00:00 In the last April, Ateneo de Manila University confirmed that Lebron Nieto, an 18-year-old rookie, will play for the Seniors Team
00:07 for the upcoming UAAP Season 86.
00:10 What is the reason for Nieto's stay in the Blue Eagles?
00:14 Let's find out from Daryl O'Clarence.
00:17 The 5'11" kid, Lebron Nieto, will be the third rookie of the season
00:23 to play for the defending champions, Ateneo de Manila University, for the upcoming UAAP Season 86.
00:30 Because of this, Lebron will be followed by his older siblings, Matt and Mike Nieto,
00:35 who will be wearing blue and white from Season 80 to 82.
00:39 In the PTV Sports interview with 18-year-old forward Balaking Nailan,
00:44 Ateneo's head coach, Tap Baldwin, was conditioned to stay in the Ateneo Base Squad.
00:49 I believe Ateneo is the... I think he's the one I'll learn from and grow as a player since Coach Tap.
00:58 I believe he's one of the... or the best coach right now.
01:04 He taught me a lot.
01:07 Vision, character, discipline, principles that could also be applied not just in basketball but also outside.
01:18 Former DILAS Filipinas youth player, Nieto Twins, and his father, Jet Nieto, also played for the Blue Eagles.
01:28 My advice to them is to enjoy the moment.
01:32 Never let the moment be bigger than yourself.
01:37 They always watch our games.
01:39 When they watch, they give me pointers on points of improvement.
01:48 Meanwhile, in the semifinals of the PGFLEX Linoleum Invitational Tournament 2023,
01:56 Nieto and Ateneo will face San Sebastian Recoletos, who has a twice-to-beat advantage.
02:01 Tari Loclarez, PTV Sports.
