Dalph Panopio will form a lethal trio with Sedrick Barefield and Christian David at Blackwater. PBA fans will get a first glimpse of Panopio Friday, Oct. 10.
Blackwater is banking on a new era of promise as rookie guard Dalph Panopio makes his much-anticipated debut when they it takes on Terrafirma in the PBA Season 50 Philippine Cup Friday, Oct. 10.
The match is slated 5:15 p.m. at the Ynares Center in Montalban.
Panopio, the third overall pick in the recent draft, is set to bring his international experience and court vision to the Bossing’s backcourt.
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The 24-year-old playmaker, who grew up in Rome, Italy, will be a key piece in coach Jeff Cariaso’s roster that also features fellow rookie Jack Cruz-Dummont.
With Sedrick Barefield returning to full health and Christian David entering his third season, Cariaso now has a dynamic perimeter trio capable of pushing the tempo and creating scoring opportunities from anywhere on the floor.
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Blackwater hopes that this new mix of young talent and tested leadership can spark a turnaround in the All-Filipino Conference.
Meanwhile, Terrafirma, now under new head coach Ronald Tubid, is also in transition as it seeks to build a fresh identity in the coming season.
For Panopio and the Bossing, this opener marks the start of a campaign built on potential, chemistry and the goal of breaking through as a serious contender.
(With reports from Jan Ballesteros)
[Editor’s note: This article was written by a member of the One Sports Digital with the help of AI, and then checked by the staff to ensure accuracy.]