Veejay Pre transfers from FEU to UP
Veejay Pre with UP assistant coach Tom Chua and head coach Goldwin Monteverde. (Photo: UP OASD)
UAAP Season 87 men's basketball Rookie of the Year Veejay Pre is taking his talents to Diliman.
The University of the Philippines announced Pre's transfer from Far Eastern University on Friday.
"We know naman yung kayang gawin ni Veejay. Magiging malaking tulong siya sa atin with his all-around game," said Fighting Maroons head coach Goldwin Monteverde.
Pre announced his departure from the Tamaraws last Tuesday in what he described as his 'hardest decision ever.'
UP also maintained that it was never in the picture as rumors and reports of Pre's transfer surfaced weeks ago.
"What's fortunate about all this is that hindi naman tayo nandun when reports and rumors began. We respected FEU, and kinausap lang natin si Veejay nung nakapag-decide at nakapagpaalam na siya sa FEU," said UP Office of Athletics and Sports Development Director Bo Perasol.
Pre posted averages of 13.3 points, 7.0 rebounds, and 1.4 assists in his first year in college.
The reigning top rookie will need to sit out Season 88 before being eligible to play for two years.
—JKC, GMA Integrated News
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