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Romwel Anzures

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<div style="margin-bottom:0px;line-height:normal;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;-webkit-text-stroke-color:rgb(0, 0, 0)"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1727595282725UAAP 87 MBB NU vs. UE- UE-0314.jpeg" style="width:960px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" alt="The UE Red Warriors. Photo from UAAP Media."/>The UE Red Warriors. Photo from UAAP Media.</div>MANILA — University of the East is showing signs of promise in its UAAP Season 87 men&#x27;s basketball campaign.After being tripped in their first two outings, the Red Warriors have won their last three games and are currently sitting in fourth place in the team standings, with the Recto-based team tallying victories against De La Salle University, National University, and Far Eastern University. &quot;Nakikita ko yung mga players ko na parang they are starting to realize and believe in themselves na they can win,&quot; Santiago told a few reporters, Saturday night at the Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay right before he made his exit there. &quot;Lagi kong sinasabi sa kanila na kaya nilang manalo. Sinabi ko rin sa kanila na if they want to be a part of the elite teams, kailangan nilang manalo sa mga big games.&quot;This is a steady showing of growth from the UE side which has been struggling to make the Final Four for the last 15 years. Back then, Paul Lee was still running the show for the Season 72 finalists, while Santiago was with La Salle as an assistant. It has been downwards for UE since then, with their best showing being a playoff for the No.4 spot in 2014 against eventual champions National U. However, things are different now, according to Coach Jack. Despite dealing with the exit of Season 86 MVP runner-up Noy Remogat, Santiago believes that his roster is more capable of competing with the powerhouses of the UAAP.&quot;Mas kumpleto kami ngayon, lahat ng players ko ay talented, and we are deep,&quot; he pointed out. One player that is highlighted in their pool is John Abate who has been putting up 9.4 points, 4.2 rebounds, and 1.4 assists, but Santiago said that he has reminded the 6-foot-1 guard to not get ahead of himself despite solid showings in their games versus La Salle and NU. &quot;I&#x27;m so proud of him. I spoke to him and sinabi na be humble and wag masyadong mag social media. Baka kasi akala natin sobrang galing na natin, ‘di ba? So he needs to stay humble,&quot; he shared. This, according to Santiago, is what has been working for UE, and what they need to do as a unit moving forward to maintain their momentum — remain grounded and selfless. <div style="margin-bottom:0px;line-height:normal;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;-webkit-text-stroke-color:rgb(0, 0, 0);min-height:13.8px"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1727595332564UAAP 87 MBB NU vs. UE- Jack Santiago-0163.jpeg" style="width:960px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" alt="The UE Red Warriors. Photo from UAAP Media. Jack Santiago."/>UE’s Jack Santiago. Photo from UAAP Media.</div>&quot;Maganda yung samahan namin ng players ngayon. Walang superstars sa amin ngayon. Even si Precious [Momowei] — alam natin na he&#x27;s the heart and soul of the team — but the kid, siya pa yung bumababa, nag pu-push ng mga players, and kahit na marami siyang minutes sa games, he doesn&#x27;t want to rest in practices,&quot; he said. &quot;Everybody just wants to win. I&#x27;m so happy that they are responding to my challenge, but hopefully, hindi kami ma-satisfy. We need to finish the first round on a winning note.&quot;In order to maintain this, Santiago said that his boys must remain hungry and avoid unnecessary drama. &quot;Ang gusto ko makita sa mga players eh yung ‘di kami ma-satisfy. Pag may magandang laro, ang tendency is to relax, so as a coach, inaamin ko na I&#x27;m very strict. But ang bottom line naman eh it&#x27;s not for me, para sa kanila yun and for the school,&quot; he said. &quot;Lagi ko ring sinasabi sa kanila na you should protect the one written in front of your jerseys which is your school, and the one that is written on your backs which is your family name. Yun lang ang lagi kong pinapangaral sa kanila.&quot;&quot;And yun nga sinasabi ko: Let&#x27;s be a part of history, let&#x27;s bring the school to the Final Four,&quot; added Santiago.<div>RELATED VIDEO:</div><div><ivs-player data-ivs-key="e8c22c015ca9eafa76f1e3edfa03c603" data-ivs-spid="3001339" data-ivs-vid="3069932"></ivs-player></div><script src="https://player.ivideosmart.com/ivsplayer/v4/dist/js/loader.js"></script>

University of the East is showing signs of promise in its UAAP Season 87 men’s basketball campaign.

University of the East is showing signs of promise in its UAAP Season 87 men’s basketball campaign.

No ego, no drama: Selflessness key to UE’s resurgence in Season 87, says Jack Santiago

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No ego, no drama: Selflessness key to UE’s resurgence in Season 87, says Jack Santiago

Romwel Anzures,

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Published Sep 29, 2024 04:44 PM PHT

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