TITING Manalili will be out for the next three weeks, as he recovers from a sprained knee.
Coach Allen Ricardo told SPIN.ph the welcome development, with the flamboyant Letran guard avoiding any serious injury following his bad fall on Thursday.
"Likely November na siya babalik," shared the mentor. "Minor na lang din ang swelling sa tuhod, so ok siya."
Manalili hurt his right knee following a drive against Roger Ondoa late in the Knights' 96-86 win against Lyceum.
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The diagnosis gave the Muralla side a huge sigh of relief, as they hope to have the Cebuano guard back in time for their proper playoff push this NCAA Season 102.
Without him, Ricardo is pinning his hopes on rookie Justin Cargo and Nat Montecillo to take care of point guard duties, as well as fellow backcourt stalwarts Jimboy Estrada and Chad Gammad.
Manalili has averaged 13.8 points, a league-best 10.2 assists, 4.0 steals, and 3.4 rebounds in the five games he has played in Letran's ongoing campaign.
The time away could also be beneficial for the 6-foot floor general, who also continues to recover from a right wrist injury.
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