San Miguel looks to avoid another winless EASL stint in final game vs Suwon

The San Miguel Beermen look to correct their recent struggles as they brace for their final East Asia Super League (EASL) group stage matchup against Suwon KT Sonicboom in Korea on Wednesday, February 12.

Already eliminated from playoff contention, the Beermen remain the only winless team in the tournament with a dismal 0-5 record and a league-worst point differential of -72.

Their season has been rough both internationally and domestically, as they recently suffered an early exit in the PBA Commissioner’s Cup, failing to even make the playoffs as defending champions.

Now, the challenge becomes even tougher for San Miguel as they take the floor without their two most dependable stars, June Mar Fajardo and CJay Perez.

The duo has been called up to Gilas Pilipinas for the upcoming FIBA Asia Cup 2025 Qualifiers, leaving the Beermen significantly shorthanded in what has already been a brutal EASL campaign.

Without their presence, San Miguel must find a way to compete against a Suwon team that, while also out of the running at 2-3, is showing promise in its domestic league.

Suwon may no longer be in EASL playoff contention, but they have been surging in the Korean Basketball League (KBL), climbing to fourth in the standings.

Adding intrigue to the matchup is the Sonicboom’s new Asian Quota import, JD Cagulangan.

The former UP Fighting Maroons guard recently led his team to a UAAP championship and was named Finals MVP just last December. Now, he brings his winning mentality to Suwon and will look to make an immediate impact against a struggling San Miguel squad.

With nothing but pride left to play for, the Beermen are desperate to avoid another winless EASL campaign. However, with their depleted roster and ongoing struggles, it will take a monumental effort to finally break through. 

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[Editor's note: This article was generated by a member of the One Sports Digital team using AI, and then checked by the staff to ensure accuracy.]