MANILA – University of Santo Tomas (UST) Tiger Cubs has secured another talent from the Visayas following the transfer of San Beda University Red Cubs guard Nicael Dominie Cabanero.
UST Growling Tigers head coach Aldin Ayo confirmed to Panay News the commitment of the Lapu Lapu City, Cebu-native Cabanero, who was part of the Red Cubs champion team in NCAA Season 94 last year.
“Cabanero is the right fit for the Tiger Cubs because naghahanap talaga kami ng point guard na malaki,” Ayo said on 6-foot-3 Cabanero. “We have talked to his parents when the UST conducted a tryout in Cebu City earlier this year.”
“Malaki din ang potential ng bata at nakikita kong magco-complement siya sa mga iba naming new recruits sa UST Tiger Cubs and dun sa mga holdovers from last year,” he added.
Ayo also said that Cabanero will be good to go for the Tiger Cubs in the upcoming UAAP Season 83 juniors basketball early next year as residency is not required from players transferring from NCAA.
Prior to being recruited to play for the Red Cubs in 2018, 16-year-old Cabanero first suited up for University of San Carlos before transferring to Sacred Heart School-Ateneo de Cebu Magis Eagles.
He joins Tiger Cubs new recruits Nichole Jay Cabanero, Vincent Raymund Escobido II, Leobert Andrew Casinillo, Dave Bagatnan, Cedrick Manzano, Julian Mavrick Puerto, Rogelle Alvaladejo, and Mark Joseph Jayme./PN
