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UP's Tamayo says ready for 'whatever opportunity' with UAAP return uncertain
UP's Tamayo says ready for 'whatever opportunity' with UAAP return uncertain
Camille B. Naredo,
ABS-CBN News
Published Dec 20, 2022 02:10 AM PHT

MANILA, Philippines -- After a disappointing end to his sophomore season in the UAAP, Carl Tamayo wants some time to rest and relax first.
MANILA, Philippines -- After a disappointing end to his sophomore season in the UAAP, Carl Tamayo wants some time to rest and relax first.
The University of the Philippines' bid for the UAAP Season 85 title ended in tears on Monday night, when they were beaten 75-68 by the Ateneo Blue Eagles in Game 3 of the men's basketball Finals.
The University of the Philippines' bid for the UAAP Season 85 title ended in tears on Monday night, when they were beaten 75-68 by the Ateneo Blue Eagles in Game 3 of the men's basketball Finals.
Tamayo and the Fighting Maroons were gunning for a second straight UAAP crown -- and a second title in 2022 -- but they fell short after allowing Ateneo to race to a 9-0 start and build a lead as large as 20 points. They came within three points late, but clutch free throws by BJ Andrade put the defending champions away.
Tamayo and the Fighting Maroons were gunning for a second straight UAAP crown -- and a second title in 2022 -- but they fell short after allowing Ateneo to race to a 9-0 start and build a lead as large as 20 points. They came within three points late, but clutch free throws by BJ Andrade put the defending champions away.
Tamayo, last season's Rookie of the Year, finished with 11 points, making just four of his 17 attempts in a 29-minute stint. Though obviously disappointed with the result, he expressed his pride at how they fought back from a huge third quarter deficit.
Tamayo, last season's Rookie of the Year, finished with 11 points, making just four of his 17 attempts in a 29-minute stint. Though obviously disappointed with the result, he expressed his pride at how they fought back from a huge third quarter deficit.
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"Masaya ako sa teammates ko. Syempre lahat ng struggles na pinagdaanan namin ngayong season, talagang nilaban namin," said Tamayo.
"Masaya ako sa teammates ko. Syempre lahat ng struggles na pinagdaanan namin ngayong season, talagang nilaban namin," said Tamayo.
"But sometimes, you need to learn things the hard way. Hopefully we learn from it and bounce back next season," he added.
"But sometimes, you need to learn things the hard way. Hopefully we learn from it and bounce back next season," he added.
Whether he'll be around for Season 86 is up in the air, however. According to sources with knowledge of the situation, Tamayo is weighing offers from the Korean Basketball League as well as the B.League in Japan.
Whether he'll be around for Season 86 is up in the air, however. According to sources with knowledge of the situation, Tamayo is weighing offers from the Korean Basketball League as well as the B.League in Japan.
The Gilas Pilipinas standout said that at the moment, he is not thinking about these options.
The Gilas Pilipinas standout said that at the moment, he is not thinking about these options.
"Sa ngayon, 'di ko pa iniisip 'yun," he said. "I'll take some rest first and think about it, be ready for whatever opportunity comes."
"Sa ngayon, 'di ko pa iniisip 'yun," he said. "I'll take some rest first and think about it, be ready for whatever opportunity comes."
Tamayo made the Mythical Team in Season 85, putting up 13.79 points and 7.71 rebounds per game for the Fighting Maroons.
Tamayo made the Mythical Team in Season 85, putting up 13.79 points and 7.71 rebounds per game for the Fighting Maroons.
He has three more years of eligibility for UP.
He has three more years of eligibility for UP.
UAAP Season 85 is streaming on iWantTFC every Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday, available for Premium users outside the Philippines.
UAAP Season 85 is streaming on iWantTFC every Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday, available for Premium users outside the Philippines.
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