WHILE Zavier Lucero has already played his last game in the UAAP, the former UP Fighting Maroon is not closing the door on a return to Philippine basketball.
In a fan Q&A on his official Instagram account, Lucero shared positive progress on his recovery from a partial ACL tear suffered in the UAAP Season 85 finals against Ateneo.
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"[The recovery is taking] too long but I'm getting better week by week," said the Fil-Am high-flyer, "Don't take walking for granted."
When asked about the next chapter of his playing career, the wiry high-flyer said no decision has been made but is open to a return to the Philippines and a possible stint with Gilas Pilipinas in the future.
"To all asking where I'm playing next, if it's PBA or overseas, I'm not sure yet. I just started walking [again] but would love to play in the PBA," said Lucero.
"[Joining the Gilas team is also a] dream of mine for sure!"
Lucero leaves a big void in UP's roster as the Fighting Maroons seek to reclaim the UAAP men's basketball title which they lost to the Blue Eagles last season.
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