Davao boys hope to bring Arellano University Chiefs to 2022 NCAA College Basketball Crown

Leading the way for these three players is Dariel James Bayla, a former college basketball varsity player who is now the team's new assistant coach.

A former captain ball of the 2018-2021 AU Chiefs Basketball team, the towering Bayla hopes to inspire the team and teach some skills to the team's big men.

A native of Davao Oriental, Bayla is thrilled that he is given a chance to serve his former team after graduation as a varsity player.

Aside from Bayla, two other Davaoenos are part of the basketball roster of the school, former Ateneo de Davao University start point-guard Kalen Axel Doromal and forward Stefan Steinl.

Doromal, a 5'9 playmaker, is expected to provide scoring and energy for the team.

Steinl, a native of Cateel, Davao Oriental

for his part, is expected to provide scoring from the bench.

Listed at 6'4, Steinl will also provide a team with a ceiling, defense, and rebounding.

A former player of the Jose Rizal University Bombers, Steinl is also one of the prized recruits of the team during the NCAA off-season. (Romeo Braceros Jr.)