Divine Adili was one of the most recognizable young big men in Philippine collegiate basketball. The 21-year-old Nigerian center stood 6-foot-10 and was affectionately known as "The Big Man" because of his towering presence on the court. Before joining Ateneo de Manila University, Adili starred for New Era University, where he helped the Junior Hunters win back-to-back high school championships and earned consecutive Most Valuable Player awards in the NAASCU Juniors Division in 2023 and 2024. He later brought his talents to the Ateneo Blue Eagles, serving as a key inside presence during UAAP Season 88. Despite being a rookie, Adili showed

Ateneo's incoming star rookie Rene Baterbonia and foreign student-athlete Divine Adili drown during the Blue Eagles' team building in Aurora

Ateneo says it's 'pursuing a careful and thorough understanding of the circumstances' surrounding the tragic death of basketball players Rene Baterbonia and Divine Adili