Joe Devance is Player of the Week

JOE Devance put up monster numbers for Alaska in the week that was, earning for
himself the Accel-PBA Press Corps Player of the Week citation for the period
March 7 to 13.
The do-it-all forward notched averages of 20.5 points, 15.5 rebounds and 5.0
assists in leading the Aces to back-to-back wins over the San Miguel Beermen and
B-MEG Derby Ace Llamados.
Those figures got him the scribes’ nod over teammate LA Tenorio, who was also
impressive with his own two-game averages of 18 points, 4.5 rebounds and 7.5
assists.
Devance said he was just trying to do what he can in helping Alaska’s campaign
in the import-laden Commissioner’s Cup.
“I’m really trying to get my teammates involved and have fun while doing it,”
said the 27-year-old southpaw.

“I have great teammates and coaching staff that believe in me. Our system is fit
for me to do well. I just make it a point to go hard every time I’m on the
court.”
This determination showed when Devance notched 22 points, seven rebounds and
five assists as Alaska fended off SMB, 96-94, last Wednesday. He scattered 19 of
his points in the first three quarters that helped the Aces build up a cushion
that took the sting off the Beermen’s endgame comeback.
Against Derby Ace, Devance was even more devastating as he poured in 19 points
on top of a gamehigh 14 rebounds in a 97-91 win. He scored all but two of the
Aces’ last eight points inside the final two minutes
Those victories jacked Alaska’s win-loss record to 4-1 and kept it right on
track to advancing into the next round.
For sure, Devance will continue to be a pillar of strength in the Aces’ drive.(pr)