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UP joins Taiwanese cagefest
The University of the Philippines (UP) Fighting Maroons are participating in an eight-team invitational tournament in Keelung City, Chinese Taipei, from August 24 to 31 as part of their preparation for UAAP Season 87.
This tournament, featuring teams from Chinese Taipei and Thailand, serves as a crucial tune-up for the Fighting Maroons who are aiming to clinch the championship after two consecutive runner-up finishes.
Key players like JD Cagulangan, Harold Alarcon, and Francis Lopez, along with new additions Quentin Millora-Brown, Gani Stevens, Jacob Bayla, and Dikachi Udodo, are expected to lead the team.
Head coach Goldwin Monteverde emphasized the team's focus on continuous improvement rather than solely succumbing to external expectations.
The Fighting Maroons' international exposure also includes previous training camps in Serbia and Korea.
UP secured the UAAP championship in Season 84, breaking a 36-year title drought, but fell short in Seasons 85 and 86, finishing as runners-up to Ateneo and La Salle, respectively.
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