MANILA, Philippines - PUMA proudly stands behind the athletes who shaped one of the most thrilling UAAP seasons in recent history. From the opening tip-off to the high-stakes Final Four and Finals stages, the brand supported the UP Fighting Maroons, FEU Tamaraws, and the league’s top-performing Hoops Squad athletes with high-performance footwear and apparel that elevated their confidence, endurance, and identity on the court.

In recent years, basketball experts have often argued that the NBA lacks fresh athletes capable of eventually replacing the LeBron–Durant–Curry generation.

BANGKOK -- Poy Erram was tagged as a last-minute replacement for Gilas Pilipinas ahead of its opening match against Malaysia in men’s basketball of the 33rd Southeast Asian Games on Sunday at Nimibutr Stadium here.