MANILA, Philippines – Rhyle Melencio, grandson of Philippine basketball great Rogelio “Tembong” Melencio, led De La Salle Zobel to a 73-64 win over club team Grind Hoops in the sulit.ph BBI tournament at the Moro Lorenzo Sports Center in Quezon City.
A report from The Philippine Star said the young Melencio led his team with a double-double of 16 points and 13 rebounds even asTeammate Nico Mulingtapang scored 16 points with Christian Vergara and Sead Chang adding12 and 11 points, respectively.
DLSZ likewise posted an early lead that they managed till the fourth frame. The Junior Archers pace the eight-team division with a 7-0 record.
Tembong Melencio is considered one of the Philippines’ best basketball players. He was a part of two FFIBA Aisa gold medal squads (1967 Seoul and 1973 Manila) as well the 1972 Olympic team that competed in Munich, Germany. (Photo credit: The Philippine Star)
