WILL GOZUM COMES ONBOARD FOR PHOENIX'S NEW DRIVE WITH CHARLES TIU

THREE years later, coach Charles Tiu and star player Will Gozum are back chasing a championship together.

Gozum finally came on board Phoenix after agreeing to a two-year deal that formally reunited him with his former college coach at St. Benilde.

Team manager Paolo Bugia confrmed the signing of the former NCAA juniors (Mapua) and seniors (Benilde) MVP on Saturday.

Blazers-turned-Fuel Masters

Aside from Gozum, Bugia also said the Fuel Masters signed comebacking guard JC Cullar.

The 27-year-old Cullar also played for Tiu and was teammates with Gozum in the Blazers when they reached the Season 98 finals, but lost to three-peat-seeking Letran.

The point guard already suited up for the Fuel Masters during the PBA Season 49 Philippine Cup, but left for Italy shortly after his father's demise.

2026-02-07T04:15:10Z