Mary Ellyn Caasi Explained

Mary Ellyn Caasi
Position:Center
Height Ft:5
Height In:11
Weight Lb:200
Nationality:Filipino

Mary Ellyn Caasi is a Filipino basketball player who played at center position for the Philippines women's national basketball team. She stood 5'11 ft tall and weighed 200 pounds. Caasi is a native of Alaminos, Pangasinan.[1]

Education

Caasi studied criminology at the University of Manila.[1]

Basketball career

Caasi played for the Dagupan-based Luzon Colleges. While playing for Luzon, she was scouted by Nic Jorge, secretary general of the Basketball Association of the Philippines, to play for the national team.[1]

She was part of the squad that participated at the 1997 SEABA Championship for Women. The team defeated Malaysia, 58-53 where Caasi scored 15 points. However, she was fouled-out during the controversial final game against eventual champions, Thailand due to questionable referee calls.[1] The said game ended in a 66–90 defeat.[2]

By 2005, Caasi has participated in three Southeast Asian Games.[3]

Notes and References

  1. Mallari. Riera. E & S Star of the Week - Mary Ellyn Caasi. E & S Philippine Journal. 22 August 1997. 1. XXIII. 14.
  2. Mallari. Riera. Victory in defeat for RP cagebelles. E & S Philippine Journal. 15 August 1997. 1. XXII. 4.
  3. News: Different ball game for Filipino women cagers. 29 March 2015. The Star Online. 27 November 2005.