NU Bulldogs’ Jake Figueroa Impresses Overseas Scouts, ‘in Talks with KBL Team’ - BusinessWorld Online

NU Bulldogs’ Jake Figueroa impresses overseas scouts, ‘in talks with KBL team’ - BusinessWorld Online

STRUTTING his stuff abroad is now one of the ultimate goals for National University (NU) captain Jake Figueroa after a tough exit in his final UAAP season. Mr. Figueroa had his last hurrah as a Bulldog over the weekend after a 78-73 loss to the De La Salle University Green Archers in the UAAP Season 88 Final Four, opening the door for the professional world as his next immediate pathway. Mr. Figueroa dropped 20 points and 10 rebounds in Game 1, …

Proven hero: Jacob Cortez takes San Beda clutch act to La Salle title hunt

MANILA, Philippines – When his team needed him the most, Jacob Cortez proved he is the next big superstar the La Salle Green Archers have been looking for. Not long after the exit of two-time MVP Kevin Quiambao, the son of “Cool Cat” Mike Cortez proved the winning gene is alive and well with an efficient 29-point eruption in La Salle’s 78-73 ousting stunner of NU in Game 2 of the UAAP Season 88 men’s basketball Final Four. More than two decades …

La Salle ousts NU, faces UP in UAAP finals

(UPDATE) DE La Salle University overcame National University (NU) in their UAAP Season 88 men’s basketball Final Four matchup for the second time, 78-73, on Saturday to arrange a Finals clash against defending champion University of the Philippines for the third straight season.Jacob Cortez drained the go-ahead jumper and scored one more free throw, and Kean Baclaan sealed the win for the fourth seed Green Archers with two free throws in the las…

UA La Salle sets up third straight Finals vs UP, beats NU

UAAP Season 88 Final Four – NU vs La Salle MANILA, Philippines—Jacob Cortez thrived in the pressure-packed moments to carry La Salle past top seed National University, 78-73, and into the UAAP Season 88 men’s basketball Finals on Saturday. Cortez’s heroics propelled the Green Archers back into the title round for the third straight season against a familiar Finals foe in defending champion University of the Philippines. READ: UAAP Final Four: La…

Jake Figueroa sets sights on KBL after five years with NU

After missing out on the MVP race and falling short in the Final Four of the UAAP Season 88 Men’s Basketball Tournament, graduating forward Jake Figueroa isn’t dwelling on what could have been. Instead, the five-year NU stalwart is already setting his sights on the next big challenge: getting interest and, eventually, a contract with a KBL club. Averaging 13.93 points, 7.21 rebounds, 3.93 assists, 2.14 steals, and 1.0 block per game in his senio…

DLSU vs NU | 4TH QUARTER HIGHLIGHTS | UAAP SEASON 88 MEN’S BASKETBALL FINAL FOUR | DEC. 6, 2025

DLSU vs NU | 4TH QUARTER HIGHLIGHTS | UAAP SEASON 88 MEN’S BASKETBALL FINAL FOUR | DEC. 6, 2025 BACK IN THE FINALS 🎯💚 The DLSU Green Archers close strong to outlast the NU Bulldogs, 78-73, earning a coveted UAAP Season 88 men’s basketball Finals spot! #UAAPSeason88 #LegendsStartHere #StrengthInMotionHopeInAction Subscribe to One Sports channel! http://bit.ly/OneSportsPHL [...]