De La Salle University forward Mason Amos made it clear: thoughts of revenge have no place in his mind.
His driving force, he said, is far simpler — and far more meaningful.
Amos is focused solely on helping La Salle topple National University and force a rubber match in their UAAP Season 88 Collegiate Men’s Basketball Final Four series.
Amos’ journey hasn’t been easy.
In the first round against the Bulldogs, he suffered an MCL injury during a collision involving teammate Kean Baclaan and NU’s Gelo Santiago, sidelining the Gilas Pilipinas pool member for seven games.
Returning to the court against NU, the 6-foot-7 Fil-Australian made an immediate impact, scoring eight points, including two timely three-pointers that halted a Bulldogs’ run and kept La Salle in control.
The Green Archers eventually triumphed, 87–77, earning one more shot at the finals.
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“Just the mentality to win,” Amos said. “I’m not thinking about what happened before, even getting hit against NU. That’s in the past.
“I’m just grateful to be here, grateful to put on my shoes again, and all glory to God.”
Amos also harbors no ill will toward Santiago, who returned from a five-game suspension.
“I wasn’t thinking about him,” he said. “It could have happened to anybody. It just happened to be me.
“I don’t regret going through it. I’m just grateful for where I am right now. I’m blessed.”
In a season marked by injuries, suspensions, and other setbacks, the Green Archers are now just one win away from the finals.
For Amos, his standout performance since returning isn’t about personal glory — it’s about living in the moment and finishing what the team started.
“I’m super excited,” the 21-year-old former Blue Eagle added.
“This is what we live for. This is what athletes dream of. The Final Four is a big stage, but we stay grounded and humble.”
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