UAAP: Mason Amos leaves Ateneo amid reported La Salle transfer

MANILA, Philippines—Mason Amos took the UAAP by surprise on Monday after announcing his departure from Ateneo.

Amos is leaving Ateneo after just one season with the team and is reportedly moving to reigning UAAP champion La Salle.

“To my teammates — with a heavy heart I would like to express that you guys have been a huge part of my life. I am thankful for everything that we were able to share. I have no regrets having fought by your side,” wrote Amos on his Instagram.

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“I am thankful that you guys taught me lessons and that we were able to create memories I will cherish forever. I love you guys and that’ll never change.”

The 6-foot-7 Amos impressed in his first and only UAAP season with the Blue Eagles last year where he averaged 8.7 points and 3.3 rebounds.

“I am thankful for everything you have taught me. I am thankful for the opportunity, the teachings, the adversity and the knowledge you have instilled in me. I am so blessed to be able to be coached by you guys. I love you all and I am thankful for everything.”

The Fil-Aussie big man helped Ateneo reach the Final Four with a 7-7 record in the elimination round before losing to University of the Philippines.

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“I am grateful for the opportunities you have given me. I am grateful for the memories I have been able to create and cherish. I am grateful to all the great people I have met during my time.”

“I am grateful for all the challenges you have presented to me. I am grateful that I was able to be a part of something bigger than myself.”

Amos is currently with Gilas Pilipinas in Riga, Latvia for the Fiba Olympic Qualifying tournament.

Inquirer Sports has reached out to La Salle coach Topex Robinson but he has yet to respond as of posting time.

Amos’ transfer to the Green Archers was first reported by Tiebreaker Times.