UAAP: Dave Ildefonso says words of wisdom from Tab Baldwin got him going

MANILA, Philippines — Ateneo coach Tab Baldwin will never lose his faith in Dave Ildefonso despite the swingman’s offensive woes in the UAAP Season 85 men’s basketball tournament.

Ildefonso struggled offensively anew missing all his seven shots in the first half against defending champion University of the Philippines on Saturday.

But Baldwin knew exactly what to do to get his prized ward going and help him snap out of his funk.

With worldly advice from Baldwin, Ildefonso came alive in the second half where he scored all of his 15 points including 12 in the third quarter alone.

“I think what really helped me out was when coach Tab really pulled me aside and just talked …

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