Agent Zero to grace Ateneo-La Salle duel

Already a surefire hit with their deep-seated rivalry, the Ateneo-La Salle showdown on Sunday gets an extra push with NBA star Gilbert Arenas making a special appearance at the Araneta Coliseum.

An adidas endorser, Arenas will share some insights on his experiences in basketball and brotherhood as he visits both teams in their respective dugouts. Both the Green Archers and the Blue Eagles are adidas-supported teams.

“Ateneo-La Salle matches have always been the most celebrated games in the history of the UAAP. Theirs is the greatest rivalry in the league that never fails to bring alumni and basketball fans alike. We are committed to supporting both teams, so we are bringing one of the world’s best NBA players to inspire and motivate them in their games,” said adidas managing director Joey Singian.

As partner, adidas has the exclusive rights to manufacture and sell Ateneo and La Salle branded apparel. Moreover, players of both schools will be sporting adidas-made uniforms and shoes during their UAAP games.

“We are looking forward to meeting Arenas,” said Ateneo team captain Chris Tiu, who remains confident of his team’s chances against the Archers.

“We have been working so hard training for the past weeks. We believe we can win. We believe in each other, and we play as a team,” said Tiu.

But the Archers have vowed to dish out their best and foil their rivals’ bid to thwart their back-to-back title drive with a  roster that includes co-captains JV Casio, Rico Maierhofer and PJ Walsham.