SBP eyeing 5 to 6 Gilas players in super-stacked 2021 PBA draft. "My dad stopped playing basketball to pursue his medical career as an orthopedic. ©: SPIN.ph "It's a great opportunity for us to play here in the PBA which is our ultimate goal. "Dream niya na makita kami sa PBA kasi never niya narating ito. Hindi lang isa but kambal ang sumunod sa dream na di niya natupad before. Gilas Pilipinas picked 5 players – Isaac Go, Matt Nieto, Mike Nieto, Rey Suerte, and Allyn Bulanadi – in the previous PBA draft and intends to get 3 to 5 players in the next draft. ISAAC GO, 2019 PBA Draft 1st pick! © 2021 SPIN.ph - Sports Interactive Network Philippines. Kami naman ang nagli-live sa dream niya," said Mike, who went fifth overall to Rain or Shine. Allyn Bulanadi (Alaska Aces) 5. Sources told SPIN.ph there is a clamor from some PBA teams to let the five Gilas draftees play in the pro league next season while waiting for their next call-up with the national team in the Fiba Asia Cup qualifiers. ", "It's not yet time," said the 6-foot-1 playmaker. Mike Nieto, along with brother Matt, Thirdy Ravena, and Isaac Go, will bid goodbye to the Ateneo de Manila University at the end of the UAAP Season 82 Men’s Basketball tilt this September. Maurice Shaw (Blackwater Elite) 3. But the next generation sure got him, and it did twice with both brothers successfully making the leap. MATT NIETO, 2019 PBA Draft 3rd pick! Comprising the Gilas team are the 2019 PBA-Gilas special draftees Isaac Go, Rey Suerte, Allyn Bulanadi and brothers Matt and Mike Nieto. As a guest team, Gilas is to be bannered by the special draft players selected for the national team in 2019, namely: Isaac Go (Terrafirma), Rey Suerte (Blackwater), Matt Nieto (NLEX), Allyn Bulanadi (Alaska), and Mike Nieto (Rain or Shine). 3, Alaska nabbed San Sebastian's Allyn Bulanadi at No. Matt Nieto (NLEX Road Warriors) 4. The PBA has invited Gilas Pilipinas to play as a guest team and compete for a championship in the Philippine Cup of the 46th season slated to open this April. "(The special draft) came as a surprise, but then afterward, I was so grateful that it fell in line with my plan to enter the PBA so I'm just really at a loss for words." It was because of this self-belief that they became their college team's leaders—Mike as captain for all of four years, and Matt as a consistent starting point guard. Mike Nieto (ROS Elasto Painters) Here are the results of the 2019 Gatorade PBA 'regular' Draft: FIRST ROUND / Regular Draft 1. He can wait for four more years, pero I'm sure sobrang proud niyan.". All five are still under contract with the Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas (SBP), but some teams, sources said, want their draftees back for the time being while Gilas has no tournaments to play overseas. We use cookies to ensure you get the best experience on Spin.ph. ISAAC Go, Allyn Bulanadi, Rey Suerte, and twins Matt and Mike Nieto will be picked first in the 2019 PBA Rookie Draft this Sunday and will eventually be loaned to Gilas Pilipinas. All are hoping to be part of the 2023 FIBA World Cup the country is hosting with Indonesia and Japan. Isaac Go, Allyn Bulanadi, Rey Suerte and brothers Mike and Matt Nieto were drafted by PBA teams last December, but on a condition that they will be exclusively under the Gilas program until they are released by the Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas. This means that Nieto, 23, will continue on loan from Rain or Shine as part of the national team … IF plans push through, the Philippine national men’s basketball team could see action in the local pro league come next season. 5. Both Bulanadi and Nieto were part of the special Gilas round in the 2019 PBA Rookie Draft, where PBA clubs drafted their rights and loaned them to be part of the national team pool. Four players selected from the 2019 Gilas draft -- Isaac Go, Matt and Mike Nieto, and Rey Suerte -- are all expected to join the camp in Inspire. Gilas Pilipinas picked 5 players – Isaac Go, Matt Nieto, Mike Nieto, Rey Suerte, and Allyn Bulanadi – in the previous PBA draft and intends to get 3 to 5 players in the next draft. "At the end of the day, hindi pa kami ready ni Matt maghiwalay," the 6-foot-4 forward said. Special draft. In the previous rookie draft, five players were included in the special draft by Gilas, namely Isaac Go, Rey Suerte, Allyn Bulanadi, and twin brothers Matt and Mike Nieto, and PBA teams picked all five. Find out more here. Incidentally, NLEX picked Matt Nieto in that special draft and the Road Warriors should have more to choose from among the outstanding players left … Mike is also thankful that his partnership with his brother, who he has played side-by-side with from the first time they first picked up the leather up to now, will be prolonged. Mike Nieto (Rain or Shine) In the regular round of the draft, Roosevelt Adams was the top pick by Columbian. March 11, 2020: The PBA postponed the season due to the threat of the coronavirus. Nakikita niya dati si tito Benjie (Paras) sa village, naiinggit siya dahil si tito Benjie, kumikita na while playing," Matt shared. Barkley Eboña (Alaska) 5. Round Pick Player Position Nationality School / club team 1 5 Mike Nieto: Shooting Forward Philippines Ateneo: Regular draft. However, all five opted to stay with the national team as none played in the PBA’s previous season. Draft. Twins Matt and Mike Nieto of the Ateneo Blue Eagles and Jayvee and Jaycee Marcelino of the Lyceum Pirates are among the latest 2019 PBA Draft aspirants. It was because of this self-belief that they became their college team's leaders—Mike as captain for all of four years, and Matt as a consistent starting point guard. Allyn Bulanadi (Alaska) 5. And the 22-year-olds relished the moment of doing this together, since there is a huge possibility that they will be drafted to different teams come the event on December 8 … "Sabi nga ni daddy, proud na proud siya sa amin. And Mike’s wish is to leave Ateneo with a three-peat, which hasn’t been done in the UAAP since the Blue Eagles’ historic five straight titles from 2008 to 2012 under head coach Norman Black. A lot of questions may be floated on why this player was included and why this one isn't, but like how they've turned Ateneo to the juggernaut that it is, the Nietos are ready to once again prove themselves worthy of their spots for the benefit of the country. Mike played in a victory-second game against the Thais, contributing 8 points, 2 assists, and 1 rebound. Daddy Jet, however, should hold on to his horses as his sons will take a slight detour, with both the Nieto brothers being tapped to be two of the foundations for the new Gilas Pilipinas pool in preparation for the 2023 Fiba World Cup here. UE's Rey Suerte (Blackwater), Ateneo's Matt Nieto (NLEX), San Sebastian's Allyn Bulanadi (Alaska), and Ateneo's Mike Nieto (Rain or Shine) completed the top five special draftees. That's how much of the neophytes describe the realization of their aspirations when their names got called in the 2019 PBA Rookie Draft. Minor edits have been made by the TopGear.com.ph editors. A year after being picked in the special Gilas draft, Isaac Go, Matt and Mike Nieto, Rey Suerte, and Allyn Bulanadi may finally see action in the PBA. "Gusto pa kaming magkasama and why not? 1 overall by Columbian (now Terrafirma) in the special Gilas round in last year's draft and was immediately loaned to the national team, just like Blackwater's Suerte, NLEX guard Matt Nieto, Alaska's Bulanadi, and Mike Nieto of Rain or Shine. The aim is to help condition the national team for international tournaments. "Ever since high school, if offeran kami na maglaro para sa bansa natin, di talaga kami tatanggi kasi ganoon namin kamahal ang bansa natin," said Mike. AARON BLACK, 2019 PBA … Pag-uusapan kung sino ang kukunin [for the special Gilas draft], kung ilan, at kung magbababa ba tayo [ng mga Gilas cadets] habang wala pang [qualifiers]," he said. Roosevelt Adams (Columbian) 2. The elder Nieto wasn't able to play professionally, with his parents prodding him to be a doctor after ending his collegiate career in Ateneo. The Nieto brothers capped off their collegiate careers with three straight championships with Ateneo. MIKE NIETO, 2019 PBA Draft 5th pick! Mike Nieto will continue as a full-time Gilas Pilipinas Cadet for this year. That is certainly doable, since Gilas will be on a break between the final window of the Fiba Asia Cup qualifiers in Doha from February 18 to 22 and August, when preparations begin for the Fiba Asia Cup set in Indonesia from August 16 to 28. That's how much of the neophytes describe the realization of their aspirations when their names got called in the 2019 PBA Rookie Draft. The team of cadet and PBA players are set to leave for Doha this weekend off a training “bubble” at the INSPIRE Sports Academy in Laguna. "I think sinasabi lang namin outside na ok lang, but deep inside, we're not yet ready to play against each other and at least nabigyan pa ng isang pagkakataon na makalaro ko si Matt. And Mike’s wish is to leave Ateneo with a three-peat, which hasn’t been done in the UAAP since the Blue Eagles’ historic five straight titles from 2008 to 2012 under head coach Norman Black. The three will join 2019 Gilas draftees Isaac Go, Rey Suerte, Matt and Mike Nieto, and Allyn Bulanadi as members of the national team pool, which are on loan from their mother clubs in the PBA. That only led to Matt believing that agonizing as the wait will be, their patriarch just has no other choice, saying: "Daddy can wait. "It's a great opportunity for us to play here in the PBA which is our ultimate goal. Mike and Matt Nieto culminated 16 years of basketball with a third-straight title for the Blue Eagles. The meeting with Panlilio, who is also team governor of Meralco in the league, will also settle the issue on which players and how many draftees Gilas will get in the PBA Rookie Draft on March 14, Marcial added. A year after being picked in the special Gilas draft, Isaac Go, Matt and Mike Nieto, Rey Suerte, and Allyn Bulanadi may finally see action in the PBA. "So we obviously need to work with the players available." Maurice Shaw (Blackwater) 3. Yet for twins Matt and Mike Nieto, them walking up the stage and getting their photos taken was a dream that's long been there ever since they were born. Gilas to play in PBA 46th season as guest team ... brothers Matt and Mike Nieto and Allyn Bulanadi were taken by SBP. 3. Matt and Mike Nieto submitted their 2019 PBA Rookie Draft applications, Wednesday afternoon at the league’s office in Pasig. ... Rey Suerte, Allyn Bulanadi, and brothers Matt and Mike Nieto. The Gilas team will still have the same players they had in the last window, but this time, without Kobe Paras in the line-up. By continued use, you agree to our privacy policy and accept our use of such cookies. By Michael Angelo S. Murillo, Senior Reporter GILAS PILIPINAS could play in the PBA as a guest team as the league expressed IF plans push through, the Philippine national men’s basketball team could see action in the local pro league come next season. © 2021 SPIN.ph - Sports Interactive Network Philippines. Marcial said some teams feel a stint in the PBA can help Isaac Go and Co. stay sharp in the five-month gap between the final qualifiers and the Fiba Asia Cup proper and at the same time become familiar with their mother teams. This final win—and the championship it secured—was a fitting reward, and proof that their self-belief was right on the money. Find out more here. However, all five opted to stay with the national team as none played in the PBA’s previous season. ", "We're not just gonna disappoint people," vowed Matt. The Nieto brothers know all too well that they're both living their dad Jet's dream. "We really love representing our country and it's really a blessing and we're grateful for the chance that was given to us. Isaac Go, Rey Suerte, Matt Nieto, Allyn Bulanadi & Mike Nieto eyed to play for PBA mother teams next season. Go was selected No. This final win—and the championship it secured—was a fitting reward, and proof that their self-belief was right on the money. We use cookies to ensure you get the best experience on Spin.ph. Roosevelt Adams (Columbian Dyip) 2. Matt Nieto (NLEX) 4. Blackwater picked UE's Rey Suerte at No. The team of cadet and PBA players are set to leave for Doha this weekend off a training “bubble” at the INSPIRE Sports Academy in Laguna. MANILA, Philippines — Allyn Bulanadi and Mike Nieto will remain with the Gilas Pilipinas program at least for another year. The 6-foot-2 guard out of Ateneo de Manila University has signed a fresh one-year extension with the program, Sunday afternoon. "Stepping into the PBA is like living my dad's dream," said Matt, who was picked third overall by NLEX in the special Gilas round. Isaac Go and Roosevelt Adams led 45 aspirants who were selected in the PBA ... FIBA World Cup before they suit up for their PBA teams. Mike and Matt Nieto culminated 16 years of basketball with a third-straight ... Their other aspiration was a shot at being the only team to win 16 consecutive games en ... [of the PBA draft]" Mike Ayonayon (NLEX) 4. Gilas Pilipinas’ participation in a regular Philippine Basketball Association (PBA) tournament was one of the topics discussed in a special meeting between officials of the PBA and the Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas (SBP) on Monday. At the moment, they have five players available -- Isaac Go, Matt and Mike Nieto, Allyn Bulanadi, and Rey Suerte. Twins Matt and Mike Nieto of the Ateneo Blue Eagles and Jayvee and Jaycee Marcelino of the Lyceum Pirates are among the latest 2019 PBA Draft aspirants. Mike Ayonayon (NLEX Road Warriors) 4. Gilas Pilipinas’ participation in a regular Philippine Basketball Association (PBA) […] Hanggang pangarap lang kay daddy yun, pero kami may chance makalaro sa pangarap niya.". https://slamonlineph.com/slam-rising-stars-profile-mike-nieto GILAS PILIPINAS could play in the PBA as a guest team as the league expressedIF plans push through, ... Also part of the pool are special Gilas draftees Go, Suerte and Matt and Mike Nieto. Yun naman ang gusto namin from the start eh. 4, while Rain or Sine selected Ateneo's Mike Nieto at No. Sought for comment, Commissioner Willie Marcial said the participation of the five Gilas draftees in the next PBA season will depend on a meeting which he will have with SBP president Al Panlilio 'in the next two, three days.'. As a guest team, Gilas is to be bannered by the special draft players selected for the national team in 2019, namely: Isaac Go (Terrafirma), Rey Suerte (Blackwater), Matt Nieto (NLEX), Allyn Bulanadi (Alaska), and Mike Nieto (Rain or Shine). As a guest team, Gilas is to be bannered by the special draft players selected for the national team in 2019, namely: Isaac Go (Terrafirma), Rey Suerte (Blackwater), Matt Nieto (NLEX), Allyn Bulanadi (Alaska), and Mike Nieto (Rain or Shine). Twins Matt and Mike Nieto of the Ateneo Blue Eagles and Jayvee and Jaycee Marcelino of the Lyceum Pirates are among the latest 2019 PBA Draft aspirants. Minor edits have been made by the TopGear.com.ph editors. Here is the list of the first round picks in the PBA regular draft: 1. Go went to Columbian Dyip, Suerte to Blackwater, Matt Nieto to NLEX, Bulanadi to Alaska and Mike Nieto to Rain or Shine. The upcoming rookie pool has a record of at least 94 applicants. Mike Nieto, along with brother Matt, Thirdy Ravena, and Isaac Go, will bid goodbye to the Ateneo de Manila University at the end of the UAAP Season 82 Men’s Basketball tilt this September. Barkley Eboña (Alaska Aces) 5. The Gilas draftees have been called up in the first two windows of the Fiba Asia Cup qualifying, although Bulanadi failed to make the lineup in the first round of qualifiers and was sidelined by an injury in the next. You never know what happens in the pros, kung magkakasama pa kami o hindi, but knowing the Gilas draft na makakasama ko si Mike, it's just a blessing for our family also na dalawa kami ni Mike na pwede mag-represent sa country.". Feb 2, 2021 3:51 PM PHT. Three to five of this year’s special Gilas draftees will make up the core of the national team as well. During the league’s board meeting on Monday, Marcial said Gilas will join one of the PBA’s conferences this season. "As it stands right now, the rosters will be selected without PBA players," said Tab Baldwin, the program director for Gilas Pilipinas. The Nieto brothers capped off their collegiate careers with three straight championships with Ateneo. With this, the Nieto twins will be seen on the same court once again. The five were selected in the special PBA draft in 2019 and loaned to the national team … ADRIAN WONG, 2019 PBA Regular Draft 5th pick! By continued use, you agree to our privacy policy and accept our use of such cookies. "Mike and I, we're always selfless and gagawin namin ang lahat ng sacrifices na pwede naming gawin para manalo, lalo na ngayon pa na bansa ang ire-represent namin.". Comprising the Gilas team are the 2019 PBA-Gilas special draftees Isaac Go, Rey Suerte, Allyn Bulanadi and brothers Matt and Mike Nieto. "Lahat proposals pa lang naman, up for approval ng board. ... 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