Connect with us

Hi, what are you looking for?

Tiebreaker Times

Basketball

Juan Gomez de Liaño to sit out UAAP Season 83


After months of pondering, Juan Gomez de Liaño has made the tough decision to sit out his senior year with University of the Philippines.

The 6-foot-1 combo guard shared his decision Thursday evening, during Mighty Sports’ victory celebration at Milky Way Building in Makati.

Just how tough was his decision? Well, he consulted with his family for a long time before making it.

“I’ve talked to my family, people I’m close with. I’ve decided to sit out this coming season as well,” said the 20-year-old.

This comes in the wake of his older brother Javi’s decision to also sit out Season 83.

Just like Javi, Juan shared that he wants to focus more on Gilas Pilipinas’ campaign in the 2021 FIBA Asia Cup Qualifiers. The two brothers are part of the pool.

“More time to focus on Gilas. As what I’ve said, it’s a no-brainer. Not everyone has the opportunity to represent and play for Gilas. I’m really gonna take advantage of this,” he said.

“I feel like it’s a great start to help me and my basketball career and I’m just really grateful for the opportunity.”

Juan has been the steady rock in the Fighting Maroons’ rise during the last three years. In Season 82, Juan — who had been dealing with injuries — posted norms of 8.0 points, 5.38 rebounds, and 2.31 assists per contest.

Juan is not closing his doors on a possible return to Season 84 where he, Javi, and younger brother Jordi will have a chance to play together.

#ReadMore  Tamayo grateful to UP for pushing him despite poor start vs Ateneo

“I’m not closing my doors for Season 84, but as of right now, I’m really focused on Gilas. I wanna represent the country again. It’s truly an honor to represent the country.”

Written By


You May Also Like

Basketball

Goldwin Monteverde cut a somber figure following University of the Phillipines’ stunning 67-47 loss to National University, acknowledging the hard lessons and painful missteps...

Basketball

At rock bottom, National University staged the mother of all upsets in the UAAP Season 87 Collegiate Men’s Basketball Tournament, dismantling the University of...

Basketball

Francis Lopez had a forgettable outing against Adamson University last Sunday. Lopez, the second-leading scorer for the University of the Philippines this season, was...

Basketball

The ‘Battle of Katipunan’ rivalry has certainly intensified in the post-pandemic era, especially as archrival Ateneo de Manila University and University of the Philippines...

ADMU

University of the Philippines showcased its dominance over archrival Ateneo de Manila University with a commanding 28-point victory, 75-47, to enhance its pursuit of...

Basketball

After making a name for himself with University of the East in UAAP Season 85 in 2022, Gani Stevens surprised everyone by transferring to...

AdU

University of the Philippines secured its spot in the UAAP Season 87 Collegiate Men’s Basketball Final Four by holding off Adamson University with a...

ADMU

Just like that, the Philippine collegiate basketball season is approaching its most exciting phase, with the Final Four just weeks away in both the...

Advertisement