Cibull Eyes UAAP Move with DLSU Debut in Manila Tournament

Jason Cibull, a guard formerly from Stanislaus State, is set to take an unexpected but intriguing step in his basketball career as he prepares to suit up for the De La Salle University Green Archers in the upcoming Araw ng Loreto and Umajam Festival basketball tournament scheduled from March 28 to 31.

The development signals a potential entry into Philippine collegiate basketball, with his manager Anthony Brodett of Phenom Sports Management sharing that Cibull has already been in Manila for the past two weeks, training and participating in exhibition games with the team.

Cibull’s presence in the Philippines comes with growing interest around his possible inclusion in De La Salle’s roster for UAAP Season 89. If he formally joins the program, he is expected to have one year of eligibility as a one-and-done master’s student, a pathway that has become increasingly common for international players seeking to extend their competitive careers while pursuing graduate studies.

The 6-foot guard arrives with a strong reputation as a disciplined and efficient backcourt player. At Stanislaus State, where former UAAP standouts Luis Villegas and Kai Ballungay also came from, he established himself as a reliable perimeter threat, shooting over 40 percent from beyond the arc.

His game leans on spacing, decision-making, and composure, qualities that could translate well into the UAAP’s structured and physical style of play.

Before his time at Stanislaus State, Cibull had a productive stint at Ohlone College, where he averaged 15 points and seven assists per game and earned All-Coast Conference First Team honors.

His potential move has not gone unnoticed across the UAAP landscape. Sources indicate that University of Santo Tomas, Ateneo de Manila University, and the University of the Philippines also expressed interest in bringing him into their programs.

However, De La Salle appears to have gained early traction, with Cibull already integrating into the Green Archers’ system through practices and tune-up games.

The Araw ng Loreto and Umajam Festival tournament will serve as an early look at how Cibull fits within the team. While the competition is not part of the official UAAP calendar, it often functions as a proving ground for new recruits and experimental lineups. Filipino-Canadians Irish Coquia and Marco Mayuga are also part of the Green Archers’ lineup.

For Cibull, it presents a chance to showcase his shooting, adaptability, and understanding of the game against local competition.

If his stint with the Green Archers continues beyond the tournament, his addition could provide La Salle with a mature guard capable of stabilizing the backcourt following the departure of Kean Baclaan to the MPBL.

Early signs suggest that both player and program are exploring the possibility of a longer partnership.