Beermen powers up with Fazekas, Crews

Just in the Nick of time for Beermen

Remember that tidbit that had Filipino basketball fans buzzing when sweet shooting 6"11 Petron Blaze Boosters import Nick Fazekas was unceremoniously sacked despite multiple solid games?

Well, we finally have an answer to froth at the mouth at.

Fazekas, together with beastly, slamma-jamma Rain or Shine Elasto Painters' import Duke Crews will form arguably the most fearsome import duo in the ASEAN Basketball League for the San Miguel Beermen by next week. Forget the impressive performances of Leo Avenido and Froilan Baguion, or the addition of free agents Roger Yap and Jon Ferriols, this is the move that will definitely get the Beermen over the top and knockout local rivals AirAsia Philippine Patriots.

Patriots want it all; Beermen ready

Alexander: Taking his talents to AirAsia

The way things are going in the ASEAN Basketball League, don't be surprised if it starts capturing a bigger market among local basketball fans. With the way ex-PBA stars are starting to jump ship (John Ferriols and Roger Yap being the biggest so far) and teams tapping into known PBA imports.

Leading the pack are the AirAsia Philippine Patriots, backstopped by super import Anthony Johnson (Coca Cola, Santa Lucia) who pretty much is the designated "main man" on offense. He's paired with last season's ABL Best Import awardee Nakeia Miller, but that combo may have seen its last days with reports  of former Ginebra muscle Chris Alexander all set to take Miller's place for the Playoff-run.