Jose Rizal University secured the commitment of two rising high school standouts as the Heavy Bombers continue their offseason revamp ahead of the NCAA Season 101.
Former San Sebastian College-Recoletos Staglets Sanlea Peñaverde and Harry Herrrera have made the decision to bring their talents to JRU as they begin their collegiate careers. Their high school coach in San Sebastian, Juan Miguel Martin, confirmed the development to GMA News Online as the latter has also decided to join the JRU coaching staff alongside head coach Nani Epondulan.
"Yes part of coaching staff po ako ni Coach Nani ngayon. Yes may mga players from Baste na sumama po and nag tiwala po," Martin said on Monday.
"So far nag-confirm na si Sanlea and si Harry po."
[Yes, I'm part of the coaching staff of Coach Nani now. Yes, there are players from Baste who are coming with me and putting their trust in me... So far, those who confirmed are Sanlea and Harry.]
Peñaverde was a key cog in San Sebastian's campaign in the previous NCAA Season 100 juniors tournament, emerging as a member of both the Mythical Team and the All-Defensive Team as the Staglets finished with a 3-6 record.
The rising guard posted averages of 24.11 points, 7.56 rebounds, 2.67 assists, 2.89 steals, and 0.22 blocks while the 6-foot-3 Herrera posted 7.33 markers, 8.11 boards, 1.44 dimes, 1.11 steals, and 0.56 blocks.
They became the latest recruits for JRU, which has also gotten the commitment of former Mapua University Cardinals Chris Hubilla and Lawrence Mangubat.
—JMB, GMA Integrated News
