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Top Pick Stephen Holt And 25 Rookies Ready For PBA 48
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In anticipation of the upcoming PBA Season 48, excitement fills the air as the league welcomes a fresh wave of talent.
Top draft pick Stephen Holt and 25 other promising players from the PBA Season 48 draft class have officially made it to the league roster.
The new season is set to kick off on November 5 at the Smart Araneta Coliseum.
Converge emerges as the team with the most rookies, enlisting five new talents. Deschon Winston, Bryan Santos, Inand Fornilos, Patrick Maagdenberg, and Kamron Vigan join the Converge roster, adding their skills to a mix of experienced players. Maagdenberg, a third-round selection, caught the eye of fans, while Vigan, a sixth-round steal according to coach Aldin Ayo, brings his college ball expertise to the team.
The Dyip welcomes Holt, along with Tommy Olivario, Taylor Miller, and Kemark Carino. Meanwhile, the Phoenix Super LPG Fuel Masters bring in Ken Tuffin, Matthew Daves, Raffy Verano, and Ricci Rivero. The teams express optimism for the season ahead, with the Dyip undergoing a rebuilding phase.
NorthPort strengthens its lineup by signing Cade Flores, Brent Paraiso, and Fran Yu. TNT Tropang Giga strategically waits and picks up Henry Galinato and Kim Aurin from the rookie free agent pool. Rain or Shine adds Keith Datu and Sherwin Concepcion, while NLEX welcomes Richie Rodger and Dominic Fajardo. Ginebra, Meralco, and San Miguel Beer finalize their roster with lone rookie signees Raphael Cu, Brandon Matthew Bates, and John Troy Mallilin, respectively.
Magnolia Hotshots, boasting a perfect 11-0 record in the PBA On Tour, opted to maintain their roster intact. Governor Rene Pardo expresses confidence in the team’s strength, emphasizing their impressive performance during the On Tour matches.
A few draftees, including NorthPort's Zavier Lucero and Rain or Shine's Luis Villegas, find themselves on the reserve list as they await their chance to shine on the court.
Top draft pick Stephen Holt and 25 other promising players from the PBA Season 48 draft class have officially made it to the league roster.
The new season is set to kick off on November 5 at the Smart Araneta Coliseum.
Converge emerges as the team with the most rookies, enlisting five new talents. Deschon Winston, Bryan Santos, Inand Fornilos, Patrick Maagdenberg, and Kamron Vigan join the Converge roster, adding their skills to a mix of experienced players. Maagdenberg, a third-round selection, caught the eye of fans, while Vigan, a sixth-round steal according to coach Aldin Ayo, brings his college ball expertise to the team.
The Dyip welcomes Holt, along with Tommy Olivario, Taylor Miller, and Kemark Carino. Meanwhile, the Phoenix Super LPG Fuel Masters bring in Ken Tuffin, Matthew Daves, Raffy Verano, and Ricci Rivero. The teams express optimism for the season ahead, with the Dyip undergoing a rebuilding phase.
NorthPort strengthens its lineup by signing Cade Flores, Brent Paraiso, and Fran Yu. TNT Tropang Giga strategically waits and picks up Henry Galinato and Kim Aurin from the rookie free agent pool. Rain or Shine adds Keith Datu and Sherwin Concepcion, while NLEX welcomes Richie Rodger and Dominic Fajardo. Ginebra, Meralco, and San Miguel Beer finalize their roster with lone rookie signees Raphael Cu, Brandon Matthew Bates, and John Troy Mallilin, respectively.
Magnolia Hotshots, boasting a perfect 11-0 record in the PBA On Tour, opted to maintain their roster intact. Governor Rene Pardo expresses confidence in the team’s strength, emphasizing their impressive performance during the On Tour matches.
A few draftees, including NorthPort's Zavier Lucero and Rain or Shine's Luis Villegas, find themselves on the reserve list as they await their chance to shine on the court.
Oct 19, 2023
