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BRAND-NEW BALLGAME: La Salle aims to reassert might in Season 87
De La Salle University aims to defend its UAAP Season 87 men's basketball title despite significant player departures.
Coach Topex Robinson acknowledges the pressure and emphasizes that last season's championship is in the past.
Key players who have departed include Ben Phillips, Francis Escandor, Mark Nonoy, and Evan Nelle.
The Green Archers will still have a strong roster led by reigning MVP Kevin Quiambao.
Supporting players like Mike Phillips, CJ Austria, Joshua David, Jcee Macallag, EJ Golena, and Raven Cortez will return.
New recruits Doy Dungo and Alex Konov are expected to bolster the team's chances.
Industrialist Enrique Razon reminded the team that the upcoming season is a new challenge and they are not champions anymore.
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Defending champion De La Salle University, led by reigning MVP Kevin Quiambao, secured their second win in the UAAP Season 87 men's basketball tournament by defeating Adamson University, 82-52.
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Reigning MVP Kevin Quiambao led De La Salle University's title defense in UAAP Season 87 with a 78-75 victory over National University.
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Mike Phillips is ready to embrace a leadership role for De La Salle University in the upcoming UAAP Season 87 men's basketball championship.
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Reigning MVP Kevin Quiambao will play point guard for the La Salle Green Archers this season.
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The University of the Philippines (UP) Fighting Maroons will open the UAAP Season 87 men's basketball tournament against Ateneo de Manila University on September 7 at the Smart Araneta Coliseum.
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