STAR. Jacob Cortez in action for the La Salle Green Archers in the UAAP Season 88 men's basketball finals.
La Salle has relied on Mike Phillips as its heartbeat on both ends of the floor, but with 'Motor Mike' now gone, the Green Archers need to find answers from within their roster as they try to defend their crown
MANILA, Philippines – La Salle’s title defense begins with a glaring question: who fills the void left by Mike Phillips?
The Green Archers have relied on Phillips as their heartbeat on both ends of the floor. With the now-Gilas Pilipinas stalwart gone, La Salle needs to find answers from within its roster, which still boasts plenty of championship experience, as it tries to defend its crown.
“The most important thing right now is to find how to fill in the shoes of Mike [Phillips],” La Salle assistant coach Caloy Garcia said during the UAAP Season 89 press conference on Tuesday, September 8.
