Rob Ricafort secures TRO, set to play for UP vs La Salle
University of the Philippines forward Rob Ricafort will finally be able to play for the Fighting Maroons on Saturday.
The 24-year-old was given the green light to suit up this UAAP Season 80 after securing a temporary restraining order (TRO) from Judge Marlo Magdoza-Malagar of Manila Regional Trial Court (RTC) Branch 19, according to UP coach Bo Perasol.
“Rob Ricafort chose to fight for a chance, for a change. If you know his personal story, you will understand that this is no longer just about ball for him; this is about his life. Playing in the UAAP was his dream. Now it will come true,” the affable mentor said.
Ricafort was earlier ruled ineligible by the UAAP eligibility committee for exceeding the maximum age limit of 25. His appeal, which was forwarded by UP president Danilo Concepcion, was later denied by the UAAP Board of Trustees.
He will only turn 25 in January next year, with the basketball season already over.
Author: Randolph B. Leongson, Inquirer
Full Article: http://sports.inquirer.net/265765/rob-ricafort-secures-tro-set-play-vs-la-salle
The 24-year-old was given the green light to suit up this UAAP Season 80 after securing a temporary restraining order (TRO) from Judge Marlo Magdoza-Malagar of Manila Regional Trial Court (RTC) Branch 19, according to UP coach Bo Perasol.
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| Rob Ricafort of UP. Inquirer.net photo |
Ricafort was earlier ruled ineligible by the UAAP eligibility committee for exceeding the maximum age limit of 25. His appeal, which was forwarded by UP president Danilo Concepcion, was later denied by the UAAP Board of Trustees.
He will only turn 25 in January next year, with the basketball season already over.
Author: Randolph B. Leongson, Inquirer
Full Article: http://sports.inquirer.net/265765/rob-ricafort-secures-tro-set-play-vs-la-salle
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