Player of the Year Kacey Dela Rosa of Ateneo credits Gilas experience, teammates for growth

Kacey Dela Rosa of Ateneo has demonstrated remarkable growth despite already being at the pinnacle of her performance last year. This week, the Collegiate Press Corps honored her as Collegiate Women’s Basketball Player of the Year, acknowledging her continued development following an MVP season.

Dela Rosa attributes significant improvement to playing alongside senior teammates like Jack Animam in Gilas, emphasizing how their guidance helped her evolve both personally and on the court.

Despite accumulating multiple accolades—including two MVP awards and the Player of the Year title—Dela Rosa identifies a major gap in her achievements: the UAAP championship. She expressed confidence in her team's current lineup, stating their goal is to secure the championship that eluded them in recent seasons.