With a new name and an intact roster, Magnolia head coach Chito Victolero is optimistic of the Hotshots’ campaign in the upcoming Philippine Basketball Association (PBA) Season 43, which fires off on December 17. Leading the Hotshots are mainstays Marc Pingris, Paul Lee, Rafi Reavis, Mark Barroca and Peter June Simon while Robbie Herndon, the sixth overall pick, and second rounder Gwynne Capacio are the new faces in the roster. The Hotshots reached the semis twice during the rookie season of Victolero. Pingris welcomed the change in the team and hopes that they can reach their goals this season. The other members of the Hotshots are Ian Sangalang, Bambam Gamalinda, Kyle Pascual, Justin Melton, Rome Dela Rosa, Aldrech Ramos and Mon Abundo.

Source: Manila Times November 27, 2017 15:22 UTC