University of the Philippines bolstered an already busy low season recruitment, securing the dedication of blue-chip star Jared Bahay.
“I chose UP because of the good education they will provide and the lovely community they have. I believe they will help hone my skills to my fullest potential,” Bahay stated in a press launch.
Bahay might go well with up for the Fighting Maroons come UAAP Season 87 as he’ll nonetheless end his highschool profession with Sacred Heart School-Ateneo de Cebu, whom he steered to CESAFI Season 22 juniors championship as a Grade 11.
The 5-foot-11 baller was hailed Season MVP and the no. 1 expertise in NBTC’s annual rankings of the perfect highschool gamers within the Philippines.
Bahay stated he gave UP his early dedication as he already needs to be underneath the wing of head coach Goldwin Monteverde.
“I made an early decision to commit because I already want to know the system that coach Gold [Monteverde] runs so it will be easier for me to transition when I come in. UP presented a clearer plan that will benefit my future and family,” he stated.
Bahay, who averaged 17.5 factors, 4.0 assists, and three.8 rebounds for semifinalist SHS-Ateneo within the 2023 Smart-NBTC National Finals, will be part of an already stacked UP roster led by JD Cagulangan, Terrence Fortea, and Gerry Abadiano.
Bahay is the most recent budding cager to decide to UP after NCAA juniors stars Luis Pablo, Seven Gagate, and Joshua Coronel in addition to Sean Alter.
—Bea Micaller/MGP, GMA Integrated News
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