BASKETBALL has always been a family affair for the Fransman clan.

During childhood and now in UAPAdamson rookie AJ Fransman He has never been alone in his sporting career, just like his younger brother aurelio He was always by his side.

The brotherly bond they share off the court became much closer thanks to the dream of succeeding in the most important stages of basketball.

Birds of a feather

From the streets of San Pedro, Laguna, the Fransman brothers brought their talent to San Marcelino, although in different stages.

Aurelio is part of the Baby Falcons, while AJ has made a big name for himself early on in the senior ranks as one of the Soaring Falcons’ go-to guys.

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And as their respective Season 87 Although his campaigns have proven to be a struggle, AJ breathed new life into what was already fading in the Final Four with 14 points and nine assists in a 45-37 victory over eastern university.

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With that, the versatile wing of MapuaThe averages of 7.0 points, 6.3 rebounds and 1.0 steals in his first season with the blue and white team will surely increase.

Aurelio has not been left behind either.

While the Baby Falcons are far from the playoff picture at 2-7, their standards of 4.9 points, 1.8 rebounds and 1.3 assists remain key to their competitiveness.

And if there’s one thing AJ has realized about how he can help his younger brother’s budding career, it will be, as always, leading by example.

“’Yung kapatid ko, si Aurelio, sa totoo lang, sobrang idol ako niyan sa lahat ng bagay, as in. “Sa lahat ng meron ako, parang gusto niya, same kami – mga design (ng damit o sapatos), mga ganyan,” Fransman said.

“Alam kong nilu-seek niya ako, then ako naman bilang kuya, gina-lead ko siya in alam kong kailangan kong mag-lead by example.”

Cleared to take off

Although they are still young, the Fransmans (or should be) Fransmen – understand how important it will be to own and accept the most important moments as they come.

PHOTO: Sherwin Vardeleon

As AJ says: “I always bet on myself talaga. From nung sa province pa ako (sa Bohol), sinisikap kong maabot ‘yung mga gusto kong maabot at ma-achieve ko talaga yung gusto kong ma-achieve.

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“Basta magwo-work lang ako and mag-prepare lang ako sa mga (great moments). More about always preparing lang ako lagi.”

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