Mark Esperanza joins San Sebastian for NCAA

Promising guard Mark Esperanza has committed to play for San Sebastian College-Recoletos (SSC-R) Staglets in the upcoming NCAA season.

The 5-foot-11 player, who was a former Finals Most Valuable Player in the UAAP Juniors and a prolific scorer with Gilas Boys, is seen as a significant addition to the team.

Jackson Chua, the team patron, expressed his happiness that Esperanza chose SSC-R as his second home, noting that the school beat out well-funded schools from the UAAP for this opportunity.

Esperanza averaged 16.64 points, 5.79 assists, 4.93 rebounds, and 1.57 steals in Season 87 with UP Integrated School and Arellano High School before transferring.

Chua and Bernard Yang, who are rebuilding both the Stags and Staglets, believe Esperanza's arrival will help improve the team's 3-6 win-loss record from Season 100.

Esperanza is expected to be a key player for the Staglets in the upcoming season and is being groomed for future roles with the varsity team.