NU Lady Bulldogs take spotlight in latest Newsmakers

Sports Newsmakers (June 20-26): Kai Sotto, NU Lady Bulldogs, Banchero, Cone, McLaughlin

MANILA, Philippines—History-making National University made sports headlines the past week after sweeping its way to a UAAP women’s volleyball title.

The feat ended a long quest by the Lady Bulldogs, whose previous championship was way back in 1957.

While NU’s journey to a title was finally completed, Kai Sotto’s road to the NBA continues.

Duke’s Paolo Banchero fulfilled his NBA dream as the top overall pick in the 2022 draft.

Barangay Ginebra head coach Tim Cone, meanwhile, will play two more roles as an assistant coach of the Miami Heat in the Summer League and Gilas Pilipinas.

Elsewhere in the world of sports, Sydney McLaughlin reset the standard in the women’s 400m hurdles at the US Championships.

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