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Harp returning to PBA?

By Manolo Iñigo
Philippine Daily Inquirer
First Posted 00:38:00 09/21/2009

Filed Under: Basketball, Philippine Basketball Association (PBA)



IF PLANS DO NOT MISCARRY, Davonn Harp, a 6-foot-8 demon in defense, is set to suit up anew with the Barako Bull (formerly Red Bull) in the coming Philippine Basketball Association cage wars.

Harp was told recently that he could rejoin the PBA after the Department of Justice and other government agencies reportedly gave him the go signal to play in the league after submitting the needed documents proving he has Filipino roots.

The PBA had earlier barred Harp and his Red Bull teammate 6-foot-9 Mick Pennisi after failing to meet the citizenship requirements.

Following the departure of big men Harp and Pennisi, then Red Bull coach Guiao said, “Red Bull was wounded by that huge hole in the middle.”

In the 2001-2002 seasons, the Barakos were winners not only because of a flashy offense, but also because of a hard-nosed defense.

Without Harp and Pennisi—who has since transferred to San Miguel Beer—Barako Bull new head coach Leo Isaac has a lot of work ahead of him.

“Certainly, Harp would be a welcome addition to the team,” Isaac was quoted as saying during a recent TV interview, adding that Harp’s presence would boost the team’s rebuilding program.

“But it’s going to be difficult,” said a basketball cognoscenti. “Coach Isaac is not in for a picnic.”

The team has been hurt badly following the loss of top players Enrico Villanueva, Lordy Tugade, Junthy Valenzuela, Cyrus Baguio and longtime coach Yeng Guiao.



source: http://sports.inquirer.net/columns/columns...eturning-to-PBA

[jomaye]

This will be a good news not only to Barako Bull but also to PBA fans. Kaso ang tanong, kaya bang bayaran ng Barako Bull ang suweldo niya? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/hehehe.gif)

And besides maybe he is already settled elsewhere. But it would be interesting to have him back in the PBA. Ganda ng laban nila dati nun, Harp-Danny I, Harp-Taulava.

This post has been edited by jomaye: Sep 21 2009, 10:36:54 AM

[Jay P. Mercado]

I won't be surprised if Barako Bulls utilizes Harp for one or two conferences to get him warmed up and be in game shape. Once he gets into the groove and starts playing well, the Chua franchise can offer him via trade to the highest bidder so they can earn something from this potentially expensive venture.

[PULIS_OYSTER]

kung hindi kaya ng barako bull ang sahod ni harp malamang e isang SMC team lang nag makakakuha sa kanya, sila lang kasi ang "can afford" teams ngayong papsok na season

[RETUYTUY]

Any update on Devonn Harp?