B-Meg Llamados Basketball

Marc Pingris who has been vital in the Championship run of Purefoods (now B-Meg Derby Ace) last season will be back to reinforce the Llamados on November 19 against Rain or Shine Elasto Painters. Marc Pingris who has not played this conference due to a tear in his right leg muscle will be a welcome addition to the struggling defending champions.

Meanwhile, another injured Derby Ace player Rafi Reavis (fractured hand) will return in December…

San Miguel Corporation is retaining the name B-Meg Derby Ace Llamados for the next conference of the Philippine Basketball Association which starts on October 3, 2010 as the sale for Purefoods may not push through. This means Petron is out and SMC may decide not to sell the whole Purefoods franchise. At least we are sure that for one more conference, they will still be called B-Meg Derby Ace Llamados.

In other news, a new head coach for Purefoods/Derby Ace has been named!

Petron (former Derby Ace/Purefoods) gives up its 2010 1st round Draft Pick in the upcoming PBA Rookie Draft to Air 21 Express in exchange for the 2012 1st Round Draft Pick. This means Petron will have no Draft Pick in the 2010 PBA Rookie Draft (unless they trade some players for a draft pick) since Air 21 also has their 1st round and 2nd round draft picks from the Marc Pingris trade.

Although there were no reason given by Petron management why they gave back the 2010 1st pick to Air 21, maybe because they are stockpiling draft picks for the future since their current players are not that young anymore and also in preparation for 2012 where some Smart Gilas players will enter the PBA draft.

The 2010 PBA Rookie Draft will be held on August 29 at Market! Market in The Fort.

The transfer of the Purefoods franchise to Petron has been approved by the PBA. The team still under San Miguel Corp. will use the Petron brand in the 36th Season of the PBA which starts on October 3, 2010 at the Araneta Coliseum. The PBA will be back to its old 3-conference format, the All-Filipino and 2 short Import-reinforced tournaments.

What would be a good name for the new Petron Basketball Team?
- Petron Oilers?
- Petron Diesel Max?
- Petron Blazers?

Post your suggestions!

According to reports, Coach Ryan Gregorio has accepted the Head Coach Position for the upcoming Meralco team in the PBA, he will also have an executive position in Meralco along with coaching the team.

Coach Ryan has been with Purefoods/Derby Ace since 2002 as interim coach and 2003-2010 as head coach winning 3 championships in 4 finals appearance including the historic 4-0 sweep in the last Philippine Cup. Gregorio is also a three-time PBA All-Star Coach (2005/2008/2010) and a two-time PBA Coach of the Year Awardee (2002/2006)

It was also reported that Assistant Coach Jorge Gallent will handle the new Petron Team (former Derby Ace/Purefoods) but this still needs confirmation.

We want to thank Coach Ryan and Good luck in his new position.

Philippine Basketball Association
2010 Fiesta Conference

We just confirmed from the Purefoods/Derby Ace Coaching Staff that they have not yet finalized an Import for the upcoming PBA Fiesta Conference which starts March 21, but Purefoods/Derby Ace will have their first game after holy week so they still have enough time to practice with their import. Will post an announcement if an import is already final and is practicing with the team.

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