Mark Nonoy, Deo Cuajao bid UST goodbye amid probe into 'Sorsogon bubble'

Mark Nonoy and Deo Cuajao have joined the list of players leaving the University of Santo Tomas in the aftermath of the "Sorsogon bubble" controversy.

In separate statements on Monday, the two players announced their departure from the Growling Tigers.

"Napakabigat man para sa loob ko, kinakailangan ko ng katiyakan sa aking career para makapagfocus ulit sa basketball," said Nonoy, the UAAP season 82 Rookie of the Year.

"Ilang araw na hindi ako makatulog kasi napamahal na ang team sakin," Cuajao said. "Ang tanging hangad ko lang ay maglaro ng basketball kaya ang hirap talaga mag decide."

The two players expressed concern about the future of the team. The UAAP has handed down an indefinite ban on resigned head coach Aldin Ayo, while UST is still facing probe

Nonoy and Cuajao did not disclose where they would transfer, but they thanked the UST community for giving them opportunity to show what they can do.

"Ano man natutunan ko sa UST dadalhin ko 'yan habambuhay saan man ako mapunta," Nonoy said. "Akin po munang kokonsultahin ang aking pamilya para sa mga susunod na hakbang na aming gagawin."

The pair also tipped their hats off to Ayo for taking a chance on them and giving them confidence on the court.

Other Tigers who left the team include former team captain CJ Cansino, Brent Paraiso, Rhenz Abando, Ira Bataller, and Jun Asuncion. —MGP, GMA News