Compostela cagers lead MVP race in Gov’s Cup

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COMPOSTELA swept the elimination round of the Governor’s Cup Under-18 Basketball Tournament, a stellar run largely powered by Rjay Wagas and Khient Patrick Gamao.

Wagas and Gamao did the heavy work for Compostela in the eliminations and for that, the dynamic duo ended up as frontrunners in the race for the coveted Most Valuable Player (MVP award.

Going into the playoffs, Wagas collected the highest statistical points (SPs) with 56.2 statistical points built on averages of 13.6 points, 14.2 rebounds, 6.2 assists, 2.4 steals, and 4.2 blocks a game.

Wagas is trailed by Gamao with 51.8 SPs after averaging 21.4 points, 11.0 rebounds, 2.8 blocks, 1.4 steals, and 0.8 assists per game in the eliminations.

Gamao, whose squad will face Sta. Fe in the knockout “Sweet 16” round, actually shares the second spot with Jayson Cabrera of Malabuyoc.

Cabrera piled up 51.8 SPs courtesy of his averages of 28.7 points, 4.7 rebounds, 1.7 assists, and 5.0 steals a game. Cabrera, however, could no longer earn more SPs as Malabuyoc failed to make it to the playoffs.

Taking the fourth place is Boljoon’s Reyan Lacuna, who tallied 48.8 SPs after norming 22.6 points, 11.2 rebounds, 3.0 steals, 1.4 assists, and 1.2 blocks a game.

A big blow for Lacuna’s MVP bid was Boljoon’s failure to advance to the “Sweet 16” round.

Rounding up the Top 5 MVP contenders is Luke Dy of Mandaue City with 48.6 SPs. Dy averaged 14.2 points, 9.6 rebounds, 3.2 assists, 4.8 steals, and 1.2 blocks a game in the eliminations.

Dy helped Mandaue advance to the playoffs against Danao City.(CCM)