The champions and runners-up of the PBA Philippine Cup, SMB and TNT will go up against teams from Japan, Korea, and Greater China in the regional tiff. Given the pressures of representing UP in the University A t h l e t i c A s s o c i a t i o n of the Philippines (UAAP) basketball competition, how do the Fighting Maroons cagers go about basketball and academics at the same time? Reyes last played in the UAAP in Season 77, a campaign that saw the Fighting Maroons win only one game. 53.1K. His family never fails to provide mental and emotional support. It's the human and fun side of our sports heroes Home Though he admits that his academic performance is not stellar, he says he always works hard to pass every class requirement. Her family owns a resort named after their hometown. Just unbelievable.". Three cagers, point guard Miguel Antonio Mikee Reyes, power forward Joseph Rey JR Gallarza and shooting guard Kyles Jefferson Lao share their lives off the court, their career plans, academics and how they balance these commitments as student-athletes of UP. Masaya ka na? He is the President of TV5 Network, Inc. (from October 3, 2016, to June 2, 2019, replacing Noel Lorenzana)[1] and president of Media5, which served as the sales and marketing arm of TV5. After the PBA and the Basketball Association of the Philippines agreed to a memorandum, the PBA hired Reyes as the coach of Team Pilipinas, a team composed of several professional and collegiate players. Full Episode on 'Small Talk with Alec Cuenca' on Spotify! , Be with people who are good for your progress. I mean, I almost stopped playing.". Mikee regards his basketball-playing father as his greatest inspiration. Michael received his Master of Architecture from the University of Texas at Arlington in 1996. And when he failed to deliver just when he was needed the most by the Fighting Maroons, the 5-foot-9 guard was man enough to say sorry to the whole UP faithful and community. "That's why I decided to leave the team with a heavy heart. It's your boy Mikee Reyes!! Who's more skilled, Kyrie or Steph? I'm not mad at him (coach Ricky) but if I see lies and twisted stories doon ako lalabas," he added. Learn how your comment data is processed. Nung time ko? Recently, Sen. Francis Chiz Escudero donated shoes while Sen. Juan Edgardo Sonny Angara provided a much needed 50-inch LED TV and a DVD player for players to review their games. 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Kevin Durant shook off pre-game jitters to score 23 points in his Phoenix Suns debut, helping his new team to a 105-91 victory With Greater China (Macau, Hong Kong and the Mainland), Korea, Japan, Taiwan and the Philippines represented in the EASL Champions Week now on its second day of hostilities here, the eight referees assigned by FIBAr. . I think I wanted the challenge because UP hasnt won anything, he said. Early life [ edit] Reyes grew up in Pulilan, Bulacan with her parents and four other siblings. Throughout his career, his mother has been his most reliable fan. He was so dismayed by the kids playing zone against them. He gives me tips and tells me which things I have to improve on, he said. After leaving the university with one more playing season left in 2015, Reyes served as an analyst for the coverage of the NCAA Season 91. Alab Pilipinas last Sunday, which they lost, 91-82. Full Episode on 'Small Talk with Alec Cuenca' on Spotify! He later tore his ACL while playing in the Filsports Basketball Association, an injury that factored in his decision to try out as a TV analyst. However, he was the subject of controversy when he departed the team the previous season after being sidelined for two years due to injuries, citing that the Maroons didnt need him anymore. He only played in the opening game of Season 76 before getting benched by then-head coach Ricky Dandan, much to the frustration of the returning guard. University of the Philippines (UP) guard Mikee Reyes immediately took responsibility for the Fighting Maroons' heartbreaking 69-70 loss at the hands of Ateneo on Wednesday, tweeting 'Blame me' just moments after the game. But despite his stellar play, the neophyte club team still decided not to sign Reyes for a long-term deal and have let go of the University of the Philippines alumnus. Sign up now! His is only one of the numerous reactions of the UP community about the terminated decades-long accord, with the University vehemently denying the claims of DND. Dilbert creator Scott Adams has defended his racist rant that saw his comic strip dropped by newspapers across America by invoking the ' Mike Pence Rule' and claiming bigotry is ok in certain . Shoot First with Mikee Reyes A podcast on Anchor Skip to main content Shoot First with Mikee Reyes By Trypod Network It's your favorite Points Guard, Mikee Reyes, and Javi Palaa, and this is Shoot First! Currently a fourth year BS Tourism major, one thing Mikee takes pride in is that he has never failed a subject. Click a location below to find Mike more easily. All the professors dont care who you are. Also known as Michael Reyes, Miguel A Reyes, Reyes Mike. Even in his fourth year of playing for the university, Mikee says hindi ko pa natutunan ang balance, noting however, that he tries his best to not let his other commitments get in the way of academics. But instead of choosing Taft as his home in the college league, he decided to bring his magic to Diliman. 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Pangilinan franchise made him the 36th pick of the annual draft. Meanwhile, afterpractice is usually dinner time with friends. By continued use, you agree to our privacy policy and accept our use of such cookies. Movies. Find out more here. . Lao regards Business Economics as a difficult course, so he sees to it that he accomplishes his academic tasks. Despite an impressive debut, Kaohsiung Truth of the ASEAN Basketball League have decided not to extend ASEAN Heritage Import Mikee Reyes one-day contract to a season-long deal, Reyes confirmed. On October 30, 2014, Reyes was removed as the head coach of the Philippine national team after the disbandment of the current roster, Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas head Manny V. Pangilinan said that there will be a new national team that will be formed by a pool by PBA commissioner Chito Salud. Inspired by the exemplary commitment of St. Damien of Molokai, faculty and staff join parents, as primary educators, to prepare our young men for the demands of college and the challenges of adulthood. He has also appeared as a color commentator for the PBA on ABC coverage. Like most college ballers, Reyes aspires to join the professional ranks in the future. ! TikTok video from Mikee Reyes (@_mikeereyes): "Sometimes, you don't actually have to commit the mistake to learn from it. Refine Your Search Results. The 59 point guard played for the LSGH Junior Blazers. Reyes suffered shoulder injuries that forced him to miss two full seasons with UP. The Lao family never misses any of his games. With Pilo Pumaren appointed by Jacobs as national coach, Reyes earned a spot in the Philippine team, joining Lim, Relosa, Teddy Alfarero, Ed Cordero, Franz Pumaren, Wilton Roxas, Toya Rojales, John Copada, Esguerra and Lauchengco in the 1981 Manila Southeast Games. After leaving UP, the La Salle Greenhills product found himself plying his wares in the PBA D-League as part of Blackwater Sports in the ongoing Aspirants Cup. UAAP Season 76 Rookie of the Year. However, the suspension of the national team by FIBA (which has since been lifted) had hindered the preparation of the team. According to Mikee, JR, and Lao, the said victory helped boost the morale of the UP Mens Basketball Team. By John Remil Isaga It was a happy birthday indeed for former Fighting Maroon Mikee Reyes. . The Chooks-to-Go-backed UAAP Media opened its campaign in the UAAP Season 81 Goodwill Games with an impressive 106-97 victory over Table and Stats Saturday at the Mall of Asia Arena. When I was a baby, my crib even had a [basketball] hoop inside, he shared. Reyes is a five-time PBA Coach of the Year. The business gene also runs in the family. He is also the head coach of the Philippine national basketball team, where he led the team to a historic silver medal finish at the 2013 FIBA Asia Championship and the subsequent appearance at the 2014 FIBA World Cup, the country's first in 36 . Deserving varsity members are awarded tuition grants while others are recommended to scholarships offered by UP. Mika Aereen Marcalias Reyes (born June 21, 1994) is a Filipino volleyball player. Reyes grew up in Pulilan, Bulacan with her parents and four other siblings. Reyes said the problem started on Sunday during the third quarter of the match against the Falcons after he was substituted by Dandan as the Maroons were making a run. JR was born in the Philippines but his family migrated to Canada. , with Roam Surf Longer Stay! Resides in Plymouth, MA. Mika Aereen Marcalias Reyes (born June 21, 1994) is a Filipino volleyball player. Umiling ako and I was scratching my head but I did not look at him or say anything to him.". But regardless of what happened, Reyes is still thankful for the opportunity Kaohsiung have given him, even if it was just for a single game. By the fifth and last round, Mahindra and TNT were the only teams that had picks. They didn't need me to win," says former UP guard Mikee Reyes. After the Brunei Cup, Team Pilipinas was left for a while awaiting the lifting of the FIBA suspension that was handed down since 2005. Reyes started the program in 2005, leading Team Pilipinas to a fifth-place finish in the FIBA-Asia Champions Cup, third-place in the William Jones Cup and the title in the 2005 Brunei Sultan Cup. NCAA Season 97 resident analysts coach Martin Antonio and Mikee Reyes answer. 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