The moro-moro of Katipunan

Will we see a breakout game for these two boys?  Keep your fingers crossed.

As the years passed by since Nestor David and Marvin Cruz, with Josant Cervantes, Toti Almeda, and Abby Santos trundled up and down the hardcourt wearing the Fighting Maroons’ colors, the games between UP and Ateneo can no longer be called the Battle for Katipunan. Let’s be serious. After that one game shocker UP had some seasons ago, there’s no way Ateneo will cough this one up against them. Hence, until the Athletics Department of UP steps up, these games I shall dub as the moro-moro of Katipunan.

However, in this moro-moro, there are lots of interesting stories and match-ups to be observed. There’s the story of how much UP will be able to score. Or there is the story of how much you think the boys in blue will win. Or, will Bacon finally prove to Mike G he made the worst decision of his life by choosing to don the Maroon jersey than the Blue and White? And one more thing, being an Ateneo High School folk, will there even be a comparison between the two probably greatest guards in their era between Kiefer and Mike? I can’t answer those just yet, but I’ll be giving my 5 things interesting to watch out for on Thursday.

• Will Greg, at least for this game, show his mean chops against Mbah? I hope he does in preparation for the beating he’ll give a crying Austin Manyara on September 10. Come on big guy, I know there’s a very mean and bad side that you’re waiting to unleash.
• Will Justin Chua and Tonino Gonzaga continue their very hot play off-the-pine for the Blue Eagles? These two have been tearing up the bench competition lately taking turns on who’s going to score for the second unit.
• Will Coach finally re-insert Oping in the rotation? I’ve been dying to see him get meaningful minutes. He plays lockdown D and can score on drives and open jumpshots. 
• The Blue Mamba beating the former King Eaglet? I'll have to wait and see. But common knowledge suggests that G-Man will be having Emman Monfort nightmares. Kiefer will probably feast on Jett Manuel and Gelo Montecastro.
• Salva-tion? Man, teams should probably pay more attention to Nico this time with his recent play. I mean come on, this guy can destroy bigs off the dribble, post smaller men to oblivion, and lead the team in scoring!

Those are my takes, 6th Man. What are yours?

by Mr. Orange

thanks to Anna Natividad for the photos