2023 PBA Draft fourth spherical choose Fran Yu. –MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.web
MANILA, Philippines—Pleasure stuffed Fran Yu after being chosen by Northport within the 2023 PBA Draft on Sunday.
However it wasn’t simply because he was chosen because the fourth spherical’s fifth choose, it was additionally as a result of his fellow Letran alumni Brent Paraiso was additionally chosen earlier by Batang Pier.
“In fact, we’re excited as a result of we reached the following stage. It’s good as a result of Brent isn’t onerous to be with, he has a excessive IQ,” stated Yu in Filipino. “I hope we can provide Northport some wins.”
Paraiso was picked by Northport because the fifth choose within the third spherical. Each Yu and Paraiso have been important in giving the Knights a uncommon three-peat within the NCAA final season.
Paraiso bolstered his inventory in his ultimate season in Muralla, averaging 10.5 factors, 4 rebounds and a couple of.5 assists per recreation.
Yu, in the meantime, caught with the method and have become the NCAA Season 95 Finals MVP.
So as to add extra dazzle to the state of affairs, each gamers’ coach within the NCAA can also be their tactician within the professionals in Bonnie Tan.
Regardless of that being the identical, nonetheless, Yu expects to have a much bigger function for Batang Pier.
“I’m anticipating to have a more experienced function. I’ll search assist from the veterans first after which I’ll apply it.”
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