Five boys and five girls were selected during the Jr. NBA Philippines 2019 presented by Alaska National Training Camp to comprise the newest batch of Jr. NBA All-Stars and represent the country at the first Jr. NBA Global Championship Asia Pacific Selection Camp in Jakarta, Indonesia in June to train with top youth players from the region.
Cleveland Cavaliers guard Collin Sexton and WNBA Champion Ticha Penicheiro joined Jr. NBA coaches Carlos Barroca and Natalia Andre and Alaska coaches Jeffrey Cariaso and Tony dela Cruz to help coach the 80 participants at the Gatorade Hoops Center and Don Bosco Technical Institute on May 18 and in the boys and girls exhibition game at the SM Mall of Asia Music Hall on May 19. The final day of the Jr. NBA National Training Camp hosted an exhibition game for former Jr. NBA All-Stars and was attended by notable alumni including collegiate players Thirdy Ravena and Janjan Jaboneta.
Jr. NBA Philippines presented by Alaska is committed to improving youth health and wellness and addressing growing inactivity by highlighting the importance of proper nutrition and an active lifestyle to participants. Since its launch in 2007, Jr. NBA Philippines has reached more than two million players, coaches and parents in over 190 cities and municipalities nationwide, teaching the fundamentals of basketball and the program’s core values of sportsmanship, teamwork, a positive attitude, and respect (S.T.A.R.).
Jr. NBA Philippines 2019 is presented by Alaska, with AXA, Gatorade, Globe, Panasonic, Rexona and Vivo as official partners. ABS-CBN S+A, Basketball TV and NBA Premium TV are the official broadcasters of Jr. NBA Philippines.
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The following is a complete list of Jr. NBA Philippines 2019 All-Stars:
GIRLS ROSTER:
First Name
Last Name
Age
School
Dianne Camille
Nolasco
14
Miriam College
Karylle
Sierba
13
Manuel S. Enverga University Foundation
Mikylla
Taborada
14
Corpus Christi School Cagayan de Oro
Justine Mhyrra
Vibangco
13
Saint Joseph Parish School
Princess BJ Marie
Villarin
13
De La Salle Zobel
BOYS ROSTER:
First Name
Last Name
Age
School
Henjz Gabriel
Demisana
14
Bacolod Tay Tung High School
Joshua
Minguillo
13
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Zhan Paolo
Moreno
14
Xavier University Cagayan de Oro
Sebastian Roy
Reyes
14
Nazareth School of National University
Lionel Metthew
Rubico
14
De La Salle Lipa
List of Awards:
Gatorade Hustle Awardees: Zhan Paolo Moreno and Franchesca Isabela Buenvenida
Panasonic Rising Star Awardees: Zak Gumaya and Kaye Andrea Vivas
Coaches of the Year: Orlando Estrelles and Precious Jimenez
Alaska Ambassadors: Henjz Gabriel Demisana and Justine Mhyrra Vibangco
MVPs: Sebastian Roy Reyes and Dianne Camille Nolasco