Ravena makes debut as Mighty tests Jumbo
Kiefer Ravena is the UAAP Season 78 MVP. Tristan Tamayo/INQUIRER.net
Amateur star Kiefer Ravena looks to debut strong when Mighty Sports tests its new but loaded roster against a champion squad at the start of the Pilipinas Commercial Basketball League (PCBL) Chairman’s Cup Sunday.
An early favorite, Mighty Sports clashes with a Jumbo Plastic side vying for back-to-back titles at 5 p.m. at Malolos Sports and Convention Center in Bulacan.
Ravena, a two-time UAAP Most Valuable Player from Ateneo, teams up with former Rain or Shine guard TY Tang, Allan Mangahas and Nigerian reinforcement Bright Akhuetie of Perpetual Help.
Sta. Lucia, beefed up by Cameroonian Landry Sanjo of Southwestern U, battles Euro-Med collide in the other match at 7 p.m.
Joel Banal serves as commissioner of the six-team tournament, which unfolds with a 4 p.m. opening ceremony. Foton and Supremo Lex round out the field. Jasmine W. Payo
