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Former Alaska ace Ronald Pascual. FILE INQUIRER.net
MANILA, Philippines – Once one of the NCAA’s brightest prospects, Ronald Pascual has hit rock bottom, according to his brother.
Ronel Pascual, in a Facebook post on the MR.CabalenHoops page, described that his brother Ronald is in the “deepest and saddest stage of his life” with the once professional gamer who now apparently depends on the charity of others for survive while in Manila.
“Overwhelmed by his pride and depression, he does not want to accept any help from his family. His closest friends who were with him when he still had it all are gone along with his fortune, ”wrote Ronel Wednesday.
“He’s somewhere in Metro Manila moving from one house to another; stay with whoever accepts it. He often calls us and asks us for a small amount of money to buy food ”.
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Pascual was one of the best NCAA players of the late 2000s, forming the famous “Pinatubo Trio” in San Sebastián with Calvin Abueva and Ian Sangalang who, although they did not win titles together, were one of the toughest troops in the world. college basketball at the time. .
Ronel added that Pascual is afraid of receiving a trial if he returns to Pampanga.
“My brother cannot accept the things that have happened to him. He is afraid that people will judge him or condemn him when he returns home here in Pampanga, ”Ronel wrote.
“To all of my brother’s closest friends, fans and former teammates, I ask for your prayers and support. Financial support is not a factor at this time, all you need is encouragement and emotional support! “
After an outstanding amateur career with the Golden Stags, Pascual was selected as the third overall pick in the 2014 PBA Draft by going to San Miguel where he won the 2015 Philippine and Governor’s Cups.
His career with the Beermen didn’t last long, as he later moved to Star, GlobalPort and Blackwater, which later released him in 2017.
Then, Pascual landed in Alaska in 2018 averaging 4.0 points on an efficient 43 percent from 3-pointers with 1.7 rebounds in 10.5 minutes per game in 12 games.
“I think it’s bottomed out and now the only way is up! I think now is the time for you to get out of your miserable situation and go home here in Pampanga! Once again I ask for your support, love and prayers for my brother, ”Ronel wrote.
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