Metro Manila (CNN Philippines, March 23) — For many years, courtside reporters have become as important as the student-athletes in the UAAP community.
But in the upcoming 84th season of the country’s premier collegiate sports league, the courtside reporter tag will be replaced with correspondents.
The correspondents were introduced Wednesday at a press conference in Mandaluyong City.
Eighteen students will serve as correspondents for the eight participating schools. They are tasked to give the audience a full viewing experience given that fans are not allowed to watch the games at the venue at the moment.
For men’s basketball, which will tip off on March 26 at the Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City, here are the correspondents for each team: Ara Pulido (Adamson University), Denise Valdesancho (University of Santo Tomas), Belle Gregorio (National University), Doreen Suaybaguio (University of the Philippines), Gab Reyes (University of the East), Julia Vargas (Ateneo de Manila University), Janine Sakall (Far Eastern University), Martin Lao (De La Salle University).
Also in the UAAP Season 84 correspondents slate are Arlove De Jesus (Far Eastern University), Andrea Endicio (University of Santo Tomas), Bea Javate (Ateneo de Manila University), EJ Amante (Ateneo de Manila University), Fiona Bacani (University of the Philippines), Kaila Dy (De La Salle University), Jac Macasaet (Ateneo de Manila University), Lexi Rodriguez (Ateneo de Manila University), Ozzie Llige (De La Salle University), Zand Bajarias (University of the Philippines).
Meanwhile, the anchors tapped for UAAP Season 84 are Mico Halili, Boom Gonzalez, Jude Turcuato, Nikko Ramos, Migs Gomez, Kobe Dayao, Yoyo Sarmenta, Jaime Ascalon, Bea Daez-Fabros, and Dyp Dypiangco.
On the other hand, the analysts will be loaded with former UAAP players and coaches including Norman Black, Jason Webb, LA Tenorio, Jett Manuel, Willy Wilson, Bacon Austria, Isaac Go, Luigi Trillo, Allan Gregorio, JVee Casio, Gelo Vito, Dylan Ababou, Larry Fonacier, and Diego Dario.
