PBA: Phoenix adds depth, signs Francis Escandor

Phoenix signs Francis Escandor.–PBA IMAGES

MANILA, Philippines—Phoenix has joined the offseason signing frenzy.

Before the 50th season of the PBA rolls around in a few months, the Fuel Masters signed Francis Escandor to add depth to their young squad. Phoenix announced the move on Tuesday.

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The La Salle product met with Phoenix team manager Paolo Bugia and PBA Board treasurer Atty. Raymond Zorilla with representative Marvin Espiritu for the official signing.

Escandor was most recently let go by Rain or Shine after the team’s elimination in the Philippine Cup.

The swingman barely had minutes with the Elasto Painters, but he still had a hand in helping the team reach the all-Filipino conference semifinals against TNT.

Escandor and the Elasto Painters bowed to the Tropang 5G in six games.

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For Rain or Shine’s part, however, they signed Stanley Pringle almost immediately after having released Escandor and Mark Borboran.

Escandor will be joining a young Phoenix core consisting of Ricci Rivero, Jason Perkins, Kai Ballungay and Tyler Tio.

The former Green Archer will be bolstering a Phoenix squad that finished the Philippine Cup with a 4-7 card under coach Jamike Jarin.