The 6-foot-8 Kobe Demisana, a UAAP juniors Mythical Team member who starred with a double-double average, bolsters the Ateneo Blue Eagles’ men's basketball title defense bid this year. UAAP
MANILA, Philippines – UAAP defending champion Ateneo beefed up yet again by tapping one of the country’s top young bigs.
Demisana said it was during the Gilas Pilipinas Youth team’s practices at Ateneo where he grew to like the school even more, even as it was already one of his dream schools when he was growing up in Pontevedra, Negros Occidental.“Growing up, Ateneo is one of my dream schools but it was during my Gilas stint where I really liked it,” said Demisana, who suited up for the Philippine youth team in the FIBA Under-18 Asian Championship last August.
“But of course, the main reason I chose Ateneo is that I know I can grow more as a player and as a student here. We know that Ateneo is one of the top universities in the Philippines and I will learn a lot here, not just on court but also about life after basketball.”In his sole season with the Junior Maroons, Demisana was named in the UAAP Season 85 Mythical Team after averaging a double-double of 17.64 points and 12.64 rebounds on top of 4.07 blocks, 2.64 assists, and 2.14 steals.
“Not everyone can choose or receive this type of opportunity, but I believe it is God’s plan for me, and I trust that more opportunities are coming. So, I thank God for this.”
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