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Limited to a spectator in last year’s Finals, Donald Tankoua watched intently as his San Beda squad celebrated another title.
The Cameroonian, who tore his ACL on his right knee late in the first round, wished he could have contributed to the title romp over Arellano.
With that in mind, Tankoua dilligently worked the hardest to regain his peak form in time for Season 93.
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Though he couldn’t get to the level he desired, he stayed the course and did his part in coach Boyet Fernandez’ system to once again earn a spot in the Mythical Team.
And in the NCAA Season 93 Finals, Tankoua made up for lost chance, averaging 22.0 points, 18.5 rebounds, 1.0 assist, and 1.0 steal in San Beda’s sweep of Lyceum to be named the NCAA Finals MVP.
“Coming from an ACL injury, this is really special for me,” he said. “I really wanted to win it for me and my teammates.”
He helped San Beda defy the odds against an erstwhile undefeated team in the Pirates and win back-to-back titles, its 10th in 12 years, and 21st overall.
“I hope to win more championships in the coming seasons,” said Tankoua.