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Ateneo begins title defense vs NU, UST faces UE in UAAP Season 86 opener
The UAAP Season 86 men's basketball tournament is set to begin on Saturday, September 30, with defending champions Ateneo Blue Eagles facing the National University Bulldogs.
Despite losing key players like Dave Ildefonso and Ange Kouame, Ateneo remains a strong contender with emerging talents such as Mason Amos and Kai Ballungay.
The opening day will also feature a game between the University of the East Red Warriors and the University of Santo Tomas Growling Tigers, with the latter welcoming back champion coach Pido Jarencio.
Other matchups include La Salle versus Far Eastern University on Sunday, and a highly anticipated game between the University of the Philippines Fighting Maroons and the Adamson Soaring Falcons.
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