University of the Philippines (UP) has acquired Fil-Am center Sean Alter to play for the Fighting Maroons in the upcoming UAAP season.

Sean Alter is the newest recruit of the UP Fighting Maroons. (Photo from Nowhere to Go But UP Facebook page)

UP Men’s Basketball Team (UPMBT) Director for Operations Bo Perasol confirmed this recently, stressing that the development “is the product of fruitful discussions between Sean, his family, our coaching staff, the UPMBT management team, and alumni involved in the program.”

"There is a shared belief in what we are working to accomplish in UP, and we are humbled that Sean is going to be part of a team that is committed to upholding the values of our University," Perasol said.

The acquisition of Alter boosts the team that is seeking to regain lost glory following a title defeat to the Ateneo Blue Eagles last season.

The 6-foot-8 big man from Volcano Vista High School, who is a two-time state champion in New Mexico, will be eligible for five playing seasons beginning in Season 86.