AFTER leading UST to a runner-up finish in the UAAP juniors’ basketball tournament, reigning MVP Kevin Ferrer has been tapped to join the Philippine campaign in the 21st Federation Internationale de Basket-ball (FIBA) Asia U-18 championship tournament in Sana’a, Yemen.
Ferrer and his team left the country on September 20, two days before the Philippine squad’s opening game against Saudi Arabia. He was invited to the team shortly after winning the Rookie of the Year honors last season.
Also in the selection are Ateneo standouts Kiefer Ravena and Von Pessumal, ex-Cub Kyle Neypes, and Jeron Teng, younger brother of UST’s Jeric Teng.
UST’s coaching staff was proud that a home-grown talent was invited to the national team.
“We may not have won the [UAAP juniors’] championship, but this goes to prove that UST produces some of the best players [in the UAAP],” coach Allen Ascue said. “We wish him the best of luck in playing for our country and we are also thankful for where he is.”
Ferrer was named MVP with 87.2857 statistical points followed by Ateneo’s Ravena who had 80.2857. Angelo Nonato P. Cabrera
