Meralco Bolts draft pick CJ Cansino officially joined reigning PBA Philippine Cup champion after coming to terms with the franchise last 5 August.
The Bolts gave a two-year deal to the UAAP champion player out of University of the Philippines (UP), who was the team’s first round pick (no. 9 overall) in the recent draft.
The Bolts took some time to sign the rookie as it just came from a brief trip to Hong Kong as part of its incentive for winning the franchise’s first ever championship in Asia’s pioneering pro league.
Team governor Atty. Bill Pamintuan and Meralco team manager Paolo Trillo were present during the contract signing of Cansino, who was accompanied by his representative Charlie Dy of VP Global Athlete and Artist Management.
Cansino played with the UST Growling Tigers and UP Fighting Maroons in the UAAP, winning a title with the latter. He then spent time with the Iloilo United Royals in the MPBL before joining the draft, where he was taken by the All-Filipino defending champion Bolts.
During the signing, Cansino thanked Iloilo United Royals team owner JJ Javelosa and coach Mac Cuan for welcoming him to the team and allowing him to play in the MPBL prior to applying in the PBA draft.
At the same time, he expressed gratitude to the UP management and community led by coach Goldwin Monteverde, Gov. Jonvic Remulla, and Robina Gokongwei for their guidance and all-out support through his journey to get to the PBA.
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