NAPPCO EZ Jersey Bruins went on a huge run in the fourth quarter to defeat JILCF Red Arc, 86-78, and take the 19-under crown of the National Basketball League-Pilipinas (NBL) Youth Season 2023 First Conference at the Jesus Is Lord College Foundation gym in Bocaue, Bulacan.
Charls Pabingwit was named the Finals MVP after pouring in 16 points and seven rebounds to help the Bruins outscore JILCF, 23-9, in the fourth quarter.
Gabrielle Dan Gamboa added 14 points and seven assists for NAPPCO, which finished second in the eliminations with a 5-2 win-loss record behind JILCF Red Arc (6-1).
Franse Angeles had 17 rebounds and seven assists for JILCF Red Arc.
Russell Ogana of JILCF Red Arc captured the tournament MVP award and led the Mythical Five where he was joined by Angeles, Gamboa, Cerwin Laran of Caloocan Yengskivel RPBY, and Vincent Ilacas of JILCF Red Arc.
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