Tigers lure two bigs from NCAA

MANILA, Philippines — University of Santo Tomas, under returning mentor Pido Jarencio, has secured the commitments of two formidable big men to begin its initial phase of rebuilding process.

Rhayyan Amsali from San Beda and James Una of San Sebastian yesterday met with the UST brass led by Jarencio, consultant Bonnie Tan and team manager Waiyip Chong.

“Malaking dagdag sila sa binubuo namin dito sa UST,” said Jarencio, who’s back in España after a decade on a three-year contract.

The 6-foot-4 forward Amsali and 6-foot-5 bruiser Una will serve a year of residency before becoming eligible for Season 87. They will both have three playing years with the Growling Tigers.

Amsali, 22, is coming back from a religious hiatus after playing for San Beda in the NCAA.