renvic
Mar 24, 2006, 05:08 PM
Espinas has the unenviable role of being the superstar on a team of stars, but he has handled this with aplomb uncommon in someone so young. At barely 20 years young, Espinas has managed to blend in well on a team with other great players like Rob Sanz, Jason Castro, Beau Belga, Ian Garrido and Joel Solis. Espinas` play has allowed all of his teammates to flourish because he doesn`t demand the ball to be productive. What is truly mind-boggling is how much better Espinas can become. Already a plus athlete, he adds a new dimension to his game with every tournament. He used to be nothing more than a runner-jumper type who scored only on put-backs and lay-ups or dunks, and his temper often got the better of him. Now he is beginning to understand his real value and how much more he can do, refining his post game, learning to be a fulcrum on the PCU motion offense with improved passing, and is even becoming comfortable taking turnaround jumpers from medium range. Even his coach, the outspoken and tough Junel Baculi, has nothing but praise for his star. His ball sense and superb athletic ability especially off the glass have anchored the success of PCU. His relentlessness has rubbed off on his team. Once the NCAA doormat, the Dolphins are now the cream of the league and have become a top-flight program, coveted by aspiring ballers all hoping to become the next Gabby Espinas, the ultimate of tributes to the ultimate hardcore hoops god.
Go Dolphins Fight!!!
Go Dolphins Fight!!!