[Saba Sports News] Having a dual-ability player like Anthony Semerad is a big plus for head coach Jong Uichico.
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Semerad, who won multiple championships with San Beda in college, prided himself on limiting foreign imports and guarding key opposing players. Not only that, but he can also contribute key points when the team needs them. As he did last Sunday, he led the NLEX Road Warriors past the Balangaggi Nebraska Kings to advance to the PBA Governors Cup playoffs.
In fact, Uijcko is no stranger to Semelad’s tough defense. He discovered Semerad’s ability to defend when he was coaching TNT. In this postseason, the nine-time PBA champion coach believes the 6-4 Philippines-Australian will again help the team, rising to the challenge and contributing as he did in the Road Warriors’ 103-99 win over the Kings.