PBA: Meralco taps Antonio Hester to replace injured import

MANILA, Philippines–Meralco is set to bring in a familiar name in Antonio Hester as replacement for the injured Jordon Varnado after playing without an import in a close defeat to Phoenix in its PBA Governors’ Cup debut. Team manager Paolo Trillo confirmed the change after Wednesday’s 98-97 loss at Smart Araneta Coliseum when the Bolts were forced to play all-Filipino after Varnado was scratched due to a calf injury. “We wanted someone who is familiar to our league and he’s available,” Trillo said, adding that Hester is due to arrive Thursday. Hester is expected to be available on Saturday when […]... Keep on reading: PBA: Meralco taps Antonio Hester to replace injured import