Sixteen-year-old, 6-foot-9 John Renie Boy Tagocon of Corpus Christi High School in Cagayan de Oro City has committed to play for the Mapua Red Robins in the NCAA which starts in September this year. Tagocon, who hails from Tagoloan, Misamis Oriental, was first noticed by basketball afficionados last year as a lanky 6’7″ 15-year-old center. He has been steadily improving under coach Pej Bracero. His entry into the big leagues in Manila is expected to further hone his basketball skills.
He is shown below wearing a Mapua jersey with coach Pej Bracero
Tagocon (center) is shown together with the Mapua Red Robins basketball team.
From Corpus Christi to the NCAA, Tagocon is expected to follow Corpus Christi alums like JD Cagulangan, Andy Gemao and Joem Sabandal who have made the splash in Manila.
Watch him play some scrimmage with other Mapua high school ballers.
John has a 7-foot wing span.
Because of his height and potential, he has been included in numerous local teams such as the Sealcor Kingfishers.
Tagocon is shown with PBA Legend Kenneth Duremdes.
By the way, Tagocon has an elder brother who stands 6’5.
Tagocon (right) and other young prospects with Gilas and PBA draftee Justine Baltazar (2nd from right).
Watch this feature about him last year.
