Basketball superstar Scottie Thompson formally graduated from College at Perpetual University with a degree in Business Administration, Major in Marketing Management.
Thompson also received the Dr./BGen. Antonio Laperal Tamayo Leadership Plaque for Sports and Athletics from UPHSD President Dr. Anthony Tamayo, Vice Chair Dr. Daisy Moran Tamayo, Executive Vice President Marjorie Gutierrez-Tangog and Dr. Arnaldo De Guzman, UPH-Las Pinas City campus, school director during the school’s commencement rites.
“Gift ko po itong pagtatapos ko ng College sa aming baby ni (wife) Jinky na si Aster,” the Ginebra player said.
Thompson graduated with 671 other Perpetual Help students in the school year 2022-2023.
Thompson played college basketball with the University of Perpetual Help Altas in the National Collegiate Athletics Association from 2011 to 2015.
In his rookie season, he was the Altas’ sixth man, averaging 6.6 points, 4.2 rebounds, and 1.9 assists in 18.3 minutes per game.
In 2014, he was named NCAA Season 90 Most Valuable Player.
The native of Padada, Davao Del Sur, is now one of the players of Gilas Pilipinas competing in FIBA Basketball World Cup 2023 from Aug. 25 to Sept. 10 at the Philippine Arena, Smart-Araneta Coliseum, and the Mall of Asia Arena.
Thompson was also a two-time PBA Finals MVP in 2018 and 2021 and PBA Season MVP in 2021.
The Perpetual Altas also retired his no. 6 jersey last February 2023 for his achievements in the field of basketball after being named the PBA MVP and winning seven championships with the Gin Kings.