ROOKIE big men Brandon Ganuelas-Rosser and Justin Arana emerged as the top two picks in the Rookie/Sophomore/Juniors game of the coming PBA All-Star Weekend in Passi City, Iloilo.
Ganuelas-Rosser was picked by coach Caloy Garcia to spearhead Team Stalwarts, while counterpart Richard Del Rosario tabbed Arana for Team Greats.
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Joining Ganuelas-Rosser in the team are Calvin Oftana, Joshua Munzon, Encho Serrano, Anton Asistio, Tyler Tio, Shaun Ildefonso, Mike and Matt Nieto, and Aris Dionisio.
"Sana team din namin sa PBA yan," Garcia said in jest about the roster he drafted to compose Team Stalwarts.
But kidding aside, he said the team has a good number of bigs and players who can run the floor and shoot.
"I'm kind of excited to be with this players, kasi tatlo diyan kasama ko na," said Garcia in referring to Asistio, Ildefonso, and Mike Nieto. "The rest are new for me, so hopefully, we can be a good team."
Meanwhile, with Arana in his team are Ato Ular, Aaron Black, Allyn Bulanadi, Jerrick Ahanmisi, Adrian Wong, Jerrick Balanza, RK Ilagan, Javi Gomez de Liano, and Isaac Go.
"I think a few years from now, ito na yung mga magiging starters natin sa All-Stars. Sila naman yung mga iboboto ng mga fans a few years from now," said Del Rosario.
"I think this is a great chance for them to showcase their talent. I think it's going to be a lot of fun for the players na napili namin."
Both Garcia and Del Rosario will also serve as deputies to coaches Yeng Guiao and Tim Cone during the premier All-Star game on March 12.
Guiao will be calling the shots for Team Scottie, while Cone handles Team Japeth.
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