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HAPEE TOOTHPASTE is eyeing either Fil-American Gabe
Norwood or UST forward Jervy Cruz to boost its campaign in the
forthcoming PBL Invitational Cup.
Hapee team manager Bernard Yang
said Wednesday he will consult with team owner Cecilio Pedro on who
to choose in tomorrow’s PBL Rookie Draft at the Penthouse of the
East Tower of the Phil. Stock Exchange Centre in Pasig City.
“It’s not going to be an easy
decision. Norwood is the kind of player we want because of his
athleticism, while Jervy is strong and versatile,” said Yang.
The 6-foot-5 Norwood, whose
grandmother is a pure Filipina, played for George Mason University
that made it to the US NCAA Finals against Louisiana State
University in 2004.
Norwood is also being considered
to play for the Harbour Centre-supported RP team in the 24th SEA
Games in Thailand this December.
The Teethmasters, bannered by
Rich Alvarez, Larry Fonacier, Eugene Tan, L.A. Tenorio and Peter
June Simon, won back-to-back titles in 2003. They reached the finals
of the Silver Cup early this year but lost to the Harbour Centre
Batang Pier.
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