MVP moves: NU star Leo Aringo headed overseas after UAAP title romp

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Finals MVP Leo Aringo hopes to spread his wings, taking his act internationally after helping power the NU Bulldogs to UAAP men’s volleyball five-peat

MANILA, Philippines – After a storybook career with the NU Bulldogs, Leo Aringo looks set to showcase his wares overseas.

Aringo, the Finals MVP in the Bulldogs’ fifth straight title romp in UAAP men’s volleyball, also gained international attention, NU head coach Dante Alinsunurin disclosed.

“Leo still has eligibility, but he has an option — we saw a better situation for him that is much better,” Alinsunurin said after the Bulldogs wrapped up a historic championship run on Saturday, May 17.

“I told them that this is the kind of situation we hope for every player — go internationally, so that’s where he’s headed. I told him that he will have a blossoming career there.”

Aringo, an outside hitter, made an impact beyond the numbers through his reception throughout the series, while also contributing 9 points in the deciding Game 3 against the FEU Tamaraws.

He added 10 excellent receptions, as well as 4 digs, as the Bulldogs fended off any semblance of fight from the FEU side.

“I still do not know where coach Dante wants me to go, but I’m confident that he will not let me down, that is something I have learned since I was a rookie,” Aringo said.

“I will go where [coach Dante] wants me to go. I put my full trust in him.”

The Bulldogs emerged victorious in what the team considers the toughest road yet to the crown.

Various injuries hampered the team, with key cog Buds Buddin still nursing a left ankle injury he suffered two weeks ago.

Despite the discomfort, Buddin still fired 30 points in Game 2 as the Bulldogs leveled the best-of-three championship series.

“It was a total team effort this season, whether it’s from the players, coaches, my strength and conditioning coaches, and the trainers,” said Alinsunurin.

“We all had a role to play, and I’m thankful that we had a great run to the title.” – Rappler.com