Keifer Ravena Sublime in Leading Ateneo Past Archrival DLSU, But ADMU pulls out of Filoil Pre-Tourney

Keifer Ravena delivered a sublime performance in leading an undermanned Ateneo Blue Eagles squad over archrival De La Salle Green Archers this afternoon at the FilOil Flying V Hanes Premier Cup.

Keifer's jumper was lethal. The Green Archers was able to trim down what was once a 17 point deficit into 6. But Keifer was there to save the day for Ateneo. Posterizing defenders with two crucial jumpers and quelling DLSU's comeback bid.

I hope that Keifer continue to blossom. He will be facing taller and more athletic guards in the PBA.

It is just sad that Ateneo is pulling out of the pre-season tourney, citing injuries to many players as the reason

Aren't collegiate teams have Team B's? Perhaps Coach Bo Perasol can give exposure and good experience to Ateneo players in their team B. It will surely help them develop. Just my two cents.

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Keifer Ravena Hoops It out ON AIR!

I have always skipped ads whenever browsing youtube.com except this one. Keifer Ravena can shoot while suspended on air. Wow!

Kiefer Ravena is a one in generation talent and his career is growing and growing. I am a fan of basketball and I respect his talents and contribution so far in Philippine college hoops. Also, I believe that commercials or Ads are really PR propaganda for both the product and the endorser.

However, this commercial by Kiefer really got me pumped up. The Kid from the Ateneo Blue Eagels is really something when it comes to basketball. Watch this:

No matter if this took a lot of repetition, making a shot while suspended on air with the goal moving is really, really hard.

Go, Kiefer! I hope that you bring Philippine basketball to new heights!

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FEU Tamaraws opens UAAP Season 73 with a win over Defending champs Ateneo Blue Eagles

Tournament favorite FEU Tamaraws is off to a great headstart with a close win over the defending champs Ateneo Blue Eagles 72 - 69 in the second day of the UAAP Season 73 Men's Senior Basketball tournament at the Araneta Coliseum.

RR Garcia carried the scoring cudgels for the FEU Tamaraws the entire game complemented by the crucial hustle plays of Reil Cervantes, Exeminiano and Aldrech Ramos.

Three-peat seeking defending champion Ateneo Blue Eagles still look formidable despite the graduation of big men Hussaini and Baclao. They were only one shot, a short stab by Niko Salva , from sending the game to overtime.

I haven't seen the other teams but I am picking FEU to finally win it all this UAAP Season 73. This season is hosted by the De La Salle University and formally opened yesterday at the Araneta Coliseum.

Some weeks back, I planned to watch the opening ceremonies together with Sab who will be accompanying his brother an Atenean. But we were not able to do so because of work. I almost missed today's game.

Hopefully, I can watch as many games as possible and be able to watch at least one live game. The second round match between the FEU Tamaraws and Ateneo Blue Eagles would be a perfect gift to myself.

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