JM Bravo was one of the offensive weapons that Lyceum of the Philippines University relied on in the past season as well as in their preseason activities.
But seven games into the season, Bravo had only been averaging 5.71 points and 4.57 rebounds.
The sophomore baller, though, found his old touch when he steered the Pirates to an 82-79 overtime win over San Sebastian College-Recoletos in NCAA Season 98 on Sunday.
And head coach Gilbert Malabanan recognized that effort from his player.
"Sabi ko nga sa kanya, 'welcome back' eh kasi ang tagal niyang nawala eh. Ang tagal niyang nawala, hindi ko alam kung saan napunta pero buti na lang bumalik na siya," Malabanan said.
Bravo finished with 14 points, including crucial seven markers in the extra period, to go along with six rebounds, one assist, and one steal.
For his part, he just wanted to repay the continuous trust the coaching staff is giving him despite his struggles for most of their campaign.
"Sa akin masaya ako kasi binigyan ako ng opportunity ni coach na gawin 'yun. 'Di ko sinayang 'yun kasi gusto ko ipakita lagi 'yung best ko sa kanya," Bravo said.
"Sabi nga ni coach, welcome back sa akin kasi mga last time, sobrang pangit ng nilalaro. Ginawa kong motivations 'yun, 'yung mga sinasabi ni coach."
—JMB, GMA News
