Precious Momowei Parts Ways With UE Red Warriors

Precious Momowei has officially parted ways with the UE Red Warriors, closing the book on a three-season run that saw him develop into one of the most productive big men in the UAAP.

Momowei’s departure was confirmed by his representative, Anthony Brodett of Phenom Sports Management, who said discussions are already ongoing about the next step in the center’s collegiate career.

“We are looking at a new school for Precious, but we won’t disclose that for now,” Brodett shared. He added that the split was amicable, saying, “It was a mutual decision between both sides.”

The move ends Momowei’s tenure with UE, where he served as the team’s foreign student-athlete and interior anchor across three seasons. Over that stretch, he became a constant presence in the paint, known for his rebounding, rim protection, and ability to score through contact against the league’s top frontlines.

In UAAP Season 88, Momowei put together his most productive campaign statistically. He averaged around 16.8 points and 13.8 rebounds per game, along with solid contributions in other areas while routinely finishing with double-doubles. His rebounding numbers ranked among the league’s best, and he was often the focal point of UE’s offense in half-court sets.

One of the defining moments of his UAAP career came in October 2025, when he erupted for 42 points and 13 rebounds against La Salle in an overtime loss. The performance was widely noted as the highest-scoring game by a foreign student-athlete in the UAAP Final Four era, and it cemented his reputation as a high-usage, high-impact big man capable of carrying an offense.

Beyond the numbers, Momowei’s time with UE coincided with a transitional period for the program, including player movement, a coaching change, and a broader effort to reset the team’s culture. He remained a centerpiece through those shifts, logging heavy minutes and drawing the defensive attention of opposing teams on a nightly basis.

While UE’s Season 88 campaign ended short of contention, Momowei’s individual production remained a bright spot, and his post-season comments reflected both frustration and honesty about the team’s struggles. That context now frames his decision to move on, as both player and program look ahead to new directions.

With three seasons of UAAP experience and a track record of elite rebounding and interior scoring, Momowei is expected to draw interest from multiple programs, although it will be outside of the UAAP due to residency rules.

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