Published December 18, 2022 10:21pm
Updated December 18, 2022 10:21pm
Fran Yu was nothing however proud as he watched the opposite Knights make essential performs in Colegio de San Juan de Letran’s three-peat-clinching win in opposition to De La Salle-College of Saint Benilde on Sunday.
The graduating guard noticed his collegiate profession finish prematurely after he was slapped with a one-game suspension following a disqualifying foul in Game 2 of the best-of-three finals sequence final weekend.
But Letran was in a position to show it had greater than sufficient weapons in its arsenal even with Yu off the ground.
In Yu’s absence, Letran’s different gamers stepped as much as capably fill in his footwear.
King Caralipio led the cost with 20 factors, 10 rebounds, and two assists to earn himself the Finals MVP plum whereas Brent Paraiso contributed 16 markers, three boards, two blocks, and one steal.
Even younger weapons like Kobe Monje, Kevin Santos, and Rafael Go had the prospect to make an impression within the essential do-or-die sport.
“Sobrang saya kasi despite nawala ako, nandyan ‘yung team. Kaya nga 18 players yan. ‘Pag may nawala, may mag-step up,” Yu stated.
“Napatunayan namin sa NCAA na kahit anong gawin nila, ‘pag tama yung ginagawa mo, makukuha at makukuha ninyo.”
Monje chipped in 11 factors, 4 rebounds, and three assists whereas Santos had seven markers. Go chimed in with 4 factors throughout a vital run.
“Sinabi ko lang lagi akong nagko-coach sa kanila gabi-gabi na maging kumpyansa lang sila. Huling laro na ng season, wala nang magagalit,” Yu added.
“Buti na lang nag-step up sila. Pinakanatutuwa ako kay Kobe Monje, ang ganda ng pinakita niya, quality na quality.”
—JMB, GMA Integrated News
