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The UAAP will make adjustments to its basketball schedule to accommodate the Asian Games in Japan and Gilas Pilipinas commitments, as several of its student-athletes are set to compete in international tournaments this month.
When the UAAP opens its 89th season in September, only five game days will be played during the month.
“The support of the UAAP is important to our national team programs, especially with so many of our student-athletes being called up to represent the country,” said Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas Executive Director Erika Dy.
“We appreciate the UAAP for working closely with us and for making the necessary adjustments to accommodate our national team commitments. This kind of partnership allows our athletes to compete for both their schools and the Philippines with the support they need.”
Far Eastern University’s Cabs Cabonilas and Jedric Daa, along with Adamson University’s Earl Medina, will compete in the FIBA 3×3 U23 World Cup from September 15 to 19.
De La Salle University’s Luis Pablo and Doy Dungo, together with University of Santo Tomas’ Koji Buenaflor, will represent the Philippines in 3×3 basketball at the Asian Games, scheduled for September 21 to 25.
The collegiate women’s basketball tournament, meanwhile, will begin later as several UAAP student-athletes are expected to represent the country in the Asian Games’ 5-on-5 and 3×3 competitions, as well as the FIBA 3×3 U23 World Cup.
“We have always believed that the UAAP’s mission goes beyond the competition. We are here to develop student-athletes who can represent our schools, but we are equally proud when they get the opportunity to represent the country,” said UAAP Season 89 President Mark Molina of Far Eastern University.
“The UAAP will always support all our national teams, and we are willing to adjust our schedules whenever necessary to give our student-athletes the opportunity to serve the Philippines.”
La Salle’s title defense vs. NU, UP-UST clash banner UAAP triple-header opener
The UAAP will officially open on September 12, with games beginning on September 13.
La Salle will begin its title defense against the same team it defeated twice in last season’s semifinals, with the Green Archers facing National University in the triple-header that opens the UAAP Season 89 men’s basketball tournament on September 13 at the Smart Araneta Coliseum.
The opening day will begin with a clash between season host FEU and Adamson University.
After the La Salle-NU matchup, the University of the Philippines and the University of Santo Tomas, who also met in last season’s Final Four, will open their respective campaigns.
Meanwhile, Ateneo de Manila University will officially begin its Season 89 campaign on September 16 against the University of the East.
—Bea Micaller/JKC, GMA News
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