UAAP: Under fire, Kean Baclaan keeps focus on adjusting to NU
MANILA, Philippines — Rookie Kean Baclaan wants to let his game do the talking after failing when he switched to play for the University of Santo Tomas in pre-season to enroll in National University two months ago UAAP Men’s Basketball Tournament Season 85 .
The highly-rated rookie had a great debut with eight points, three rebounds, five assists and four steals to help NU beat University of the East, 77-70, on Sunday at the Mall of Asia Arena.
With high expectations, Baclaan continues to focus on correcting with Bulldogs.
“Sa sobrang daming sinasabi ng mga tao, siyempe sa akin, gusto ko lang magpakita kung ano yung laro ko,” said Baclaan, who cramped in the fourth round but managed to finish the match.
“Adjusting pa talaga ako sa NU. Wala pa akong two months after NU. Siguro kailangan ko i-adjust yung densa ko pa. “
(I hear a lot of things from everyone. But for me, I just want to show my game. I’m still tuning in here at NU because I just joined the team two months ago. I have to work in the room. his player.)
Baclaan has played for UST in the PBA D-League and the FilOil EcoOil Preseason Cup before. moved to NU.
NU head coach Jeff Napa is pleased with the rookie’s debut as he is still in transition mode.
“Kean is still adjusting to our pace. Maybe he was too eager because he wanted to prove something. Napa said.
The 5 foot 8 guard is just glad he fulfilled his dream to play in UAAP. He looks forward to becoming a better player as the season goes on.
“I am very happy because this is my dream. Our game today was not very good. But this is a lesson for us to improve as a team and as individuals on Wednesday,” Baclaan said.
NU aims for a second win over Ateneo on Wednesday at the PhilSports Arena.
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