Adrian Nocum named PBA Player of the Week for second time in Comm's Cup

Rain or Shine's Adrian Nocum. PBA Images

MANILA — Rain or Shine's Adrian Nocum became the first two-time recipient of the PBA Press Corps Player of the Week honors after his contributions that propelled his team to a franchise-best start to 6-0 in the Season 50 Commissioner's Cup.

Nocum won the weekly citation a second time for the period April 8 to 12 after a conference-best showing of 21 points, dropping 10 in the fourth spiked by two clutch triples as ROS quashed the furious rally of the San Miguel Beermen, reigning Philippine Cup champion.

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Then on Gabe Norwood’s jersey retirement ceremonies two nights later, the 6-foot Nocum scored six of his eight in the second period where the Elasto Painters seized a seven-point cushion and built momentum for Win No. 6 against Converge.

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He was previously named PBAPC POW for the week of March 18 to 22.

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Nocum (14.5 points, 3.5 rebounds, 3 assists and 2 steals per game) edged Barangay Ginebra’s RJ Abarrientos, a key player in his team’s 2-0 mark, for the plum.

Also in consideration for the POW accolade were Meralco’s CJ Cansino, Rain or Shine’s Gian Mamuyac and Ginebra’s Scottie Thompson.