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IT'S OFFICIAL: John Lloyd Clemente commits to the NU Bulldogs

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Long revered as the most college-ready prospect in High School basketball, John Lloyd Clemente has decided which college he'll be bringing his skills to.

JLC is staying home.

(Photo Credit: Dante Peralta, Spin.ph)
John Lloyd Clemente confirmed reports that he has committed to play for the NU Bulldogs in College. He ended his High School career averaging 16.8 points, 7.4 rebounds, and 2.1 assists. JLC was also named as a member of the Mythical Five, and was named as an All-Star for the NBTC All-Star game and the SLAM Rising Stars Classic.

Why NU over other schools? It was actually a rather simple decision to make for John Lloyd. "Dito (NU) ako nakilala and dito din ako nagumpisa," mentioned Clemente. The pride of Pampanga helped the Bullpups program reach three straight Finals appearances, and he was able to bring one championship in that run. He wants to do the same for the College program of NU. "Gusto ko na magbigay ng karangalan sa NU sa college basketball." 

In High School, Clemente played mostly as a forward and even at times shooting guard. For college, he's determined to play as a wing player. He's shown in High School that he has the skills to do that, knowing how to move without the ball, and possessing skills fit for a wing. There's a reason, after all, that he's been called college-ready for so long now.

Despite that, Clemente knows he still has a lot to work on if he wants to be a key cog of the Bulldogs. He wants to work on his body even more, knowing that the guards that he'll be facing in the Collegiate level are stronger and much faster than the ones who he faced in High School. At the same time, in order for JLC to successfully play as a guard in College, he's determined to work on improving his dribbling skills. 

For next season, John Lloyd will be coached by former San Beda Red Lions head coach Jamike Jarin, and will be backing up shooters Matt Salem and J-Jay Alejandro.  

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