Connect with us

Hi, what are you looking for?

Tiebreaker Times

Jarencio admits Romeo still trying to find rhythm


The GlobalPort Batang Pier had a character-building 101-94 win over the Star Hotshots Friday to get themselves into the winning column, and their head coach Pido Jarencio applauded the group for their effort.

“It’s a total team effort. Nagrespond yung players after the loss against San Miguel. Ayaw (nila) maging 0-2,” Jarencio said, stating the team wanted to bounce back badly after a loss to the Beermen last week.

The determined Batang Pier took down the Hotshots as they forced 22 turnovers and leaned on Stanley Pringle’s 23-point, 4-rebound, and 5-assist effort.

“Nakapag-adjust naman yung team, na-push naman yung panic button. Hindi pwede maging 0-2 eh. One game at a time, kailangan manalo ka. One round lang to eh. May mission ang team na ‘to. Makapunta ng playoffs then after that tingnan natin kung umabot kami ng semis,” he said.

PBAS41-Ph-Cup-GP-SH-Romeo Jarencio admits Romeo still trying to find rhythm  - philippine sports newsThe mentor however admits star guard Terrence Romeo is still trying to find the perfect rhythm. Romeo struggled against the Hotshots, shooting a woeful 8-for-24 from the field including 2-for-14 from three-point area although he finished with 20 points.

“Yung confidence na nakuha niya sa Gilas and sa international maganda ang pinakita niya. Yung kumpiyansa andiyan. Ang problema lang, pagbalik niya kawawa siya kasi nabugbog. Pagbalik niya sa amin medyo pagod,” Jarencio shared, stating Romeo was still off with his timing on the floor.

“Ngayon gigil pa siya eh. Siguro habang tumatagal ang liga mas babalik ang confidence niya and at the same time yung timing niya makukuha niya.”

But the Globalport head coach believes his team can still be stronger, and splitting the first two assignments against both tough squads will only be part of the team’s growth.

“Marami pang i-improve ang team. Yung chemistry, pag nabuo yan, mas solid o matibay (ang team).”

Written By


You May Also Like

Advertisement