By MARK REY MONTEJO
Two-time UAAP champion Ricci Rivero is the latest star in the long list of the aspirants hoping to make the leap to the PBA.
According to reports, his agent, Charlie Dy of Virtual Playground, disclosed about Rivero’s plan to join the draft for the 48th season which will happen in late September.
The 6-foot-1 guard played for a short stretch for the Blackwater Red President in the PBA 3×3.
The player-turned-celebrity tried to strut his wares overseas after signing with the Taoyuan Pilots of Taiwan’s P. League+ but his stint ended even before it started after suffering an injury.
Rivero is expected to be one of the sought-after talents in the draft and could be a potential first round pick especially with his credentials in the collegiate ranks.
He won his first championship with DLSU Green Archers with his brother Prince Rivero during in his rookie season.
Rivero got his second title when he transferred to UP Fighting Maroons two years ago, where he averaged 13.78 points, 4.17 rebounds, 2.17 assists, 1.72 steals and 0.72 blocks.
He helped the Maroons to return the crown in Diliman after the squad’s last title in 1986.
