De La Salle University center Ben Mbala was named Freego Best Player of the Week for leading the Green Archers to two huge victories in the FilOil Flying V Premier Cup for the period of May 16-21, 2016.
The Green Archers defeated the Mapua Institute of Technology Cardinals, 93-76, and the San Beda College Red Lions, 94-85, for an immaculate 4-0 record in the tournament making them the last unbeaten squad. The Cameroonian center averaged 27.5 points and 19.0 rebounds in the two matches.
“Ben gives our team a lot of flexibility,” said La Salle head coach Aldin Ayo. “With him in the middle, he helps control the inside and with his rebounding and defense, he helps us get out on the fastbreak.”
On the other end, Mbala was also named Gatorade Defensive Player of the Week with 10.0 defensive rebounds, 2.0 steals, and 4.0 blocks in a solid defensive effort.
Adamson’s Papi Sarr
Joining Mbala in the Gatorade Best Five of the Week are Adamson University Soaring Falcons center Papi Sarr, who also put up monster numbers in two successive victories over the Colegio de San Juan de Letran and Mapua, with an average of 19.5 points, 11.5 rebounds, 1.5 assists, and 2.5 blocks.
Adamson’s sweet-shooting rookie Jerrick Ahanmisi
Another Adamson Falcon, Jerrick Ahanmisi, younger brother of Rain or Shine Elasto Painters’ Maverick, also cracked the best five with 15.5 points in their two wins.
Sidney Onwubere grabbed a huge double-double in EAC’s win over UP
Emilio Aguinaldo College’s hard working forward Sidney Onwubere tallied 16 points and 17 rebounds in their win over UP.
Letran’s Rey Nambatac helps his team snap out of their funk
Letran’s Rey Nambatac rounds out the quintet with averages of 19.5 points and 8.0 rebounds in the Knights’ two matches for the week.
