Topex Robinson has been named as the new head coach of the De La Salle men’s basketball team, the school announced Thursday, Jan. 19. Topex Robinson will fill in the shoes of Derrick Pumaren as new head coach of the De La Salle men's basketball team. “De La Salle University is pleased to...
The Ateneo De Manila University (AdMU) will go on a “University Holiday” on Jan. 23 to celebrate the many achievements of the university and its students. (Courtesy of Ateneo) “I am declaring Monday, 23 January 2023 as a University Holiday,” said President Roberto C. Yap SJ in a memorandum...
By NIKOLE JAVIER Ronnie Magsanoc will be taking over the post as the new UAAP men's basketball commissioner following Dickie Bachmann’s recent appointment as the Philippine Sports Commission chairman. The 56-year-old former UAAP champion will oversee the men's basketball tournament...
Jerom Lastimosa of Adamson. (UAAP Media) By NIKOLE JAVIER Jerom Lastimosa will return to Adamson for his final year, the school announced on Tuesday, Jan 3. The 5-foot-10 combo guard is eyeing to win a UAAP title for the last time in his collegiate career. "King Falcon Jerom Lastimosa...
Ateneo head coach Tab Baldwin. (UAAP Media) By NIKOLE JAVIER Veteran coach Tab Baldwin eyes new talents to bolster the Ateneo lineup in 2023. The four-time UAAP champion tactician has sent off his three graduating players in Finals MVP Ange Kouame, Mythical Five member Dave Ildefonso...
Derrick Pumaren during the rubber match between La Salle and Adamson. (UAAP Media) By NIKOLE JAVIER Derrick Pumaren may no longer be calling the shot for the La Salle Green Archers as head coach. The 65-year-old tactician is yet to be informed of La Salle’s decision not to renew his...
Kai Ballungay and his wife Bella Dahl during their wedding ceremony in California. (Kai Ballungay's Instagram) By NIKOLE JAVIER Ateneo rookie Kai Ballungay had a championship and a bride to take home this year. The 21-year-old, who clinched his first UAAP championship title with Ateneo...
Olsen Racela (UAAP Media) By NIKOLE JAVIER Olsen Racela will no longer be calling the shots for the Far Eastern University men’s basketball team, the school announced on Thursday, Dec. 22. The 52-year-old tactician, who led the Tamaraws to four Final Four appearances, has parted ways...
James Spencer of University of the Philippines. (UAAP Media) By NIKOLE JAVIER James Spencer has decided to make use of his final year with University of the Philippines for a chance to redeem himself in Season 86. The 22-year-old Spencer is hopeful that his last year for the Fighting...
Graduating Dave Ildefonso, Ange Kouame and BJ Andrade of Ateneo tearfully celebrate their championship title. (UAAP Media) By NIKOLE JAVIER Ateneo head coach Tab Baldwin expects nothing short of the best for his graduating players in Finals Most Valuable Player Ange Kouame, Mythical Five Dave...
Ange Kouame holds his Finals Most Valuable Player trophy award after leading Ateneo past University of the Philippines in Game 3 of the UAAP Season 85 finals. (UAAP Media) By NIKOLE JAVIER Ange Kouame’s UAAP mission is over, full recovery is up next. Kouame, who led Ateneo back to the...
By NIKOLE JAVIER Ateneo brought out the big guns in the first half to eke out a 75-68 victory over University of the Philippines and complete its redemption campaign in the winner-take-all Game 3 of the UAAP Season 85 men’s basketball finals Monday, Dec. 19, at the Smart Araneta Coliseum. ...
