The Adamson Soaring Falcons reached the final four (4) of the UAAP last season but they may find it difficult to stay competitive this coming Season 86 as Jerom Lastimosa suffered an injury. Although the extent of Lastimosa's energy was not confirmed yet, sources tell that he might have torn his ACL.
Be that as it may, the Soaring Falcons reinforced its roster with the addition of Eli Ramos, the brother of Dwight Ramos. Much of its core last season will return so a lot is expected from holdovers Cedrick Manzano, Didat Hanapi, Jed Colonia, Joshua Yerro, Ray Allen Torres and Mario Barasi, among others.
The Soaring Falcons will also parade a new foreign student athlete in Mudiaga Ojarikre who will replace Lenda Douanga. Coach Nash Racela will return as head coach for the Adamson Soaring Falcons this UAAP Season 86. You can also check out the lineup of other teams here.
ADAMSON SOARING FALCONS LINEUP
2023 UAAP SEASON 86 MEN'S BASKETBALL
| Pos | Player | Height |
|---|---|---|
| F | Eli Ramos | 6'3 |
| C | Mario Barasi | 6'7 |
| F | Joshua Barcelona | 6'4 |
| G | Kenji Canete | 6'2 |
| G | Jed Colonia | 6'2 |
| G | Matthew Montebon | 6'0 |
| G | Jose Manuel Sabandal | 5'11 |
| G | Emanuel Anabo | 6'2 |
| G | Ahmad Didat Hanapi | 6'1 |
| G | Jerom Lastimosa | 6'0 |
| G | Joshua Yerro | 6'2 |
| F | Vince Magbuhos | 6'5 |
| C | Cedrick Manzano | 6'4 |
| G | Jhon Arthur Calisay | 6'2 |
| G | Matt Erolon | 6'0 |
| C | Mudiaga Ojarikre |
Head Coach: Nash Racela
Perhaps the most heartbreaking news for the fans of the Adamson Soaring Falcons is the injury of Jerom Lastimosa who might skip this season. To recall, Jerom Lastimosa received offers from foreign leagues after the end of UAAP Season 85 but he opted to stay with the Soaring Falcons for another shot at the title.
Aside from Jerom Lastimosa, AP Manlapaz will also not play for the Adamson Soaring Falcons as he decided to play in the NCAA for the rebuilding EAC Generals.
| ADAMSON FALCONS MEN'S BASKETBALL 2022 UAAP SEASON 85 LINEUP |
|---|
| Aaron Flowers Mario Barasi Joshua Barcelona AP Manlapaz Jed Colonia Ray Allen Torres Lenda Douanga JM Sabandal Joshua Fuentebella Didat Hanapi Joaquin Jaymalin Jerom Lastimosa Joshua Yerro Vince Magbuhos Wilfrey Magbuhos Cedrick Manzano Jhon Arthur Calisay Matt Erolon Ivan Maata Flever Dignadice Rodelio Tomas Jr. Coach: Nash Racela |