# Sam Marata > Mediated Wiki article. Canonical URL: https://mediated.wiki/source/Sam_Marata > Markdown URL: https://mediated.wiki/source/Sam_Marata.md > Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sam_Marata > Source revision: 1353938298 > License: Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/) Filipino basketball player (born 1991) Sam Marata Personal information Born (1991-06-28) June 28, 1991 (age 35) Quezon City, Philippines Listed height 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) Listed weight 198 lb (90 kg) Career information High school UPIS (Quezon City) College De La Salle (2009–2012) UP (2013) PBA draft 2013: 3rd round, 25th overall pick Drafted by Petron Blaze Boosters Playing career 2013–2016 Position Shooting guard Career history 2013–2014 Petron Blaze Boosters / San Miguel Beermen 2015–2016 Pacquiao Powervit Pilipinas Aguilas / Pilipinas MX3 Kings Medals Men's 3x3 basketball Philippines Asian Beach Games 2008 Bali Team **Samuel Joseph Marata** (born June 28, 1991) is a Filipino former professional [basketball](/source/Basketball) player. He last played for the [Pilipinas MX3 Kings](/source/Pilipinas_MX3_Kings) of the [ASEAN Basketball League](/source/ASEAN_Basketball_League). He was selected 25th overall in the [2013 PBA draft](/source/2013_PBA_draft) by the [Petron Blaze Boosters](/source/San_Miguel_Beermen).[1] ## College / amateur career Marata initially attended at [Reedley International School](https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Reedley_International_School&action=edit&redlink=1), but later on, he transferred to [University of the Philippines Integrated School](/source/University_of_the_Philippines_Integrated_School) (UPIS), where he became a standout and was awarded as the [UAAP Season 70](/source/UAAP_Season_70) Juniors MVP. After his high school career ended, he was recruited by [DLSU](/source/De_La_Salle_University) but had to sit out for a year owing to UAAP's residency rules for student-athlete transferring from one UAAP member school to another. After serving his one-year residency, he made the Green Archers' line up for [UAAP Season 72](/source/UAAP_Season_72). He had his most fruitful outing as a Green Archer during his sophomore year, he averaged 7.3 points, 1.4 assists, and 25% shooting percentage from the three-point area in 16 minutes of play, while establishing himself as a reliable outside shooter. His numbers, however, saw a dip the following year. In [UAAP Season 74](/source/UAAP_Season_74), he averaged just five points and a 15% outside shooting clip in 17 minutes of play.[2] He failed to make the team's line up for [Season 75](/source/UAAP_Season_75), citing academic problems.[3] He decided to leave La Salle and returned to his high school alma mater at [UP](/source/University_of_the_Philippines).[4] After fulfilling his residency requirements, he made it to the [Fighting Maroons'](/source/UP_Fighting_Maroons) lineup for [Season 76](/source/UAAP_Season_76).[5] While in college, he played for the [Blackwater Sports](/source/Blackwater_Sports) in the [PBA Developmental League](/source/PBA_Developmental_League).[6] ## Professional career ### Petron Blaze Boosters/San Miguel Beermen (2013–2014) Marata was taken 25th overall in the third round by [Petron Blaze Bosters](/source/San_Miguel_Beermen) during the [2013 PBA draft](/source/2013_PBA_draft).[7] ### Pacquiao Powervit Pilipinas Aguilas / Pilipinas MX3 Kings (2015–2016) In October 2015, Marata, along with 17 other players, were signed by the [Pacquiao Powervit Pilipinas Aguilas](/source/Pacquiao_Powervit_Pilipinas_Aguilas) (now the [Pilipinas MX3 Kings](/source/Pilipinas_MX3_Kings)) of the [ABL](/source/ASEAN_Basketball_League) to play for the team for the [2015-16 season](/source/2015%E2%80%9316_ABL_season). ## References 1. **[^](#cite_ref-1)** ["COMPLETE 2013 PBA DRAFT RESULTS"](http://pba.inquirer.net/33331/complete-2013-pba-draft-results). *[Philippine Daily Inquirer](/source/Philippine_Daily_Inquirer)*. November 3, 2013. Retrieved October 31, 2015. 1. **[^](#cite_ref-2)** ["Tata Marata Finds A Way Back Home"](http://www.pinoyexchange.com/forums/content.php?r=522-Tata-Marata-Finds-A-Way-Back-Home). *Pinoy Exchange*. July 3, 2013. Retrieved October 31, 2015. 1. **[^](#cite_ref-3)** ["Going back home: A story of two Archers"](http://thelasallian.com/2012/07/22/going-back-home-a-story-of-two-archers/). *The La Sallian*. July 22, 2012. Retrieved October 31, 2015. 1. **[^](#cite_ref-4)** Reuben Terrado (December 31, 2012). ["Ex-juniors MVP Marata leaves Archers to seek fresh start with Maroons"](http://www.spin.ph/sports/basketball/news/ex-juniors-mvp-marata-leaves-archers-to-seek-fresh-start-with-maroons). *Spin.ph*. Retrieved October 31, 2015. 1. **[^](#cite_ref-5)** Levi Verona (June 29, 2013). ["UAAP Season 76: 'Fighting' is back for young UP"](https://www.rappler.com/sports/uaap/32472-uaap-season-76-preview-up-fighting-maroons/). *[Rappler](/source/Rappler)*. Retrieved October 31, 2015. 1. **[^](#cite_ref-6)** ["D-League: DUB Unlimited debuts vs Blackwater; Cobra, Big Chill battle"](http://www.interaksyon.com/interaktv/d-league-dub-unlimited-debuts-vs-blackwater-cobra-big-chill-battle). *InterAksyon*. October 25, 2011. Retrieved October 31, 2015. 1. **[^](#cite_ref-7)** ["2013 PBA Draft Results"](http://www.interaksyon.com/interaktv/2013-pba-draft-results). *InterAksyon*. November 3, 2013. Retrieved October 31, 2015. v t e 2013 PBA draft First round Greg Slaughter Ian Sangalang Raymond Almazan James Forrester Terrence Romeo RR Garcia Isaac Holstein Ryan Buenafe Alex Nuyles Justin Chua Second round Nico Salva Jeric Teng Justin Melton Jeric Fortuna Poy Erram Eric Camson Robby Celiz Chris Exciminiano Gayford Rodriguez Carlo Lastimosa Third round Joshua Webb Jopher Custodio Darwin Cordero LA Revilla Sam Marata Anjo Caram Eliud Poligrates Raymond Ilagan Ervic Vijandre JR Cawaling Fourth round Angelo Ingco Jett Vidal John Usita Nate Matute Mike Parala Chris Sumalinog Fifth round Randolph Chua Mike Silungan Alvin Padilla Mark Lopez Byron Villarias Sixth round Jens Knuttel Ron Guevarra Seventh round Anthony Bringas --- Adapted from the Wikipedia article [Sam Marata](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sam_Marata) by Wikipedia contributors ([contributor history](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sam_Marata?action=history)). 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