Blue Eagles wings clipped

By REY LACHICA  The graduation of the towering Greg Slaughter and the versatile Nico Salva has weakened considerably the offensive clout of the Ateneo Blue Eagles for the coming UAAP men’s basketball championship. This is the fact new Ateneo coach Bo Perasol acknowledged without much hesitation. Incoming search terms:ateneo blue eagles (8)ateneo blue eagles latest news as of june... 

Zamar puts UE win in right perspective

By REY LACHICA  Though they won the just-concluded Fil-Oil Flying V Hanes Premier Cup, University of the East coach Boycie Zamar is not looking far ahead as far as their chances of even playing in the Final Four of the UAAP are concerned. He said the title win was a confidence builder alright but not a guarantee that they will pull off another surprise run just like what they did... 

UAAP media coverage

Media accreditation is ongoing for Season 76 of the University Athletic Association of the Philippines (UAAP), which kicks off June 29 at the Mall of Asia Arena. Reporters and photographers from the national dailies and tabloids and campus publications and online outfits may apply for accreditation at uaap_season76@yahoo.com. Incoming search terms:uaap 76 (2)uaap season 76 preview (2)uaap... 

Abanilla out, Sauler in

Long-time Barangay Ginebra assistant Juno Sauler was elevated yesterday as La Salle’s new head coach in a stunning move that came with just three weeks left before the start of the UAAP season. UAAP board representative Henry Atayde confirmed the appointment of Sauler to replace Gee Abanilla after a meeting with chief backer Eduardo “Danding” Cojuangco and top La Salle officials. Incoming... 

Loyzaga tapped

Chito Loyzaga will be formally introduced as basketball commissioner for the UAAP’s 76th season when the board convenes for its regular meeting on June 6. Sources said that Loyzaga, a former PBA cager and many-time sports official, is a cinch for the job and was recommended by incoming host Adamson.  Read More »

Option on UAAP rule

The UAAP has included a release option on its controversial two-year residency rule that will allow high school graduates who will transfer from one member school to another to play immediately. Under the explanatory rule that was approved by the league’s board of trustees, affected student athletes are not required to undergo the lengthy residency provided that a release was issued... 

NU lady dribblers to China

Manila, Philippines – The women’s basketball team of National University is leaving for Xiamen, China tomorrow as part of its massive preparation for the coming UAAP season. Backed by SM Food Group of Herbert Sy and Ever Bilena Cosmetics Inc. of Dioceldo Sy, the Lady Bulldogs will play a series of games against Xiamen’s top collegiate teams from April 8-13. “We are excited... 

UAAP: XS Star joins Maroons

Manila, Philippines – The University of the Philippines added another scoring guard to its roster with the acquisition of 2013 Tiong Lian Basketball Association Most Valuable Player Kyles Lao of Xavier School. Lao initially tried his luck at the reigning five-peat champion Ateneo and La Salle but could not be accommodated right away. Both Ateneo and La Salle are loaded at two-guard... 

New UAAP residency ruled bared

Manila, Philippines – Starting next season, the UAAP will require its high school graduates transferring to another school of the same league for the collegiate ranks to undergo a two-year residency. Outgoing president Nilo Ocampo of host National University said the league approved the new ruling during its monthly board meeting on Tuesday after voting on the recommendation of... 

Jarencio leaving UST for Barako

By JONAS TERRADO Manila, Philippines – Pido Jarencio appears to be on the verge of ending his sixyear run as coach of University of Santo Tomas as rumors are circulating about a possible entry into a PBA squad. The 48-year old Jarencio had hinted after the UAAP Finals by Ateneo last October that he may step down following a coaching career were he led the Growling Tigers to an...