Mariana Lopa, Marvin Bienvenida and UAAP Commissioner Xavier Nunag. –UAAP Photograph
MANILA, Philippines — UAAP Basketball Commissioner Xavier Nunag is on depart attributable to a household well being disaster.
The league stated on Friday that the UAAP board of administrators has accredited Nunag’s depart and his advice to nominate deputy commissioner Atty. Mariana Lopa fills his function.
“Given these circumstances, UAAP absolutely helps Commissioner Nunaga’s must prioritize the well-being of his household throughout this essential time,” UAAP wrote. “Commissioner Nunaga beneficial Deputy Commissioner Atty. With Board approval, Mariana Lopa (Mariana Lopa) serves as Appearing Commissioner whereas on depart.”
“UAAP sends its heartfelt ideas and prayers to Commissioner Nunaga and his household throughout this difficult time.”
Appearing Commissioner Solicitor. Lopa will take over tasks till Nunaga returns to make sure the sleek continuation of issues associated to basketball abilities inside the UAAP, working hand-in-hand with Deputy Commissioner Marvin Bienvenida.
UAAP Govt Director Reb Sagezag Jr. will proceed to supervise the Workplace of the Basketball Commissioner and guarantee transparency and honest play within the league.
Throughout Nunag’s tenure, three UAAP referees have been suspended for 3 weeks for poor efficiency in three totally different video games final month.
The commissioner’s workplace additionally suspended Japanese large man Valuable Momowei for his second unsportsmanlike conduct of the season, denying him eligibility for Rookie of the Yr or any particular person award. .
Adamson head coach Nash Racela apologized for feedback he made whereas officiating final week’s TGE loss to Ateneo, and the league spared him a suspension.
The elimination rounds for males’s and ladies’s basketball conclude over the weekend.
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