Energen Pilipinas clinches SEABA U-18 title | Inquirer Sports

Energen Pilipinas clinches SEABA U-18 title

/ 08:40 PM June 30, 2012

MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine youth basketball squad claimed the 2012 SEABA U-18 title via four-game sweep capped by 81-57 triumph over Indonesia Saturday in Singapore.

The Energen Pilipinas, mentored by PBA great Olsen Racela, also assured itself of a spot in the Fiba Asia Championship in Mongolia after topping the tournament.

J-Jay Alejandro, who showed impressive form the entire tournament, once again paced Energen with 18 points and eight rebounds.

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Rey Nambatac added 15 points while Kyle Suarez chipped in 13 points and nine boards for the Philippines, who outscored Indonesia in the fourth quarter 20-8.

The Philippines threw its weight around in the paint, scoring 16 more points inside and also displayed great ball movement, dishing out 20 assists compared to six from Indonesia.

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