Atoy Co wants big man to shore up Mapua frontline

Levi Verora

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Now coaching his alma mater, Atoy Co is looking for a big man to shore up his frontline. And he's doing it in the Palaro.

FORTUNE COOKIE. Co is looking for a big man to shore up his team's front line. Photo by Rappler/Levi Verora.

DUMAGUETE City, Philippines — Proving it is a breeding ground for future superstars, the Palarong Pambansa has drawn the attention of no less than one of PBA’s greatest stars, Fortunato “Atoy” Co.

The 61 year-old legend, who took over the Mapua Cardinals two months ago, said he was looking for a big man to shore up his frontline.

“I’ve already a spotted a few including one from Western Visayas. I’ll talk to his head coach and see what we can come up with,” the 1979 PBA MVP told Rappler on the sidelines of the NCR-MIMAROPA matchup.

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The man, popularly known as the “Fortune Cookie”, has been in town since last night and will be staying until the 25th to be able to find all possible options for the Cardinals.

“I am enjoying my stay here. I am very happy. There are a lot of people taking photos with me,” said Co. “We will stay until Thursday to look for more prospects.” – Rappler.com

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