Head coach Eric Gonzales presided over the tryouts of the Quezon Huskers for the coming MPBL Fifth Season. With him are Provincial Sports Coordinator Aris Mercene, Executive Assistant John Carlo Villasin, Manager Arjohn Talavera and MPBL Operations head Emmer Oreta.
Quezon tryout draws huge field
QUEZON Province took the first step towards building its team as it conducted a tryout in preparation for the 2023 season of the Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League starting on March 10.
A total of 91 participants from various parts of the province showed up to shoot for slots in the Quezon Huskers squad last Wednesday at the Quezon Convention Center in Lucena City.
Huskers coach Eric Gonzales and assistant coach Melki Villanueva presided over the selection process with the hopes of forming a very competitive team that is co-owned by Cong. Keith Micah Tan and San Andres Mayor Ralph Lim.
Former Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas executive director Patrick Gregorio stands as team consultant while Atty. Donn Kapunan and former Ateneo de Manila University star Magnum Membrere sit as team manager and assistant team manager, respectively.
Also gracing the event was MPBL head of operations Emerson Oreta, Quezon sports coordinator Aris Mercene and Quezon executive assistant Josh Carlo Villasin.
Oreta conducted an ocular inspection of the venue and gave it a thumbs up.
Gonzales said participants underwent drills and scrimmages to give them a closer look at their skills, abilities and tendencies inside the court, especially against stronger, seasoned foes like reigning champion Nueva Ecija Rice Vanguards and heavyweights Batangas City Embassy Chill, Pampanga Giant Lanterns, and Zamboanga Family’s Brand Sardines.
Apart from the homegrown players, the Huskers also intend to get seasoned players and collegiate standouts.
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