UAAP: Veejay Pre leaves FEU, says circle of relatives ‘only wants best for me’

FEU large guy Veejay Pre reacts all over a recreation towards UST in UAAP Season 87.–MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.internet

MANILA, Philippines — After a sequence of dramatic conversations between the varsity officers and his circle of relatives, Veejay Pre bid farewell to Far Eastern University.

The UAAP Season 87 males’s basketball Rookie of the Year, who has been surrounded via rumors of taking his act to any other faculty, introduced his departure on Wednesday.

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“I believe that leaving and saying ‘goodbye’ is never easy and accepting things is the most painful part,” wrote Pre on his Facebook web page.

“As an athlete, growth and improvement matter deeply. But there comes a time in our lives when challenges arise, pushing us to make difficult decisions. My family and I have come to a decision, and I’ve chosen to heed their wisdom and concerns,” he added.

Pre, an FEU High School product, believes his circle of relatives is aware of what’s highest for him.

“This made me realize how much they only want the best for me and I can’t deny that taking this big step forward has been the hardest decision ever,” he mentioned.

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Two weeks in the past, FEU athletic director Mark Molina had mentioned that Pre sought after to stick, however the younger large guy is allegedly being confused via his circle of relatives to go away in spite of pleas to stay.

“Please help me. I’m being forced to leave and I don’t know what’s going to happen because I have great respect and love for my family and I don’t want to cause conflict within our family. But I don’t want to leave so please help me. That’s his last message,” Molina informed the journalists within the UAAP Esports two weeks in the past.

Molina added in the similar interview that they’re prepared to let pass of Pre amid the original state of affairs, the place the participant sought after to stick however the circle of relatives allegedly suggested him to go away.

The 19-year-old ahead from Pampanga shone in his debut, averaging 13.2 issues, 7.0 rebounds, and 1.3 assists in Season 87.

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He noticed motion within the UAAP 3×3 amid the speculations of his departure. And it grew to become out to be his ultimate recreation as a Tamaraw.

Pre expressed his gratitude to FEU together with the officers, coaches, and his teammates, pronouncing that he’s “forever blessed and thankful he was once called a Tamaraw.”

“Allow me to express my deepest respect and gratitude to FEU. Thank you for the life-changing, wonderful experiences and opportunities you’ve given me and my family,” Pre mentioned. “I owe FEU so much, and I will always treasure the good deeds, memories, lessons, heartbreaks, and laughter we’ve shared.”

“To my teammates, my kuyas and my brothers from high school to college: Janrey (Pasaol), Jedric (Daa), Kirby (Mongcopa), and Dwyne (Miranda), thank you for the endless support and for making these five years some of the most meaningful moments in my life. I have found family and lifelong friends in you,” he added.