The future of the San Sebastian-Recoletos looks “golden” after the Golden Stags secured the commitments of the Gomez de Liano brothers – Jordi and Jaime – on Tuesday, April 15.
The additions of the GDL brothers bode well to San Sebastian’s planned massive buildup as they intend make a good run in the coming NCAA Season 101.
The team management, headed by Jax and EdsChua and Bernard Yang, and coach Rob Labagala expressed gratefulness to the GDL family for entrusting the two promising players under their three-year program.
The GDL brothers – both standing at 6-foot-5 – are expected to provide the Golden Stags the needed ceiling in order to contend against the likes of reigning champion Mapua, San Beda, Letran, University of Perpetual and Lyceum.
“The team is slowly shaping up,” said Yang.
San Sebastian had earlier announced the recruitment of a talented guard Jevy Ponce Hinoguin.
Yang said the team is hopeful to lure more blue chip players to make the Golden Stags formidable, one that can go deep in the coming season.
“May isa pa or dalawa pa kaming nililigawan, future stars ang mga ito,” said Yang, a former manager of Hapee Toothpaste in the defunct PBL.
This marks the second time the GDL siblings would be playing for one team with older brothers Juan and Javi suited up for the UP Maroons in the UAAP several years ago.
Having played for UST and Ateneo, Jordi, 22, will have to wait for another year before he can don the red and gold SSC-R jerseys, while Jaime, 18, is already eligible to play after completing his high school years recently at University of the Philippines Integrated School.
