The Philippine Basketball Association chose the new JRU gymnasium as the venue for the pre-season showdown between the Coca-Cola Tigers and Red Bull Barakos. The Binky Favis squad takes on the troops of Coach Yeng Guiao at 4:00 p.m.  on September 23, 2008. The game, part of the scheduled pre-season PBA Tournament, is a preview of the 34^th PBA Season. The new gym which has 2 basketball courts, can be transformed into a professional playing court with a 700 seating capacity for PBA or NCAA games.