The players with the most to prove in UAAP Season 86

As Ateneo de Manila University returned to the top, the University of the Philippines remained right on its heels. Not far behind is mostly intact National University and a determined De La Salle University. And of course, Adamson University, Far Eastern University, University of the East, and University of Santo Tomas aren’t slouches either.

Here is a look at one player from each team with the most urgent calls to be answered before we tip off the new season.

Adamson Soaring Falcons: Joem Sabandal

UAAP Season 85 averages: 6.6 points, 2.5 rebounds, 2.1 assists, 19.3 minutes

The past two seasons Jerom Lastimosa — arguably the hands-down best collegiate point guard in the league — has needed a Robin to his Batman. And…