JM Bravo forgoes final year with LPU, looks to turn pro
The 6-foot-3 forward bared his decision to GMA News Online on Tuesday, saying it is a decision he is making for his family.
He ends a four-year stint with the Pirates that saw him help the squad reach the Final Four round for three consecutive years.
"Maraming salamat Lyceum of the Philippines University Manila sa 4 na taon sa pag tulong at supporta lalo na mga LPU Community, Coaches and Teammates," Bravo said in an Instagram post.
"And Buong pasalamat ko sa mga Boss Laurel Family and Lopez Family. Hanggang sa Muli!"
Bravo's final season with the Pirates in NCAA Season 100 was marked by personal challenges.
Early in the season, he was initially ruled out for the remainder of the tournament due to the spinal injury he sustained in their 95-93 loss to San Sebastian College-Recoletos last September 11.
Bravo then had an unexpected comeback early in the second round to provide some veteran presence alongside John Barba, Mclaude Guadaña, Gyle Montaño, and Greg Cunanan, rejoining the squad exactly a month after.
?After two games, however, he collapsed on the floor late in their 91-86 loss to Arellano University on October 19 at the FilOil EcoOil Centre, but Bravo braved through it as well and was still able to finish the season as LPU bowed to eventual champion Mapua University in the Final Four.
—JMB, GMA Integrated News
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