La Salle hopes Cortez, Tovera return after week-long break – but Tovera is already stepping up
La Salle wants Jacob Cortez and Joaquin Tovera back after a week-long break, and the rookie has been stepping up in the meantime.
By YouScoop Desk · · 1 min read
The gist
- La Salle hopes to get Jacob Cortez and Joaquin Tovera back in action after a week-long break.
- Inquirer.net reports that Tovera has been stepping up for La Salle without Cortez.
- SPIN.ph says Cortez's return is set to line up with Tovera's rise next week.
Why it matters
For UAAP fans, the question is how La Salle's lineup looks once both players are back. The reports suggest a young player is already carrying a bigger role while the team waits.
La Salle is hoping to get Jacob Cortez and Joaquin Tovera back in action after a week-long break, according to Manila Bulletin. The reports do not say why the break happened, so that part is still unclear.
While Cortez is out, the spotlight has shifted to Tovera, who is a rookie. ABS-CBN's headline says he has proven he has "that dog" in him, a phrase used to describe a player's fighting spirit. Inquirer.net also reports that he is stepping up anew for La Salle without Cortez.
Tovera Steps Up, Cortez Eyes Return
The story is not just about Tovera, though. SPIN.ph reports that Cortez's return is set to sync up with Tovera's rise next week. The timing suggests the two could be back on the same side soon, but the reports do not share more details on the exact schedule.
That leaves a few things still open. The sources do not say how long Cortez will need to get back to full action, or how the team will use both players together. For now, the main update is that La Salle is hoping for a full return next week, while Tovera keeps stepping up in the meantime.
La Salle fans have seen rookies rise before, but this one is doing it while a key teammate is away. Once Cortez is back, can Tovera keep up this level, and what do you think the team should do with both of them on the floor?
Sources
This story is written in our own words from reports by ABS-CBN, Inquirer.net, Manila Bulletin and SPIN.ph: Sports Interactive Network Philippines. Spotted an error? Tell us.
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