April 16, 2025

Converge to test PBA Philippine Cup mettle against defending champion Meralco

Converge to test PBA Philippine Cup mettle against defending champion Meralco
Jordan Heading and the FiberXers face a huge test out of the gate. Photo (c) RM Chua/One Sports

Top overall pick Justine Baltazar and Jordan Heading take center stage as Converge opens its PBA Season 49 Philippine Cup campaign against defending champion Meralco Bolts on Friday, April 4, at 7:30 p.m. at the Ninoy Aquino Stadium.

After finishing dead last in last year’s All-Filipino, the FiberXers used their top draft pick wisely and have since turned a corner.

With Baltazar arriving mid-season, and the marquee transaction to land Heading, Converge reached the playoffs in both the Governors’ and Commissioner’s Cups this season and coming just a win shy of the semifinals in each.

Now facing the ultimate measuring stick in Meralco, Converge hopes its blend of rising talent and newfound grit can finally translate into a breakthrough in the league’s toughest, import-free conference.


[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.]

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