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UAAP: Abando to stay in UST, coach Ayo says
UAAP: Abando to stay in UST, coach Ayo says
ABS-CBN News
Published Oct 17, 2019 02:28 PM PHT
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Updated Oct 17, 2019 06:07 PM PHT

MANILA, Philippines -- (UPDATE) Rhenz Abando will stay in University of Santo Tomas (UST), after it was confirmed that the athletic swingman was being recruited by at least one other UAAP school.
MANILA, Philippines -- (UPDATE) Rhenz Abando will stay in University of Santo Tomas (UST), after it was confirmed that the athletic swingman was being recruited by at least one other UAAP school.
The Varsitarian reported Thursday afternoon that according to head coach Aldin Ayo, "Abando will stay in UST."
The Varsitarian reported Thursday afternoon that according to head coach Aldin Ayo, "Abando will stay in UST."
BREAKING: Contrary to circulating reports, Growling Tigers head coach Aldin Ayo tells the Varsitarian: "Abando will stay in UST." Story to follow. pic.twitter.com/wINfdku8R0
— Varsitarian Sports (@VSportsUST) October 17, 2019
BREAKING: Contrary to circulating reports, Growling Tigers head coach Aldin Ayo tells the Varsitarian: "Abando will stay in UST." Story to follow. pic.twitter.com/wINfdku8R0
— Varsitarian Sports (@VSportsUST) October 17, 2019
Sources earlier confirmed to ABS-CBN News that at least one other UAAP school has been recruiting Abando, even as the Season 82 men's basketball tournament is in progress.
Sources earlier confirmed to ABS-CBN News that at least one other UAAP school has been recruiting Abando, even as the Season 82 men's basketball tournament is in progress.
Abando is averaging 11.8 points per game for the Growling Tigers this year.
Abando is averaging 11.8 points per game for the Growling Tigers this year.
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He was benched by Ayo in their game against University of the Philippines last Wednesday, with Abando in street clothes behind the UST bench.
He was benched by Ayo in their game against University of the Philippines last Wednesday, with Abando in street clothes behind the UST bench.
Afterward, Ayo offered no explanation for the rising star's benching.
Afterward, Ayo offered no explanation for the rising star's benching.
Speaking to the Varsitarian, Ayo confirmed that Abando was being recruited by other UAAP schools, a move that he called "very unethical."
Speaking to the Varsitarian, Ayo confirmed that Abando was being recruited by other UAAP schools, a move that he called "very unethical."
He also expressed his belief that the other teams are trying to distract the Tigers "on and off the court."
He also expressed his belief that the other teams are trying to distract the Tigers "on and off the court."
Their efforts were for naught, however, as Abando remained committed to UST. Ayo said that Abando is in UST "to play and study, establish his name in the UAAP."
Their efforts were for naught, however, as Abando remained committed to UST. Ayo said that Abando is in UST "to play and study, establish his name in the UAAP."
Abando is expected to play against National University on Sunday.
Abando is expected to play against National University on Sunday.
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