In politics, Noy Remogat is the latest “turncoat.”
After playing for University of the East last season and becoming one of the faces of UAAP basketball, Remogat is bringing his act to the University of the Philippines Maroons – a team in a hurry to regain their crown at all costs.
Well, that’s understandable.
After winning the crown three years ago that ended decades of futility, the Maroons were frustrated two in a row – first by Ateneo two years ago and La Salle last year.
In a statement, UP said Remogat become a believer that the next step in his continued growth is manning the point for the UP Men’s Basketball Team (MBT).
Still, he was grateful to UE for tapping his services when he was still trying to carve a name for himself.
“I want to express my sincere thanks to UE for providing me with the opportunity to be where I am today. I will forever be indebted to all of you for the opportunity you gave in shaping my present and future,” he said.
“But now it’s time for me to make a decision for what my family needs and where I can grow as an athlete. This decision is not easy, but it is a necessary step in my journey. After careful consideration with my family and loved ones, I believe the next step of my career is playing for the UP Fighting Maroons in Season 88-89.”
Remogat came to a decision after weeks of deliberation about where he can continue his development from an unknown commodity out of high school to a Mythical selection in UAAP Season 86. Now, he is set to become the Fighting Maroons’ heir apparent to JD Cagulangan for Seasons 88 and 89.
“I look forward to learning from coach Gold [Monteverde] and experiencing the support of the UP community. UP, here I come. UP Fight!” he said.
The 5-foot-10 playmaker will undergo a year of residency before getting to build on a campaign that saw him norming a league-leading 7.9 assists on top of 16.5 points, 6.4 rebounds, and 2.0 steals.
With him showing the way, the Red Warriors were in Final Four contention up until the last week of Season 86.
“We love the current guards that we have, siyempre, pero at the same time, we’re excited to have a player like Noy. Magiging malaking bagay siya para sa future natin,” said Monteverde.
As Cagulangan plays out his final year of eligibility in Season 87, he’ll be handing over the reins to Remogat as well as Janjan Felicilda. Gerry Abadiano, Harold Alarcon, Chico Briones, and Terrence Fortea will also be on hand in State U’s guard rotation.
