MANILA, Philippines – UAAP Season 81 MVP Bright Akhuetie started the year right by giving back to his hometown in Nigeria.
Believing in sharing his blessings with others, the Fighting Maroon gifted sports gear he received to young, struggling Nigerian players in The Lord Knows Basketball Academy.
“I'm just giving back to these kids struggling to get gears to play the game they love without much support,"
"I collect basketball shoes, gears – used or new – to help my community the best way I can,” Akhuetie said.
The Nigerian center said that fellow Fighting Maroons Diego Dario, Kyles Lao and Jarrell Lim had helped him collect the gear he had given out.
Now enjoying life as a student at the UP College of Human Kinetics, Akhuetie has not forgotten his days as an aspiring basketball player.
“I also went through the same thing playing basketball back in Nigeria so I know how it is for these young kids right now," He said.
"I moved to basketball from football and a lot of people helped me out with gear, that's why I'm focused on giving back,” Akhuetie added.