The former Ateneo standout had a
career season this past year with Alaska in points as he averaged
personal-bests 11.0 points and 4.7 assists per contest. Tenorio ranked
fifth in assists and eighth in steals (1.15), a testament that he is now
one of the elite playmakers in the league.

The 25-year old guard played his first full season with the Aces and it
seems that has fully adjusted to Cone�s system and blended well with
Willie Miller at backcourt. Tenorio, whose 33.26 minutes per game ranked
No. 8 among locals last season, will continue to run the offense for
the Aces and expect a big year for the 5�7 guard.

The 27-year old Papua New
Guinea-born center just signed a new three-year extension deal and it
just shows the confidence of management on him. Now one of the most
talented big men in the league, Thoss will be one of the cornerstones of
the Aces� hunt for an all-Filipino title this season.

The six-foot-seven center started in 42 of the 47 games of Alaska this
past season and averaged 8.6 points and 6.5 rebounds per game. His 54.79
percent clip from the field ranked third among locals in the league,
enough proof of his efficiency on the floor.the lane.

The 6-7 Thoss started in 48 out of 53 games for the Aces last season and
averaged career-highs in scoring (10.1 ppg), rebounding (6.3 rpg),
free-throw percentage (70.9%) and field-goal percentage (57.6%), the
latter figure ranking second overall among all locals behind only Marc
Pinrgis's 58.7 percent clip. Cone expects the 25-year old center to
improve further this season.

Name: Reynel Hugnatan
Jersey Number: 21
Team: Alaska
Birthdate: 1978-11-03
Birthplace: Bacolod City
Height: 6'4"
Weight: 210 lbs.
Position: Forward
Draft(Year): 9th
overall by Coca-Cola (2003)
College/University: University of Manila
Monicker/Nick:
The 6'4 forward is a trusted big man when it comes to doing the dirty
works and guarding the best pivot players in the league. Hugnatan’s job
most of the time is to limit the league’s best scoring big men and
sometimes the imports of their rivals. He is a resident enforcer and a
primary post defender.

He had another solid season for
Alaska after averaging 8.2 points and 6.0 rebounds per game. But
Hugnatan saw his minutes dip a bit when Joe Devance was acquired by the
team as the latter also plays the small forward position.

Hugnatan, the six-foot-five bruiser from Bacolod, remains as one of the
most dependable rebounder in the league as his 2.66 offensive rebounds
per game ranked No. 8 among locals last season. The 30-year old forward
will be a vital cog in the team�s search for a 13th crown in the
league.

Name: Jeffrey Cariaso
Jersey Number: 22
Team: Alaska
Birthdate: 1972-09-12
Birthplace: San Francisco, California, USA
Height: 6'2"
Weight: 180 lbs.
Position: Guard
Draft(Year): 6th
overall by Alaska (1995)
College/University: Sonoma State University
Monicker/Nick: The Jet

He was first drafted by the Alaska Aces (then known as the Alaska Milkmen) during
the 1995 PBA Draft as the sixth overall. During his rookie
year, he won the Rookie of the Year Award. And in
only his second year in the league, he achieved a rare grand slam with the Alaska Aces where he was instrumental in that majestic
championship run.
He was then traded to the Talk 'N Text Tropang Texters
(then known as the Mobiline Phone Pals) where he was a primary offensive
threat for the team. After his tenure with Talk 'N Text, he was again
sent to the expansion team Tanduay Rhum Masters. He bannered the team alongside
Sonny Alvarado and Rudy Hatfield. After Tanduay folded in 2001,
he was then picked by the Coca-Cola Tigers, and in the process achieved another
championship which he last tasted with Talk 'N Text.
Jeff is the last and only active player remaining on that Alaska
Grand Slam team of 1996.

Brandon Lee Kaui Cablay is a Filipino American professional
basketball
player currently playing for the Alaska Aces in the Philippine Basketball
Association. He started his career in the PBA in 2003 as a member of
the Alaska Aces. He would win his first PBA
championship in the 2003 PBA Invitational Conference, wherein Cablay was
named Finals MVP. He was acquired by the Beermen from the Aces in
exchange for Nic Belasco.
Cablay was traded by the Beermen to Purefoods at the start of the 2007-08 PBA season. He was then
signed as a free agent by his former team the Alaska Aces.
He was actually part of the
Larry Fonacier trade that involved San Miguel and Red Bull but the
Barakos have already filled up the off-guard spot that's why they can no
longer accommodate this 2003 Slam Dunk champion.
The 33rd season of the league was about to open in a week and Cablay
remained without a team. Fortunately, Purefoods traded for him and in
return gave a future second round pick to the Barakos. This will be
Cablay's third team in five seasons and Gregorio hopes that the 6-0
high-leaper would give them quality games.

Name: Joe De Vance
Jersey Number: 38
Team: Alaska
Birthdate: 1982-02-19
Birthplace: Honolulu, Hawaii, U.S.
Height: 6'7"
Weight: 225 lbs.
Position: Forward
Draft(Year): First
overall (2007)
College/University: University of Texas, El Paso
The forward Devance attended the University of
Texas, El Paso in his college career but did not play a single game.
He entered the PBA in 2007 as the first overall pick by then-expansion team Welcoat. After playing one
season with the Welcoat Dragons, he was then
traded to the Alaska Aces for Solomon Mercado. He is a feared outside scorer and a
serious threat in the low post, a testament to his offensive
capabilities.[1]
Because of his huge talent and humility, JDV quickly endeared himself
to the Alaska faithful during his entry to the
team.

The way he huddles his teammates
oncourt, he sure has the makings of a great coach someday and no wonder
he is Guiao's main playmaker, starting or not. His knowledge of the
game is the big factor why Red Bull continues to be a dangerous team
despite having a depleted lineup sometimes and a not-so-talented one on
paper.

Robinson's numbers were not that impressive � 4.4 points, 3.1 rebounds
and 2.1 assists per game � but he's providing the intangibles that do
not reflect in the stats sheets that's why he's still earning ample
minutes. This season, with its big guns gone, Robinson must create a lot
of things, both on offense and defense, for the Barakos to go far in
the all-Filipino tournament.

Anthony "Tony" dela Cruz(born August 24, 1978 in West Covina, California, USA) is a 6 ft 5 forward who is a Filipino-American professional basketball player in the Philippine Basketball Association for the Alaska Aces
[edit]
About the Player
Alaska’s lone contribution to the national team’s campaign to return a basketball team to the Olympics (for the first time in 36 years) in 2008 in Beijing.
Dela Cruz is a Fil-American who had a stint in the US NCAA and was named as Shell’s direct-hire recruit in 1999. He became a legitimate PBA All-Star player with the Shell Turbo Chargers and was traded to the Aces prior to Shell’s exit from the PBA before the start of the 2005-2006 season.
Dela Cruz is a typical Alaska player who can play multiple positions from point guard to power forward. He is also a typical Alaska player with his great attitude on and off the court. He is popular among fans and well-liked by fellow players. Has excellent range. He can put the ball on the floor and drive to the basket when needed but prefers to catch and shoot from midrange, from about 10 to 15 feet.
He suffered a second degree ankle sprain and back spasms while playing for the national team. But not to worry, according to Alaska head trainer Gus Vargas, Dela Cruz is fully recovered and ready to play.

In 1989, Cone took over as the coach of the Alaska Air Force with
players such as the famed Bruise Brothers duo of Yoyoy Villamin and
Ricky Relosa, and Abet Guidaben. A year later, Cone led the Air Force to
the finals of the 1990 PBA Third Conference. Alaska blew a 2-0 lead in
the best-of-five series to suffer one of the biggest collapses in PBA
history, losing to Purefoods in five games. But in 1991, Alaska won its
first championship by defeating Ginebra San Miguel in the 3rd
Conference. That team was led by Jojo Lastimosa, Eugene Quilban and Bong Alvarez.
After several struggles, Cone's team would have a strong team of
locals Johnny Abarrientos, Jojo Lastimosa, Bong Hawkins,
Jeffrey Cariaso and Edward Juinio,
while having import Sean Chambers
for the Milkmen. From 1994 to 1998, the Milkmen won eight titles in 14
conferences during the stretch. The highlight of that run though would
come in the 1996 season when Alaska won the coveted PBA Grand Slam, becoming the third franchise and the
fourth team to win a Grand Slam in the history of the PBA.
While Alaska continued to dominate by adding Kenneth Duremdes in 1997. Duremdes, playing a limited role
with the Pop Cola franchise, rose up to the occasion in 1998 under
Cone's tutelage, winning the PBA Most Valuable Player Award at 24 years
of age. That year, Cone was hired as the coach of the Philippine Centennial Team led by
Duremdes, Abarrientos, Lastimosa, three players on Cone's Alaska team,
and PBA stars Alvin Patrimonio, Marlou Aquino and Allan
Caidic. That team won a bronze medal in the 1998 Asian Games in Bangkok,
Thailand.
Alaska won the 2000 All-Filipino Cup, but afterwards, the team faced
rebuilding and traded away several remnants of the old Alaska. Cone,
however, would lead the young team of John Arigo and Ali Peek to
runner-up finishes in the 2002 Governors and All-Filipino Cup. A year
later, the Aces added UAAP star Mike Cortez and fil-am
Brandon Cablay, leading Alaska to the 2003 PBA Invitational Cup
championship, Cone's 11th title.
New Contract

On July 17, 2006, Manila Standard reported that Alaska is set to
terminate Cone depending on a meeting between both parties after Cone's
contract with the Aces expired on July 15. Rumors also speculated that
his replacement will be his former assistant, former National
team mentor Chot Reyes, with Cone staying on as team
consultant. [1]
However, a day later, the Aces' official website reported that Cone
has agreed to a new deal to stay on as the team's head coach for the 2006-07 PBA season. Terms of the
contract were not disclosed. [2]
Trivia

Cone is known as the only head coach in the PBA to wear a
long-sleeved shirt and tie during games. He once wore a short-sleeved
shirt in 2006 before reverting back to his usual look. His previous
assistant coaches, Joel Banal and Chot Reyes, as well as other coaches
like Louie Alas and Ariel Vanguardia, have taken up the practice on
multiple occasions as well.

Asst.coach
Jojo Lastimosa
Retired
Shooting Guard
Personal information
Date of birth March 10, 1964 (age 46)
Nationality Philippines
Listed height 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Listed weight 182 lb (83 kg)
Career information
College Ateneo de Manila University
University of San Jose - Recoletos
Pro career 1988–2003
Career history
Purefoods TJ Hotdogs (1988-1991)
Alaska Aces (1991-2000, 2002-2003)
Pop Cola Panthers (2000-2002)
Career highlights and awards

1988 PBA Rookie of the Year
1988 PBA Mythical Second Team
1991 PBA Mythical Five
1995 PBA Mythical Second Team
1996 PBA Mythical Five
1998 PBA Mythical Five
1999 PBA Mythical Second Team