Tag: UAAP Men’s Basketball
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UP finds ready-made replacement for Francis Lopez, Aldous Torculas in Veejay Pre
The University of the Philippines had one huge hole to fill with the departures of Francis Lopez and Aldous Torculas. The question at the men’s basketball team’s (MBT) four position now has an answer in UAAP Season 87 Rookie of the year Veejay Pre. The 6-foot-5 versatile forward will sit out the upcoming Season 88…
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Bulldogs waylay Tamaraws, secure top seed in UAAP 3×3
NATIONAL University leaned on the brilliance of Jake Figueroa to outlast Far Eastern University, 21-17, and clinch the top seed in the UAAP Season 87 Men’s 3×3 Basketball semifinals, Friday afternoon at the Ayala Malls Manila Bay in Parañaque. A layup by Veejay Pre gave the Tamaraws a 17-14 advantage, but Figueroa refused to let…
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UAAP 3×3: Blazing starts for NU, Adamson
Steve Nash Enriquez and Ray Allen Torres led National University and Adamson University to perfect starts in the UAAP Season 87 Men’s 3×3 Basketball Tournament on Tuesday at Ayala Malls Manila Bay. In the women’s division, both University of Santo Tomas and University of the Philippines also remained unbeaten, each securing a 3-0 record. Enriquez…
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UAAP accepts Nunag’s resignation, search for new commissioner is on
The University Athletic Association of the Philippines announces that it has accepted the resignation of Xavier “Xavy” Nunag as Basketball Commissioner. Commissioner Nunag tendered his resignation, which will be effective April 18, 2025, to focus on his other business pursuits. Commissioner Nunag served as UAAP Basketball Commissioner beginning Season 86 up to the ongoing Season…