Two former NCAA stars have determined to leap ship as Rhayyan Amsali and James Una transferred to University of Santo Tomas to play within the UAAP.
Returning head coach Pido Jarencio welcomed the 2 rising stars on Thursday because the Growling Tigers began their rebuilding program.
“Malaking dagdag sila sa binubuo namin dito sa UST,” stated the outspoken mentor in an announcement.
The 22-year-old Amsali beforehand performed for San Beda University in NCAA Season 97, however determined to skip Season 98 resulting from a sabbatical depart. He was a product of San Beda juniors program, which he helped steer to the NCAA Season 95 title in 2019 alongside different budding cagers Yukien Andrada, Tony Ynot, and Justine Sanchez.
In one season with the Red Lions, the 6-foot-4 massive man averaged 5.1 factors and three.3 rebounds in quarter-hour of play.
“Alam natin ‘yung laro ng bata. China-challenge namin siya na mailabas ulit ‘yung pinakita niyang galing sa high school at makatulong dun sa rebuild na ginagawa namin dito,” stated Jarencio.
Meanwhile, the 21-year-old Una is coming off a stable rookie 12 months for San Sebastian in NCAA Season 98 the place he posted norms of three.9 factors and three.6 rebounds because the Stags completed at fifth spot with an 8-10 card.
“Napakasipag na bata ni James at ‘yun ang inaasahan namin sa kanya, na madala niya ‘yung tapang niya dito sa UST,” Jarencio stated.
Both Amsali and Una will serve one-year residencies earlier than being allowed to play come UAAP Season 87, the place they will play three extra years for the Growling Tigers.
—Bea Micaller/MGP, GMA Integrated News
Source: www.gmanetwork.com
