B-Meg hopes to rebound with Raymundo, Maierhofer

by abs-cbnNEWS.com



MANILA, Philippines – B-Meg Derby Ace is excited with the return of two of its key players for the coming 37th Philippine Basketball Association (PBA) season.

“Kerby (Raymundo) is returning, and so is Rico (Maierhofer) kaya medyo excited kami,” B-Meg team governor Rene Pardo in PBA.ph.

Raymundo was sidelined from hardcourt action by a third-degree sprain. Maierhofer, meanwhile, had to recuperate from a torn anterior cruciate ligament.

Pardo said the return of Raymundo and Maierhofer means a more complete B-Meg lineup.

"Pagbabalik ng mga iyun, then they will join our frontline that also features Marc Pingris, (Rafi) Reavis and (Joe) Devance. With James (Yap) and PJ (Simon) also healthy, medyo mabigat-bigat na ulit ang core ng team namin," he said.

The Llamados played catch up for most of the 2010-2011 season because of an injury-plagued roster under rookie coach Jorge Gallent.

Pardo said B-Meg will now be mentored by Richard del Rosario, who served as assistant coach to Gallent.

"Ngayon tapos na ang mga haka-haka, ang mga speculations and the entire team can now concentrate on shaping up,” Pardo said.