Chris Pacana

Chris Pacana had played in the Fall 2007 Season (6th season) for the Superstar Basketball League in Southern California (October - December 2007) for the #1 Stunners of the Diamond Division.


PlayOffs
By Ghost Writer
Contributing Writer
Young Gunnaz vs. 1 Stunners
DIAMOND DIVISION
1st Round Recap


(2) 1Stunners vs. (7) Bank

Stunners GM Mark Pagdilao, All Superstar First Team Point Guard. GM of the Season. Arguably the best PG in the L. It's the Playoffs and my main man doesn't look too excited about playing in the postseason.

6-2 record. Number 2 seed. What more can you ask for? Why else would the leader of the Stunners be feeling bummed dressed in street clothes.

"Tweaked my ankle earlier today."

That's the last thing any baller wants to say, specially when the postseason is just getting started. Usually the one to take the shots when the game is on the line, he'll have to rely on his teammates until his injury heals. What he witnessed first hand was his team beating a talent heavy Bank squad, 73-65.

"We played each other earlier. Did you see Mark, he messed up his ankle, man." said Bank GM Aries Inguito.

All Star Shan Matthews was handling business as usual on the court. He finished with 16 points and 7 rebounds while Evan Namkung finished with 10 points and 7 rebounds. Evan was playing his 3rd game of the day after leading Underdawgs to the Championships in the Gold Division earlier in the day.

The Stunners led 53-46 at the end of 3 quarters led by Kenneth Ubom who also led his team to the Championships (Association - Platinum Division). The Platinum Division MVP finished with 28 points and 3 steals showing off his usual inside-outside game. Terrance Martin finished with 20 points and 8 rebounds while Chris Pacana added 17 points and 7 rebounds. Bank was still in the game until Bank All Star Giyoh Shey let his emotions take over and was distracted for the most part.

Giyoh finished with 15 points, 10 rebounds, and 3 blocks. Marc Necor contributed with 12 points while EJ Latorre finished with 6 points. The team played without key players Khorn Leng and "Teyshaun" - two Playoff veterans who have experience leading their teams to the Finals.


PlayOffs
By Ghost Writer
Contributing Writer
Young Gunnaz vs. 1 Stunners
DIAMOND DIVISION
Semis


(2) 1Stunners vs. (6) Black Out

Black Out returned to the Semis but the Stunners will to return to the Finals was too strong as Stunners defeat Black Out, 75-67.

Fatigue was setting in on both teams and Stunners forward Kenneth Ubom cramped up twice in the 3rd quarter. Both benches were running thin to the point where Stunners played 4-on-5 when Ubom was out momentarily.

"He played at a high level with Association, and having to play the whole game for Stunners, you need to drink a lot of water to avoid these situations," advised a game official.

Ubom scored 17 points and grabbed 6 rebounds and it was Most Improved Player Terrance Martin that took control of the team. "T-Bone" scored 27 points and grabbed 6 rebounds countering Keith Allen's heroics.

The former MVP scored a game-high 38 points for Black Out hitting 4 three pointers and grabbing 16 rebounds. Keith was scoring from all sides of the floor but the lack of production from his players led to another Black Out exit in the Semifinals. David Mayfield will be playing in the Gold Division Championships but his efforts in Gold produced a lack-luster game in the higher division. David was limited to just 3 points and grabbed just 1 steal while Tim aka Professor finished with just 5 points. Bim Okemriboye was the second leading scorer with 15 points and 6 rebounds and GM Shane Stringer scored 5 points.

Stunners rookie Chris Pacana scored 11 points and led the team with 3 assists, 2 steals. Alex "Bear" Ivezaj led the team with a double-double going for a dirty dozen 12 rebounds and 12 points. Bryan Pagdilao scored 8 points and had 2 assists while his brother, the General Manager Mark P, continued to sit out because of a sore ankle. The five day rest may not be enough for Mark for his ankle to heal but an appearance in the Finals at Anaheim Convention Center may give him second thoughts about sitting out.

Chris Pacana had played in the Fall 2007 Season (6th season) for the Superstar Basketball League in Southern California (October - December 2007) for the #1 Stunners of the Diamond Division.

Caught Up
By Rocky Anciano
Contributing Writer
Black Out vs. 1 Stunners
DIAMOND DIVISION
4 p.m.

As the 1 Stunners continue to be a threat to the league, constantly setting the bar high with new prospects and veterans alike, will this be their year? They are already starting better then they have in seasons before with an 0-2 record.

Black Out will be playing their second game of the day, the first of which against Young Gunnaz, a team that defeated 1 Stunners by a mere three points. Will fatigue set in, only to make the circumstances extenuating as they already are? They will be facing two of the most elite teams in SSBL history and if they can make an undefeated run for today, expect some a big shift of fan loyalty to Black Out.

1 Stunners have made key acquisitions right before the lock, especially with Kenneth Ubom looking comfortable in black/pink uniform. He dropped a season high 55 points in the lowly Platinum Division – can he do the same in Diamond especially with Chris Pacana dropping game high seven dimes last Sunday in a 34 point victory against Hardest Out?

Black Out begs to differ. "This isn't Gold or Platinum Division" - can easily be read from Frost aka Keith Allen's grill when he went for 39 points last Sunday against Team Play.

"When you have players putting their nicknames on the roster, that's when you know you've established your reputation in SSBL. That name will carry on forever when you're in this league," commented a stats keeper.


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Midway
By Ghost Writer
Contributing Writer
Black Out vs. 1 Stunners
DIAMOND DIVISION
4 p.m.


"I'd put the ball in Mark's (Pagdilao) hands right now and have him nail the game winner on Shane's grill," said a Black Out rival.

"Actually, I'd have the rookie, Mousse, run the clock and dish it out. He'll find Big Ken and he will hit the big shot," said an Association fan.

"Well, what's Fresh Prince doing dribbling the ball. He ain't actually gonna take the last shot is he?" questioned a puzzled Stunners fan.

Reigning MVP Keith Allen is no stranger to these clutch situations but my main man blew it against the Stunners going winless on their double-header weekend. Final score said it all, 68-66, and you know "Frost" doesn't take losses too kindly. Deuce-deuce, 11 off the glass, and 2 swats. All that for two losses? DeMay was working the boards with 8 and Bim Okemriboye finished with 4 from long distance and Bim was the second leading scorer with 16.

"Bear" had a double-double with 24 points and 13 rebounds. My main man, Bear, had a double-double by the 1st half and he looked like he was the only Stunner playing when they were down, 44-36. Unfortunately for Bear, he fouled out of the game and he's my dude and all but how is an All Superstar, All Galaxy, All Universe gonna cry about the refs hating him. Bear, you're my main man and all but you're All Superstar Power Forward... refs don't hate you. Crying to lil' man about your falls won't do anything, specially when the refs hate on him every time he's on the court.

C-Pac continues to shine at the 1 spot dishing a team-high, 4 dimes and finishing with 8 boards. The team logged 10 dimes and their now 3rd in that category dishing 10.3 apg. Kenneth Ubom finished with 13 and on a drive to the lane for a dunk, had his shot dunk attempt blocked by Frost who finished with a team-high 2 blocks. Terrance Martin was the leading scorer for Stunners last week but finished this week as the second-leading scorer with 13 and 4 dimes. He burned 13 seconds from the clock before taking a shot at the baseline putting the Stunners up 68-66, game over, Black Out two game slide. G-Dub and im-out.