Published June 12, 2023 6:14pm
Updated June 12, 2023 6:14pm
Clint Escamis is again in Mapua University and he stated he is able to step up for the Cardinals.
Escamis will return for the Intramuros-based squad in NCAA Season 99 with the hopes of replicating their success from their highschool championship runs.
The returning Cardinal was a part of the Red Robins squad which received in 2016 and 2018.
“Sobrang laking responsibility nung binibigay sa akin nina coach and I’m willing to take it,” stated Escamis who has been Mapua’s go-to-guy within the ongoing Filoil EcoOil Preseason Cup.
“Hindi lang sa points, sa lahat dapat, rebounding, assists, depensa. Kailangan ko ma-up ‘yung teammates ko.”
(It’s an enormous duty given to me by the coach and I’m keen to take it. Not simply in factors, but additionally in all points like rebounding, assists, and protection. I have to empower my teammates.)
Mapua coach Randy Alcantara added that the workforce needs to be cautious to not rely an excessive amount of on Escamis.
“Bumalik si Clint, pero ‘di natin pwede ibigay lagi kay Clint. Leader ‘yan since high school. Masaya kami na kasama namin siya sa journey na ito, pero ‘di lang siya nang siya lagi,” stated Alcantara.
“Ang maganda sa amin, champion ‘yung mga bata mula pa nung high school, si Clint, si [Warren] Bonifacio, at ‘di mo na maaalis ‘yung experience na ‘yun. Ang mahalaga lang is ma-impart nila ‘yung experience na ‘yun sa iba.”
(Clint returned however we will not rely solely on him. He’s been a pacesetter since he was in highschool and we’re glad he’s with us on this journey, nevertheless it’s not at all times about him. What’s good is that Clint, Bonifacio have been champions in highschool. That expertise would not go away. They simply have to impart it to different gamers.)
After their finals run in Season 97, Mapua ended Season 98 with a 7-11 report.
—Justin Kenneth Carandang/JMB, GMA Integrated News
Source: www.gmanetwork.com
