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UAAP: Adamson adds Fil-Kiwi big man to recruitment class
UAAP: Adamson adds Fil-Kiwi big man to recruitment class
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Published Apr 17, 2023 03:09 PM PHT
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Updated Apr 18, 2023 07:42 AM PHT
MANILA -- The Adamson Soaring Falcons have secured the commitment of Fil-Kiwi center Jireh Tumaneng, the team announced on Monday.
MANILA -- The Adamson Soaring Falcons have secured the commitment of Fil-Kiwi center Jireh Tumaneng, the team announced on Monday.
"Adamson is blessed to get the commitment of Jireh. We know how capable he is and we're excited to develop him to become a more well-rounded big man dito sa Adamson," said coach Nash Racela.
"Adamson is blessed to get the commitment of Jireh. We know how capable he is and we're excited to develop him to become a more well-rounded big man dito sa Adamson," said coach Nash Racela.
The 6-foot-8 Tumaneng was formally welcomed by the team on Monday, with Adamson athletic director Fr. Aldrin Suan, CM and Pinoy Mavs NZ coach Manu Hoque present for his first practice with the Soaring Falcons.
The 6-foot-8 Tumaneng was formally welcomed by the team on Monday, with Adamson athletic director Fr. Aldrin Suan, CM and Pinoy Mavs NZ coach Manu Hoque present for his first practice with the Soaring Falcons.
The 16-year-old Tumaneng led Pinoy Mavs NZ to the Division 1 of the Smart-NBTC National Finals after averaging 13.7 points, 12.0 rebounds, 1.3 assists in 33 minutes of play.
The 16-year-old Tumaneng led Pinoy Mavs NZ to the Division 1 of the Smart-NBTC National Finals after averaging 13.7 points, 12.0 rebounds, 1.3 assists in 33 minutes of play.
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He studied at Westlake Boys High School in Auckland and can still play two more years with the Baby Falcons in the juniors division before progressing to the seniors division.
He studied at Westlake Boys High School in Auckland and can still play two more years with the Baby Falcons in the juniors division before progressing to the seniors division.
He is expected to boost an Adamson frontline that includes seniors Lenda Douanga and Vince Magbuhos, together with AP Manlapaz and the returning Aaron Fermin.
He is expected to boost an Adamson frontline that includes seniors Lenda Douanga and Vince Magbuhos, together with AP Manlapaz and the returning Aaron Fermin.
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