Olsen Racela will debut as head coach of the Perpetual Altas in their NCAA Season 100 men's basketball tournament opening game against Jose Rizal University on Tuesday, September 10, at the FilOil EcoOil Center.
The Altas will feature a youth movement this season, having lost key players like Jielo Razon, Joey Barcuma, and Jasper Cuevas from previous seasons.
Christian Pagaran will captain the team, supported by JP Boral and John Abis, with rookies Mark Gojo Cruz and Ruvic Danag also set to play.
Jose Rizal University, coached by Louie Gonzales, will be led by Shawn Argente, Joshua Guiab, and Jonathan Medina.
Racela, also an assistant coach for Ginebra in the PBA, signed with Perpetual earlier this year.
The Altas' schedule includes games against Arellano, Mapua, Benilde, EAC, San Sebastian, Letran, LPU, and San Beda throughout September and early October.
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