Two rookies ‘enough’ for the Tigers

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THE GROWLING Tigers will parade a veteran line-up in their bid to recapture the UAAP basketball crown. An NCAA recruit and a rookie point guard might provide the boost the squad badly needs.

Roberto Hainga
Age: 22
Height: 6’7”
Position: Center

This 6’7” former University of Perpetual Help center cannot only grab rebounds but also intimidate foes attacking the basket. An over-all contributor to his former team, Hainga is expected to man the middle with Karim Abdul and Paulo Pe.

“UAAP is a more intensified collegiate league than NCAA. It has stronger teams, and greater performance is expected of you by everyone—especially the crowd,” he said.

Janrey Garrido
Age: 18
Height: 5’6”
Position: Point Guard

The 2007 Coca-Cola League Most Valuable Player and Tiong Lian Best Point Guard will have to take his play-making to the next level as he is expected to take over while Jeric Fortuna is out.

Though college basketball is a whole new world for him, Garrido is confident he will deliver with his speed and outside shooting.

“It’s all new to me. But I should just handle the ball carefully and play my game because it is necessary for the team,” he said. with reports from ALEXIS U. CERADO

2 COMMENTS

  1. What does the writer mean when he wrote “will have to take his play-making to the next level as he is expected to take over while Jeric Fortuna is out”. Hindi naman injured si Jeric F. eh.

    Thanks.

    • the writer means that Janrey Garrido will take over as the Point Guard of the team when Team Captain Jeric Fortuna will rest at the bench

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