Teams to Play Without Cameroonian

Far Eastern University Pippo played without Noundou Cameroon, where he begins his 74th season in the University’s offer that opens on Sunday.

Noundou, FIRE 6’4 “presence in the paint, has an Achilles tendon and is likely to feel the rest of the season. Helped the Tamaraw to the Final Four of the recent V Pre-Season flight Filoil the tournament, but worsened injury during the team training.

The Tamaraw, but still look formidable, with the pair of highly rated Most Valuable Player of last year, RR Garcia and Romeo find offensive Terrence Morayta-based squad.

Other reliables in Coach Bert Flores’ deep roster include veterans Jens Knuttel, Aldrech Ramos, JR Cawaling, Mark Bringas and rookies Cris Tolomia and Russel Escoto.

Last season, the Tamaraws finished the eliminations with an impressive 12-2 mark. They beat the De La Salle Archers in the Final Four to make the finals, but lost to the Ateneo Blue Eagles, who annexed their third straight title.

Meanwhile, the opening ceremony of the 74th UAAP season kicks off with Olympic-style festivities on Saturday at the Marikina Sports Complex, shying away from it usual practice of holding the opening rites at the Big Dome.

Blue Eagles, who want to become just the third team in the Final Four was to capture four straight crowns, will start four-peat bid against the Adamson University to 03:00 Sunday at Araneta Coliseum.