Another Ilonggo hotshot will see action in the national court as Luke Rose takes his talents to the NCAA juniors ranks after committing to Lyceum of the Philippines University–Cavite.
The Western Visayas Palarong Pambansa Mythical Team member is set to transfer from St. Roberts International Academy Panda Rockets-Elite Lab to LPU-Cavite for his senior high school studies, where he is expected to bolster the Junior Pirates’ backcourt beginning NCAA Season 102.
The 16-year-old guard from Pavia, Iloilo,
Rose’s arrival adds another highly regarded prospect to the rebuilding program of newly appointed head coach Chico Lanete, who sees significant potential in the young Ilonggo standout.
To recall, Rose emerged as one of the country’s most promising young guards during the 2025 Palarong Pambansa in Laoag City, Ilocos Norte.
Despite standing just 5-foot-4, he turned heads with his leadership and playmaking abilities, spearheading Western Visayas’ campaign and earning a coveted spot in the tournament’s Mythical Team.
Rose is expected to begin his NCAA juniors career in Season 102 and will have two years of eligibility with the Junior Pirates, providing the program with a talented floor general as it looks to strengthen its future roster.IMT Sports
