Jared Bahay confirms commitment to Ateneo + Rey Remogat to UP? + KQ to play for UAE and the Knicks?!
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- Опубліковано 4 жов 2024
- We're back with another news round up, and what a bunch of news we had.
1 year after committing to UP, Jared Bahay changes his mind and decides to stay home with the Ateneo Blue Eagles. In other trending topics, Rey Remogat is said to be heading to Diliman and KQ is being recruited by both the UAE and the Knicks?! Let's talk about it in this podcast.
As always, great topics, great discussion. Expected nothing less from the best UAAP-centric podcast in the country right now.
Personal thoughts:
- Aside from La Salle winning it all last year despite not having the best FSA, let's not forget the Chibuize Ikeh Ateneo team that beat a La Salle team that had arguably the greatest FSA in UAAP history in Ben Mbala. And unlike La Salle this year, that Ateneo team did not have the best local player as well (Thirdy, Matt, Isaac and the rest of the gang were still just coming into their own). That championship was all about coach Tab and his coaching, which brings me to my next point...
- All these transfers, piracy, poaching issues are happening because the only way to overcome coaching brilliance is to stockpile and hoard as much talent as you can. UP, specifically for the last few seasons, has never been known to develop talent. They've been winning because they've either recruited the best HS talent available (Tamayo, Abadiano, Alarcon, Lopez, Pablo, Gagate) or have taken (or sige na nga, "accepted") UAAP-proven players from other schools (Felicilda, Torres, Cansino, Rivero, Stevens). They've never had a Anton Asistio, BJ Andrade, Gian Mamuyac type who were buried in the bench at the start of their UAAP careers and were slowly developed to become major rotation players by their last year. This is Bo Perasol's trademark, even when he was with Ateneo (recruited Tolentino, Cani, Pinggoy, Doliguez, poached CJ Perez). Well, he's gotten one championship out of it so you can't really crucify the guy for taking that route. But make no mistake about it, this is happening because this is the best way to beat a Tab Baldwin-coached team.
-Season 87 will be very interesting in terms of the talent pool for the point guard position across the league. If Remogat transfers, the UAAP won't be bringing back arguably the 4 best point guards of the previous season in Nelle, Gonzales, Baclaan, and Remogat. This is not even to mention guys like Lastimosa, Brown, and Nonoy who likewise will not be back next season. That will leave us with the UP guys (Cagulangan, Felicilda, Abadiano etc), the comebacking Padrigao, and Steve Nash Enriquez as the only proven point guards for next season. Obviously we will expect some guys to break out (Jumamoy), some to maybe transition to more of a lead guard role (Montebon) and true freshman point guards who most likely will make an immediate impact (Bahay, Pasaol). Let's start to dub season 87 as the Changing of the Guard for the UAAP
- I agree, KQ needs to go pro now. He is the best collegiate prospect I've seen since Kiefer Ravena and La Salle would be doing the kid a disservice by forcing him to play 1 or 2 more years. They've done a helluva job developing this kid, and KQ has already rewarded them by giving them a championship. I would take KQ today over 95% of the PBA players if I was a PBA owner and about to start a franchise from scratch. He's that good, and spending another college season when all the opportunities are presenting themselves right now is frankly a waste of time. And while we're at it, La Salle, I've gained so much respect and admiration for your basketball program this past season for the way and manner you won the chip. Let's not go and and try to be UP 2.0 and start "recruiting" star pkayers from other schools just to keep up. Cortez AND Baclaan? Really?
Looking forward to the next, guys! You are awesome!
The game-changer for admu in the 2017 title was jeron teng graduating from dlsu. Tab knew rivero couldn't carry their team yet, and even at the time, thirdy was already the better player compared to ricci. Hence admu upsetting mbala-led dlsu for the diadem
Re recruits, it's the pangilinan way as well for admu, since talking over the program in late '90s. It's basically how his era ('60s admu) did it, with their plethora of recruits at the time. And as halfbreed, he's no purist. Hence non-atenean coaches starting from joe lipa (to the chagrin of purist 'homegrown' atenistas lol). And recruits like tenorio, alvarez, black's 5peat teams etc. Under tab, the marquee recruits have been coming from overseas
Just a rejoinder bro, here's another way of looking at it: the best way for admu to remain dominant is to get foreign recruits, starting with its coach (di naman siguro mura pagkuha kay tab at sa programa/recruits nito). Basically, kanya-kanya diskarte: admu is doing it via overseas; local naman sa up (perhaps mas cost-effective lol)
Thanks for the kind words. Appreciate your thoughts on all matters. I share the same sentiments as most of what you mentioned. -Maui
The Remogat and Baclaan cases are unusual but the UPMBT of recent history is known for stacking their roster with former players of other UAAP schools at the senior level. Cansino from UST, Ricci Rivero from La Salle. Remogat is not the first, and he won't be the last. I think it's mainly because that's how Coach Bo operates. It was under his term where Cani, Pingoy, Tolentino and others were recruited into the Ateneo program straight from high school. They're doing the same thing, stacking up the roster with stars from UAAP schools not just coming from the Juniors, but also stars they've went up against at the Seniors level.
It's typical UP academically as well. As the national university, and UPIS just a 'small school' compared to up system as a whole, majority of up students themselves came from diff HS's
Also, recruitment has been there for admu long before bo. Right from the time halfbreed pangilinan funded the team. With non-atenean coaches like joe lipa and his game-changing recruits like tenorio/alvarez, to NB's 5peat teams (buenafe, rabeh, salva, slaughter, baclao etc). Under tab, the top recruits have been from overseas like him as well
@@fredtacang3624 UPIS just isn't an option for many of these recruits straight from high school. Also understandably, the University of the Philippines, being the national university, has to follow the mandate it was given. Sure, majority of the UP students themselves come from different high schools but I doubt the blue chip recruits of UP actually passed the UPCAT. I wonder if the transferees from other UAAP schools actually meet the transfer requirements considering there are standards to transfer into UP Diliman and its various programs.
Ateneo in the past decades has invested great effort to recruit the best, much like La Salle, but they also try to make their recruits fit in the system these coaches have built through the years. What I find problematic is that, evidently seen during the Bo Perasol era, Ateneo ended up recruiting the best blue chip recruits during that time without any clear plan for them to fit in the system. That period in Ateneo basketball history even made me doubt if they had a system in the first place!
It's noticeable that the same strategy is being employed in UP right now, to recruit the best of the best and within that pool of talent, they wanna figure out rotations that actually sustain the quality of game they play. The only problem is that, considering they have a weak Juniors development program, they're forced to be more aggressive in recruiting players for their seniors program.
Regretfully, because they stack their roster, not everyone gets the opportunity to start. It hurts the players because these are really talented recruits who would benefit more if they started or got more minutes than what they give them. Unlike Ateneo where they actually develop players, and prioritize giving playing time to seniors while providing exposure to great rookie talents.
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Not just bec of mandate, but UP being arguably the country's top school overall, it attracts the most attention from applicants, academically as well. And it's a multiple intelligences university, recognizing the many diverse talents. Hence there are diff ways of entering up as well, not just upcat. There are talent tests for the diff art forms (visual, music etc), and vaas system for athletes. Even a less diverse school like admu has several acet test schedules, not just the original once a year, to cater to their own recruits (some aided by tutors), according to insiders themselves
Now, up is translating such academic character ('top school') to sports, esp the flagship basketball program. Similar to how pangilinan did it 2 decades earlier in admu. As arguably the country's top private school, it can't even get its basketball program off the ground. Til pangilinan and his recruitment spree, now on its 3rd decade
Re system, each school can craft its own system, whatever works for them. Like pangilinan pioneering FSA 's in san beda (sam ekwe), or recruiting expensive foreigners/non-homegrown coaches etc for admu
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Its not just bec of 'mandate.' As arguably the country's top school overall, up attracts the most interest academically among college applicants. And as a multiple intelligences institution, they recognize the diff outstanding talents. Hence there several ways to enter up, not just via upcat. There are talent tests for various arts (music, visual etc), and there's the vass system for athletes. Even admu allegedly has diff acet scheds (from the original once a year only), to cater to their own recruits
Now up's trying to do the same for sports/basketball, recruiting tie best talents available. Which like I said, pangilinan has already done previously for admu
Re UPIS, apparently gold/bo are handling them as well. Hence expect them to recruit heavily too, just like what AHS has been doing, getting transferees like sotto, lopez, padrigao etc from other HS's
Welcome back, Sam, Gab, & Maui! I was hoping to hear from you.
These are my thoughts to your webcast:
1) Jared Bahay - Most probable first game in the UAAP will be versus UP
2) Rey Remogat - Prefer that UP goes after Kiefer Alas or Andy Gemao (if he can’t make it to a US NCAA Division 1 program). I believe both of them have more upside than Bahay.
3) UP Recruitment - Gold is employing the same strategy he implemented wherein he went after the best talent possible. Given that UP did not win last season, you mentioned that this is not working. But remember they played against the best college player (and maybe one of the best of all time), Let us wait after five years for the final results.
4) Parity - In the eight seasons between 73 and 80, two teams, UP and UE, were never able to qualify for the Final Four. In the previous five seasons, only UST was not able to qualify. In those eight seasons, Ateneo, FEU, and DLSU were the most successful whilst in the last five seasons, it has been Ateneo and UP. I don’t think there has ever been parity in the UAAP. A college program has always been dominant for a lengthy period of time; most recently, Ateneo. And now UP is upsetting the status quo with its aggressive recruitment.
5) Kevin Quiambao - I agree with Gab that KQ is playing at the position he is best for; which is small forward (or 3 or wing). If he remains with DLSU, they should ensure he plays that role majority of the time.
Appreciate your thoughts Carlo. Excited for whats to come. -Maui
Aside from JD having one more year, I guess Bahay saw how Gold played JD and Janjan in S86, especially during the finals series - him being willing to bench his best PG (arguably) for someone else in crucial stretches was telling of how the Bullpups connection runs very deep, to a fault.
"If you can't beat them, join them!"😮
Good counter offer. After losing brown and not getting panopio (apparently tab was getting him for admu), it's good they were able to retsin bahay sa ateneo system. Since padrigao lett previously, admu failed to advance last year (finals) bec they lacked a steady PG, something bahay can definitely give them
Ricci Rivero, and the Bicol Bubble started this trend na naglilipatan.
Tbf, there were internal conflicts for those guys in their teams hence they transferred. Ricci with the whole substances issue and the Bicol bubble being illegal in the first place 😂
For Baclaan and Remogat, there have been no reports of internal issues/conflicts with NU and UE, which is very problematic for the landscape of the UAAP IMO - Gab
Ateneo is a very good breeding ground for Cerebral Point Guards. I'm sure JHouse will learn a lot from CT. I'm a Maroon, but I agree with his decision to come home due to playing time concerns. I agree with you Gab. It is still offseason but it seems Season 87 will be another off-the-charts season for UAAP.
Agree, not surprised it this off-season will be crazier than the previous one. Cant wait to see it unfold.-Maui
For me, di na talaga ako umaasa na babalik si Jared dati. And after the departure of KB and JB, im looking forward na sa mga rookies nung S86. Still im excited for Celis and Tuano. Also with Bongo. Sana more playing time pa for next season. Ilaban niyo boys ang spot niyo. Pakita niyo kung sino kayo. Cant wait to watch the development of Asoro. Lately, super lowkey ng bebob. Hahaha kakabahan na ba kami Coach Tab?
Goodbye Bahay, Welcome Remogat! Kahit naging usap usapan pag lipat mo, alam ko may mga Ue, madidismaya pero ikaw lang nakaka alam san ka magiging successful sa basketball at secured ng family mo at edukasyon mo. #UPFight
As a UE alumni, it hurts to see UE loss a key player every season gone.
S84 Escamis
S85 Paranada & Stevens
S86 Remogat 😢
I hope UAAP should do something about what's happening.
I feel sorry for you and other UE fans :( am curious, did you hear anything about the reason why Remogat decided to leave? Like are there any internal issues or what not? Also, do you think there’s anything that the UE admin or community can do about it? Or do you feel like only the UAAP can fix it? - sam
Maybe the reason why most people are reacting to UP differently because UP now is just known for recruiting stars and nothing much on developing players from the early years.
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mejo iffy ako dito. At least one of them (cj perez) said pasado naman sa regular students' QPI; sa (higher) athlete's QPI hindi. Is admu saying inferior regular students nila kaya mas mababa QPI requirements compared to athletes? Also, ba't mas pinapahirapan nila student-athletes nila. Doable ang pagiging student (regular QPI) pero mas mahirap maging athlete (higher QPI). Doesn't make sense, considering it's already more challenging to be a student-athlete, plus they do more for the school pa in terms of mileage etc
Finally, Ateneo has a PG in the future! Excited to see him play along with his former Magis Eagles teammates (Celis and Asoro) and Batang Gilas teammates (Amos, Demisana, Gamber, and possibly Porter). UPMBT reminds me of Franz Pumaren's La Salle were kukunin na lahat tas majority mabubulok sa Team B haha, kaya Rey must stay at Recto, and for Coach Bo, Pang Gilas ang recruitment style nya so maybe dun na muna sya sa Gilas Youth, IMO. And for KQ, I'll not be suprised if he goes pro, but with Cortez and maybe, Baclaan coming to DLSU, may chance sya na mag stay sa Taft.
Thanks for sharing your thoughts as always! I share the same sentiments witht the comparisons of UPMBT to mid 2000s and 2010s dlsu. -Maui
If Porter decides to play for Ateneo then i guess Ateneo is going to be stronger in season 87 since JHouse familiarity with his soon to be teammates (Celis and Asoro) in Sacred Heart School Ateneo deCebu, and the likes of Amos, Gamber, Demisana,, Nieto all of which we're co Gilas team members
Hala sino na center ng Ateneo? Maging issue uli yung meshing with the team if late pumasok.
"Outside forces" na naman are at work with Remogat? haha
closest transfer might be BJ Manalo, he went from the phenom to a stacked DLSU team with Renren and co. He could have been the main man at Ateneo. Shookt din uaap fans at that time, parang reaction ni Gab if Jeron transferred to Ateneo 😂
In the event that Remogat does move to UP I think its not farfetched to expect that their coach will adjust the gameplan to maximize his talents. No offense to Janjan but if I were the coach I'm giving Remogat 25 mins minimum as the team's main point guard.
Also, the funny thing about depth is that it does backfire sometimes because the team can't maximize the individual talents of the players. And depth can also be misleading especially if the talent difference among players is not that pronounced.
Most of the successful teams I saw in college or pro sports usually have no more than 2 "real" superstars (surefire Bleague. KBL or PBA 1st rounders), 3-4 "solid players" (develop first in the MPBL to PBA route) and 2-3 "role/ 3&D players / glue guys". Hence, since the difference and "drop off" in talent from one player to another is obvious if not glaring its easier for the coach to maximize his players.
Basically what I'm trying to say is that at the end of they day its all about talent, the more talented you are - not only vs your opponents but even vs your teammates - determines not only how long you'll play but how your team will play.
Peace!
Good... dapat noon pa yan pero nagpabulag eh... buti natauhan at bumalik sa atin..
A perfect parallel scenario regarding UP's aggressive way of recruitment is John Calipari which started in Memphis University (if you are a basketball fan, there is no need of further tallying of players here and you should know what I mean). Maybe it is one way of winning a championship, but there are still other ways to do so. As it may look odd for majority, siguro hindi lang sanay ang mga tao na nakikitang nasa top ranks ang UPMBT and for my part, I do not understand the level of hate the school has been getting with these players movement. They are just doing what the other schools are doing since the beginning of time. The additional parameter however nowadays, is the presence of financial compensation which former players were very vocal about.
It hits the integrity of the league, yes and definitely. But let us not pretend na ngayon lang nangyayari ito. Sadly, the sport we love is tainted of other things outside its own parameters.
personally, i'd only rest easy once bahay finally matriculates at loyola heights. i don't want to go through another bout of frustration of seeing supposed blue eagle "locks" like bj manalo, jordan heading, jeremiah gray , and others move on and play for other squads. buti na lang talaga si amos bumalik talaga after leaving the ahs eh. 😅
btw, i think it's already confirmed that victor balogun will be the fsa of ateneo next season.
Hopefully first 5.💙🦅
I have a feeling Tab will start Espinosa 😂😂😂 sana hindi - Gab
I think it's just a matter of time before UP loses half of its talents by going to others schools. I mean, they have been hoarding / plucking players left and right from other UAAP schools and has been active signing even prospects from abroad. Mare-realize din ng mga Bata yan lalo na yung mga di nagkakaroon ng significant playing time to develop their skills. (Yes I'm looking at you, Gagate, Pablo, Gonzales, Alter). pagdating ng S87, Lalong masikip yung rotation dahil papasok na sila Stevens, Udodo at iba pang recruits who's been sitting for their residency (not to mention the Rumors that Remogat is about to go to Diliman). It's a good move para kay JHouse to choose Ateneo. Wala na si Brown. Inconsistent si Espinosa. And last year na ni Koon. Someone needs to take the Lead, and Bahay knows he's gonna benefit from all of these.
Gagate, Pablo. Halina kayo sa FEU. Wala kaming local na Center 😂 Hahahahahahahahahaha
Hello Sam Maui and Gab!
Appreciate you sharing your thoughts. Agree will not be surprised if a few of those blue chip recruits start to look for greener pasture. There are a lot similarities between this and 2010s Lasalle although Goldwyn has really showed he can make it work. Let’s see how it ends up. UP is and still be a contender for years to come. -Maui
@@bolerosph I agree. But, overall. It's not going to be healthy if the UAAP board allows this kind of things to happen. Nag-aala PBA yung player movement ngayon whereas Teams such as UE Adamson and FEU is starting to become a Farm team for the like of UP as such. And that's worrisome. Just look at the PBA Games when it's not Ginebra or SMB That's playing. The empty seats speaks volumes of how lack of PARITY affected that League. Kung patuloy lang tong mangyayari, mawawalan na ng gana yung mga Casual fans, at pati mga Die Hard Alumni Fans ng mga schools na laging nakakawawa. Ganda ng topic nyo off season Guys hahahahaha nakaka engage 🍻
Depends sa counter offers Ngayon lang nagkaroon ng matinong boosters ang up, that's why recently lang sila contenders. Dlsu, admu dati pa, kaya they're the most successful programs in the modern era (complete 8 teams)
Feu, ue tagal na din gingastusan ng respective owners nila kaya they're the two winningest teams, overall. Their job to revive their respective programs, just like what pangilinan did for admu, and razon now for dlsu uli
I really want FEU to be more aggressive in UAAP recruitment and in building their roster. As an Atenean, naniniwala ako na if FEU decides to join in on the recruitment fiasco, it will balance things out and force the other UAAP teams to up the ante as well.
@@oscarmanileno2147 I couldn't agree more. But I personally think the Montinola's doesn't want to spend more than what they're currently pouring to the basketball program. At yun ang problema. Kasi, ayaw nilang Makipagsabayan sa Recruitment wars. Focused talaga sila sa mga Raw talents that they can develop in the future.
Sa lalim ng stable ng admu, hanggang team c or d to include farm teams like the diff ateneo/jesuit schools, si tab na mismo nagsabi na no guaranteed spots. Players have to compete for their spots each year. That's why contenders admu palagi bec they always have players waiting in the wings
Up simply took it to another level lol
Hahaha! As a UP alumnus, very competitive talaga tayo. Ayaw magpatalo 😂
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Except on the biggest one, i.e crown. Dami ingay ng peyups lagi pero madalas bitin pag championship na lol. With gold entering his 4th season (and an extension of I think extra 5 years), let's see if he can at least match tab's championship record (4-2-1 so far)
Now that Bahay is confirmed playing for the Eagles i hope the team's next move is to secure Kris Porter to complete the Cebu connection and another homegrown Blue Eaglets playing for them in the seniors who incidentally is also teammates of JB in Batang Gilas, as far as UP's strategy of overstacking theor players i think its backfiring and have negative effect on the team's performance instead of winning multiple championships they'll end up loosing and will consistently finish bridesmaid each year
Hopefully Porter chooses Ateneo for college. There is a need for a backup to Mason Amos
Sa tingin ko, porter will remain in admu. They're retooling,.esp with the things that are also happening in taft. Re up, yep perhaps bridesmaids again. But more bec dlsu might continue to be a juggernaut. Esp if KQ stays, and a legit FSA finally plays for them again (level of mbala/kouame). Possible season sweep if that happens
While I want him to play for Gilas again, that oil money 🤭 and being a Filipino playing for UAE (in front of OFWs) is perfect for him to start his pro career. Even football players go to the middle east kasi grabe offers nila.
I share the same sentiments. Hopefully the SBP do whatever it takes to retain him but if he does decide to go to the UAE I hope they support his decision too. -Maui
Basic Maganda bigayan sa TAFTTIPUNAN.PERIOD.
Baclaran na sabon kasi sya ni Coach last final 4 games vs UP dinamdam siguro
Ah talaga? Di ko napansin pero posible nga. Weird though na wala pa siya announcement? - sam
OBF!!!
Gab 🤭💀💀💀
up pathetic just poaching players everywhere.
Bo ang gold I think are handling upis as well. So the poaching will start that early too. Similar to how ahs has been doing it with the likes of sotto, lopez, padrigao who all were attending diff HS's before going to ahs
bakit pathetic?
Haha pathetic talaga? Well then i can say the same thing sa ateneo at lasal, wag magmalinis 😅😅😅
I don’t think its pathetic. Ateneo and Lasalle historically especially the past 2 decades have gotten the lion share of blue chip recruits. What I believe is necessary is a revisit of benefits players can receive since the Uaap is trending like a Pro league which it is not. Star players (albeit good exposure and opportunity) are unusually transferring and may destroy the parity of teams in the League. I believe players who are not in the right situation have every right to transfer to greener pasture.-Maui
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'Nature of the beast" -pangilinan. Ever since danding's dlsu started it (though ironically he was out of the picture when dlsu transfered to yuap in '86 lol), pangilinan and every other tycoon involved in the league has done it. With uste as the last hold out, but not anymore, with smc money backing them
grabe naman, nung nagkaroon na nang recruitment powers ang UP sabay naging crazy na and need to revisit the rules chenes.
It’s not all about UP. We’ve been critical of Jacob Cortez and Baclaan (potentially transferring to Lasalle) too. We find it very unusual that players who are thriving decide to transfer to another school. Foregoing a year of eligibility with no assurances of playing time and usage. -Maui
To add to what Maui said, we've been alluding to revisiting the rules since we started this podcast and our most frequent example is Ateneo, our own alma mater. So yeah, it's not all about UP - Gab
@@bolerosph hay nako, kasi pagchampionin niyo muna kami kahit isa 😂😂😂😂😂
@@aircayetano10 nag champion na kayo pero binawi ng Ateneo in less than a year. Tama na yun!
Im sure if Remogat went to Ateneo instead, you'll be very jubilant! Though UP is stacked with guards, the others are no way near Remogat's caliber. Why take it against UP to get someone who is a sure shot top notch pg like Remogat. Obvious bias against teams competing with your dearest Alma mater.
Sure we would be jubilant. Similar to how Gab said UP is/would be jubilant and Sammy stating your point that they are no other guards of Remogat’s calibre.
But you’re missing the point, we’re saying that maybe these moves (Remogat and Baclaan) might have an adverse effect on the league’s parity. We’re noting how unusual these transfers are. I would have the same reaction for Ateneo in this type of scenario,I would be happy and Jubilant for Ateneo but critical of the potential effects this might have on the Uaap. -Maui
Didnt hear you as much critical to uaap in Baclaan's case. I hope you were also that ecstatic when Balunggay and Jared Brown turned pro just as much as you will be when KQ turns one. Hope that Amos does not turn pro early or otherwise, hear regrets from you. Maybe i should expect your reaction already knowing how openly biased you are in your podcasts.
Well, someone obviously did not watch the previous episodes 😂😂😂😂 if you did, you would know that 1) we were equally critical of Baclaan's decision to leave NU; 2) we were happy for Kai and Jared Brown turning pro and even addressed the Ateneans who took it against them; and 3) our stance on players turning pro.
I highly suggest you watch our previous episodes before commenting such things - Gab
Yes critical of Baclaan, of Cortez, of Remogat and those who are threats. But halleluah to Bahay who made a brilliant move! Pls get back to what I wrote. I said critical of the uaap and not of Baclaan. BTW, i have watched all your episodes despite repeated reference to the NU Bullpops. MG, move on from that. That was so pre-pandemic. Everyone has healed already.
oh dude- ur just lalalaland again or u are?
Why would a kid be wasting their time in college if they want to earn a degree? Pretty stupid question right?
To the guy who said KQ is ready to go pro, I'm really curiuos and I want you to answer this:
What's your point?
Anyone who is very good could be ready to go pro. We're not stupid, we all know that. Francis Lopez could be ready to go pro. Ange Kouame was probabaly ready to go pro long before his final year in the UAAP. Kiefer Ravena was probably ready to go pro after 2 years in college basketball. For all we know, Jared Bahay could be ready go pro and just scrap this UAAP nonsense. Regardless of what KQ decides to do in the near future, stay or go, people will prove time and time again, and you should know this, IT'S NOT ALWAYS ABOUT THE MONEY.
What's your point?
Never said it was a waste of time to get a degree. Just believe that players should maximize their prime years by going pro as early as possible similar to how its been around the world. They can go back and get their degree eventually if they want to. It nots just about the money its about opportunity, experiences and your development too as a basketball player. But basketball is a very brutal you can’t control how long your peak and prime years will be. -Maui
Hi. You can check out our previous podcasts to know our thoughts on why we think it's best for KQ to go pro - Gab
@@bolerosph so if you had a son that's in the same situation you'd tell him to not prioritize his degree. Balikan na lang nya? Ok.
@@roba.6490 why the need to get a degree ASAP when these guys careers are in basketball? KQ is already 22, turning 23 soon. That's the age of many players considered "veterans" in the NBA. He can get a degree once he's no longer able to play pro ball, what's wrong with that?