Jacob Cortez and his San Beda journey | NCAA Philippines

Published January 11, 2024 8:45pm

Updated January 11, 2024 8:45pm

Jacob Cortez on Thursday introduced his resolution to depart San Beda University.

Despite leaving the Mendiola crew, Cortez mentioned his journey with the squad has been ‘THE BEST’ and unforgettable.

As Cortez leaves the Red Lion’s den, here is a have a look at his collegiate journey within the NCAA.

NCAA Season 97

Cortez made his debut late in NCAA Season 97.

By the tip of the elimination spherical, the second era participant solely performed one recreation and posted seven factors, two rebounds, and two assists in nearly 16 minutes of play.

By the tip of the season, San Beda made it to the Final Four, and Cortez performed in a complete of 5 video games the place he logged 5.8 factors, 2.8 rebounds, and 1.4 assists per recreation.

NCAA Season 98

The following season, Cortez performed restricted minutes early in Season 98 below their new head coach Yuri Escueta. Despite this, he confirmed up when it mattered.

In San Beda’s recreation in opposition to Jose Rizal University in November 19, 2022, Cortez had a season-high 15 factors.

The Red Lions once more made it to the Final Four and by season’s finish, Cortez had averages of 6.17 factors, 2.28 rebounds, and 1.56 assists per recreation.

NCAA Season 99

In his third yr with the Red Lions, Cortez turned the veteran that he was anticipated to be.

San Beda completed the elimination spherical on the third spot with 15.39 factors, 3.56 rebounds, and three.44 assists. He was essential within the Mendiola crew’s marketing campaign as they completed with 12 wins and 6 losses.

Heading into the Final Four with a twice-to-win drawback, Cortez dropped his career-high 28 factors to pull San Beda to a rubber match in opposition to Lyceum of the Philippines University. He was then restricted to seven factors within the do-or-die, however the Red Lions booked a slot within the Finals.

In Game 1 of the Finals, Cortez scored 12 factors within the 68-63 loss in opposition to Mapua University. As they tried to bounce again and pressure a decider, Cortez had 21 factors, 9 rebounds, three assists, and two steals. 

In the deciding Game 3, Cortez had eight factors, eight assists, and three rebounds in San Beda’s 76-66 win in opposition to Mapua.

Cortez could have parted methods with San Beda however he’ll all the time stay within the listing of their champions.

—JKC, GMA Integrated News