La Salle coach Topex Robinson.–MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.internet
MANILA, Philippines — La Salle is now the most well liked group within the UAAP Season 86 males’s basketball event with a four-game successful streak following a giant win over No. 1 College of the Philippines on Sunday.
The important thing to the Inexperienced Archers’ string of victories? “Teamsmanship,” in line with coach Topex Robinson.
“We time period a phrase like ‘teamsmanship.’ How nicely all people might contribute so that you can be an elite group, you don’t solely want leaders, however you additionally need to have nice teammates. Teammanship means whoever has the ball you must share that basketball. We had [19] assists once more in a giant sport like this towards UP,” stated La Salle coach Topex Robinson after their 88-79 victory over UP in entrance of 13,469 followers on Sunday at Mall of Asia Enviornment.
With the Inexperienced Archers rising to a 7-3 document only a sport behind league leaders UP and Nationwide College, the previous PBA mentor stated he takes a web page out of the defunct Alaska Aces’ playbook.
“Coming into this sport, I simply advised them what I discovered from being with the Alaska Aces group and one factor’s written on that board is what are you able to do at this time that may get you nearer to successful a championship,” Robinson stated. “We actually simply targeted on at this time, how can we get higher, we’re not likely [our chance of getting the twice-to-beat advantage] till you talked about it.”
La Salle huge man Kevin Quiambao.–MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.internet
Robinson lauded his entire crew led by Kevin Quiambao, who scored 11 of his 22 factors down the stretch. Evan Nelle, who missed their first-round sport towards UP, additionally spelled the distinction with 17 factors together with the dagger trey. Michael Phillips, Jonnel Policarpio, and Francis Escandor additionally had their moments.
“As [Kevin Quiambao] stated, it’s not nearly him. It’s good to see Mike again in motion, Francis performed nicely towards UP, clearly Poli is basically taking part in nicely however we additionally need to acknowledge our help like Josh [David] and Joaqui [Manuel] performed nicely this night. Once more, it’s all about all people, all people issues,” he stated.
Policarpio, who was additionally instrumental with 11 factors, eight rebounds, and 5 assists, stated he simply embraced his position that led to his spectacular performances the previous 4 video games for the Inexperienced Archers.
“I’m simply doing my job. I observe what coach desires me to do and his system. I double my effort all the time,” stated Policarpion in Filipino.
Robinson, who’s in his first yr as La Salle coach, stated their focus was not on avenging their heartbreaking first-round loss to UP final month however moderately on studying from their expertise.
“We don’t actually look UP as our opponent however they’re worthy rivals, their power is our weak spot, they know easy methods to finish video games and so they’re composed even with out Malick [Diouf] and JD. [Cagulangan] They’re actually a robust group. We’re simply completely satisfied to maintain the sport shut, we kinda collapse however so long as we’re gonna get higher with each alternative. Paying UP with a lot respect and successful would be the byproduct of what we’re doing,” Robinson stated. “I assume it’s the expertise of going by means of shared adversities. That loss to UP actually harm us, particularly since we actually had an opportunity. We’re simply attempting to sharpen our noticed and attempting to get higher.”
“However crucial for us is we don’t wanna let today slip by with out us having fun with this chance, taking part in for the group, taking part in for our followers, and our households. Most of my timeouts weren’t actually about X and Os anymore, it’s reminding these guys to get pleasure from it. I advised them taking part in faculty is probably the most memorable expertise you’re gonna have in your basketball profession,” he added.
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Regardless of La Salle’s current success, Robinson insists the Archers nonetheless have an extended method to go as they shift their focus to Adamson on Wednesday at Good Araneta Coliseum.
