SHAABAA officers and crew representatives pose for a bunch picture throughout its current media day. | Contributed picture
CEBU CITY, Philippines — The twenty eighth season of one in all Cebu’s longest-running and most outstanding alumni-based basketball leagues, the Sacred Coronary heart Ateneo Alumni Basketball Athletic Affiliation (SHAABAA), kicks off on Might 25 on the Magis Eagles Enviornment, SHS-Ateneo de Cebu in Canduman, Mandaue Metropolis.
This yr’s event ushers in important modifications below the brand new management of SHAABAA president Dr. Chammy Dalawampu, whereas protecting the identical stage of intense basketball motion.
SHAABAA will function solely two divisions—B and C—streamlining from the earlier three. Division A has been merged with Division B. The youthful alumni teams will proceed to compete in Division C.
A brand new drafting system can even be launched in Division B to make sure a stage enjoying area.
“This enables gamers from batches who can’t type a full crew the chance to play, whereas giving current groups an opportunity to strengthen their rosters by the draft. This raises the extent of competitors and makes each Division B sport price watching,” stated Dalawampu.
EXPANDED PLAYOFF FORMAT
One other key change this season is the expanded playoff format. As an alternative of the same old 4 groups, six will now advance to the postseason, a transfer anticipated to inject extra pleasure into the league.
Solely two groups from the outdated Division A stay—Core Pacific Cash Change and 2KCares.org. They’ll now compete in Division B, together with visitor crew Magis Medical Fund, composed of SHS-AdC school and workers. In whole, Division B can have 11 groups, whereas Division C will area eight.
To keep up high quality and equity on the courtroom, SHAABAA has tapped the Metro Cebu Basketball Referees Affiliation (MCBRA), the identical officiating group trusted by the Cebu Faculties Athletic Basis, Inc. (CESAFI).
Regardless of the modifications, Dalawampu is assured this season will go easily. He famous the significance of protecting alumni and followers engaged by sport highlights and reside streaming on social media and YouTube. He additionally hinted at plans for a revamped All-Star Recreation format spotlighting the Jubilarian Batch 2000.
“Typical of Sacred Hearters, competitors runs in our blood,” stated Dalawampu.
“Proper now, it’s the calm earlier than the storm, however come opening day, I anticipate all that pent-up adrenaline to blow up. The gamers can be fired up with the spirit of competitors,” he added.
The opening parade begins at 10 a.m., with the primary video games tipping off at 1 p.m.
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