Afril Bernardino
| Free agent | |
|---|---|
| Position | Forward |
| Personal information | |
| Born | April 3, 1996 |
| Nationality | Filipino |
| Listed height | 5 ft 8 in (1.73 m) |
| Listed weight | 139 lb (63 kg) |
| Career information | |
| College | NU |
| Playing career | 2018–present |
| Career history | |
| 2018–2019 | Valkyrie Hatchers |
| Career highlights and awards | |
Medals | |
Afril Ornedo Bernardino[1] (born April 3, 1996) is a Filipino professional basketball player. She also represents the Philippine national team in international competitions.[2]
College career
She played for the NU Lady Bulldogs, the women's team of the National University (NU), in the UAAP from Seasons 75 to 79. She has been included in the Mythical Team from Season 76-79. In 2014, she led National University to its first UAAP women's basketball championship bagging her first MVP award in Season 77. In 2015, Bernardino was named the Most Valuable Player and Finals MVP in the UAAP Season 78 women's basketball tournament.[3] In her final year, she was named the Most Valuable player leading NU to its 3rd straight championship and also won and became champions of the inaugural UAAP women's 3x3 basketball competition. She has consumed all her playing years in UAAP by 2017 after competing at UAAP Season 79[4]
Professional career
After college, Bernardino joined the Malaysian Women's Basketball League in 2018[5][6] and played as an import for the Valkyrie Hatchers.[7]
National team career
She has represented the Philippines in international basketball competitions such as the 2015 FIBA Asia Women's Championship, the 2015 Southeast Asian Games, and the 2016 SEABA Championship. Team Philippines won their first-ever women's basketball championship at the 2019 Southeast Asian Games held in the Philippines. Also winning gold in the 3x3 women's basketball tourney along with Jack Animam, Janine Pontejos and Clare Castro.
Bernardino is also part of the national 3x3 team which competed for the Philippines at the 2018 FIBA 3x3 World Cup.[8]
References
- ^ Match details
- ^ "Afril Bernardino's Profile". FIBA Archive. FIBA. Retrieved July 21, 2017.
- ^ Terrado, Reuben (July 21, 2017). "National University star Afril Bernardino wins MVP title in UAAP 78 women's basketball". Sports Interactive Network Philippines. Retrieved July 21, 2017.
- ^ "NU belles start title-retention bid vs Ateneo". Tempo. June 23, 2017. Retrieved July 21, 2017.
- ^ Leongson, Randolph (June 30, 2020). "Long before Thirdy, Lim and Bernardino have proven worth in overseas leagues". Retrieved July 1, 2020.
- ^ "Fiesty Filipina Afril Bernardino has inspiring words for the next wave of female ballers". FIBA.basketball. July 27, 2020. Retrieved September 20, 2021.
- ^ Micaller, Bea (January 8, 2020). "Women's 3×3 tilt looms". Daily Tribune. Retrieved July 1, 2020.
- ^ Li, Matthew (April 29, 2018). "Afril Bernardino headlines Philippine 3×3 World Cup team". Tiebreaker Times. Retrieved April 29, 2018.