Before the action happens in NCAA Season 98, get to know more about San Beda Red Lions' Ralph Penuela, JB Bahio, and Jacob Cortez in 'Great Eight', where the players were asked about the 'greats' of their lives.
Who is your greatest basketball influence?
Penuela: Kobe Bryant.
Bahio: Sa NBA, si Kobe Bryant. Sa PBA, si Marc Pingris.
Cortez: My Dad.
Who/What is your greatest motivation?
Penuela: To continue improving everyday.
Bahio: Family ko at si God.
Cortez: Family.
What is your greatest move on the court?
Penuela: Pass.
Bahio: Siguro yung spin move.
Cortez: Spin move or Eurostep.
Who is the greatest player on your team?
Penuela: Coach.
Bahio: James Canlas (Kwekuteye).
Cortez: Can I say me?
Who is your greatest opponent?
Penuela: Ourselves.
Bahio: Siguro Will Gozum.
Cortez: Letran.
What is your greatest fear?
Penuela: Not living well.
Bahio: Siguro mawala ang parents ko.
Cortez: Height.
What is your greatest career achievement as of now?
Penuela: Playing for San Beda.
Bahio: [Maging] Part ng Batang Gilas under-18.
Cortez: So far, making the lineup.
Who is the NCAA Greatest of All Time?
Penuela: Robert Bolick.
Bahio: Calvin Oftana.
Cortez: I'd say Abueva.
'Achieve Greatness Every Day' as NCAA Season 98 opens on September 10, 2022.
—JMB, GMA News