He didn't have a good start in Season 78, as he had to adjust to playing center, and started losing minutes. He averaged just 3 points in their first six games. He broke through that season in their game against the UST Growling Tigers, scoring 16 of his 20 points in the second half to give Ateneo the win. Their season was ended when Mac Belo hit a buzzer-beating shot in their semifinals series.
