The powerhouse Hapee Fresh Fighters make their much-awaited debut in the PBA D-League Aspirants Cup today when they face off against the AMA University Titans over at the Ynares Sports Arena in Pasig City.
It appears that Hapee has taken up the mantle left by NLEX Road Warriors in terms of gathering the best amateur players from the country.
In their stead are former two-time UAAP MVP Bobby Ray Parks, newly crowned NCAA MVP Scottie Thompson, Gilas Cadet member Garvo Lanete, La Salle big man Arnold Van Opstal, National University standout Troy Rosario in addition to San Beda stalwarts Ola Adeogun, Baser Amer and Art dela Cruz.
In other games, the Jumbo Plastic Linoleum Giants gun for their second win in a row when they tackle the Cebuana Lhuillier Gems.
Cebuano Brian Heruela had a decent all-around game in his debut for Jumbo Plastic last time out as he logged in five points, nine assists and eight rebounds in their 79-74 win over LPU-Breadstory.
Finally, the MJM M-Builders try to bounce back from their opening-day loss when they tackle the debuting Tanduay Light.
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