**just trying to cheer myself**

PS:JOHN IS ALREADY OUT FOR NATIONAL TEAM =(

Arigo wants a second chance in the national poolby Noli CruzManila BulletinJanuary16, 2005
Coca-Cola Tigers wingman John Arigo wants to make up for a lost chance.
After a solid rookie season, Arigo was in good position to be tapped in the national pool back in 2002. But with then fellow Alaska Aces Kenneth Duremdes and Ali Peek already in, the management pulled him out of the candidates' list.
The two-time all-star, traded with Peek for Jeffrey Cariaso, Reynel Hugnatan and a future draft pick early in the Philippine Cup, gets another shot at the national team after coach Chot Reyes named him among the 40 prospects for the squad.
"When I failed (to be part of the national team) in 2002, I promised myself to give it all next time," said Arigo.Asked what difference he could make to the team, Arigo said: "We can go tall without sacrificing speed with me playing the point."
At 6-foot-4, Arigo is versatile enough to play the 1-2-3 positions.
His advantage in ceiling allows him to post-up the opposing guards and his long arms make him a perfect perimeter defender. A deadly spot-up shooter, he can also create his own shots and play decoy.
Arigo has already proven himself in the pros. He led the Aces to the 2003 Invitational Cup title and was part of the Mythical Selection on the same year.
He is the Tigers' top scorer with 16 points per game average aside from grabbing five rebounds and dishing two assists per contest.

source:tigerspba.com

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