NU coach downplays fave’s tag in Freego Cup

MANILA, Philippines — Goldwyn Monteverde, mentor of UAAP champion National U, downplayed the favorite’s tag labeled on his team, saying anybody can beat anybody in the eighth PSSBC Freego Cup which kicks off Dec. 14 at the SGS gym in Quezon City.

“This is a different arena and I’m sure everybody has its own motivation to beat us and go all the way to the championship,” said Monteverde.

During the league’s media launch at the ShaTin Courtyard Restaurant in Quezon City, Monteverde picked NCAA champion San Beda, Lyceum and Ateneo as the teams to watch in this “Battle of Champions.”

“Actually all teams are strong so I expect another exciting race for the title,” said PSSBC chairman and Freego big boss Eduard Tio.

Also entered in the event that has the backing of Blackwater Sports, IronCon Builders, Jumbo Plastic Linoleum, Rain or Shine, Hapee Toothpaste, MEC Networks and Macbeth Underwear are La Salle-Greenhills, La Consolacion, San Sebastian, Chiang Kai Shek, Hope Christian, Lyceum,  Far Eastern U, Adamson and Xavier.

NU coach downplays fave’s tag in Freego Cup

MANILA, Philippines — Goldwyn Monteverde, mentor of UAAP champion National U, downplayed the favorite’s tag labeled on his team, saying anybody can beat anybody in the eighth PSSBC Freego Cup which kicks off Dec. 14 at the SGS gym in Quezon City.

“This is a different arena and I’m sure everybody has its own motivation to beat us and go all the way to the championship,” said Monteverde.

During the league’s media launch at the ShaTin Courtyard Restaurant in Quezon City, Monteverde picked NCAA champion San Beda, Lyceum and Ateneo as the teams to watch in this “Battle of Champions.”

“Actually all teams are strong so I expect another exciting race for the title,” said PSSBC chairman and Freego big boss Eduard Tio.

Also entered in the event that has the backing of Blackwater Sports, IronCon Builders, Jumbo Plastic Linoleum, Rain or Shine, Hapee Toothpaste, MEC Networks and Macbeth Underwear are La Salle-Greenhills, La Consolacion, San Sebastian, Chiang Kai Shek, Hope Christian, Lyceum,  Far Eastern U, Adamson and Xavier.