Veejay Pre Switches Allegiance from FEU to UP Fighting Maroons
Source: news.source.manilatimes
Veejay Pre, a standout basketball player from Far Eastern University (FEU), has announced his transfer to the University of the Philippines (UP) Fighting Maroons. After being named the UAAP Season 87 Rookie of the Year, Pre will sit out Season 88 and join UP for Season 89, following the departure of key players Francis Lopez and Aldous Torculas. Pre, known for his all-around game, expressed initial reluctance to leave FEU but confirmed his transfer on Instagram, influenced by his parents.
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Veejay Pre, former FEU basketball player, transfers to UP.
Pre was named UAAP Season 87 Rookie of the Year.
He will sit out Season 88 and play for UP in Season 89.
UP coach Goldwin Monteverde believes Pre will be a significant addition due to his all-around game.
Pre initially wanted to stay at FEU but was influenced by his parents to transfer.
He averaged 13.3 points, 7.0 rebounds, and 1.4 assists in his rookie season at FEU.
