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Sangalang vows to prove himself in return from injury
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Star Hotshots big man Ian Sangalang posts up Rain or Shine center Raymond Almazan. PBA IMAGES
Tough won’t really describe the kind of year Ian Sangalang had.
Coming off a first season where he was named to the All-Rookie Team, Sangalang saw what could’ve been a breakthrough sophomore year go down the drain after he suffered a season-ending ACL injury.
All healed up, Sangalang is determined to make up for lost time and prove himself all over again with the new season just days away.
“Sabi nila maraming nawala sa akin, na napag-iwanan na ako ng ibang players na kasabay ko,” Sangalang said, reflecting on a tough year that was devoted to recovery and rehabilitation.
“Siguro this coming conference, ipu-prove ko na walang nawala sa akin. Ibibigay ko yung best ko at kahit na galing akong injury, di ako susuko. Lalaban ako at ibibigay yung kaya ko.”
Sangalang’s absence was a big blow to Star’s quest in defending its three championships after a Grand Slam year.
But with Sangalang, who is eager to show he’s better than ever, back and the rest of the Hotshots looking to regain their championship status under new head coach Jason Webb, the one-time NCAA MVP believes Star has a good chance this year.
“Nagkataon lang na nag-struggle yung team kasi nawalan ng players, pero naniniwala ako na ngayon, kaya namin.”
And while the 6-foot-7 Sangalang may have lost a full year of learning and experience, his sacrifice and dedication to get back on the court coming from a major injury was rewarded with something that he didn’t expect he’d get.
The 23-year-old Sangalang was recently named to the 17-man Philippine team pool by the PBA.
Sangalang couldn’t hide his shock when he first heard the news but he’s raring to show that he also has what it takes to compete with the the country’s best.
“Nagulat ako kasi di ko inexpect na masasali ako dun. Galing akong injury so di pa nila nakikita kung pano ako lalaro,” he said. “Pero ready naman ako. Yung mga kasabayan ko dun, high level talaga. Kung bibigyan ako ng pagkakataon, ready naman ako para sa bayan.”
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