Barako Bull taps Williams to keep Fiesta Cup hopes alive

MANILA, Philippines – Barako Bull is not about to fade away in the night without giving up one last good fight. The Energy Boosters are parading a new import in Jamaal Williams when they take on the Rain or Shine Elasto Painters in a must-win game for them Wednesday at the start of the Motolite-PBA Fiesta Cup wildcard phase at the Araneta Coliseum. Williams is taking over the spot vacated by Jeff Varem. A product of University of New Mexico, Williams is no stranger in the league, having suited up for the Sta. Lucia Realtors in the 2006-07 season. Barako Bull finished the eliminations at the bottom of the standings with a 2-12 record, both victories coming with original choice Scooter McFadgon was still around. As the 10th seeded team, the Energy Boosters needed to beat the no. 3 Elasto Painters twice to advance into the quarterfinal phase of the season-ending meet. – GMANews.TV