University of the Philippines has gained another young talent in Chris Hubilla.
The 20-year-old forward from San Beda-Rizal and a top prospect in the class of 2024 is excited because donning the Fighting Maroons jersey has been a long-time aspiration of his.
“UP po kasi dream school ko po talaga yun,” he said.
“Naalala ko mga three years ago, naglaro yung UP dito sa amin sa Naga. Talagang nakipagsiksikan ako para mapanood sila Kobe [Paras], Ricci [Rivero], at yung magkapatid [Gomez de Liaños],” he continued.
“Kala ko panaginip lang nung chinat ako ni Coach Tom [Chua] na gusto ako makausap ni Coach Gold [Monteverde] kasi kakatapos lang NC nun tapos may opportunity na gusto nila ako kunin nun.”
His love for UP was strengthened when he got the chance to talk to UP Men’s Basketball Team managers Atty. Agaton Uvero and Hyatt Basman, both of whom come from his home region of Bicol.
“Natuwa ako nung nalaman ko na taga-Bicol din si Atty. Ags at Sir Hyatt. Nung nalaman ko yun, alam ko na na sa UP ako dapat mag-aral,” he gushed.
“As a Bicolano myself and an avid fan of the team, I’m really proud that he joined UP,” said Atty. Uvero.
“I’m really glad to see that the team has many players representing different regions of the country.” Hubilla has worked hard to get where he is today, with impressive performances for San Beda-Rizal and the NCAA Season 98 stepladder semis.
