More than a dunker: Francis Lopez flashes all-around potential in loaded UP squad

The sky is the limit once again for the UP Fighting Maroons as super rookie Francis Lopez locks in to become a consistent, complete force in the UAAP

MANILA, Philippines – For the third straight time in the UAAP Season 86 men’s basketball tournament, the UP Fighting Maroons flexed their dominance after blowing out the NU Bulldogs,Just about every UP player fielded by head coach Goldwin Monteverde contributed in a positive way, but none shone brighter than super rookie Francis Lopez, who churned out 14 points, 7 rebounds, 4 assists, 2 steals, 1 block, and a staggering plus-minus of +34.

After the game, Monteverde praised his young ward’s desire to evolve his craft in more ways than what he’s used to. “Honestly, I don’t mind the stats, what matters is the team. You know, I wanna give big credit to the team and you know, I hope we can compete at that and we can continue to defend. Most of the teams here are tough so we got to give our best in the remaining games,” he said.

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