University of the East Red Warriors big man Gani Stevens officially transferred to the University of the Philippines (UP) on Tuesday, June 6.
After playing for UE in the UAAP men’s basketball Season 85, the 6-foot-7 Stevens will now sit out Season 86 this year before being eligible to play in Season 87.
That Stevens joining UP just further deepened the Fighting Maroons’ frontcourt that includes graduating Diouf and newcomers 6-foot-5 Francis Lopez, 6-foot-8 Seven Gagate, 6-foot-7 Luis Pablo, 6-foot-5 LA Andres, and 6-foot-9 Sean Alter, as well as 6-foot-4 Aldous Torculas and 6-foot-5 Mark Belmonte.
“We already love what we have right now with Francis, Seven, and Luis,” said head coach Goldwin Monteverde, who led UP to the championship in Season 84 and a runner-up finish in Season 85.
Gani’s transfer to UP also secures the team’s middle when Diouf is no longer with the Fighting Maroons come Season 87.
Stevens posted 9.4 points, 6.3 rebounds, and 1.0 assists as a starter for the Red Warriors in Season 85. After his red-shirt year, he will have a total of three years to play for the Fighting Maroons.
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