Connect with us

Hi, what are you looking for?

Tiebreaker Times

Basketball

Troy Rosario grateful to Coach RDO for always guiding him


Big thanks to Coach Ranidel De Ocampo, Troy Rosario did not have a premature exit in TNT’s match versus Terra Firma, Tuesday night.

The 6-foot-7 forward finished the game unlike versus Alaska last Sunday, where he fouled out with only 2:41 left to play and with the game tied at 92-all.

Fortunately, the Tropang Giga escaped with a 100-95 win.

But against the Dyip, Rosario did not let that happen again, and he more than made up for it through an impressive performance.

He produced 20 points and 15 rebounds as he helped his side to a masterful 112-101 win to seize early leadership in the 2020 PBA Philippine Cup.

“Nung last game namin na na-foul out ako, may mga tips siya na sinabi sa’kin, na nagamit ko last night,” said Rosario.

Having the multi-decorated cager again by his side is something that Rosario is immensely grateful for, since he looks up to De Ocampo as a mentor.

The 28-year-old still remembers how his Kuya Del continued to guide him — even if they got apart back in 2017.

It could be remembered that De Ocampo got traded to Meralco that ended his stint with the franchise he steered to six championships.

But three years later, shortly after announcing his retirement, the 38-year-old reunited with TNT, where he is overseeing the development of its bigs.

“Mula nung rookie ako siya na talaga ‘yung isa sa mga taong nag-aadvise sa’kin. Kahit nung nasa Meralco pa siya, ‘pag may games kami, tinetext ako niyan ni Kuya Del,” Rosario said.

#ReadMore  Calculated Castro has no doubt walk-off shot was on time

“Ngayon na bumalik siya, may mga talagang tinuturo siya sa’kin hindi lang physically pati mentally,” he added.

“Sobrang laking tulong.”

Written By

Oftentimes on the sidelines. Forever a student of the game. Morayta-bred.




You May Also Like

Basketball

No trilogy is taking place in the PBA Season 49, as San Miguel tore up the script by ousting Barangay Ginebra, 100-93, to advance...

Basketball

RJ Abarrientos and Troy Rosario were among the notable players present as Gilas Pilipinas commenced its preparations for the FIBA Asia Cup 2025. Head...

Basketball

Gilas Pilipinas Men head coach Tim Cone isn’t expecting much from the national team’s first practice on Monday ahead of the FIBA Asia Cup...

Basketball

LA Tenorio turned back the clock and saved Barangay Ginebra from the jaws of defeat against San Miguel, 88-87, to force a Game 7...

Basketball

San Miguel finally broke the trend by subduing Ginebra, 103-92, to move one win away from the PBA Season 49 Philippine Cup Finals, Friday...

Basketball

It’s back to square one for the sister teams as San Miguel stopped Ginebra from inching closer to the Big Dance following a 107-82...

Basketball

Ginebra wasn’t keen on playing another game and that’s precisely the reason why it refused to waste its win-once quarterfinal incentive. The Kings leaned...

Basketball

Japeth Aguilar and RJ Abarrientos powered Barangay Ginebra to a dominant 97–78 victory over modern-day rival TNT, moving them closer to securing a twice-to-beat...

Advertisement