Roger Pogoy and Aris Dionisio Join Team Japeth
TNT star Roger Pogoy and Magnolia gunner Aris Dionisio will see action in the PBA All-Star Game in Bacolod City on Sunday, March 24, as injury replacements. Pogoy and Dionisio earned All-Star nods for Team Japeth as they take the spots of injured Phoenix standout Tyler Tio and Barangay Ginebra ace Scottie Thompson.
Player Updates
- A back injury has prevented Scottie Thompson from suiting up in the ongoing Philippine Cup.
- Tyler Tio sustained an ankle sprain in their conference-opener against NorthPort last March 8.
- Pogoy, sidelined for four months due to a rare heart condition before his comeback in January, will make his fifth All-Star appearance.
- Aris Dionisio, the Hotshots’ four-year forward, will play in the main event of the mid-season festivities for the first time.
Team Lineups
The two will join the team captained by Japeth Aguilar and also featuring Christian Standhardinger, Marcio Lassiter, Paul Lee, Terrence Romeo, Calvin Oftana, Jamie Malonzo, Don Trollano, Arvin Tolentino, Maverick Ahanmisi, Chris Newsome, and Stanley Pringle.
Standing in the way of Team Japeth is Team Mark, led by Mark Barroca and bannered by seven-time PBA MVP June Mar Fajardo, Robert Bolick, CJ Perez, and Jayson Castro.
Completing Team Mark are Jio Jalalon, James Yap, Jason Perkins, Calvin Abueva, Gabe Norwood, Ian Sangalang, Cliff Hodge, Juami Tiongson, Ricci Rivero, and Nards Pinto.
Upcoming Events
Before the brightest PBA stars duke it out on Sunday at the University of St. La Salle Gym, the finest young players will compete in the Rookies-Sophomores-Juniors Game pitting Team Stalwarts against Team Greats on Saturday.
Side events Three-Point Shootout (separate for guards and for bigs) and Obstacle Challenge will also be held on Saturday.
