Two-time UAAP MVP Mbala leaves La Salle
December 22, 2017 | 12:56am
De La Salle University's Ben Mbala tweeted a lengthy post detailing his decision to leave the team. Philstar.com/Efigenio Toledo IV
MANILA, Philippines — De La Salle University's quest for a men's basketball title retention took a major blow after Ben Mbala confirmed he is no longer with the team.
The two-time UAAP MVP on Friday tweeted a lengthy post detailing his decision to leave the Green Archers.
"The decision to leave was the toughest I have had to make after being with La Salle for so many years," he wrote.
"But I feel that this decision is best for the next stage in my career and development," he added.
Mbala first made noise when he led the Cebu-based Southwestern University to their first CESAFI title in history in 2012.
He was then recruited by La Salle and served a two-year residency plus a year ban for playing in an outside league during his ban.
In Season 79, he led the Archers to their ninth men's basketball crown and picked up his first MVP award.
His onslaught continued the following year and was once again named MVP, but La Salle relinquished their crown to their archrivals Ateneo.
The 22-year-old Cameroonian thanked everyone who supported him with his stint with La Salle.
"I am truely grateful for having had the opportunity to represent the Green Archers and will always be a La Sallian at heart," Mbala wrote.
— thekidfromCameroon (@benmbala) December 22, 2017Mbala will take his talents to Fuerza Regia de Monterrey, a professional basketball team in Mexico.
La Salle will now bank on head coach Aldin Ayo, who will return for his third season, with a decent core of players in Ricci Rivero, Aljun Melecio and Andrei Caracut.
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