Jun Roque, NCAA Season 99 Most Improved Player, Commits to Letran Knights

Jun Roque, the NCAA Season 99 Most Improved Player from the Perpetual Altas, has committed to play for the Colegio de San Juan de Letran Knights. The 22-year-old guard's transfer to Letran has been rumored since he left the University of Perpetual Help System Dalta Altas earlier this year.

Roque had a solid sophomore year in NCAA Season 99, averaging 12.94 points, 7.5 rebounds, 2.06 assists, 1.44 steals, and 0.72 blocks, which earned him the Most Improved Player award and a spot on the Mythical Five. The 6-foot-4 rising star played for two seasons with the Altas before deciding to return to his high school alma mater, Letran.

As a former prospect of the Letran junior team, Roque didn't have the opportunity to compete due to the COVID-19 pandemic. He will now reunite with his former Perpetual teammates, Mark Omega and Carlo Ferreras, who have also transferred to Letran. The trio will all sit out the NCAA Centennial Season and be eligible to play for the Knights in Season 101 next year, serving a one-year residency.

Why this matters: Roque's commitment to Letran is a significant boost for the Knights, who are looking to improve after a disappointing 2-16 record in Season 99. The addition of Roque, along with other recruits like Peter Rosillo and NAASCU star John Sherick Estrada, will strengthen Letran's core that includes Kevin Santos, Rafael Go, and Deo Cuajao.

Letran head coach Bonnie Tan expressed his excitement about Roque's decision to join the Knights, stating, "Jun is a talented player who has shown great improvement over the past year. We believe he will be a valuable asset to our team and help us bounce back in the upcoming seasons."

Key Takeaways

• Jun Roque, NCAA Season 99 Most Improved Player, commits to Letran Knights.
• Roque averaged 12.94 points, 7.5 rebounds, and other stats for Perpetual Altas.
• Roque will reunite with former Perpetual teammates Omega and Ferreras at Letran.
• Roque's transfer boosts Letran, who aim to improve after a 2-16 record in Season 99.
• Letran coach Tan excited about Roque's addition, sees him as a valuable asset.