n a trade this week.
While Cariaso has made no secret of their intent to select a big man in the March 14 draft ceremonies, he also expressed confidence in their current roster. In particular, he noted that Jeron Teng and Abu Tratter are ready for more responsibilities in the coming PBA season. As for Teng, the Alaska organization recently rewarded him with a three-year contract extension. With Manuel no longer in the squad, the former UAAP Finals MVP will be asked to take on a bigger role in the team.
"So yes, we expect him to come in and you know, to be able to understand that some of that responsibility will be put on his shoulders," he added. "It's part of his growth, it's part of his development.""We're gonna show him some trust that he can handle it. So, will he be perfect? Of course not. Will there be growing pains? Of course," he said. "But again, everyone has to start somewhere, right? So we expect him to do well.
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