'Rookie-filled' Bombers
Jose Rizal University Coach Vergel Meneses admitted that his rookie-filled roster is still adjusting to his system early in the 89th National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) season. "We are still building our character since my team has 11 rookies. Even though some of them are in their early 20s, I still consider them rookies for they're not that experienced," said Meneses. "But as long as they play and embrace my system, we won't encounter any problems this season," added the former Philippine Basketball Association cage great, on the eve of their scheduled 4 p.m. Monday match against Emilio Aguinaldo College at The Arena in San Juan City. JRU opened with a 69-61 win over Mapua last month but the Heavy Bombers’ inexperience showed, especially in the end game, in their last three matches. The Heavy Bombers lost two nearly-won contests—against University of Perpetual Help, 70-78, and in overtime opposite league-leading Letran, 66-69—then needed...