MANILA, Philippines — Having the brightest stars of Alas Pilipinas didn’t mean instant success for National University in its bid to extend its dynasty to a sixth straight championship in the UAAP Season 88 men’s volleyball tournament.
Their international experience from the FIVB Volleyball Men’s World Championship and bronze-medal run in the Southeast Asian Games also posed a challenge for longtime Bulldogs coach Dante Alinsunurin, who makes sure to keep his players’ individual goals and egos in check.

