UAAP: Gani Stevens grabs golden chance to shine for Maroons

Inquirer.net - Sep 21, 2026

UAAP Season 89 men’s basketball tournament – first round Gani Stevens is slowly easing himself into the role of the University of the Philippines’ main man in the middle. In the Fighting Maroons’ 94-75 conquest of Ateneo in the UAAP Season 89 men’s basketball at Araneta Coliseum on Saturday, Stevens played the role of UP

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