Dwyane Wade sees Marquette memories in FEU’s team-first mentality
NBA legend Dwyane Wade visited the Philippines to mentor young basketball players and attend a collegiate game. He emphasized the importance of a team-first mentality and encouraged student-athletes to cherish their current collegiate experiences.
Why it matters
Wade's involvement highlights the global reach of the NBA and the influence of professional athletes on youth sports development.
Dwyane Wade may have walked away from the NBA, but his passion for basketball continues to bring him back to the game — this time, sharing his wisdom with the next generation of Filipino players before taking in the University of Santo Tomas-Far Eastern University showdown on Wednesday at the SMART Araneta Coliseum.
The three-time NBA champion spent Wednesday morning mentoring the 2026 Palarong Pambansa basketball champion Calabarzon alongside renowned trainer Chris Johnson at a basketball camp in Bonifacio Global City. He then headed to the collegiate matchup later in the afternoon.
Wade also joined commentators Jaime Ascalon and Jett Manuel during the second quarter to watch the UST-FEU showdown .
For Wade, mentoring aspiring players and watching the collegiate game reflected his enduring love for basketball — a passion he continues to share even after stepping away from the professional stage.
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