Petron Blaze Boosters Basketball Updates

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The San Miguel Corporation (SMC) management started to move its players by trading point guard Jonas Villanueva of San Miguel Beermen in exchange for quick guard Paul Artadi of B-MEG Derby Ace Llamados.

In an interview with incoming head coach Ato Agustin, he says he wanted a running team while also putting premium on defense. This justifies the acquisition of Artadi who strives on up-tempo and running kind of game. He is also known for his defense harassing point guards of opposing squads.

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While the SMC Management has yet to formalize the appointment of Ato Agustin as the Beermen’s new head coach starting next season, it’s already known that he will handle the team after former Beermen headcoach Siot Tanquingcen was sent to Ginebra to become one of Jong Uichico’s assistant coaches.

Agustin currently is completing his coaching responsibilities with the San Sebastian Stags in NCAA. Once his duties with the Stags are done, he will take control of the Beermen squad. Assistant coach Gee Abanilla was reportedly going to handle the team in practices while Agustin is not yet around.

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