Amiel Acido, a 6-foot-3 grade 11 forward from Antipolo, made waves in the NCAA Season 98 Juniors Basketball tournament.
With one more playing year for the University of Perpetual Help System DALTA, the talented forward faces a tough decision: will he use it or leave for the United States?
Acido recently shared with Tiebreaker Times that he and his father are currently petitioning to go to the US, but he is unsure if the petition will push through.
Despite the uncertainty, Acido is certain that if he decides to stay, his heart and soul will play for Perpetual for his final year.
“Baka gamitin ko pa po siya (last playing year) pero di ko pa po sure since mag-America po kasi ako this year so baka di ko po siya magamit,” shared the 18-year-old Acido, who is a native of Antipolo.
“Depende pa po kasi kung makaka alis kami this year. Pag nakaalis po kami di po ako makaka laro.”
If Acido does leave for the US, it would be a big change for him, offering him new experiences and opportunities to hone his skills further.
This season, Acido showcased impressive stats, averaging 17.33 points, 11.33 rebounds, 3.44 assists, and 1.0 blocks per game.
Despite the numbers, the Junior Altas ended their campaign with a 4-5 record, capped by a 74-88 loss at the hands of Jose Rival University.
However, Acido remains proud of his hard work and accomplishments this season, which have helped him gain recognition as one of the top prospects in the league.
“Proud po ako sa sarili ko dahil bunga po yun ng pinaghirapan ko buong year po,” he claimed.
“Mga dugo’t pawis po na inilalabas ko para maipakita ko yung best ko sa NCAA.”
As Acido weighs his options, the Perpetualites will be eagerly anticipating his decision and following his journey, whether it leads him to the US or back on the court for one more season with the Junior Altas.
