In fact, former Ateneo de Davao University High School basketball star Francis Escandor was even part of the starting five of the team, where he played well in the team's lopsided win.
Escandor scored a lone basket with a driving layup with his left hand.
Aside from Escandor, Holy Child College of Davao high school scorer Deo Cuajao and Holy Cross of Davao College Crusaders' lanky center Paul Turco also got some minutes on the court in their win.
Cuajao had a solid game as he contributed five points in the team's win.
Turco also had some minutes, but he failed to score a basket for his team.
Another Davaoeno National University High school backup center and Barangay Maa resident Aaron Buensalida was not fielded in the game by veteran La Salle head coach Derrick Pumaren.
Escandor is the most veteran member of La Salle among the four since he had played for the team in the previous UAAP seasons. Cuajao, for his part, will play his first season for La Salle after playing previously for Sto. Tomas Glowing Tigers in the recent UAAP season.
The 6'1 gunner decided to transfer to La Salle due to the controversy that rocked the Tiger's team last year, which caused the resignation of UAAP champion coach Aldin Ayo.
Buensalida, for his part, accepted the offer to play for La Salle since he loves the school and the chance to play for more significant minutes after his colorful career in the UAAP high school basketball wars for many times champion NU.
On the other hand, Turco took the offer to play for La Salle so that he could fulfill his dream of playing in the PBA in the future. Considered one of the top centers in local leagues here, Turco, a native of General Santos City, is expected to provide rebounding and bench scoring for the team once the UAAP opens its new season in 2022.
The inclusion of the four Davaoeno basketball stars in the roster of La Salle is a strong indication that some of the best basketball talents in the Philippines can be found here. (Romeo Braceros Jr.)
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