Romwel Anzures

University of Perpetual Help System DALTA’s Mark Gojo Cruz. Photo by Angela Davocol, NCAA Philippines.

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<div><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/175974946973715. UPHSD MARK GOJO CRUZ.jpeg" style="width:960px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" alt="University of Perpetual Help System DALTA’s Mark Gojo Cruz. Photo by Angela Davocol, NCAA Philippines."/><span class="fr-inner">University of Perpetual Help System DALTA’s Mark Gojo Cruz. <em>Photo by Angela Davocol, NCAA Philippines.</em></span></span></span></div><p>MANILA — Mark Gojo Cruz has the privilege of learning from one of the country’s greatest guards of all time, no other than his University of Perpetual Help head coach Olsen Racela.</p><p>The 6-foot star sophomore of the Altas has led his squad to an unblemished record in NCAA Season 101 so far, with Gojo Cruz even posting an impressive 18-point, four-rebound, four-assist game with three steals in their win vs. Lyceum of the Philippines University on Sunday.</p><p>“Ang gusto ko kay Gojo, he’s a two-way player,” hailed Racela of the 21-year-old ace who also took Pirates gunner Renz Villegas on the defensive end.</p><p>“And it helps that he has veterans like Patrick Sleat, JP Boral, John Abis, and Shawn Orgo, and malaking bagay sila sa development niya,” Racela added.</p><p>Guided by the San Miguel Beer legend as well as his teammates, Gojo Cruz has been outstanding in Season 101, posting averages of 16.5 markers, three boards, three dimes, and 1.5 steals in two outings.</p><p>But Racela is still urging him to completely shift into being Perpetual’s lead point guard, especially with the capabilities that Gojo Cruz has at his height.</p><p>Fortunately for the Las Piñas-based squad, the former Junior Altas star is more than eager to accept the challenge that Racela has given him.</p><p>“Sobrang sarap sa feeling na may tiwala sila, kasi kahit sophomore ako hindi pa ako sanay mag-point guard,” he said. “Ngayon, ine-embrace ko na maging point guard ako at hopefully mas makapag-create pa ako sa iba kong teammates.”</p><p>And aside from unlocking his potential, Gojo Cruz added that also among his motivations is repaying the trust that Racela has in him.</p><p>“Ine-embrace at ine-enjoy ko talaga lahat,” he said. “Masarap sa feeling na sophomore season ko pa lang, mataas na &#x27;yung tiwala sa akin, so tatrabahuhin ko lang para masuklian &#x27;yun.”</p><div><strong>RELATED VIDEO:</strong></div><div><script data-wid="auto" type="text/javascript" src="https://content.viralize.tv/display/?zid=AAFz8gWM8iRADsJr&amp;cid=ABldD2BlcCThb4Lk"></script></div>

<p>#NCAA101 | “Masarap sa feeling na sophomore season ko pa lang, mataas na 'yung tiwala sa akin, so tatrabahuhin ko lang para masuklian 'yun.”</p>

#NCAA101 | “Masarap sa feeling na sophomore season ko pa lang, mataas na 'yung tiwala sa akin, so tatrabahuhin ko lang para masuklian 'yun.”

NCAA: Guided by Racela, Gojo Cruz embracing bigger role for Perpetual

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NCAA: Guided by Racela, Gojo Cruz embracing bigger role for Perpetual

Rom Anzures,

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Published October 06, 2025 08:12 PM PHT

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