UP guard Harold Alarcon throughout Recreation 3 of the UAAP Season 87 males’s basketball Finals towards La Salle.–MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.internet
MANILA, Philippines–Shortly after serving to College of the Philippines declare its second UAAP title in 4 seasons, Harold Alarcon mentioned he’s returning to the Combating Maroons for his ultimate 12 months.
Alarcon coming again subsequent season is an enormous enhance for UP, particularly with the commencement of Finals MVP and fellow guard JD Cagulangan.
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Similar to after they received two years in the past, Alarcon expects the Maroons to have massive targets on their backs in Season 88 as defending champions.
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“Siyempre, subsequent season magiging mahirap yan kasi lahat ng mata nasa amin. Kailangan na namin maging prepared,” he mentioned.
The 22-year-old Alarcon had seven factors, 5 rebounds and two assists within the title clincher.
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Alarcon mentioned profitable one other championship was nothing in need of fulfilling not only for himself however extra importantly for Cagulangan and one-and-done heart Quentin Millora-Brown, who wrapped up their UAAP careers on prime.
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“Sobrang saya, siyempre galing ka sa talo, ngayon [champion]. Sobrang tapang din namin na harapin yung ganung challenges umabot pa sa Recreation 3. Halos lahat ng talo namin umabot sa Recreation 3. Yung mga ganung bagay might dalang takot sa iba, might pangamba pero sa amin hinarap namin. Could braveness kami,” he mentioned.
“Yung season na ‘to talaga para kay Maimai at QMB,” Alarcon added. “Gusto ko lang maging masaya yung exit nilang dalawa. Kasi madami na silang nabigay sa UP. Si Q, grabe din yung binigay niya kahit ngayong season lang siya nakalaro.”
