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UAAP: UP's build-up continues with overseas camps

Camille B. Naredo, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jun 06 04:45 PM

University of the Philippines (UP) continues to prepare for the upcoming UAAP men's basketball tournament with training camps in Las Vegas and Serbia, and a tournament in Taiwan. Read more »

UAAP: Fighting Maroons’ Cinderella run an inspiring story — Anton Asistio

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Posted at Dec 27 01:14 AM

Anton Asistio, already done with his stint with the Blue Eagles, said the Fighting Maroons' Cinderella run has inspired a lot of basketball fans. Read more »

WATCH: Ateneo celebrates UAAP Season 81 title with bonfire

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Posted at Dec 16 12:55 AM

The Blue Eagles were joined by the university community at the Loyola Heights campus to revel in their recent triumph, their 10th UAAP title overall. Read more »

The Score: Why Kobe Paras thinks Maroons-Blue Eagles finals was ‘lit’

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Posted at Dec 14 11:08 PM

Kobe Paras says he's excited to play against friend Thirdy Ravena should UP and Ateneo battle again in the finals next season. Read more »

Q&A with Thirdy Ravena: Pre-game ritual? Coffee to wake up, Ed Sheeran to calm down

Dom Menor, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Dec 13 05:15 PM

Season 81 finals MVP Thirdy Ravena talks about his pre-game ritual, which championship is sweeter (versus La Salle or versus UP), and the funniest trash talk he’s heard directed at him. Read more »

Blindsided: Angelo Kouame and life with his Filipino family

Rick Olivares
Posted at Dec 11 08:22 AM

How Blue Eagles rookie center Ange Kouame found a second home with the Velosos. Read more »

UP’s Paul Desiderio submits application to 2018 PBA rookie draft

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Posted at Dec 07 06:41 PM

Following a fruitful UAAP Season 81 campaign, University of the Philippines forward Paul Desiderio is throwing his name in the 2018 PBA rookie draft. Read more »

'Battle of Katipunan' 2? UP nangakong 'mas gagalingan' sa UAAP season 82

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Posted at Dec 06 09:18 PM

"We will be better," saad ni UP Fighting Maroons coach Bo Perason sa kaniyang players matapos ang UAAP basketball finals kung saan nagwagi ang Ateneo Blue Eagles. Read more »

UAAP finals: Juan Gomez de Liano’s goal? Play Ateneo again for the title

Karl Cedrick Basco, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Dec 06 06:17 PM

After losing to Ateneo, Juan Gomez de Liaño said he is looking forward to a rematch in Season 82 and possibly getting a measure of revenge. Read more »

UAAP finals rematch? Ateneo braces for upgraded Maroons’ challenge in Season 82

Camille B. Naredo, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Dec 06 06:07 PM

With Ricci Rivero and Kobe Paras coming in, UP has a virtual super team that feels it can match up with Thirdy Ravena and the two-time defending champion Ateneo. Read more »

UAAP finals: Even Blue Eagles have become fans of ‘wild, intense’ UP crowd

Camille B. Naredo, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Dec 06 05:58 PM

Amid their own celebrations, the Blue Eagles could not help but applaud the UP crowd that showed up to back their team, a support that rarely wavered in the finals. Read more »

UAAP finals: Sweep doesn’t reflect how ‘really tough’ UP is, Tab Baldwin says

Camille B. Naredo, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Dec 06 05:43 PM

A 2-0 sweep of the finals and lopsided title-clinching game may have made the Blue Eagles' victory over the Fighting Maroons look easy, but even Tab Baldwin says it wasn't that way. Read more »

VIRAL: UP's Paul Desiderio pens touching farewell message

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Posted at Dec 06 04:08 PM

University of the Philippines Fighting Maroons Paul Desiderio penned a heartwarming message for everyone who showed their support for their team. Read more »

Helpless in UP’s finals loss, Ricci Rivero can’t wait to fight with Maroons

Karl Cedrick Basco, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Dec 06 12:07 PM

After seeing his new team falling prey to the eventual champions Ateneo Blue Eagles, Ricci Rivero is raring to suit up for the Fighting Maroons next season.  Read more »

Cheering opposing teams, VP Leni and daughters soaked in UAAP finals fever

Karl Cedrick Basco, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Dec 06 09:34 AM

Wearing a maroon shirt, Robredo was seated between daughters Tricia and Aika, both clad in blue to support the Ateneo de Manila University. The Blue Eagles beat the UP Maroons 2-0 to defend their UAAP crown. Read more »

UAAP finals: Paul Desiderio journey classic story of ‘imposible naging posible’

Karl Cedrick Basco, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Dec 06 10:17 AM

All the misery Paul Desiderio had endured playing for the once hard-luck Fighting Maroons was swept away by one fairy-tale season at Diliman. Read more »

UAAP finals: Ateneo lifer Matt Nieto comfortable with any role if it leads to winning

Camille B. Naredo, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Dec 06 08:01 AM

After a scorching shooting performance in Game 1, Matt Nieto focused on being a facilitator in Game 2; on both occasions, the Blue Eagles came out with a win. Read more »

‘All worth it’: Ateneans take break from final exam preparations to watch UAAP finals

Trishia Billones, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Dec 06 08:41 AM

The Ateneo cafeteria turned into a spectators' gallery on Wednesday, as students and university staff cheered on their champion Blue Eagles. Read more »

UAAP finals: Roller-coaster stint at Ateneo comes to stop on top for Anton Asistio

Camille B. Naredo, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Dec 06 06:50 AM

There was no way the Ateneo Blue Eagles would let Anton Asistio exit without a championship. Read more »

SLIDESHOW: UAAP season ends with another triumphant finish by Ateneo

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Updated as of Dec 06 02:38 PM

The Blue Eagles flexed their collective muscle in dispatching the Fighting Maroons, sweeping the Season 81 men's basketball finals to secure their 10th league title overall. Read more »