Here are the players who made the biggest impact on March 25 and the stats to prove it.
TOP PERFORMERS OF THE DAY:
Ricci Paolo Rivero PHX SF 40 PTS | 8 AST | 3 STL | 67.2 FPS
Rivero took charge against the previously undefeated Terrafirma and delivered a career performance. He was on fire offensively, scoring 21 points in the first half alone and finishing 7-for-9 from long range to set a new career high in scoring. The former Fighting Maroon is quickly becoming one of the brightest stars in the league today with his brilliant scoring prowess.
June Mar Fajardo SMB C 27 PTS | 17 REB | 2 STL | 55.9 FPS
The nine-time MVP led SMB to a key win over Converge with another signature performance. He shot 60% from two while also leading the team in rebounding. Through two games in this conference, he has been as steady as ever, averaging 21.0 points and 17.0 rebounds.
Kylor Kelley CON C 12 PTS | 20 REB | 5 BLK | 50.5 FPS
Defensively, he’s on another level. This was his third game this conference with at least 19 rebounds and also his third with at least 4 blocks. He may not be as impressive on the offensive end but he’s still productive, turning in four consecutive double-digit scoring games. Given his caliber, he should be poised for more of these performances moving forward.
Jerrick Vincent Ahanmisi TER SG 37 PTS | 4 AST | 2 STL | 50.4 FPS
The shooting guard continues his breakout start to the conference. Through his first three games, he averaged 19.3 points, 5.0 assists and 2.3 steals, and he kept it going today with another outstanding performance. He was nearly unstoppable from two, converting 10-of-11 attempts, while also knocking down five threes to finish with a career-high outing.
Jaymar Perez SMB SF 24 PTS | 5 AST | 4 STL | 44.5 FPS
Perez is off to a hot start this conference, recording consecutive 20-point performances and his 12th since the Phil. Cup. He’s been equally impressive in other areas, averaging 6.0 assists and 3.0 steals. Consistency has always been an issue for him, but he’s undeniably capable of producing big performances like this.
James Dickey III PHX C 14 PTS | 13 REB | 3 STL | 43.1 FPS
The center has been on a dominant run over his first three games but he slowed down against Terrafirma, posting his least productive output of the conference. Still, he managed his fourth consecutive double-double and remained a major defensive presence.
Alec June Stockton CON SG 17 PTS | 8 AST | 2 STL | 41.6 FPS
Stockton continues to deliver at both ends, recording his fourth straight 15-point game while averaging 3.2 steals. He also excelled as a playmaker, finishing with a game-high and conference-high in assists.
Celedonio Trollano SMB SF 18 PTS | 7 REB | 2 STL | 36.4 FPS
Trollano remains steady offensively. Against Titan, he finished with a strong 20-point performance—his eighth since last conference—and followed it up with a well-rounded game today. In the Phil. Cup, he played a major role in the team’s run, averaging 15.6 points and 4.1 rebounds.
Francis Escandor PHX SF 20 PTS | 5 REB | 2 AST | 27.0 FPS
Escandor stepped up today and delivered the best game of his career. With several key players dealing with injuries, he has assumed a larger role in the rotation to start the conference and should continue to be productive.
BIGGEST DISAPPOINTMENT OF THE DAY:
Ali Mubashar TER C 13 PTS | 17 REB | 2 AST | 30.4 FPS
The big man continues to excel on the boards, averaging 19.0 rebounds over four games, which is the second-best mark in the league. However, he wasn’t as steady in scoring today, finishing with a conference-low output. Turnovers also continue to be an issue, as he’s averaging six per game over his last three outings.
