Arguably the #1 high school player in the country today, Jeron Teng announced today that he will be suiting up for the De La Salle Green Archers for the upcoming UAAP season.
The brother of the reigning back-to-back Tiong Lian Most Valuable Player, former UAAP Rookie of the Year and UST Growling Tiger, Jeric Teng broke the news regarding the recruitment status of his younger brother on his twitter account.
"@jeronteng will play for DLSU", Jeric tweeted on his twitter account @jericteng16.
This served as confirmation to the tweets of Snow Badua late last night that Jeron's father, former PBA player Alvin Teng, confirmed that his son will take his talents over at Taft avenue.
Jeron also tweeted today about his decision to play for the Green Archers next season.
"yup. DLSU :)", the RP Youth mainstay tweeted on his account @jeronteng.
This ends the recruiting drama of the most sought out player in the country who is famously known for his record breaking 104-point performance in a single high school game which he accomplished on January 5, 2011 against Grace Christian College.
This could not have come at a better time for Teng as he will lead the Xavier Golden Stallions to a unprecedented fifth consecutive Tiong Lian championship in the Juniors Division. The Golden Stallions open their title defense against Chang Kai Shek College on Saturday, January 14, at 1:30 PM followed by a preview of a potential championship match-up against Hope Christian High School on Tuesday, January 17, at 7:00 PM.
Jeron's game is something worth admiring. The 6'1 small forward bulldozes his way to the basket and scores on a variety of lay-ups and running jumpers. Inside the paint, he is literally unguardable; able to finish strong with either hand on either side on any given situation. He also has the uncanny ability to initiate and take contact and still score even earning three point play opportunities. If he is not able to make the shot, he draws a foul and troops to the free throw line multiple times making majority of them in the process. Another great part of 'LeBron' Teng's game, often compared to LeBron James for his versatility and sheer upper and lower body strength, is that he is a great rebounder averaging a league-leading 14.3 rebounds per game in the previous Tiong Lian season. Equip that with the body of a great defender plus an improved outside shot and you have yourself the best high school player in the country today.
As early as now, people have been already tweeting and buzzing about the anticipated match-up, or even rivalry, between Kiefer Ravena of Ateneo and Teng. Both players have shrugged off the so-called rivalry and told their twitter followers that individual match-ups should not overshadow the Ateneo-La Salle rivalry.
Jeron Teng will be playing under new management for La Salle. They fired head coach Dindo Pumaren last season ending the Pumaren brothers stay in La Salle whom they led to multiple championships. Coach Gee Abanilla will be instilling a brand new system for his players even rumored to have all his players try-out again with the exception of De La Salle Zobel graduates Luigi De La Paz and Arnold Van Opstal.
We will see Jeron Teng rule the UAAP for many years to come. Rookie of the Year, in my opinion.
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