Ateneo de Manila University is set to field two one-and-done recruits for UAAP Season 89.
Aside from Travis Roberts, EJ Kapihe will also suit up for the Blue Eagles as a master’s student-athlete.
The 6-foot-6 forward has already been listed in Ateneo’s lineup for the 2026 Filoil EcoOil Preseason Cup.
Kapihe, who graduated with a degree in Business Economics from the College of Wooster, spent four years with the NCAA Division III program.
(C) EJ Kapihe
During his stint there, he averaged 6.3 points, 3.7 rebounds, and 0.9 assists per game. In his senior year, he posted averages of 7.3 points, 4.0 rebounds, and 1.2 assists per outing.
He also saw action for Fil-Am Sports in the Global Hoops Tournament.
The rest of Ateneo’s lineup includes Logan Baltazar, Kieffer Alas, Kyle Gamber, Andrew Bongo, Michael Asoro, Ian Espinosa, Jared Bahay, Shawn Tuano, Matthew De Luna, Jay-M Leal, Grayson Rodgers, Divine Edili, Waki Espina, Alden Cainglet, Malcolm Tyler, Sam Reyes, Rene Baterbonia, and Sultan Baruwa.
The Blue Eagles open their Preseason Cup campaign against the Adamson Soaring Falcons on Saturday.
