University of the Philippines’ “residency boys” are staying busy during their sit-out year.
Veejay Pre, James Payosing, Rainer Maga, and Russell Ogana are reinforcing Guang Ming College for its campaign in the 2025 BLIA Cup University Basketball Invitational.
Joining them is incoming junior Seven Gagate.
Pre, Payosing, Maga, and Ogana are currently serving their one-year residency after transferring to UP.
The quintet will join the likes of Chibuzor Ihebem, Victor Akinyede, Brian Topacio, and Shan Arnejo to represent the Dragons.
Guang Ming College is grouped with National Taiwan Normal University (July 1, 10:40 AM), Hou Chon Sports Club (July 2, 6:20 PM), and Victoria Select Team (July 3, 12:20 PM).
The top two teams in each pool will advance to the crossover semifinals.
Meanwhile, in the women’s division, defending UAAP champions National University Lady Bulldogs and the University of the Philippines Lady Maroons will also see action.
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The Lady Maroons, led by Kaye Pesquera and Achrissa Maw, are slotted in Pool A. They will face Japan Women’s College of Physical Education on July 1 at 9:00 AM, Fo Guang University on July 2 at 1:20 PM, and Malaysia on July 3 at 5:20 PM.
Calling the shots for Guang Ming is head coach Paul Ramos, who also serves as the head coach of the UP Lady Maroons.
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Ann Pingol will anchor the grieving Lady Bulldogs, who recently lost freshman Ashlyn Abong.
They will look to play their hearts out as they take on University of Taipei on July 2 at 10:00 AM, Shih Hsin University on July 3 at 10:40 AM, and Victoria Select Team on July 4 at 10:00 AM.
The women’s division will follow the same format as the men’s tournament.
