By MARK REY MONTEJO
La Salle is looking to make it two in a row, while reigning UAAP champion University of the Philippines is out to add 2025 World University Basketball Series (WUBS) to its trophy cabinet as the prestigious event unfurls this Saturday, Aug, 9 in Tokyo, Japan.
The Green Archers launch their bid for back-to-back against Taipei’s National Chengchi University in their 10:10 a.m. showdown at the Yoyogi National Stadium.
The Fighting Maroons, on the other hand, take on recent runner-up Korea University at 4:10 p.m. of the event that attracted eight premier colleges in the region.
Playing in his final year for the Taft-based squad, Mike Phillips wants nothing but a hot start to a campaign serving as their buildup for the coming UAAP season.
With a solid crew in Jacob Cortez, Mason Amos, and Keann Baclaan, the 6-foot-7 Phillips is supremely confident of their chances even without Kevin Quiambao.
The Maroons are still on “cloud 9” after capturing its third consecutive crown in the FilOil EcoOil Preseason Cup at the expense of National University.
Harold Alarcon, Gerry Abadiano, Terrence Fortea, Rey Remogat, and Co. are out to show their worth despite the departure of some of their key stars.
Format calls for a single-round robin with every win will take the victor to the next round en route to the finale.
