AFTER an offseason of frantic wheeling and dealing and varying tactics, the 10 PBA ballclubs brandished their new lineups during Wednesday's official press launch of the new season at the Diamond Hotel.
Alaska and Air21, two teams out to bounce back from disappointing seasons, showed up with lineups shuffled from top to bottom. On the other hand, Talk 'N Text put forward a team made up of the same, old faces.
The Express shored their backcourt with the entry of former Barangay Ginebra guard John Wilson, bolstered the frontline with Nonoy Baclao, Rob Reyes, KG Canaleta and 6-8 rookie Yousif Taha and added former La Salle playmaker Simon Atkins.
On the other hand, Alaska has a good mix of the old and new. Former Smart Gilas standout guard JVee Casio, acquired in a blockbuster trade last month, along with rookie guard Rafi Reyes, will be leading the Aces, injecting much-needed youth in a veteran-laden squad.
Nic Belasco, Eddie Laure and Dondon Hontiveros are the veteran players of Alaska, which has been the most impressive team in the offseason.
In contrast, the Texters have yet to make a single move. Reigning Governors Cup champion Rain or Shine, on the other hand, made just one - grabbing longtime amateur star Chris Tiu.
Here's a first look at the official lineups and see for yourself which teams progressed and which teams took a step backwards ahead of the new season kicking off on Sunday.
San Mig Coffee Mixers:
Wesley Gonzales
Jonas Villanueva
Rafi Reavis
Peter June Simon
JC Intal
Andy Mark Barroca
James Yap
Jerwin Gaco
Chris Pacana
Marc Pingris
Joe DeVance
Yancy de Ocampo
R-Jewel Ponferada
R-Aldrech Ramos
Alaska Aces
Nic Belasco
Samigue Eman
Cyrus Baguio
Joachim Thoss
Marnel Baracael
Paolo Bugia
Brandon Cablay
Dondon Hontiveros
Gabby Espinas
RJ Jazul
Tony dela Cruz
JVee Casio
Eddie Laure
R-Raphael Reyes
Reserved/Injured List
Nino Gelig
Barako Bull Energy Cola
Celino Cruz
Joshua Urbiztondo
Lester Alvarez
Reil Cervantes
Roger Yap
Leomar Najorda
Jason Ballesteros
Douglas Kramer
Sean Anthony
Enrico Villanueva
Danny Seigle
Ronald Tubid
Mick Pennisi
R-David Marcelo
Reserved/Injured list
R-Emman Monfort
R-Woody Co
Global Port Batang Pier
Rabeh Al-Hussaini
Rudy Lingganay
Jondan Salvador
Rey Francis Guevara
Marvin Cruz
Romel Adducul
Willie Miller
Mark Yee
Gary David
Joshua Vanlandingham
Angelus Raymundo
R-Vic Manuel
R-Alfred Mandani
R-Jason Deutchman
Reserved/Injured list
William Antonio
Alex Crisano
Rain or Shine Elasto Painters
Jonathan Uyloan
Paul Lee
Larry Rodriguez
Jireh Ibanes
Gabe Norwood
Tyrone Tang
Jeffrei Chan
Ryan Arana
Jervy Cruz
Chito Jaime
Beau Belga
Ronnie Matias
Joseph Ronald Quinahan
R-Chris Tiu
Talk ‘N Text Tropang Texters
Jimmy Alapag
Riego Gamalinda
Ryan Reyes
Larry Fonacier
John Murphy Raymundo
William Jayson Castro
Gilbert Lao
Harvey Carey
Kelly Williams
Ranidel de Ocampo
Ali Peek
Jared Dillinger
Richard Alvarez
Aaron Aban
Air21 Express
John Wilson
Nelbert Omolon
Eric Salamat
Nonoy Baclao
KG Canaleta
Rogemar Menor
Mark Isip
Florendo Ritualo, Jr.
Wynne Arboleda
Rob Reyes
James Ryan Sena
R-Yousif Taha
R-Simon Atkins
Meralco Bolts
Sunday Salvacion
Carlo Sharma
Reynel Hugnatan
Mark Borboran
Gilbert Bulawan
Mark Cardona
Paul Artadi
Ronjay Buenafe
Chris Ross
Sol Mercado
R-Kelly Nabong
R-Clifford Hodge
Petron Blaze Boosters
Dennis Miranda
Chris Lutz
Dorian Pena
Alex Cabagnot
Danny Ildefonso
Jojo Duncil
Marcio Lassiter
Magi Sison
Joseph Yeo
Jay Washington
Chico Lanete
Arwind Santos
R-June Mar Fajardo
R-Alex Mallari
Reserved/Injured list
Paolo Hubalde
Hans Thiele
Barangay Ginebra San Miguel
Billy Mamaril
LA Tenorio
Paul Rico Maierhofer
Mike Cortez
Anthony “Jayjay” Helterbrand
Allein Maliksi
Kerby Raymundo
Elmer Espiritu
Willy Wilson
Dylan Ababou
Mark Caguioa
Rudy Hatfield
R-Chris Ellis
R-Keith Jensen
NOTE: R means rookies
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