris Dapon, this season’s top overall pick, has shown that he command this team in the seeding round. But, can he elevate their game further in the playoffs?

Meanwhile, Jeffrey and his gang are still looking for the right formula after 7 games. It seemed like they had never been able to play together as an entire team. Lito Matildo and Nilo Concepcion are giving them veteran process but these two OGs had only played once together. Gabe Gaw, Cy Real and Paul Echaore were providing youth presence for the Carabao Crew and is still looking for the right combination.

Last season, Jeffrey and the SemiPros were the underdogs. Will they be able to pull an upset this weekend agains Team Pogi?

Join us this weekend, April 8, 2023 @ Harry Stone Rec Center  at 1215pm.