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Cruz named All-Star MVP, Bautista new 3-point king

By J.S. Perey

UAAP-NCAA All-Star MVP Jervy Cruz blocks the lane against San Beda center Sam Ekwe in this piece of action while Tigers rookie Clark Bautista (left) displays his winning form in the 3-point shoot-out. Photo by PAUL ALLYSON R. QUIAMBAOUST SUPERSTAR Jervy Cruz bannered the UAAP All-Star selection in a 91-81 trouncing of its NCAA counterparts during the 2008 Samsung Bantay Bata 163 UAAP-NCAA All-Star Showcase last November 16 at the Ynares Sports Arena in Pasig City.

The Season 71 Mythical Team member and former UAAP Most Valuable Player (MVP) exploded with 15 points and six rebounds, to lead the all-star cast in a decisive 36-18 second-quarter breakaway which the Norman Black-mentored team sustained until the final buzzer. Cruz, who played his last UAAP season this year, was named the All-Star MVP.

Meanwhile, UST rookie revelation Clark Bautista emerged as the surprise three-point king after piling up 19 points to dethrone defending three-point champ Jayvee Casio of the De La Salle Green Archers.

In the much anticipated slam dunk challenge, Tiger neophyte Chris Camus flaunted a 360-degree jam to finish second behind Elmer Espiritu of the University of the East Red Warriors.

Vol. LXXX, No. 6 • December 12, 2008

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