Abadiano, Quiambao gain MVP honors

MANILA, Philippines — UP’s Gerry Abadiano bagged the Puso Pilipinas Finals MVP plum while La Salle’s Kevin Quiambao took home the Smart Sports Season MVP honors at the close of the Filoil EcoOil 17th ECJ Preseason Cup late Wednesday night at the Filoil EcoOil Centre.

Abadiano scored all of his 12 points in the second half as the Fighting Maroons erased a 20-point deficit against the Green Archers for a 69-66 win to capture their second straight preseason title.

Abadiano and Quiambao were joined in the Mythical Five by UP guard JD Cagulangan and super rookies Veejay Pre of Far Eastern U and Jonathan Manalili of Letran.

Harold Alarcon (UP), Jonnel Policarpio (La Salle), Jedrick Daa (FEU), Allen Liwag (College of St. Benilde), and Jomel Puno (San Beda University) also made it to the All-Tournament Team.