For Colegio de San Juan de Letran’s Deo Cuajao, Jun Roque, and Mark Denver Omega, “It’s time” to throw their names into the PBA Rookie Draft.
Cuajao and Roque are each 23 years outdated, whereas Omega is already 24.
By subsequent season, the NCAA will revert to its old rule, setting the utmost age for eligible gamers at 24, making them ineligible to play subsequent 12 months.
Nevertheless, greater than the age restrict, it was their head coach Allen Ricardo who inspired them to submit their functions.
“Sabi rin naman ng coach namin, it’s time. Not subsequent 12 months. It’s time,” Cuajao instructed GMA Information On-line.
Ricardo, in a Fb submit, even vouched for his senior gamers.
“A troublesome banger who can defend each the 4 and 5 spots. Sturdy within the submit, with a dependable mid-range and even three-point contact. He runs the ground on each ends and offers most effort each possession,” Ricardo stated about Omega.
The Knights’ head coach described Cuajao as “A sharpshooter who thrives in catch-and-shoot conditions. He’s a constant perimeter risk, could be arrange in a number of offensive actions, and likewise performs as a hard-nosed defender.”
On Roque, Ricardo stated, “Lengthy, athletic, and versatile. He can knock down exterior photographs, particularly from three, whereas additionally being a dedicated defender who brings power and size on each ends of the courtroom.”
“All three convey one thing beneficial to the desk,” Ricardo added. “They’re basically sound, coachable, and good listeners — qualities that give them a robust likelihood to reach this 12 months’s PBA Draft.”
Requested the place they want to be picked, Roque stated he hopes to be chosen by Converge. Cuajao and Omega, in the meantime, stated they’re merely hoping for the very best, although Omega admitted it might be splendid to be drafted by San Miguel.
“Kasi idol ko si June Mar,” the large man stated.
Nonetheless, all three will proceed to go well with up for the Knights within the upcoming NCAA Season 101.
—JKC, GMA Built-in Information