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Filoil 2018 Gilas Cadets vs. UP – Ricci Rivero-6995
Filoil 2018 Gilas Cadets vs. UP – Ricci Rivero-6995

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SOURCES: UP closing in on Ricci Rivero


It seems like former De La Salle University Green Archer Ricci Rivero has finally made his choice.

According to multiple sources closely monitoring the situation, the University of the Philippines Fighting Maroons are in talks to finalize the transfer of Ricci Rivero.

Confirmation might come as early as Friday night, one of the sources added.

Rivero, 19, left La Salle last April 5 after being “suspended” by the team for his contractual obligations with multiple brands.

He was also seen wearing a UP Fighting Maroons jersey yesterday, during an event of a team sponsor.

After averaging norms of 5.5 points and 1.0 rebounds in his rookie year, the 6-foot-1 guard made the leap in his sophomore season, raising his averages to 14.1 points, 5.3 rebounds, 2.2 assists, and 1.5 steals. This paved the way for him to bag the Most Improved Player plum and a spot in the All-UAAP team.

His addition will be timely as Fighting Maroons ace Paul Desiderio is playing out his final year come Season 81. Rivero will have to sit out a year before being eligible for Season 82. He will still have three years of eligibility remaining.

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