FEU begins its post-Veejay Pre era against the Ateneo Blue Eagles to raise the curtain on the UAAP Season 88 men's basketball tournament.
The FEU Tamaraws begin their UAAP Season 88 campaign against the Ateneo Blue Eagles on Saturday, looking to set the tone in their second year under head coach Sean Chambers.
Game time is set for 2:00 p.m. at the UST Quadricentennial Pavilion.
The Tamaraws aim to establish themselves as contenders for Season 88 despite the departure of key player Veejay Pre.
Returning standouts Jorick Bautista and Mo Konateh are expected to anchor the squad’s charge, bringing stability and firepower to a team that finished the last UAAP season with a 5-9 record for sixth place.
For FEU, the goal is clear — climb back into the Final Four conversation with a stronger and more cohesive unit.
Their first test comes against an Ateneo squad eager to bounce back from a tough campaign of its own.
The Blue Eagles finished at the bottom of the standings last year with a 4-10 slate but remain dangerous with the emergence of young star point guard Jared Bahay, alongside veterans Josh Lazaro and Shawn Tuano.
With both schools determined to turn the page from disappointing finishes, the opening-day clash promises intensity and intrigue as two proud programs look to reclaim their place among the UAAP’s elite.
(With reports from Luisa Morales)
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