Richard Escoto and Troy Mallilin are staying with the Blackwater Bossing in the next two seasons of the PBA.
Blackwater has locked up Richard Escoto and Troy Mallilin, signing both to a two-year extension Saturday, Aug. 2.
Escoto proved he’s more than just a defensive gem in the recently concluded PBA Season 49 Philippine Cup.
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In the Bossing's 97-82 win over Terrafirma last June 8, he fired 21 points in over 17 minutes of play to earn the praise of head coach Jeff Cariaso.
I've got to give him his props because he led us in scoring... He’s always effective defensively, and that’s what we rely on him to do," said Cariaso after that match.
"He’s very smart defensively: knowing when to help, knowing gaps, knowing positioning. That’s why he’s of value."
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Escoto averaged 9.45 points, 3.73 rebounds and 1.18 assists last conference.
Meanwhile, Mallilin also proved to be a valuable role player as he normed 5.82 points and 4.36 rebounds in the All-Filipino conference, where the Bossing wound up with two victories.