NBA: Jeremy Sochan all reward for ‘talented, hard working’ PH gamers

San Antonio Spurs ahead Jeremy Sochan right through his six-day seek advice from within the Philippines.–Photo from NBA Philippines

MANILA, Philippines — Jeremy Sochan admired the Philippines’ interest for basketball right through his six-day seek advice from capped with the NBA Rising Stars Invitational Philippine Qualifiers on Saturday at Smart Araneta Coliseum.

The National University Nazareth School (NUNS) girls and boys basketball groups will constitute the rustic within the NBA Rising Stars Invitational, which can function 11 international locations and territories throughout Asia-Pacific, in Singapore from June 25 to 29.

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The Lady Bullpups dominated the ladies department with a 107-49 beating of  La Salle College Antipolo (LSCA), with middle Zuzzane Singson rising as MVP after recording 16 issues and 18 rebounds.

The Bullpups took down their UAAP tormentor, the UST Tiger Cubs,  101-75, as MVP Shaun Lucido led their balanced assault.

“The past week has been great. Watching basketball is something I love. Whatever age group it is, whatever kind of competition it is, it’s basketball at the end of the day,” mentioned the San Antonio Spurs ahead.

“One thing I found out on this trip is just the passion and the love and the heart that everyone has here for basketball. Wherever you’re playing, coaching, watching, or spectating, there’s so much passion and I just truly respect that. The kids playing out there, just playing hard, playing fast, playing on both sides of the court. We respect the basketball coaches for some of the things. I just saw a lot of joy and it was great.”

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Aside from the highschool championship on the Big Dome, Sochan additionally noticed Filipinos enjoying at the streets right through his excursion or even met a few of his lovers together with the Spurs trustworthy.

“It’s been great. I see a lot of young, talented, hard workers,” he mentioned. “I think that’s the most important thing. Talent doesn’t always take you everywhere. You have to have that mentality of working hard, being just a dog. I see a lot of that. I see a lot of pride and passion. It’s been good to see this.”

In reality, Sochan took on Gilas Pilipinas in a tune-up sport for the Fiba Olympic Qualifying Tournament closing 12 months right through the rustic’s coaching camp in Poland.

“I love it. I feel like I resonate with it [Philippine style of basketball]. I play pretty hard. I feel a lot of energy from both sides of the court, and that was I saw those past few days. It’s been great,” he mentioned. 

More than basketball, the 21-year-old ahead additionally loved the Filipino tradition, particularly meals, sharing that Gising-gising, Adobo, Sisig, and Halo halo are his favorites.