Neal Beltran

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This concludes our coverage for the UAAP Season 84 Men’s Basketball Tournament!

On behalf of everyone in The GUIDON and our entire coverage team, I would like to thank you all for following us this season!

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[Lei Macaranas @Lei_TheGUIDON]

“I’m happy to go to work and put on a show for everybody,” says the new Fil-Am recruit.

By the end of July, Garcia will fly from Maryland, USA, to the Philippines, where he will join the Ateneo roster in time for the upcoming UAAP Season 85.

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[Lei Macaranas @Lei_TheGUIDON]

The 22-year old guard stands at 5’11 and is expected to spend two playing years for the Blue Eagles.

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[Lei Macaranas @Lei_TheGUIDON]

JUST IN: Coach Tab Baldwin announces the newest addition to the Ateneo Men's Basketball Team, Paul Garcia.

"We have every confidence in Paul, and we expect big things from [Paul]. This is a great boon to our team."

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[Team AMDG @TeamAMDG]

As confirmed by Coach Tab Baldwin, BJ Andrade will be coming back to play in Season 85. #OBF

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Baldwin on what’s next for him with the season being over:

“For me, a little bit of time off while [the team] has exams. I’m gonna travel for a little bit and in early June we’ll get back to work.”

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FINAL (OT): Ateneo 69 UP 72

Following a late three by Maymay Cagulangan, the Ateneo Blue Eagles succumb to the University of the Philippines Fighting Maroons in overtime in Game 3 of the Finals. The Fighting Maroons have won their first title in 36 years.

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Ateneo C Ange Kouame on the MVP chants:

“I’m just thankful and blessed to feel their support after every game. I think this is what motivates me since today I felt that I let the people down… I’m really striving to come back next year to make them happy.”

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Cagulangan splashes in a three from the left wing with 0.5 seconds left!

Ateneo 69 UP 72

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[Overtime]

Mamuyac opens the extra period by splashing home a three from the left wing!

Ateneo 62 UP 59

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Cagulangan splashes in a three from the right wing! On UP’s next possession, Diouf ties the game with a jam! Ateneo calls timeout with 39.7 seconds remaining.

Ateneo 69 UP 69

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