Ateneo ramps up its buildup for UAAP Season 86 as it represents the Philippines in the World University Basketball Series in Japan. Check how to watch the Blue Eagles’ games here! WUBS2023
MANILA, Philippines – Tough competition awaits the Ateneo Blue Eagles when they shoot for their second straight title in theUnlike in 2022, where only four Asian universities took part in the inaugural tournament, a total of eight powerhouse champion teams, including the Blue Eagles, will slug it out for the crown this year.
The defending UAAP champion Ateneo, which is also representing the Philippines in the tournament, will face the Japanese University Men’s Basketball Select Team in an exhibition match on Thursday, August 10, before it officially opens its title-retention bid against the University of Sydney on Friday, August 11.
If the Blue Eagles emerge victorious against the Aussies on Friday, they will take on the winner between Perbanas Institute of Indonesia and Hakuoh University of Japan in the knockout semifinal on Saturday, August 12.
Ateneo supporters and Filipino basketball fans can enjoy the action live on the silver screen in the following participating SM Cinema branches:
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