# Veejay Pre

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Filipino basketball player

Veejay Pre UP Fighting Maroons Position Power forward / small forward League UAAP Personal information Born (2005-07-03) July 3, 2005 (age 20) Listed height 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) Career information High school FEU Diliman (Quezon City) College FEU (2024) UP (from 2026) Career highlights AsiaBasket First Team (2024 International) Medals Men's basketball Philippines SEA Games 2025 Bangkok Team

**Francis Veejay Pre** (born July 3, 2005) is a Filipino [college basketball](/source/College_basketball) player.[1]

## Career

### High school

Pre played for the [FEU–D Baby Tamaraws](/source/FEU%E2%80%93D_Baby_Tamaraws) in the [University Athletic Association of the Philippines](/source/University_Athletic_Association_of_the_Philippines) (UAAP).[2]

### Collegiate

#### FEU Tamaraws

Pre committed to remain in the [Far Eastern University](/source/Far_Eastern_University) (FEU) to play for the [FEU Tamaraws](/source/FEU_Tamaraws_basketball) in the UAAP in 2024.[2] Pre debuted for the FEU senior team coached by [Sean Chambers](/source/Sean_Chambers) in [UAAP Season 87](/source/UAAP_Season_87_basketball_tournaments). 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](/source/UAAP_3x3_basketball_championships) [5]

#### Move to UP

The [University of the Philippines](/source/University_of_the_Philippines) and [De La Salle University](/source/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](/source/UAAP_Season_88_basketball_tournaments) to serve residency requirements for the 2025–26 academic year. He will be eligible to play for the [UP Fighting Maroons](/source/UP_Fighting_Maroons_men's_basketball) starting Season 89 in 2026.[9]

### National team

In September 2025, Pre was reportedly being considered for the [Philippine national team](/source/Philippines_men's_national_basketball_team)'s campaign in the [2025 SEA Games](/source/Basketball_at_the_2025_SEA_Games_%E2%80%93_Men's_tournament) by head coach [Norman Black](/source/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]

## Personal life

Pre is from [Floridablanca](/source/Floridablanca%2C_Pampanga), [Pampanga](/source/Pampanga).[5]

## References

1. **[^](#cite_ref-1)** ["Francis Veejay Pre (Philippines)"](https://www.fiba.basketball/en/players/317843-francis-veejay-pre). *FIBA Basketball*. December 4, 2025. Retrieved December 4, 2025.

1. ^ [***a***](#cite_ref-remain_2-0) [***b***](#cite_ref-remain_2-1) del Carmen, Lorenzo (February 9, 2024). ["Veejay Pre, Clarisse Loresco opt to remain at FEU"](https://tiebreakertimes.com.ph/tbt/veejay-pre-clarisse-loresco-opt-to-remain-at-feu/294104). *Tiebreaker Times*. Retrieved December 4, 2025.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-3)** Agcaoili, Lance (December 13, 2024). ["UAAP: After top rookie award, Veejay Pre eyes Final 4 next for FEU"](https://sports.inquirer.net/598534/uaap-after-top-rookie-award-veejay-pre-eyes-final-4-next-for-feu). *Philippine Daily Inquirer*. Retrieved December 4, 2025.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-4)** ["Amid transfer rumors, Veejey Pre suits up for FEU in UAAP 3x3"](https://www.spin.ph/basketball/uaap-men/amid-transfer-rumors-veejey-pre-suits-up-for-feu-in-uaap-3x3-a2437-20250428). *Sports Interactive Network Philippines*. April 28, 2025. Retrieved December 4, 2025.

1. ^ [***a***](#cite_ref-wantstostay_5-0) [***b***](#cite_ref-wantstostay_5-1) Montejo, Mark Rey (May 8, 2025). ["Veejay Pre wants to stay amid family pressure — FEU athletic director"](https://mb.com.ph/2025/05/08/veejay-pre-wants-to-stay-amid-family-pressure-feu-athletic-director). Retrieved December 4, 2025.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-6)** ["UP, La Salle assure FEU: No recruitment plans for Veejay Pre"](https://tiebreakertimes.com.ph/tbt/up-la-salle-assure-feu-tamaraws-no-recruitment-plans-for-veejay-pre/337166). *Tiebreaker Times*. May 8, 2025. Retrieved December 4, 2025.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-7)** Agcaoili, Lance (May 8, 2025). ["UAAP: Veejay Pre pleads to stay in FEU amid 'family pressure', says exec"](https://sports.inquirer.net/622889/uaap-veejay-pre-pleads-to-stay-in-feu-amid-family-pressure-says-exec). *Philippine Daily Inquirer*. Retrieved December 4, 2025.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-8)** Caacbay, Kennedy (May 8, 2025). ["UAAP: Veejay Pre in tough situation as family convinces him to leave FEU, team exec reveals"](https://www.abs-cbn.com/sports/basketball/2025/5/8/uaap-veejay-pre-in-tough-situation-as-family-convinces-him-to-leave-feu-2236). *ABS-CBN Sports*. Retrieved December 4, 2025.

1. ^ [***a***](#cite_ref-head_9-0) [***b***](#cite_ref-head_9-1) ["Veejay Pre heeds family advice, leaves FEU"](https://www.rappler.com/sports/uaap/veejay-pre-heeds-family-advice-leaves-feu-tamaraws/). *Rappler*. May 20, 2025. Retrieved December 4, 2025.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-landsup_10-0)** Isaga, JR (May 23, 2025). ["Veejay Pre lands in UP after dramatic FEU exit, 'late' Maroons pitch"](https://www.rappler.com/sports/uaap/veejay-pre-transfer-up-fighting-maroons-may-2025/). *Rappler*. Retrieved December 4, 2025.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-11)** ["'Hardest decision ever': Veejay Pre bids farewell to FEU"](https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/sports/basketball/946838/veejay-pre-farewell-feu/story/). *GMA News*. May 21, 2025. Retrieved December 4, 2025.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-howabs_12-0)** ["How UP's recruitment of Veejay Pre played out"](https://www.abs-cbn.com/sports/basketball/2025/5/24/how-ups-recruitment-of-veejay-pre-played-out-1849). *ABS-CBN News*. May 24, 2025. Retrieved December 4, 2025.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-13)** Terrado, Reuben (September 12, 2025). ["Why Norman Black picked Veejay Pre to join Gilas' SEA Games team"](https://www.spin.ph/basketball/fiba/why-norman-black-picked-veejay-pre-to-join-gilas-sea-games-team-a795-20250912). *Sports Interactive Network Philippines*. Retrieved December 4, 2025.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-14)** ["Chua, Panopio, Manzano, Liwag join Gilas Men for SEA Games"](https://tiebreakertimes.com.ph/tbt/chua-panopio-manzano-liwag-join-gilas-men-for-sea-games/358570). *Tiebreaker Times*. December 4, 2025. Retrieved December 4, 2025.

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Philippines squad v t e Philippines squad – 2025 SEA Games – Gold medal 0 Ravena 1 Parks 2 Panopio 5 Tratter 7 Wright 8 Bolick 9 Erram 10 Manzano 13 Malonzo 15 Pre 18 Chua 19 Pessumal Coach: Black

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