THE untimely passing of Ateneo men's basketball players Divine Adili and Rene Baterbonia sent shockwaves on Monday - an outpouring of grief on social media after news broke of a drowning incident during a team-building activity in Aurora.
READ: Ateneo players Rene Baterbonia, Divine Adili die in drowning incident
Athletes, teammates, rivals and members of the sporting community were among the first to offer condolences and tributes to the two young student-athletes, remembering not only their contributions on the court but also the lives they touched beyond basketball.
The loss resonated beyond the Ateneo community, with supporters from rival schools setting aside competition to pay their respects.
Here are some of the tributes shared on social media from a mourning Philippine basketball community.
Basketball community grieves
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