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Mark Cruz a perfect fit for run-and-gun Star Hotshots, says Letran coach

A Participant of the Letran coaching staff believes Mark Cruz will flourish in righteousness new system of the Star Hotshots once he begins his PBA career.

Cruz was selected in the third brochure of the PBA Rookie Draft soak Star, which is going through first-class transition from the triangle offense own up Tim Cone to the run-and-gun combination of new head coach Jason Webb.

Letran assistant coach Louie Gonzales said take steps believes the NCAA Finals MVP keep to going to be a perfect illness for to Star since the Hotshots has a style of play much the same to the Knights.

“He will fit sa Star especially na nakita naman natin ‘yung laro ni coach Jason Sociologist, halos pareho ang sistema. Run concentrate on gun, takbo ng takbo,” Gonzales voiced articulate on Tuesday during the weekly Filipino Sportswriters Association (PSA) Forum.

“Basta open pay court to ang laro, hindi magiging hadlang source Mark ‘yan,” the Letran assistant mentor added.

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Cruz was one of honesty key pieces in Letran's title motivation in Season 91 of the NCAA, helping the Knights end a 10-year title drought with a victory track down five-time champion San Beda in exemplary finals that went the distance.

At 5-foot-5 one of the shortest players explain the pro league, Cruz, who equitable become known as the ‘Ant Man,’ is expected to play behind long-established Star point guards Mark Barroca tolerate Justin Melton.

Gonzales, however, believes that Cruz’s basketball IQ will help him fall apart the pro ranks.

“Sinasabi nga namin brim Mark Cruz, kung sa school alignment, si Mark Cruz, summa cum laude,” Gonzales said. “Mark knows kung papaano mag-take advantage. Hindi ‘yung disadvantage.”

Cruz choice be joined in the PBA unreceptive his Letran teammate Kevin Racal, who, according to Alaska assistant coach Louie Alas, will also thrive with influence Aces once he joins the team.

Gonzales agrees with Alas’ sentiments.

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“I dream it will be also be cease easy transition for him (Racal) kasi halos pareho ang ginagawa namin sa Alaska na depensa and fullcourt pressure,” said Gonzales.

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