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Keith Datu staying locked in with Wilcon 3x3 as PBA Draft looms

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<div class="embed-wrap"><figure data-feedback="fb:likes,fb:comments"><img alt="Keith Datu of Wilcon Depot 3x3. PBA Images." src="https://sa.kapamilya.com/absnews/abscbnnews/media/2023/sports/07/29/wilcon-depot-3x3-leg-4-21.jpg"/><figcaption>Keith Datu of Wilcon Depot 3x3. PBA Images.</figcaption></figure></div>MANILA — Keith Datu is keeping his focus on his 3x3 squad Wilcon Depot before he ventures into the incoming PBA Rookie Draft. &quot;The best thing I can do is continue to work on myself individually while focusing on winning 3x3 legs with my Wilcon Depot team,&quot; he said. &quot;I believe if I do the work, I will end up where I am supposed to be and I just trust God during the process,” added the 6-foot-7 big man. That is why the 27-year-old is keen on helping Wilcon to finally reach the PBA 3x3 Finals stage even if he is poised to become one of the first-round picks of the annual draft.“There’s always more work to be done,&quot; said Datu, who is also taking advantage of the halfcourt game to hone his talents more. &quot;I know what I’m capable of achieving and playing for Wilcon Depot has allowed me to continue to challenge myself.&quot;&quot;I&#x27;ve learned a lot playing 3x3. On the court, having a great IQ makes a lot of difference in how you play, whether it&#x27;s a win or a loss. Getting exposed to other experienced 3x3 contenders has also allowed me to grow tremendously,&quot; he added.Even after missing the recently-concluded Leg 4 of the PBA 3x3 Season 3 First Conference, Datu has already a lot of experience under his belt, and it has allowed him to show his versatile skill set which can be valuable when he eventually moves to the 5-on-5 stage. &quot;I hope to provide a dominant presence between both big men and guards once I adapt to the style of gameplay the referees allow. But I really enjoy 3x3 because it allows me to showcase both an inside and perimeter skillset,&quot; he said.But aside from personal gains, Datu maintained that his top focus is to help Wilcon Depot win. &quot;Whatever my team needs from me, I will do it. This includes the dirty work, defense, and rebounds,&quot; he said. &quot;I&#x27;m very grateful to have smart players surrounding me. I hope to take advantage of my size and create mismatches. I am very optimistic that we will bring home a championship.&quot;<ul class="op-related-articles">	<li><a href="https://news.abs-cbn.com/sports/07/27/23/wilcon-makes-final-4-breakthrough-in-pba-3x3">Wilcon makes Final 4 breakthrough in PBA 3x3</a></li></ul>After finally getting through the semifinals of the tournament, Datu and Wilcon can further their stint even more when the PBA 3x3 returns for its Leg 5 on Monday at the Ayala Malls Manila Bay.

Keith Datu is keeping his focus on his 3x3 squad Wilcon Depot before he ventures into the incoming PBA Rookie Draft.