ADAMSON is keeping its high school pipeline flowing, with Jarl Artango committing to the Soaring Falcons for college.
Coach Nash Racela confirmed that he and his staff have secured the services of the 5-foot-11 playmaker from Cagayan de Oro.
"We're happy that he chose to stay. I guess it's a reflection of Jarl's trust in the system and to what we're building here sa Adamson," the veteran tactician told SPIN.ph.
Artango led the Baby Falcons in the UAAP Season 88 boys' basketball tournament, averaging 13.5 points, 3.1 rebounds, 2.9 assists, and 2.7 steals en route to being ranked No. 17 in the NBTC's annual list of the top 24 under-19 players in the Philippines.
The 19-year-old playmaker will have full five years of eligibility which he may already use starting Season 89 later in the year.
He joins a fiery backcourt in San Marcelino fronted by Mathew Montebon, Matty Erolon, and Ray Allen Torres.
More Baby Falcons to Soaring Falcons
Aside from Artango, Mac Jenodia and Bill Garcia have also moved up to the seniors squad from the Baby Falcons.
Jenodia, a 6-foot wingman from Bukidnon, posted 10.2 points, 5.4 boards, 2.4 assists, and 1.5 steals, while the 6-foot-5 Garcia nabbed 4.2 points and 5.5 rebounds last season.
Their ascent from the juniors team of coach Mike Fermin further solidifies the synergy between the high school and college programs, one that started from the time of Joem Sabandal up to last year when the likes of Earl Medina and Allen Perez got promoted.
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