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Andy Gemao of Fil-Am Nation Select in action against Philippine Christian University-Dasmariñas in the NBTC National Finals, March 18, 2024 at the Mall of Asia Arena. Handout/NBTC

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<div dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;text-align:justify;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:10pt"><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:960px"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1710776321009AndyGemao3.jpg" style="width:960px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" alt="Andy Gemao of Fil-Am Nation Select in action against Philippine Christian University-Dasmariñas in the NBTC National Finals, March 18, 2024 at the Mall of Asia Arena. Handout/NBTC"/><span class="fr-inner" style="text-align:left">Andy Gemao of Fil-Am Nation Select in action against Philippine Christian University-Dasmariñas in the NBTC National Finals, March 18, 2024 at the Mall of Asia Arena. <em>Handout/NBTC</em></span></span></span></div><div dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;text-align:justify;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:10pt"><span style="color:#000000;background-color:transparent;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">MANILA -- Fil-Am Nation Select recorded a comfortable 106-51 victory against Philippine Christian University-Dasmariñas to open the 2024 Smart-NBTC National Finals, Monday at the Mall of Asia Arena.</span></div><div dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;text-align:justify;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:10pt"><span style="color:#000000;background-color:transparent;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">Jacob Bayla, Terrence Hill, and Andy Gemao all shone in the huge win. Bayla wasted no time building on USA’s finals run a year ago, collecting 19 points with two boards while Hill had 15 points and nine steals. Gemao, the former Letran high school star, put up 16 points, nine rebounds, and four assists.</span></div><div dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;text-align:justify;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:10pt"><span style="color:#000000;background-color:transparent;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">They now turn their attention to St. Roberts International College-Iloilo in the Super 32 of the tournament on Tuesday, still at the Pasay venue.</span></div><div dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;text-align:justify;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:10pt"><span style="color:#000000;background-color:transparent;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">On the other hand, the Dolphins will meet Mindanao champion Toyomoto Auto Supply, with Vhon Roldan being their lone scorer in double-digits with 10.</span></div><div dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;text-align:justify;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:10pt"><a href="https://news.abs-cbn.com/sports/2024/3/7/jared-bahay-kieffer-alas-headline-nbtc-2024-s-top-24-1606"></a><span style="color:#000000;background-color:transparent;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap"><a class="fr-green fr-strong" href="https://news.abs-cbn.com/sports/2024/3/7/jared-bahay-kieffer-alas-headline-nbtc-2024-s-top-24-1606">READ: Jared Bahay, Kieffer Alas headline NBTC 2024’s Top 24</a></span></div><div dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;text-align:justify;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:10pt"><span style="color:#000000;background-color:transparent;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">Meanwhile, 1 San Rafael-Bulacan capitalized on a strong start to score a 76-64 upset over last year’s semifinalist, Sacred Heart School-Ateneo de Cebu.</span></div><div dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;text-align:justify;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:10pt"><span style="color:#000000;background-color:transparent;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">John Genotiva posted a 15-marker, 11-board double-double to power 1 San Rafael to the 15th seed and a face-off against NCR champion Eco Green Technology-Makati.</span></div><div dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;text-align:justify;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:10pt"><span style="color:#000000;background-color:transparent;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">RJ Dacalos had his own double-double of 15 points and 14 rebounds, but the now-26th-seeded Magis Eagles had to overcome limited minutes for top-ranked under-19 player Jared Bahay. They have to go through South Luzon king Batang Tiaong if they are to advance to Division 1, as the losing teams in the Super 32 will be moved to Division 2.</span></div><div dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;text-align:justify;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:10pt"><a href="https://news.abs-cbn.com/sports/2024/3/12/jared-bahay-ready-to-step-out-of-comfort-zone-ahead-of-ateneo-debut-1833"></a><span style="color:#000000;background-color:transparent;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap"><a class="fr-green fr-strong" href="https://news.abs-cbn.com/sports/2024/3/12/jared-bahay-ready-to-step-out-of-comfort-zone-ahead-of-ateneo-debut-1833">READ: Jared Bahay ready to step out of comfort zone ahead of Ateneo debut</a></span></div><div dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;text-align:justify;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:10pt"><span style="color:#000000;background-color:transparent;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">In other results, John Rodulfa’s 29-point outing lifted FLMP/KMTE Customs Brokerage over Crossover Canada, 83-73, to clinch the 13th seed and a matchup with Arellano.</span></div><div dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;text-align:justify;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:10pt"><span style="color:#000000;background-color:transparent;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">The Fil-Canadians fell to the 28th seed opposite Visayas champion Khalifa-Cebu even after Jeremy Jao and Christian Pano’s 18 and 15 points, respectively.</span></div><div dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;text-align:justify;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:10pt"><span style="color:#000000;background-color:transparent;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">The 12th seed went to Triple Threat Basketball New Zealand after they escaped gritty Trinity-Bacolod in a nail-biting 60-56 affair with KC Ioane powering through with 11 points and 16 rebounds.</span></div><div dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;text-align:justify;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:10pt"><span style="color:#000000;background-color:transparent;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">Trinity only had John Martinez in double-digits with 20 as it slipped to the 29th seed to take on Mapua, while the 12th-seeded Fil-Kiwis will clash against UST.</span></div><div dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;text-align:justify;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:10pt"><span style="color:#000000;background-color:transparent;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">One Media TV48 Naga fended off Fil-Euro Nation Select-UK, 75-73.</span></div><div dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;text-align:justify;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:10pt"><span style="color:#000000;background-color:transparent;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">Christian Fernandez and James Nuada combined for 38 points to pace the 11th-seeded Bicolanos who drew Philippine College of Science and Techonology-Calasiao in the next round, while Yim Broth’s 26 points went down the drain, as the 30th-seeded Fil-Europeans will now have to put up a fight against three-time defending champion National University-Nazareth School.</span></div><div dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;text-align:justify;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:10pt"><span style="color:#000000;background-color:transparent;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">Division 2 defending champion PPG Tarlac also opened its campaign on a high note after downing Filcom Italy, 103-88, behind Russel Liwanag (27), Earl Sapasap (22 points), and Jospeh Pangilinan’s (21).</span></div><div dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;text-align:justify;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:10pt"><span style="color:#000000;background-color:transparent;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">PPG Tarlac claimed the 10th seed to duel St. Jude College-Dasmariñas, while Lorenzo Dimayuga (23 points) and Vince Boladas (21) showed the way for the Fil-Italians who next battle San Sebastian as the 31st seed.</span></div><div dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;text-align:justify;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:10pt"><span style="color:#000000;background-color:transparent;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">JC Espinosa had 18 points to pilot Top Flight Sports over Notre Dame of Midsayap, 80-75, to seize the ninth seed for a matchup against Xavier University-Ateneo de Cagayan de Oro University.</span></div><div dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;text-align:justify;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:10pt"><span style="color:#000000;background-color:transparent;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">Notre Dame leaned on Jeffrey Malacapag’s efforts built on 23 points, as they settled for the 32nd seed and a tall task of playing UAAP champion Adamson High School.</span></div><div dir="ltr" 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<p>Fil-Am Nation Select recorded a comfortable 106-51 victory against Philippine Christian University-Dasmariñas to open the 2024 Smart-NBTC National Finals, Monday at the Mall of Asia Arena.</p>

Fil-Am Nation Select recorded a comfortable 106-51 victory against Philippine Christian University-Dasmariñas to open the 2024 Smart-NBTC National Finals, Monday at the Mall of Asia Arena.

NBTC: Andy Gemao triumphant in return as Fil-Am Nation routs PCU-Dasmariñas

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NBTC: Andy Gemao triumphant in return as Fil-Am Nation routs PCU-Dasmariñas

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Published Mar 18, 2024 11:41 PM PHT

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