Looking ahead
With the U21 season ending, we would probably see more of our youngsters feature in the friendly matches in the upcoming weeks.
We have 7 players eligible for next season:
Front Court
Poon Su Jing - the youngest player in the squad. Towering at 7'2", he looks poised to be another giant in the making who looks bound to dominate the posts in 2 season's time.
Neo Ah Lee - having started several occasions this season, Neo has been very consistent in game shape, and looks to be a regular in the starting lineup next season.
Yap Chu Seng - another youngster being given starting duties occasionally this season. He has also been very consistent in game shape. Expect him and Neo to battle it out for the starting spot.
Seow Ho Cheng - quite an impressive player with a skillset that sets him apart from our other post players. He might not be as dominant as the other 3 players, but nonetheless expect Seow to have his share of the limelight.
Back Court
Dhisna Chaddha - has been our main floor general most of the time this season, but has also shown the ability to play off the ball. Expect him to be a regular starter next season.
Neo Leng Nie - a bit jittery in his U21 debut this season, but this youngster has exploded into the scene in the following games. He looks poised to give Dhisna a run for his money, and looks on track to make it into the senior NT.
Tang Yeow - on and off appearances in the U21 this season, Tang might lack the flashiness of his other two teammates, but nevertheless he can be pretty reliable when called upon. While Neo and Dhisna will probably be our starting guards, Tang is reliable enough to play behind them in either spot.
Despite seemingly having a solid foundation in front court and back court, we lack versatile players who can play on both sides, such as Kwok Yi Wee and Ho Jun Kwang. Well, that would have to come next season, when we finalize our final squad.
In the meantime, have fun watching the new generation lead the way in the coming games.