Meralco inks Hugnatan, two other bigs to one-year deals
3dJonathan Selvaraj
The Meralco Bolts signed big men Reynel Hugnatan, Jammer Jamito, and Nonoy Baclao to respective one-year extensions on Monday afternoon.
Other terms of the deal were not disclosed, according to a report by the league s official website.
Meralco, fresh off its best-ever finish in the Philippine Cup, will be leaning on the three to bolster their frontcourt in the upcoming 46th PBA season, which is set to tip off this April.
Other key players in the frontcourt include Raymond Almazan and Cliff Hodge.
Hugnatan, the 42-year-old stretch forward, seemingly turned back the clock after a strong performance inside the PBA bubble in Clark, Pampanga. He posted averages of 11.7 points on 43% shooting, 35% from three, 4.8 rebounds, and 2.3 assists. The performance was strong enough to claim a Most Improved Player nomination.
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