UAAP: Jerom Lastimosa returns to Adamson for final year

Adamson is played by Jerome Lastimosa. – UAAP PHOTOS

MANILA, Philippines—Jerom Lastimosa will finish his college playing career with Adamson despite offers from international leagues.

As confirmed by Adamson University’s official account, Lastimosa chose to play his final year for the Soaring Falcons instead of playing abroad because he wanted to earn a diploma before turning professional.

Even before the start of the UAAP Season 85 men’s basketball tournament, talk of Lastimosa playing abroad in the future has surfaced.

The star guard, who led Adamson to the Final Four, remains uncommitted to returning after the campaign-ending 81-60 loss against Ateneo last Dec. 7, where he scored just 10 points on a meager 26.7 percent shooting clip.

After the Falcons’ Final Four exit, Lastimosa said he was “not satisfied” with his college work.

“I’m not really satisfied. We didn’t achieve our main goal, which is to reach the final, but the coach did [Nash] tell us to be proud of ourselves, always. Proud of everything we’ve done these seasons,” said Lastimosa.

As he returns to Adamson for his final year, Lastimosa also said he wants to give back to the community that cared for him along the way.

In Season 85, Lastimosa averaged 14.8 markers, 4.3 rebounds and 3.4 assists per game.

The playmaker led Adamson to a 7-7 record, including an 80-76 upset win over La Salle in the playoff game, where he scored 22 points as the Soaring Falcons’ season was on the line.

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