Rivero siblings, Paraiso leave La Salle team

MANILA, Philippines — The off-season drama continues for La Salle as brothers Ricci and Prince Rivero and Brent Paraiso are out of the basketball team – at least for now.

According to DLSU Office for Sports Development, the Riveros and Paraiso have gone “on leave” as a result of a new policy on sponsorship deals.

“The DLSU men’s basketball team management announces that they have implemented a policy that prohibits players to enter into sponsorship agreements with commercial entities. This will allow the players to focus on the games and team practices without any restrictions,” the OSD said.

“In this connection, team members Prince Rivero, Ricci Rivero, and Brent Paraiso have requested to go on leave from the basketball team to honor their contractual obligations to their existing endorsements,” it added.

As rumors of transfers spread, the OSD clarified that the trio are still with DLSU.

“Prince, Ricci, and Brent are currently enrolled in the university and are attending their respective classes,” the OSD said.

After yielding the crown last December, the Green Archers have lost their coach Aldin Ayo, who transferred to Santo Tomas and MVP Ben Mbala, who left to turn pro abroad.