Here are the players who made the biggest impact on March 31 and the stats to prove it.
TOP PERFORMERS OF THE DAY:
Justin Nicholas Patton SMB C 24 PTS | 17 REB | 3 STL | 54.4 FPS
The former NBA big man is primarily known for his defense and inside game, both of which he fully showcased today. He may not bring much offensively, but he should still be a steady double-double force in the conference. The only challenge is keeping his turnovers and fouls down.
Jaylen Rashawn Johnson ROS C 20 PTS | 9 REB | 4 BLK | 51.8 FPS
Johnson returned to the lineup today after serving a one-game suspension and picked up right where he left off. He contributed all over the court offensively while also producing on the defensive end. Through three games in the conference, he has already established himself as one of the best and most versatile players in the league.
Tony Mitchell Jr MBK C 23 PTS | 10 REB | 3 BLK | 50.0 FPS
Mitchell has been solid throughout the conference with four double-double performances. But he has elevated his play even further in his last two games, averaging 22.5 points, 12 rebounds, 1.5 steals and 2.5 blocks.
June Mar Fajardo SMB C 16 PTS | 16 REB | 6 AST | 49.2 FPS
The nine-time MVP has been the most consistent local player in the conference, recording at least 15 points and 15 rebounds in every game so far. He was also excellent as a playmaker today, showing his ability to impact the game in multiple ways.
Jaymar Perez SMB SG 26 PTS | 3 REB | 5 AST | 38.1 FPS
Limited to just 12 points against TNT, Perez got his groove back today, delivering a highly efficient scoring performance and recording his third 20-point outing of the conference and his 13th dating back to the previous tournament.
Damian Chongqui MBK PG 19 PTS | 5 REB | 7 AST | 37.5 FPS
The guard continues to be the Knights’ best player, recording five 19-point outings in as many games while also consistently delivering as a playmaker. Given his caliber, he should be able to keep up this level of play for the rest of the conference.
Jenning Leung MBK SG 11 PTS | 9 AST | 3 STL | 37.3 FPS
Leung hasn’t been the same offensively over his last two games, going 10-for-31 from the field and averaging just 12.5 points after posting three straight 20-point outings. But he remained productive in other areas and also delivered a team-high and conference-high in assists with today’s performance.
Ramon Cao MBK C 18 PTS | 6-17 FG | 10 REB | 30.0 FPS
It wasn’t the most efficient performance but Cao still proved his ability to put up solid numbers, finishing with his second double-double output of the conference.
Joshua Andrei Caracut ROS PG 22 PTS | 4-6 3PM | 3 AST | 27.7 FPS
Caracut hasn’t been very productive to start the conference, but he came through today, spearheading the Painters’ attack with a highly efficient offensive performance. He’s certainly capable of games like this, though he hasn’t had many minutes since the last conference.
BIGGEST DISAPPOINTMENT OF THE DAY:
Sedrick Barefield BWB PG 12 PTS | 3 REB | 1 AST | 17.1 FPS
Barefield had been on a tear to open the conference, averaging 23.0 points in three games. He couldn’t sustain that production today, but he should be able to bounce back quickly in their next games. Last conference, he was one of the top scorers in the league, putting up 19.2 points per contest.
