US-bound Kobe Paras thanks UP after foregoing final year
MANILA, Philippines — Kobe Paras has bid farewell to the UP Fighting Maroons with just one year of playing for State U.
This as he prepares for a second crack at a basketball career in the US, signing with EastWest Private -- who coincidentally handles NBL commit Kai Sotto.
But Paras didn't leave the UP community hanging, expressing his parting shots to a school that embraced him with "open arms".
The second-generation basketball star took to Twitter to express his gratitude for his experience with the Maroons.
only 1 reason why I went to UP.
— Kobe Lorenzo Forster Paras (@_kokoparas) April 21, 2021
Because my dad went there and he’s a living legend ‘cause of what he did for that school.
UP you welcomed me with open arms ????
I’m grateful for everything!!
To my coaches, my teammates, management, sponsors, & the amazing fans, Thank you!#UPFight pic.twitter.com/vlp8E9d8ZT
"Only 1 reason why I went to UP. Because my dad went there and he's a living legend 'cause of what he did for that school. UP you welcomed me with open arms," wrote Paras.
"I'm grateful for everything!! To my coaches, my teammates, management, sponsors, & the amazing fans, Thank you!," he added.
In his one year with the Maroons, Paras bagged a Mythical Five citation in a season that saw UP clinch their second straight Final Four stint after missing out for more than a decade prior.
Paras posted norms of 17.42 points and 5.67 rebounds per game in the Maroons jersey.
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