Update: Kiefer Ravena Stays In Katipunan

Welcome home.

It's already final.

GMANews.tv reported that the UAAP juniors star decided to forego all existing offers from other NCAA and UAAP schools and instead continue his studies in the Ateneo, suiting up to play for the Blue Eagles for the next five years.

The news team received a text message from his father, Talk & Text Tropang Texters Assistant Manager Bong Ravena, telling them that Kiefer "is definitely staying with Ateneo." Likewise, Rick Olivarez interviewed Kiefer, who, in person, said something about his decision.



Surely, he will be part of Coach Norman Black's rotation of guards, holding the one and two, who can either play as a starter or a sub to Emman Monfort or Kirk Long. He is also set to play alongside fellow S74 rookies Mark Tallo, Jr., Gwynne Capacio, and Greg Slaughter.

More than that, there are bigger and better things to look forward to, which comes perhaps as a part of Kiefer's decision to stay. UST Tiger Cubs swingman Kevin Ferrer also decided to take his talents to Katipunan, albeit staying to play for Team Glory Be, as decided by his former team. A fellow RP Youth player, fellow Blue Eaglet Von Pessumal would most likely forego all offers made by UP and San Beda to also suit up for the Blue and White (whether he is going to demand for a slot in Team A or in Team B is still to be determined). Another rumor that circulates around is that former SSC-R Staglet Ginno Jumao-as is also willing to go to the Ateneo, as he was being constantly mentioned in the forums that he was suposedly the guy who took the ACET along with Ravena and Pessumal.

With those people who will be part of the Hail Mary Team in a year or two, it seems that it will be another year for Ateneo to vie for another trophy. However, this time, it seems that it might be easier and less stressful for the team, considering that the veterans will get tons of help from the upcoming newbies. With this team roster, will it be possible for Ateneo to finally get its first four-time championship in the UAAP? If everything gets together well, then consider it as a season done.

One Big Fight.

Thanks to CHF for the leak and bleachersbrew for the video