UAAP clears Lopez to play for UP

Francis 'Lebron' Lopez of UP has been cleared by the UAAP board to play in Season 86 after questions about his eligibility were resolved.

Lopez's eligibility was questioned due to a contract with Overtime Elite, but he did not play for them.

UP athletic director Bo Perasol expressed happiness and support for Lopez, emphasizing that there was a unanimous decision by the UAAP board.

Jerom Lastimosa of UP suffered a knee injury during training, sidelining him before the season opener.

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