CJ Cansino and the University of the Philippines Maroons had the privilege to contribute to the preparations for the historic Fiba World Cup 2023, which will be held in the Philippines. They showcased their skills during the Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas Invitational Games held at the Smart Araneta Coliseum. Cansino had an outstanding performance, scoring 19 points, including five three-pointers, in the Fighting Maroons’ dominant 99-62 victory over the San Beda Red Lions.
Cansino expressed his gratitude for the opportunity to participate in this trial run for the upcoming Fiba World Cup. He felt that this game provided a unique experience and was personally beneficial for him as he had been sidelined with a knee injury for almost a year. He also praised the quality of the court and the electric atmosphere created by the fans, which resembled the intensity of the UAAP games.
UP coach Goldwin Monteverde commended the organization and success of the event, emphasizing its value for his young players and rookies. He believed that playing at Araneta was a valuable experience that closely resembled the intensity of UAAP games.
The Fighting Maroons dominated the game against the Red Lions, leading by as much as 42 points with three minutes remaining. Francis Lopez contributed 15 points, six rebounds, and two assists, while Lowell Briones, Janjan Felicilda, and Sean Alter also made significant contributions to the team’s victory.
Cansino emphasized the importance of maintaining their team standards and habits, regardless of whether it was an official game or a tune-up. After winning the FilOil championship, the team had experienced ups and downs in their previous games, so they aimed to establish consistency and discipline.
Jacob Cortez led the scoring for San Beda with 15 points and seven assists, followed by Yukien Andrada with 14 points and James Payosing with 10 points.
Overall, the Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas Invitational Games provided a valuable platform for the UP Fighting Maroons to prepare for the upcoming Fiba World Cup and showcase their skills in front of a passionate crowd at the iconic Smart Araneta Coliseum.
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