UP WBT transferees Hannah Lising, Kristan Yumul, Heart Lising, Okesola Victoria Olauluwa and Lecita Sherrifs. UP WBT/Pierre Tayag
MANILA -- The University of the Philippines will welcome five key recruits for UAAP Season 90, the team announced.
The class is headlined by Fil-Am twins Heart and Hannah Lising, who will undergo one-year residency before being eligible for UAAP Season 90.
The 21-year-old sisters, both guards, made a splash in Los Angeles Mission College before deciding to move to the Philippines and be part of State U's new era under coach Eric Altamirano.
Likewise serving residency are two more talents in Fil-Am Kristan Yumul, 5-6 at age 21, and Fil-Aussie Lecita Sherriffs, 5-10 at age 19.
Nigerian Okesola Victoria Olauluwa, 6-4 at age 18, will also serve a residency year before teaming up with compatriot Blessing Chuole Francis, with the UAAP now allowing two foreign student-athletes in the lineup.
"Siyempre, recruitment naman ang lifeblood of any program, and we're just happy for the trust these players gave us, even as they wait for a year before being able to play," said Altamirano.
"What we can promise naman is all of them will be given the chance to prove themselves, kasi kailangan natin lahat sila."