PCCL to honor model varsity cagers

MANILA, Philippines - PCCL and ABS-CBN will co-host today “A Toast,” an event feting the winners and those who contributed to the success of the 2011 Philippine Collegiate Championship.

PCCL chairman Rey Gamboa will announce the recipient of the “Model National Collegiate Player of the Year” award, the highest honor that PCCL confers to players. This is given to the player who during his collegiate playing years combined academic and sports achievements attaining college education while playing competitively at high standards of performance and sportsmanship.

“This awardee is worthy of emulation as a role model of an accomplished collegiate athlete dedicated to his game and in acquiring education,” said Gamboa.

Among the frontrunners for the coveted award are Bacon Austria (ADMU); Sudan Daniel (SBC); Anthony del Rio (SSC-R); Carvo Lanete (SBC); Kirk Long (ADMU); Dave Marcelo (SBC); Emman Monfort (ADMU); Jonathan Semira (SSC-R); and Jessmor Villahermosa (SBC).

The affair will be held at 9501 Restaurant, 14th floor, ELJ Bldg. in Quezon City.