Tigers-Tamaraws up first as UAAP stepladder showdown begins
MANILA, Philippines—After Ateneo’s 14-0 sweep earned an outright ticket to the UAAP Season 82 finals, three teams are left to battle it out for the remaining slot in the championship round. No. 4...
View ArticleMark Nonoy fully embraces point guard mindset to lead Growling Tigers
MANILA, Philippines—A different version of Mark Nonoy is ready to play in the first Final Four of his collegiate career for University of Santo Tomas. Nonoy was a scoring phenom for the Tiger Cubs but...
View ArticleUST’s Chabi Yo, Grace Irebu named UAAP MVPs in Season 82
MANILA, Philippines—University of Santo Tomas reaped the individual awards in both the UAAP Season 82 men’s and women’s basketball tournaments. In the official tally released Wednesday, the Growling...
View ArticleChabi Yo-led UST sets sights on Akhuetie, No. 2 UP in battle of MVPs
MANILA, Philippines—Shortly after powering University of Santo Tomas past Far Eastern University, USoulemane Chabi Yo knows the road to the UAAP title doesn’t get any easier with second-ranked...
View ArticleAfter winning Rookie of the Year, Nonoy eyes UAAP title for UST
MANILA, Philippines—Mark Nonoy achieved one of his goals when he was named Rookie of the Year this UAAP Season 82, but the University of Santo Tomas guard is not just about individual glory. “I reached...
View ArticleUST turns to its defense to beat fancied UP anew
MANILA, Philippines—From being the fourth seed, University of Santo Tomas now finds itself on the cusp of a trip to the UAAP Season 82 men’s basketball finals. UST ripped University of the Philippines,...
View ArticleFrom one Mark to another: Nonoy heeds Cruz’s advice to boost UST
MANILA, Philippines—University of Santo Tomas head coach Aldin Ayo is slowly replicating what he’s done four years ago. Ayo was the architect of Letran’s 2015 title conquest in the NCAA and the...
View ArticleRenzo Subido’s playmaking key in UST win over UP
MANILA, Philippines—Renzo Subido may not have gotten his fair share of points but that didn’t stop him from playing an integral role in University of Santo Tomas’ beatdown of University of the...
View ArticleAbando, UST not in celebratory mood a win away from UAAP Finals
MANILA, Philippines—University of Santo Tomas is one win away from a finals clash against defending champion Ateneo in the UAAP Season 82 men’s basketball tournament, but the stoic Rhenz Abando said...
View ArticleSubido’s cold blooded 3 over Akhuetie not just luck: ‘I always practice it’
MANILA, Philippines—Every game, Renzo Subido always believed that University of Santo Tomas will be coming out with a win. Then in the final 30 seconds of one of the biggest games in UAAP Season 82...
View ArticleUST can’t afford to make mistakes against Ateneo, says Chabi Yo
MANILA, Philippines—University of Santo Tomas has not beaten Ateneo this season, but UAAP MVP Soulemane Chabi Yo is determined to help the Tigers change that. The Blue Eagles swept the Growling Tigers...
View ArticleDespite different paths to finals, UST and Ateneo brace for all-out war
MANILA, Philippines—Ateneo and University of Santo Tomas had wildly different paths to the championship round of the UAAP Season 82 men’s basketball tournament. The Blue Eagles, owners of the past two...
View ArticleAldin Ayo takes blame for UST game 1 loss: ‘We weren’t able to prepare them...
MANILA, Philippines—University of Santo Tomas came into Game 1 of the UAAP Season 82 men’s basketball finals looking nearly invincible, carrying a four-game winning streak including three knockout...
View ArticleMark Nonoy breaks down in tears after painful loss to Ateneo
MANILA, Phiippines—Mark Nonoy picked the best time to unleash the biggest game of his rookie year, but University of Santo Tomas’ 91-77 blowout loss to Ateneo in the Game 1 of the Finals wasn’t how he...
View ArticleMark Nonoy says finals loss will be UST’s motivation in UAAP Season 83
MANILA, Philippines—University of Santo Tomas’ inspiring run in the UAAP Season 82 men’s basketball tournament has come to an end after losing to Ateneo 86-79 in Game 2 of the championship round. The...
View ArticleAldin Ayo not going anywhere: ‘I love UST so much’
MANILA, Philippines—Aldin Ayo is here to stay. Ayo on Wednesday quickly squashed rumors that he is on his way out as University of Santo Tomas head coach. “I’m not leaving UST unless it’s UST that...
View ArticleRenz Subido leaves UST with a grateful heart
MANILA, Philippines—Renzo Subido was there for University of Santo Tomas’ lowest points as well in its highest but now that his collegiate career’s come to an end, he will leave his school with...
View ArticleMemories of seminary days continues to draw Aldin Ayo to UST
MANILA, Philippines—Aldin Ayo is undoubtedly one of the best coaches of his generation having won titles in both the NCAA and the UAAP. Despite his success, Ayo still longed for a memory of his youth...
View ArticleAldin Ayo signs 3-year extension as UST head coach
MANILA, Philippines—Aldin Ayo has said that he won’t be leaving University of Santo Tomas anytime soon, and this time it’s formal. As per UST’s official student publication The Varsitarian, Ayo signed...
View ArticleUST, Ateneo wallop foes in PCCL UAAP-NCAA Challenge
MANILA, Philippines—University of Santo Tomas and Ateneo took down their respective opponents with relative ease in the Philippine Collegiate Champions League Saturday at Filoil Flying V Center. The...
View ArticleLegendary coach Aric del Rosario, 80, passes away
MANILA, Philippines—Iconic basketball coach Aric del Rosario passed away Thursday, his family members said. He was 80-years-old. Friends and colleagues have already sent out their prayers and...
View ArticleUST guard Mark Nonoy helps frontliners in his hometown
MANILA, Philippines — University of Santo Tomas guard Mark Nonoy is making the most out of the long break by doing charity work during the coronavirus pandemic. Staying in his hometown of La Carlota,...
View ArticleKobe Paras, collegiate stars take stand against Anti-Terror bill
MANILA, Philippines—Several collegiate basketball standouts took a stand against the controversial Anti-Terror Bill which only needs President Rodrigo Duterte’s signature to become law. University of...
View ArticleCJ Cansino commits to UP, Perasol welcomes ‘great addition’
MANILA, Philippines—After announcing that he is leaving University of Santo Tomas, CJ Cansino has committed to play for University of the Philippines. UP head coach Bo Perasol already welcomed the...
View ArticleUST to do own investigation into Tigers’ training ‘bubble’
MANILA, Philippines—The Philippine Sports Commission on Saturday said University of Santo Tomas is doing its own investigation into the alleged training camp that Aldin Ayo conducted with the Growling...
View ArticleAllein Maliksi recounts simple varsity life while playing for UST
MANILA, Philippines—Meralco forward Allein Maliksi recounted his experience during his collegiate days with University of Santo Tomas amid the controversy surrounding the current Tigers’ basketball...
View ArticleAs UST bubble issue turns into food debate, Javee Mocon is a voice of reason
MANILA, Philippines—As the controversy surrounding University of Santo Tomas men’s basketball team and the Sorsogon “bubble” turned into an issue about food, several veteran players have come out and...
View ArticleAldin Ayo confirms resignation as UST coach, ready to face sanctions
MANILA, Philippines—Aldin Ayo, the beleaguered basketball head coach of University of Santo Tomas, took responsibility for the long dragged out saga involving the Tigers after the team’s training camp...
View ArticleBonnie Tan remains Letran coach as Alfrancis Chua denies Ayo return
MANILA, Philippines—Bonnie Tan remains the head coach of the Letran Knights despite rumors that Aldin Ayo will be making a return to his alma mater. Alfrancis Chua, who serves as special assistant to...
View ArticleEx-Tigers skipper Jeric Fortuna applies for UST deputy coach
MANILA, Philippines—A silver lining has emerged from the doldrums that is the University of Santo Tomas. Former point guard Jeric Fortuna has submitted a letter of intent to the Institute of Physical...
View ArticleNonoy, Cuajao staying put at UST for now, says agent
MANILA, Philippines — Mark Nonoy and Deo Cuajao are staying put at University of Santo Tomas, at least for now. Team Phenom Sports president Jax Chua, who handles the careers of the two guards, said in...
View ArticleAlas on UST coaching vacancy: ‘No one has contacted me yet’
MANILA, Philippines — Head coach Louie Alas has been the subject of talk as a potential coaching candidate following his surprise sacking at Phoenix on Friday. Alas’ name has floated on social media as...
View ArticleEx-MBA player also applies for UST coaching job
MANILA, Philippines—Another candidate joined the hunt to become the head coach of University of Santo Tomas and replace the beleaguered Aldin Ayo. According to reports, Lenny Reyes, who is coaching in...
View ArticleNonoy, Cuajao defend Ayo: ‘Players won’t get cut if they leave bubble’
MANILA, Philippines — Mark Nonoy and Deo Cuajao, former University of Santo Tomas players, came to the defense of then-head coach Aldin Ayo, who took the brunt of the criticisms over the Sorsogon...
View ArticleAldin Ayo ‘not liable’ for IATF violations during UST bubble—Escudero
MANILA, Philippines—Sorsogon Governor Francis “Chiz” Escudero absolved Aldin Ayo, former head coach of University of Santo Tomas, of any violations regarding the Tigers’ bubble training in his home...
View ArticleAldin Ayo ‘vindicated’ after Sorsogon govt findings on UST bubble
MANILA, Philippines—Aldin Ayo said he felt vindicated after Sorsogon Governor Francis “Chiz” Escudero and Sorsogon police absolved him of any liability regarding the University of Santo Tomas’ training...
View ArticleUST backs Ayo’s appeal on ‘harsh’ UAAP ban
MANILA, Philippines—University of Santo Tomas has backed beleaguered head coach Aldin Ayo’s appeal to the UAAP to reconsider his ban. According to the report from The Varsitarian, UST said the UAAP’s...
View ArticleManansala set to be named UST head coach—reports
MANILA, Philippines—University of Santo Tomas found its new men’s basketball coach in alum Jinino Manansala following the departure of Aldin Ayo. According to multiple reports, Manansala will take over...
View ArticleInquirer 7: Unforgettable sports moments in a year like no other
MANILA, Philippines—The 2020 was certainly a different year for sports. From opening the year with the tragic death of the legendary Kobe Bryant to having the grandest show on earth—the...
View ArticleUST athletes to keep scholarships despite UAAP cancelation
MANILA, Philippines—University of Santo Tomas will retain the scholarships for all of its student-athletes despite the cancelation of UAAP Season 83. As per the school’s official student publication...
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