By: Francis Deungria

What’s obvious?

From their first game of the season, it’s clear that they lack a scoring threat in the perimeter, something that Rey Remogat used to provide. They could bank on Precious Momowei providing the offensive spark but it may not be enough. This is where guys like Ethan Galang and Gjerard Wilson should step up and provide shot creation for the Red Warriors. 

What’s the expectation?

After their first game, it looks like they won’t have a player with the same impact as Remogat, so they should play through Momowei and surround him with shooters, and luckily they have that in Jack Cruz-Dumont and Ethan Galang. Both could generate space that UE’s inside scorers would capitalize. 

The best case scenario?

We’ll see the Red Warriors at their best if their shooters find rhythm. A lineup of Wilson at the helm, Cruz-Dumont and Galang spacing the floor at the wing, and inside scorers Fikes and Momowei finding gaps in the defense will at the least make UE contend each game.

Projection

The realistic expectation for this squad should be a 7th to 8th finish. Although they have Momowei leading the offense, their offensive firepower may not be enough to see them competing against contending teams in the UAAP.