Saturday, March 21, 2009

vs Kryptonyte; vs USJ 8

The Cagers played two more friendly games. Last night, 20th March, they played against Kryptonyte, arranged by Hadi at the USJ 1 Court.

Against Kryptonyte, the Cagers started of well, hitting their shots and managed to contain the bigger and older opponent. The Cagers continued to play well in the 2nd quarter to lead at the half. Kryptonyte began to use the height advantage and controlled the board. They managed to take the lead after the third quarter. The Cagers fought back and hit several 3-pointers and began to pull away. The Cagers won 42 - 36. It was a good experience for the Cagers. They will be meeting the similiar style teams in the Finals. The Cagers managed to keep the intensity through out the game.

The next morning 21st March, the Cagers played a game against the USJ 8 team. The game was arranged by Mr. Tong after he saw the Cagers practising at the USJ 1 court.

The Cagers started well against USJ 8. They defended superbly and only allowed USJ 8 to score 5 points while the Cagers scored 17 in the 1st quarter. USJ 8 tried to use their full court trapping defence against the Cagers to no avail. The Cagers broke the full court press at ease and scored several easy baskets. The Cagers started to look lethargic in the 2nd half, due to the late game against Kryptonyte last night. They began missing their shots but still managed to lead 36 - 23 at the half.

The Cagers managed to increase their lead after the third quarter 54 - 40. The Cagers struggled in the 4th quarter. USJ 8 began to fight back and closed in on the Cagers. The Cagers managed to hit several 3-pointers and kept the USJ 8 team at bay. The final score 62 - 55, the Cagers won their 2nd game. Overall, the Cagers played well. They managed to hit 5 3-pointers, especially during the critical time when USJ 8 began to narrow the score. The Cagers kept their cool despite looking so lethargic.

14 comments:

cagers '10 said...

abg ise..
thx 4 hosting the camp for us..
although x penat sgt..but still good experience..
sry semakkan rumah ;)

ISEISMAIL said...

Hope you guys benefited a lot from the mini camp. The house is still intact, so far.

Anonymous said...

Salam Bro Ise,

My name is Zaid, koleq batch 93-97, Cagers 95 - 97 point guard(the dark ages). Read about about Cagers preparing for their upcoming PHT National. When & where will it be held this year?
Anyway, I'm working with PETRONAS in Kertih and still playing basketball (competitive basketball). I read that the Cagers went to the east coast for a series of friendly matches. Here in Kertih we have good PETRONAS players, playing for various teams. So, in the future if you guys happens to be in the East Coast, do give me a call and I can arrange a couple of friendly matches for our Cagers.
My number: 012-2009490
Good luck Cagers in the Finals, hoist our flag high and make us proud!

LJ Nurhadi Zainol said...

abg ise.. any updates from Cagers??

ISEISMAIL said...

Cagers are now busy perfecting their new defensive plays. They will play a different defensive system than what you saw the last time. Kena adjust playing styles due to lack of size.

Just got back from Central zone. Semashur & SBPI Gombak will be in the Finals.

ISEISMAIL said...

Dear Zaid,

Tq for the offer. We r planning to bring the Cagers 10 (next year's team) to Pahang coming Dec 09 as part of their preparation for 2010. We'll keep you in mind. Balik OBW ke?

LJ Nurhadi Zainol said...

awhh... i wanted to go.. but im having my exam now.. kalau x dah boleh chit chat2 sket.. xper2.. hehehh... so hows central??

ISEISMAIL said...

Semashur played well tapi tengok SBPI Gombak tak de stamina. SBPI Gombak have two tall players tapi both of couldn't last the whole game.

mijie said...

abg ise...
when the national stage will hold?
anyway good luck...
i see they can win again...

ISEISMAIL said...

From May 28 to jun 3. Insyaallah, they will be ready to defend their title.

Anonymous said...

Sorry, couldn't make it to the OBW this year, probably next year.
Hehe...lack of size...I think generation of Cagers probably lack in size, as a matter of fact so does the rest of budak koleq. It must be the food la bro...tak tau la, probably the food are now better than ours...
Do come to Kertih the next time you around.
Anyway, where will the Finals be held this year?

ISEISMAIL said...

Cagers are always the shortest team in any tournament! Must be the food, because bila balik as an Oldboys, their sizes doubled ;-)

This year finals will be in Cyberjaya (SSP). Next year will be kat East Coast. Tq for the invite. We r planning to go to Pahang for our Annual year end camp this year.

cagers '10 said...

abg ise..pahang? kat mane??

ISEISMAIL said...

Tak tahu mana exactly yet, Chip. Working on it.