Cedrick Manzano
| No. 10 – Adamson Soaring Falcons | |
|---|---|
| Position | Power forward |
| League | UAAP |
| Personal information | |
| Born | March 5, 2003 Cajidiocan, Romblon, Philippines |
| Nationality | Filipino |
| Listed height | 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) |
| Career information | |
| High school | Hua Siong College of Iloilo |
| College | Adamson University (2022–present) |
Medals | |
Cedrick R. Manzano (born March 5, 2003), nicknamed "Ced" or "Baby Boy", is a Filipino basketball player. He was a member of the Adamson Soaring Falcons who won three playoff spots in the University Athletic Association of the Philippines (UAAP) and Gilas Pilipinas that won gold over host Thailand in the 2025 Southeast Asian Games.
Early life
Initially a Palarong Pambansa volleyball[1] player during elementary school days, Manzano shifted to basketball and played for the Hua Siong College of Iloilo Red Phoenix.[2][3][4]
Collegiate career
Manzano and the Adamson Soaring Falcons figured in three straight UAAP Final Four playoffs, winning over the De La Salle Green Archers and the UE Red Warriors under head coach Nash Racela and assistant coach Gilbert Lao from 2022 to 2024.[5][6][7]
Three days before facing the defending champs in the semis, Manzano was the Soaring Falcons' best player, with an efficient, double-double performance of 17 points and 10 rebounds in the fourth-seed tiebreaker.[8][9][10]
Manzano averaged 9 points, 7 rebounds, 1 assist, and 1 block in UAAP Season 87.[11][12]
He was the team captain in Season 88.[13]
National team
Manzano was included in the Philippine national team roster for the 2025 SEA Games.[14]
Personal details
On November 21, 2023, Manzano's father died a day before the Ateneo-Adamson playoff which he played nonetheless.[15][16]
Awards and recognition
References
- ^ "Hua Siong's Manzano joins Adamson Soaring Falcons". Panay News. August 25, 2021. Retrieved November 27, 2024.
- ^ Co, Adrian Stewart (September 7, 2024). "8 WV-based players to suit up in UAAP Season 87". Panay News. Retrieved November 27, 2024.
- ^ Caramoan, Miguel (November 16, 2022). "Next Man Up: Cedrick Manzano". Slam Philippines. Retrieved November 27, 2024.
- ^ "Falcons add to frontline with Ilocano big". The Adamson News. August 31, 2021. Retrieved November 27, 2024.
- ^ Tuazon, Ernest (November 23, 2024). "Jack Santiago: 'We reset, 0-0' as UE gears up for Adamson battle". Tiebreaker Times. Retrieved November 27, 2024.
- ^ Mendoza, Martin (November 5, 2022). "Manzano hits game-winner as Lastimosa-less Adamson stuns UST". Rappler. Retrieved November 27, 2024.
- ^ Riego, Normie (September 27, 2022). "On a mission: The players with the most to prove in UAAP Season 85". ESPN. Retrieved November 27, 2024.
- ^ "Cedrick Manzano leads the cast of Adamson in securing their semis berth against UE". One Sports. November 27, 2024. Retrieved November 27, 2024.
- ^ Valencia, Justin (November 27, 2024). "After silencing Momowei, Cedrick Manzano gears up for showdown with Mike Phillips". Tiebreaker Times. Retrieved November 27, 2024.
- ^ Naredo, Camille (December 4, 2022). "Lastimosa leads way as Adamson outlasts La Salle, clinches Final 4 spot". ABS-CBN News. Retrieved November 27, 2024.
- ^ "Cedrick Manzano eyes deeper run for Adamson next season". Spin.ph. December 4, 2024. Retrieved December 6, 2024.
- ^ Anzures, Rom (November 30, 2024). "UAAP: Racela, Manzano hope Final 4 finish can serve as foundation for Adamson's future". ABS-CBN. Retrieved December 6, 2024.
- ^ Tuazon, Ernest (November 23, 2025). "Nash Racela faces tough task: Replacing Ced Manzano". Tiebreaker Times. Retrieved December 23, 2025.
- ^ "Chua, Panopio, Manzano, Liwag join Gilas Men for SEA Games". Tiebreaker Times. 4 December 2025. Retrieved 4 December 2025.
- ^ Villanueva, Ralph Edwin (November 22, 2023). "In playoff vs Ateneo, Adamson's Manzano mourned loss of dad -- coach". Philippine Star. Retrieved November 27, 2024.
- ^ Dioquino, Delfin (November 22, 2023). "Adamson's Cedrick Manzano suits up in KO game despite father's death". Rappler. Retrieved November 27, 2024.
- ^ Anzures, Rom (December 21, 2025). "'Ganto pala yung feeling makakuha ng gold,' says Manzano after first SEAG stint". ABS-CBN News. Retrieved December 23, 2025.
- ^ "Adamson takes down NU to rule Pinoyliga Cup". Fastbreak. June 21, 2025. Retrieved June 21, 2025.