THE New Era Junior Hunters finished 2023 on a high note after topping St. Clare College in the finals, 67-57, to capture the NAASCU (National Athletic Association of Schools Colleges and Universities) Season 21 juniors division championship at the FilOil EcoOil Center in San Juan.
New Era's Adili is Finals MVP
Divine Adili was named Finals MVP after dropping 18 points, 20 rebounds, and two block shots. He also made it to the Mythical Team along with teammate Richmond Montejo.
New Era mentor Den Velez was adjudged Coach of the Year.
2 in a row for New Era
The title was the second straight for the Junior Hunters for the year after likewise topping the Pilipinas Super League 21-U tournament by beating top seed San Juan Kings in the title clinching game, 63-61.
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