In an effort to recalibrate and overturn its sagging fortune, Converge is turning to an American forward who’s already accustomed to how things are done in the PBA – Cameron Clark.
Clark, who had three previous stints since 2021, is taking over from Jamaal Franklin as the FiberXers (3-4) look to arrest a four-game skid and further their cause in the hunt for a ticket to the Season 50 Governors’ Cup quarterfinals from Group A.
The 6-foot-5 Clark assumes import duties in time for the FiberXers’ crucial duel with Terrafirma (3-4) today at Ynares Center-Antipolo where solo fourth in the seven-team bracket is on the line.
Clark isn’t actually Converge’s primary candidate as import No. 3 in the conference vice second import Franklin, who got the boot after failing to lead the team to victory in his three appearances in place of original reinforcement Jalen Hudson.
But after Travin Thibodeaux measured over the 6-foot-6 inch height limit, he eventually received the call.
Now on his fourth tour of duty, the 34-year-old Clark is expected to take a relatively shorter adjustment period with the Delta Pineda-coached squad.
It’s not long ago since he last saw action, beefing guest team Eastern in the Season 49 Commissioner’s Cup and averaging 29.2 points, 12 rebounds, 1.4 assists 1.0 block in powering the Hong Kong club to 3-2 as its first import.
Prior to this, he manned the fort and helped San Miguel Beer to a semifinal finish in the Season 47 Governors’ Cup, accounting for 28.7 markers, 11.3 boards, and 3.2 dimes over 15 matches.