UP to represent PH in 2026 Asian University Basketball League

UP to represent PH in 2026 Asian University Basketball League

MANILA, Philippines—University of the Philippines will compete in the 2026 Asian University Basketball League (AUBL) in August in Hangzhou, China. Ahead of the UAAP Season 89, the Fighting Maroons will use the second edition of the tournament as part of their off-season preparations. UP will be the sole Philippine representative, joining squads from Chinese Taipei, Mongolia, Hong Kong and Australia with one team each. READ: UAAP Finals: Title de…

UP to battle Asia’s collegiate giants in AUBL debut

University of the Philippines will ramp up its preparation for the UAAP Season 89 Men’s Basketball Tournament by joining a top-tier tournament in China. The Fighting Maroons are one of 12 participating teams in the 2026 Asian University Basketball League, slated for August 2 to 9 at Binjiang Gymnasium in Hangzhou. The AUBL will begin right after the 2026 Filoil Preseason Cup which is expected to end on July 25. Fresh off a runner-up finish in th…