Adamson superstar foregoes final playing year to focus on graduation

By Leobert Julian A. de la Peña

 

It was one of the toughest decisions Mar Prado had to make her whole life.

After carrying the Adamson Lady Falcons in her four playing years in the UAAP, the savvy scorer decided not to play out her final year with the team and focus on finishing her studies to graduate this May.

Prado made the decision to transfer to Arellano University and fortunately, all of her subjects have been credited by the school and will just be in time for the summer graduation.

 

“I am truly grateful for the scholarship support given by Adamson University. It allowed me to study and play basketball at the most awaited and biggest event in collegiate sports, the UAAP,” said Prado.

 

A native of San Carlos, Pangasinan, Prado had a stellar career with the Lady Falcons leading them to three UAAP Final Four appearances. During UAAP Season 82, Prado posted one of her stellar outings for the Lady Falcons after averaging 23.87 points, 10.73 rebounds, 3.33 steals, and 2.27 assists per game. Her magical season also gave her an outright invitation to be a part of the Gilas Pilipinas Women’s team during the 30th Southeast Asian Games.

 

“I’m forever grateful to the support of my coaches, teammates, bosses, admin, and classmates. Lady Falcon Mar Prado signing off,” Prado added.