fachai Millora-Brown open to Gilas, offers clutch free throws to late grandpa

Quentin Millora-Brown celebrates with the rest of the UP Fighting Maroons after winning the UAAP Season 87 men’s basketball championship at Araneta Coliseum.–MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net

MANILA, Philippines—Despite starring in University of the Philippines’ successful title redemption campaign, Quentin Millora-Brown’s first and only UAAP season didn’t come without adversity.

The glitz and glamor of winning the Finals against La Salle had some twists and turns before coming to fruition.

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Still, Millora-Brown wouldn’t have it any other way. After all, he considers winning the UAAP championship the greatest achievement of his young career.

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“I think it was the perfect capstone. Right now, I think of my Lolo and I hope he’s smiling down on me with my Lola up in heaven,” said an emotional Millora-Brown after helping the Fighting Maroons hold on to beat the Green Archers, 66-62, in Game 3 of the UAAP Season 87 men’s basketball Finals on Sunday at Araneta Coliseum.

“I’m just wearing a big smile. Basketball was one of his passions along with medicine and he’ll always try to coach me.”

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Earlier in the season, Millora-Brown had to fly back to the United States after his grandfather passed away and missed UP’s second-round duel against La Salle.

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While Millora-Brown mourned his grandfather’s death, it also served as one of his motivations to be at his best.

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And in his final UAAP game on Sunday, the one-and-done center made his UP stint a memorable one by draining the pressure-packed free throws with 11.3 ticks to go that sealed the Fighting Maroons’ second title in the past four seasons and fourth overall.

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The 6-foot-10 Millora-Brown, who finished with a double-double of 14 points and 10 rebounds, offered the championship-clinching free throws to his late grandfather.

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“It was always free throws. We always talked about free throws and I think being able to come in and hit two clutch free throws at the end was a great nod to him. I’m just so happy,” said Millora-Brown, who was a perfect 4-of-4 from the line.

As for what’s next, the 25-year-old Millora-Brown is in no rush whatsoever but the thought of suiting up for the national team excites him.

“I have my people to take care of that [future] back home so we’ll see,” he said.

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“It’ll (Gilas) be an amazing opportunity if it comes up but I’m just taking things one day at a time. I’m trying to figure out where I’ll play nextfachai, doing all that and I’m just excited about any opportunities that’ll come my way.”

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