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Former University of the Philippines (UP) big man Quentin Millora-Brown. UAAP Media/file

Former University of the Philippines (UP) big man Quentin Millora-Brown.

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Quentin Millora-Brown to suit up for Macau Black Bears in tune-up vs Gilas

Paige Javier

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<div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:960px"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/17532470986851733658870854UAAP87 MBB - Quentin Millora-Brown-3470.jpg" style="width:960px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" alt="Former University of the Philippines (UP) big man Quentin Millora-Brown. UAAP Media/file"/><span class="fr-inner" style="text-align:left">Former University of the Philippines (UP) big man Quentin Millora-Brown<em>. UAAP Media/file</em></span></span></span></div><p>MANILA – A familiar face will be going up against Gilas Pilipinas when it takes on the Macau Black Bears next week.</p><p>UAAP men&#x27;s basketball champion and former University of the Philippines standout Quentin Millora-Brown will be suiting up for the Macau Black Bears, the team announced over the weekend.</p><p>The Macau Black Bears revealed on its social media it has signed the 6-foot-10 Filipino-American forward.</p><p>&quot;With NCAA and UAAP experience under his belt — including stints at Vanderbilt, The Citadel, and a championship run with UP — Quentin brings elite rebounding, shot-blocking, and interior toughness,&quot; the post read.</p><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/sports/basketball/2024/12/8/late-grandpa-inspires-quentin-millora-brown-in-uaap-finals-2145"><strong>READ: Late grandpa inspires Quentin Millora-Brown in UAAP Finals<br/></strong></a></div><p>Millora-Brown was pivotal in the title run of the UP Fighting Maroons, averaging 14 points, nine rebounds and 2.3 assists in the UAAP Season 87 finals series.</p><p>&quot;He will join the team for the upcoming TAT [The Asian Tournament] Shanxi stop and the highly anticipated July 28 matchup against the Philippine National Team, anchoring the Black Bears’ frontcourt with strength and versatility,&quot; the team said.</p><p>Millora-Brown got to work for the Black Bears against The Aces in The Asian Tournament on Tuesday night.</p><p>His team dubbed him “Paint Monster” after he tallied a double-double of 20 points and 17 rebounds in their victory.</p><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/sports/basketball/2024/12/15/redemption-up-reigns-over-la-salle-for-uaap-championship-glory-2005"><strong>READ: UP reigns over La Salle for UAAP championship glory <br/></strong></a></div><p>The Filipino-American player earlier said he was open to the possibility of playing for the national team. But while that remains up in the air, Millora-Brown will be on the opposite end of the floor.</p><p>Gilas will face the Macau Black Bears for a tune-up game, which will also serve as a send-off before the Nationals head to Saudi Arabia for the 2025 FIBA Asia Cup.</p><p>The tune-up will be on July 28 at 7:30 p.m. at the Smart Araneta Coliseum.</p><div><br/></div><div><strong>RELATED VIDEO:</strong></div><div><span class="fr-video fr-deletable fr-fvc fr-dvb fr-draggable" contenteditable="false" draggable="true"><iframe width="640" height="360" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/4rozjwKYOn8??si=LHbGY-YU9iOVoxFB&amp;wmode=opaque&amp;rel=0" frameBorder="0" allowfullscreen="" class="fr-draggable"></iframe></span><br/></div>

<p>A familiar face will be going up against Gilas Pilipinas when it takes on the Macau Black Bears next week.</p>

A familiar face will be going up against Gilas Pilipinas when it takes on the Macau Black Bears next week.