Manalili sidelined due to sprained knee, set for November return

Expect to see Letran star guard Jonathan “Titing” Manalili on the sidelines of the team for at least three weeks as he suffered a sprained knee in their match against Lyceum Pirates last 8 October.

Letran head coach Allen Ricardo told DAILY TRIBUNE that Manalili is now under “recovery and strengthening,” and is expected to return to action in November.

The Knights’ 96-86 win against the Pirates sent them to the top of Group B standings with a 4-2 win-loss record.

Sans the Cebuano playmaker, veteran guards Nathaniel Montecillo and Jimboy Estrada are expected to step up for the Knights as they take on the Mapua Cardinals on 12 October.

Rising talents Justin Cargo and Chad Gammad are also expected to rise to the occasion.