MANILA, Philippines—A revamped Perpetual Assist squad will likely be headlined by Artwork Roque within the upcoming NCAA Season 99 males’s basketball event, coach Myk Saguiguit mentioned.
After the Altas’ shut win over Far Japanese College within the Filoil EcoOil Preseason Cup quarterfinals, 74-73, Saguiguit lauded second 12 months ahead Artwork Roque for his super outing.
“He’s (Roque) in his second 12 months now. He even performs like that is already the season however no that is simply the preseason. Hopefully, although, he doesn’t cease enhancing himself,” the pinnacle tactician mentioned.
“He’s going to play a really massive position right here (for Altas) for NCAA Season 99.”
Roque top-scored for Perpetual Assist with 27 factors whereas additionally snagging six rebounds within the course of.
Regardless of being a giant man, Roque confirmed his versatility in taking pictures, registering 72.7 from the sphere (8-for-11) whereas going good from the charity stripe in 9 makes an attempt.
Roque thanked Saguiguit for his belief by displaying up massive when it mattered most however revealed he’s not crumbling beneath strain.
“Massive thanks to educate as a result of he actually provides me such a publicity. There may be strain,” mentioned the ahead.
“Pero mayabang ako, e (However I’m assured.).”
Within the preseason, Roque is posting norms of 13.4 markers and 4.9 boards per outing.
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