Junior phenom Teng plays for Archers

MANILA, Philippines - Jeron Teng, the scoring machine from Xavier who’s on top of the wish list of a number of college teams, will be donning the green jersey for the De La Salle University next season.

“Jeron Teng will play for DLSU,” his elder brother Jeric announced on his Twitter account yesterday.

DLSU’s director for sports development and UAAP Board representative Edwin Reyes confirmed to The STAR the recruitment of the 6-foot-1 Teng, who made a record by exploding for 104 points in a game against Grace Christian HS in the Tiong Lian League last year.

“It’s true,” Reyes said of Teng’s entry to DLSU, a big boost for their campaign for redemption after missing the UAAP Final Four twice in the last three seasons.

“Well, we still need to work on building a team. It’s a good start but we still have a long way to go before we can safely be in the championships,” said Reyes.

The Archers, under a new coach in Gee Abanilla, beat some other schools in tapping Teng. Also reportedly wooing the son of former PBA player Alvin are Ateneo, National U and even Jeric’s alma mater, University of Santo Tomas.

Jeric said he looks forward to meeting his kid brother on the opposing end.

“It would be weird but a challenge playing against @jeronteng next season of UAAP. :) have to work hard this offseason!” he twitted.

Before going to the Taft campus, Jeron will spearhead the Xavier Stallions’ drive for five in the Metro Manila Tiong Lian basketball tournament this month. He recently powered the Stallions to the junior title of the  Fr. Martin Division II Cup, firing 43 markers in their 68-67 overtime win over Arellano.