Tag: UAAP
Shevana Laput hopes to play key role in La Salle’s UAAP title defense – rezal404
Shevana Laput, right, and her La Salle teammates celebrate during a finals game against Adamson in the Shakey’s Super League. MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net When the dust cleared in Game 2 of the Shakey’s Super League National Invitational Finals on Saturday, it wasn’t clear anymore if La Salle assistant coach Noel Orcullo was still talking about championship…
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Regional teams vow to give it their best vs UAAP, NCAA squads in Shakey’s Invitationals – rezal404
Some of the participating teams in the Shakey’s Super League National Invitationals. MANILA, Philippines — Regional teams relish their opportunity to play with the top UAAP and NCAA teams in the Shakey’s Super League National Invitationals starting on Saturday at Filoil EcoOil Centre in San Juan. Defending UAAP champion and inaugural Collegiate Pre-Season titlist La…
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UST gains two more Fil-American players in UAAP offseason – rezal404
UST Growling Tigers’ newest recruit John Abate. –HANDOUT PHOOT MANILA, Philippines—University of Santo Tomas continues to rack up players to bolster its roster for the future. The Growling Tigers have officially secured the commitments of Filipino-Americans Jason Suba and John Abate. Abate, a 6-foot-1 guard, averaged 6.5 points per game on an efficient 39 percent…
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UST locks in 6’4 wingman Vince Ventulan for one-and-done UAAP season – rezal404
Latest UST recruits Vince Ventulan. – HANDOUT PHOTO MANILA, Philippines—The moves continue to pile up for University of Santo Tomas before the UAAP Season 86 men’s basketball tournament. Just a day after officially announcing San Miguel Corporation’s Alfrancis Chua as the University’s Special Assistant to the Rector for Sports, the Growling Tigers have secured the…
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SMC to back UST program ahead of UAAP Season 86 – rezal404
UST Growling Tigers. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO MANILA, Philippines-University of Santo Tomas is getting a major boost heading into the UAAP Season 86 with Alfrancis Chua being appointed as the Special Assistant to the Rector for Sports. Chua, the San Miguel Corp. (SMC) sports director was formally appointed the role on Monday as it signals a new…
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Trisha Tubu turns pro after one UAAP season, reinforces Farm Fresh in PVL – rezal404
FILE– Trisha Tubu leaves Adamson to play in the PVL. UAAP PHOTO MANILA, Philippines — Trisha Tubu is turning pro after one UAAP season with Adamson as she joins Kate Santiago and two other Lady Falcons at Farm Fresh Foxies days before the opener of the Premier Volleyball League (PVL) Invitational Conference. The PVL on…
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Harold Alarcon tempers expectations for UAAP Season 86 after winning Filoil MVP – rezal404
UP Fighting Maroons’ Harold Alarcon wins Filoil Preseason MVP award. – MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net MANILA, Philippines—Harold Alarcon took home three trophies at the conclusion of the Filoil EcoOil Preseason Cup—the championship, a Mythical Five selection, and the Most Valuable Player plum. Alarcon scored nine points and three rebounds in the Fighting Maroons’ 87-76 victory over La…
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UAAP champ FEU, Air Force test mettle vs Kaya-Iloilo in Copa Alcantara – rezal404
Philippines Football League champion Kaya-Iloilo FC. Photo from Kaya Iloilo MANILA, Philippines-UAAP champion Far Eastern University and Philippine Air Force were drawn with Philippines Football League winner Kaya-Iloilo to lead a group of amateur clubs that will take part in next month’s Copa Paulino Alcantara. FEU and Air Force are also joined by Inter Manila,…
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UAAP, NCAA teams to simulate Fiba World Cup opening day games in test event – rezal404
Former NBA players Luis Scola and Dirk Nowitzki at the Fiba World Cup draw at Smart Araneta Coliseum. – MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net MANILA, Philippines—Squads from the UAAP and NCAA will compete in “simulation” games in preparation for the Fiba World Cup happening here in August. According to Deputy Event Director Erika Dy, selected collegiate teams will…
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Tab Baldwin lauds improving Joseph Obasa ahead of UAAP Season 86 – rezal404
Ateneo bigman Joseph Obasa. – MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net MANILA, Philippines—The departure of Ange Kouame is a huge hit for Ateneo but it can all be fixed depending on how Joseph Obasa plays for the Blue Eagles next season. Obasa, a 6-foot-10 bruiser, is expected to fill the shoes of Kouame, who became a household name for…
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