By Joey Villar (Philippine Star, Sports – August 21, 2008)
San Sebastian drew strength in beanpole Jason Ballesteros in the stretch as it humbled Letran, 76-73, yesterday to turn the Final Four race a little more interesting in the 84th NCAA basketball tournament at the Astrodome.
The 6-foot-7 Ballesteros provided the defense the whole game and then went to his offense by scoring nine of his 11 points in the fourth quarter to give the Stags their sixth straight win and seventh overall in 11 outings.
“He loves to block shots, rebound and play defense. But he can score points like that if the opportunity presents itself,” said San Sebastian coach Jorge Gallent of his 22-year-old center, who finished with 14 rebounds and three blocks.