Wilcon Depot on the cusp of breaking through in PBA 3x3

Ael Banal

Even with consecutive quarterfinal exit, Wilcon Depot remains hopeful that better days are still ahead.

The new 3x3 side fell short against Meralco on Tuesday, 13-14, at the Ayala Circuit in Makati, but head coach Anton Altamirano saw some positives.

He says, "Mas maganda na yung pinapakita ng team. Nakukundisyon na kami unti-unti and we're optimistic sa mga susunod pang legs." He also adds, "Breaks of the game lang. We played against a tough Meralco squad and you can see na we're able to keep up with them."

TH Tumalip led Wilcon Depot with six points and eight rebounds, while Ael Banal added three points and four rebounds.

Pool play saw them defeat NorthPort, 21-15 and San Miguel, 17-14, but their 12-18 defeat to Pioneer dropped them to the third seed.

Nevertheless, Altamirano remains hopeful moving forward.

"Ang importante sa amin lumalaban yung team at nakikita naman na konti na lang, pwede na tayong makasabay doon sa mga nangunguna this conference," he said.