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Veejay Pre
Filipino basketball player From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Francis Veejay Pre (born July 3, 2005) is a Filipino collegiate basketball player.[1]
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High school
Veejay Pre played for the FEU–D Baby Tamaraws in the University Athletic Association of the Philippines (UAAP).[2]
Collegiate
FEU Tamaraws
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
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
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
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]
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Personal life
Veejay Pre is from Floridablanca, Pampanga.[5]
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