
+yeo the man!+
[an article taken from young star. friday. october 10, 2003.]
Yeo still the man! Another Herculean performance for Xavier's pride and what a season it has been for him," as it's aptly written on greenarcher.net. Truly, what a season it has been for Joseph Henry Lim Yeo, "Ninja," as he's now famously called. Yeo, who recently turned 20 last September 7, has been playing basketball since he was four years old. Yeo and his heroics recently led the Archers in its final game against the Blue Eagles with a total of 26 points and five rebounds and was catapulted into the public eye as one of the Philippine's most talented young athletes. Despite losing and not getting into the Fianls, Yeo's spirits remain high and is confident that they will win back the UAAP crown before he and Macmac Cardona leave DLSU.
YOUNG STAR: Share something not a lot of people know about you.
Not a lot of people know that I'm sensitive and realize that I have feelings, too.
What's yuour typical week-end night like?
My typical weekend night is having dinner with my friends and our girlfriends.
What's your idea of a romantic date?
It would be a candlelight dinner by the beach.
How many are the siblings in the family? Do you experience sibling rivalry?
I have three brothers and three little sisters. I don't experience sibling rivalry. Sarap lang lokohin yung pinakamaliit kong kapatid, si Nicole.
Your sisters say you're a very quiet and shy guy, is this true?
I'm usually quiet when I'm with my family but I'm the opposite when I'm with friends.
Do you have a girlfirend right now?
Yes, Mia Banzon.
How do you court a girl?
I don't usually court a girl. I just make her 'kulit' and make her feel special by doing her favors.
What's your type of girl?
Pretty chinita and petite girls with good personalities.
Did you have childhood idols while growing up?
Yes, Vergel Meneses, a seven-time PBA All-Star and one of the PBA's greatest players.
Who was your biggest influence to play basketball?
My dad.
How did you get into this sport?
My dad enrolled me into the MILO basketball clinic when I was four years old. Back then, MILO gave great training to aspiring players.
What's your fondest memory about your days in Xavier?
Our 'kalokohan' inside the classroom and the 'asaran'.
What's your worst memory of Xavier?
When I wasn't allowed to play basketball once because my grades were low.
What's the sweetest thing you've done to someone?
When I surprised my girlfriend during her 19th birthday. I took her to a fancy restaurant then got a violinist and guitarist to play for us. I gave her a necklace which she found on the dessert plate.
What are your plans after graduation? Do you plan to play basketball professionally?
I still don't have any definite plans. I'd love to play basketball professionally. If not, I might put up my own business.
Are you close yo your fellow Xavierian teammates right now?
Yes.
What's one misconception about you that you's like to erase?
I'm not really 'maangas'. It's just my way of defending myself because I don't allow others to put me down.
What are your other hobbies besides basketball?
I also play golf and badminton.