Veejay Pre
Francis Veejay Pre (born July 3, 2005) is a Filipino college basketball player.
| UP Fighting Maroons | |
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| Position | Power forward / small forward |
| League | UAAP |
| Personal information | |
| Born | July 3, 2005 |
| Nationality | Filipino |
| Listed height | 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) |
| Career information | |
| High school | FEU Diliman (Quezon City) |
| College | FEU (2024) UP (from 2026) |
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Francis Veejay Pre (born July 3, 2005) is a Filipino college basketball player.[1]
Career
[edit]High school
[edit]Pre played for the FEU–D Baby Tamaraws in the University Athletic Association of the Philippines (UAAP).[2]
Collegiate
[edit]FEU Tamaraws
[edit]Pre committed to remain in the Far Eastern University (FEU) to play for the FEU Tamaraws in the UAAP in 2024.[2] Pre debuted for the FEU senior team coached by Sean Chambers in UAAP Season 87. The FEU Tamaraws finished sixth and missed the Final Four but Pre was named as the Rookie of the Year.[3]
By April 2025, rumors have circulated that Pre is being recruited by other UAAP schools.[4] He nevertheless took part in the UAAP 3x3 championship [5]
Move to UP
[edit]The University of the Philippines and De La Salle University insists to FEU athletics director Mark Molina in May 8, 2025, that they do not plan to recruit Pre.[6] Molina alleged that Pre's family, especially his father are pressuring the collegiate player to leave FEU.[7][8]
Pre eventually decided to move to UP heading to his family's advice.[9][10][11] According to UP they "respected" FEU and only formally reached to Pre's camp on May 19 after Pre informed FEU his decision to leave.[12]
UP Fighting Maroons
[edit]Pre had to sit out UAAP Season 88 to serve residency requirements for the 2025–26 academic year. He will be eligible to play for the UP Fighting Maroons starting Season 89 in 2026.[9]
National team
[edit]In September 2025, Pre was reportedly being considered for the Philippine national team's campaign in the 2025 SEA Games by head coach Norman Black. Black cites Pre's ability to play multiple positions as well as his availibility since he is serving residency with UP after his departure from FEU.[13] He was included in the finalized roster released in December 2025.[14]
Personal life
[edit]Pre is from Floridablanca, Pampanga.[5]
References
[edit]- ^ "Francis Veejay Pre (Philippines)". FIBA Basketball. December 4, 2025. Retrieved December 4, 2025.
- ^ a b del Carmen, Lorenzo (February 9, 2024). "Veejay Pre, Clarisse Loresco opt to remain at FEU". Tiebreaker Times. Retrieved December 4, 2025.
- ^ Agcaoili, Lance (December 13, 2024). "UAAP: After top rookie award, Veejay Pre eyes Final 4 next for FEU". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved December 4, 2025.
- ^ "Amid transfer rumors, Veejey Pre suits up for FEU in UAAP 3x3". Sports Interactive Network Philippines. April 28, 2025. Retrieved December 4, 2025.
- ^ a b Montejo, Mark Rey (May 8, 2025). "Veejay Pre wants to stay amid family pressure — FEU athletic director". Retrieved December 4, 2025.
- ^ "UP, La Salle assure FEU: No recruitment plans for Veejay Pre". Tiebreaker Times. May 8, 2025. Retrieved December 4, 2025.
- ^ Agcaoili, Lance (May 8, 2025). "UAAP: Veejay Pre pleads to stay in FEU amid 'family pressure', says exec". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved December 4, 2025.
- ^ Caacbay, Kennedy (May 8, 2025). "UAAP: Veejay Pre in tough situation as family convinces him to leave FEU, team exec reveals". ABS-CBN Sports. Retrieved December 4, 2025.
- ^ a b "Veejay Pre heeds family advice, leaves FEU". Rappler. May 20, 2025. Retrieved December 4, 2025.
- ^ Isaga, JR (May 23, 2025). "Veejay Pre lands in UP after dramatic FEU exit, 'late' Maroons pitch". Rappler. Retrieved December 4, 2025.
- ^ "'Hardest decision ever': Veejay Pre bids farewell to FEU". GMA News. May 21, 2025. Retrieved December 4, 2025.
- ^ "How UP's recruitment of Veejay Pre played out". ABS-CBN News. May 24, 2025. Retrieved December 4, 2025.
- ^ Terrado, Reuben (September 12, 2025). "Why Norman Black picked Veejay Pre to join Gilas' SEA Games team". Sports Interactive Network Philippines. Retrieved December 4, 2025.
- ^ "Chua, Panopio, Manzano, Liwag join Gilas Men for SEA Games". Tiebreaker Times. December 4, 2025. Retrieved December 4, 2025.
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