RICCI Rivero is taking his act to Blackwater in the PBA 3x3.
The guard out of University of the Philippines signed a deal with the Red President for the ongoing Third Conference of Season 2 of the standalone tournament.
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Blackwater 3x3 coach Junjie Ablan welcomed Rivero during the official contract signing.
Team manager Johnson Martinez confirmed the short deal signed with Rivero, who will play in Leg 6 this weekend at Robinsons Place Manila and the conference grand finals on Feb. 25 and 26.
Team manager Johnson Martinez confirmed the short deal signed with Rivero, who will play in Leg 6 this weekend at Robinsons Place Manila and the conference grand finals on Feb. 25 and 26.
Going to the final leg, the Red President are running 10th and qualified to vie in the grand finals.
"Yung opportunity na makuha siya, yun ang ayaw naming mawala," said Martinez on the team's decision to sign Rivero despite the 3x3 tournament already in its final stage.
At Blackwater, Ricci will also be reunited with brother Prince Rivero after previously playing together at De La Salle college.
The stint is going to be the first for Rivero following his aborted bid with the Taoyuan Pilots in the P.League + due to an injury.
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