Sergio Veloso, new Ateneo women’s coach, excited about program’s future – rezal404

New Ateneo Blue Eagles’ coach Sergio Veloso watching the VNL games in Manila. – MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net Sergio Veloso sat with his gaze fixed on the bout between his country, Brazil, and Italy in the Volleyball Nations League at Mall of Asia Arena. A lot more eyes will be on him as he assumes the role…

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Ateneo taps Sergio Veloso to replace Oliver Almadro as women’s volleyball team coach – rezal404

New Ateneo women’s volleyball team coach Sergio Veloso (second from left) with Ateneo volleyball program coaches during a courtesy call to University president Fr. Roberto C. Yap, SJ. Photo from Ateneo MANILA, Philippines—Ateneo has named Brazilian Sergio Veloso as the new head coach of its women’s volleyball team. Veloso replaced Oliver Almadro, who had been…

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Oliver Almadro awaits Ateneo call on his future as Blue Eagles coach – rezal404

Ateneo Blue Eagles coach Oliver Almadro. -UAAP PHOTO MANILA, Philippines —Oliver Almadro said he is still waiting for Ateneo’s call regarding his future as the school’s women’s volleyball team coach. Almadro admitted he hasn’t received any updates from the school after the Blue Eagles missed Final Four for the first time since 2009 with a…

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Ateneo, Letran headline SBP’s Invitational Games in preparation for Fiba World Cup – rezal404

FILE – Ateneo Blue Eagles in the Filoil Preseason Cup. – MARLO CUETO.INQUIRER.net MANILA, Philippines—The Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas revealed the eight collegiate teams that will take part in the “simulation” games for the Fiba World Cup tournament on Thursday. In preparation for the hosting of the international tilt, the SBP will field four invitational…

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Kai Ballungay shaping up to be a vocal leader for Ateneo Blue Eagles – rezal404

Ateneo’s Kai Ballungay. – MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net MANILA, Philippines—Ateneo is in need of a new vocal leader on the floor after the departure of star trio BJ Andrade, Dave Ildefonso and Ange Kouame and coach Tab Baldwin found the right guy during the Filoil EcoOil Preseason Cup. After the Blue Eagles’ rout of the University of…

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Ateneo finally wins with experimental roster; Maroons sign Stevens – rezal404

Gani Stevens will don a different jersey in his next UAAP stint. —CONTRIBUTED PHOTO While defending champion Ateneo is busy experimenting on on-court player combinations coach Tab Baldwin hopes to use when the 86th Season of the UAAP men’s basketball championship rolls along, runner-up University of the Philippines (UP) just snagged another towering, beefy presence…

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Kean Baclaan lifts NU past St Clare; Adamson eliminates Ateneo – rezal404

NU Bulldogs’ Kean Baclaan. – MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net MANILA, Philippines—Kean Baclaan lifted National University from a forgettable first half to an 82-79 victory over St. Clare, 82-79, in the Filoil EcoOil Preseason Cup at San Juan Arena on Sunday. After being down by 21, the Bulldogs went on a late fourth quarter surge capped off by…

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FEU sends Ateneo crashing to fourth straight loss – rezal404

FEU’s Cholo Anonuevo. -FILOIL PHOTO MANILA, Philippines—Far Eastern University stunned Ateneo, 60-54, and kept them winless after four games in the Filoil EcoOil Preseason Cup at San Juan Arena on Friday. Defense was the Tamaraws’ bread and butter in the victory that sent them to a 4-3 record, affording Xyrus Torres and Cholo Anonuevo the…

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Kean Baclaan, NU send Ateneo to 0-2 start – rezal404

NU Bulldogs’ Ken Balcaan. -FILOIL PHOTO MANILA, Philippines — Kean Baclaan poured in 26 points as National University kept Ateneo winningless with a 76-69 victory in the 2023 Filoil EcoOil Preseason Cup on Thursday at FilOil EcoOil Center in San Juan City. Baclaan set the pace for the Bulldogs as he dropped nine points in…

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Showing better consistency, UP routes Ateneo – rezal404

UP’s Lebron Lopez and Ateneo’s Joseph Obasa. -FILOIL PHOTO MANILA, Philippines — University of the Philippines vented its ire on Ateneo, 95-70, in the 2023 Filoil EcoOil Preseason Cup on Wednesday at Filoil EcoOil Center in San Juan. The Fighting Maroons snapped their two-game skid, welcoming the UAAP defending champions with a 25-point blowout as…

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