TOP Philippine Basketball Association (PBA) prospect Jason Brickman continued his fine play for Kaohsiung Aquas in the T1 League of Taiwan after uncorking a season-best 15 assists over the weekend at the National Taiwan University of Sport.
The Filipino-American facilitator added 10 markers, four boards and two steals as Kaohsiung trumped the Taichung Suns led by his compatriot Jordan Heading, 98-81.
Behind Mr. Brickman’s crafty play, Kaohsiung solidified hold of top spot with a 14-9 card.
Mr. Heading, the first pick of Terrafirma in the 2021 PBA special draft and a Gilas Pilipinas cadet, bled for only two markers as Taichung slid to 11-8.
Mr. Brickman is expected to banner this year’s draft class after missing the cut in 2021 due to eligibility requirements that the PBA has already relaxed since.
In the Japan B.League, former NLEX star guard Kiefer Ravena missed the game-winner as the Shiga Lakestars fell to their sixth straight loss at the hands of Seahorses Mikawa, 93-91.
Mr. Ravena had 15 points, six rebounds and seven assists for Shiga, which stumbled to 10-24 card at 18th place of the 22-team B.League. — John Bryan Ulanday
