UP juniors standout Kobe Demisana commits to Ateneo

Ateneo de Manila University continued to beef up its roster as they secured the commitment of University of the Philippines Integrated School big man Kobe Demisana.

The 6-foot-8 Demisana, a member of the UAAP Season 85 mythical team for the boys' basketball tournament, will be eligible to play in Season 86.

The Gilas Youth big man said Ateneo is one of his dream schools.

"Growing up, Ateneo is one of my dream schools but it was during my sa Gilas (Youth) nung nagustuhan ko talaga 'yung school," said the 18-year-old.

"But siyempre, the main reason I chose Ateneo is that I know I can grow more as a player and as a student here. Alam naman natin na Ateneo is one of the top universities in the Philippines and I will learn a lot here hindi lang sa court kung hindi pati rin sa about life after basketball."

("Growing up, Ateneo is one of my dream schools but it was during my stint with Gilas when I really grew to like the school... But of course, the main reason I chose Ateneo is that I know I can grow more as a player and as a student here. We know that Ateneo is one of the top universities of the Philippines and I will learn a lot here not just on the court but also about life after basketball.")

Demisana posted averages of 17.64 points, 12.64 rebounds, 4.07 blocks, 2.64 assists, and 2.14 steals in his sole season for the Fighting Maroons' juniors team.

The Iloilo-native will join fellow Ilonggo Raffy Celis and Cebuano Michael Asoro, both from Sacred Heart School-Ateneo de Cebu as rookies of the program. Mason Amos and Kyle Gamber have also committed to the Blue Eagles.

—Justin Kenneth Carandang/JMB, GMA Integrated News