Mapua star Clint Escamis prioritizes championship over personal accolades

Mapua star Clint Escamis prioritized winning the NCAA Season 100 championship over personal accolades, emphasizing the collective joy of a team title.

Escamis, who was the Finals MVP for Season 100, expressed his satisfaction with the team's victory, stating that it brought happiness to the entire Mapua community.

He noted that winning the championship felt better this year compared to last season when he won the MVP award but the team lost, which he described as 'hurt my heart'.

Escamis delivered an outstanding performance in the Finals against College of St. Benilde, ending Mapua's 33-year title drought.

He has not yet confirmed if he will return to the Cardinals' lineup for Season 101, opting to enjoy the current championship for now.

Despite his indecision, Escamis left behind a legacy after his epic effort powered the Cardinals to a 2-0 sweep of the College of St. Benilde Blazers.

He had memorable efforts throughout the series, including a brilliant game-winning triple in a second-round win over CSB where Mapua dug itself out of a 26-point hole.

Escamis was also spectacular in the Final Four, dropping a career-high 33 points that he followed up with a 30-point masterpiece in an 84-73 win in the series opener.