Mapúa's Clint Escamis talks about his big fourth quarter performance as well as the adjustments his team needs to make in their quest to the top of the final four standings. #NCAASeason99 #GMASports
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00:00 and MVP, rookie MVP, Clint Escamiz.
00:03 First of all, congratulations, Clint.
00:06 Happy birthday!
00:07 Oh, it's not yet.
00:08 It's been a month.
00:09 Wow, it's been a month since your birthday.
00:11 He's always a player of the game.
00:12 This is our endgame stats, what JV is asking for.
00:16 JV, I'll go first.
00:18 Clint, that game was amazing.
00:20 You were up by 19 at one point.
00:21 Yes.
00:22 And then, Paolo had to go through an ankle injury,
00:26 but he came back, hitting a big shot as well.
00:28 Warren Bonifacio was also in foul trouble,
00:30 and also, he didn't have a goal.
00:32 But you, I was saying,
00:34 Clint Escamiz was 0-4 from 3,
00:36 and then, you were in the big 3.
00:39 What was going through your mind?
00:40 Did you want that?
00:41 That's what's good about you,
00:42 that even if you're a mentee,
00:44 in the first three quarters,
00:45 when it comes to the fourth,
00:46 "Okay, I'll take care of it."
00:47 Yes, our mentality is really good,
00:49 and I always preach to our rookies,
00:52 to the veterans.
00:53 I always say, "Just have confidence, kid."
00:56 Even if you're struggling from the field,
00:59 you'll need to, when you really give it your all,
01:01 you'll have confidence,
01:02 and that's what I showed in that moment.
01:04 Before we continue,
01:05 we have a short interview,
01:06 but quickly, Chito Victolero,
01:08 our former coach of Mapua.
01:10 Is it true that you're Coach Chito's kid?
01:12 Yes, yes, yes.
01:12 He's watching right now.
01:13 He's watching Chito.
01:14 He said, "You're talking to me now.
01:17 You can count on me, Coach Chito."
01:19 Of course, Coach Chito, point guard himself,
01:22 crediting you.
01:23 Clint, I know this is still a long time,
01:25 but I said, "A lot more can happen."
01:27 There's a lot of confusion in the team standings.
01:28 This is a big game for EAC.
01:30 You have four more games remaining.
01:32 What do you want to fix?
01:34 Maybe for yourself,
01:35 and at the same time for your team,
01:37 to secure that twice-to-beat advantage
01:39 when it comes to the Final Four.
01:40 For me, especially my turnovers,
01:43 I think I had four or five turnovers this game.
01:45 I didn't mention it.
01:47 But of course,
01:49 it's not that I'm thinking about it,
01:51 it's also wrong,
01:52 because you need to improve every game.
01:53 So that's also it.
01:54 And our efficiency on defense,
01:57 especially like the bigs earlier,
02:00 like they're shooting outside,
02:02 we needed to adjust.
02:03 So that's it.
02:04 Actually, you only had two turnovers.
02:05 Oh, really?
02:06 Yes.
02:06 I don't know.
02:07 It looks like you were given to someone else.
02:08 It looks like you were given to Paolo.
02:10 Jamie, ask him.
02:11 So, Clint,
02:12 of course, the second round is coming to an end,
02:15 the elimination round.
02:17 Who do you think will have a hard time
02:20 in the remaining games?
02:21 We treat every game as elimination,
02:25 like Final Four games,
02:26 so we shouldn't be a campant.
02:28 Like every game,
02:29 we treat it as a Final Four.
02:30 So, all of them are strong, actually.
02:32 And all the teams in the NCA are strong.
02:34 Like, they can do it.
02:36 You know, Dre,
02:37 Clint can be the showbiz guy.
02:39 The answer is so safe.
02:40 No one is strong, no one is weak.
02:41 I asked Clint before,
02:42 he's focused on basketball.
02:43 Because of course,
02:44 a lot of people are asking.
02:45 A lot of fans.
02:45 He wants to be an artist.
02:46 Oh, wow.
02:47 He's already posted it on Facebook.
02:48 Like, he's already got 1 million.
02:49 But, Clint,
02:50 we can see your highlights.
02:52 Again, 5 of 16 from the field,
02:53 31% worth 17 points,
02:55 8 rebounds, 4 assists,
02:57 3 steals,
02:58 and 1 block.
02:59 Okay.
03:00 Your next game will be against San Beda,
03:02 against Perpetual,
03:03 Arellano,
03:04 JRU.
03:05 Before we say goodbye,
03:06 what else do you want to say
03:08 to the Mapua community?
03:10 I'm always thankful to them,
03:12 because they're always there,
03:14 always supporting.
03:15 And I'm really grateful to them.
03:18 And that's it.
03:20 Thank you for all your support.
03:21 Thank you for all your support.
03:22 Do you really not think of yourself as the MVP?
03:24 Rookie of the Year?
03:24 Do you really think of yourself as the champion?
03:26 Of course,
03:26 I read that.
03:28 Of course!
03:29 Of course.
03:30 At the back of my mind, yes.
03:31 I know that.
03:33 Okay, greet them.
03:35 Shoutout to my family,
03:36 to my mom and dad,
03:37 from Dumaguete and Davao.
03:39 To my brothers,
03:40 Kuya Bill, Kuya Mark,
03:41 and to my sister-in-law,
03:42 Ate Kim.
03:44 And to my nephews,
03:46 Drew and Larelle.
03:47 And to the whole Mapua community,
03:49 thank you for always supporting.
03:50 Koshito!
03:51 Koshito!
03:52 Of course.
03:54 Thank you,
03:54 but thank you in advance.
03:56 Koshito!
03:57 Maybe next time.
03:58 You still have two more seasons!
03:59 Yes, yes.
04:00 Two more seasons.
04:01 You'll come back, right?
04:01 You'll play everything again.
04:02 Yes, and we'll enjoy the moment.
04:05 You're under pressure.
04:08 Thank you so much.
04:10 Let's look at the remaining schedule of Mapua.
04:12 Again, Clint Escamiz, best player of the game.