Name: Adonis Sta. Maria

Nick Name: Adonis

Monicker: N/A

Birthday: January 20, 1979

Height: 6′6

Weight: 165lbs

Position: Center/ Power Forward

Jersey No: 21

Year drafted: Selected by Shell Turbo Chargers in 2003 rookie draft as 13th pick overall before he was signed up by Coca-Cola, Sta. Lucia Realty and Welcoat Dragons (Rain or Shine) last 2006.

He was waived by Rain or Shine before the 2008 season and was recently signed up by the Express for one-conference.

Years Pro: 5 years

College: De La Salle University

Hobbies: Basketball and reading

Hometown: Isabela

Player’s note: Adonis Sta. Maria is a rugged type of player who loves to play defense, get rebounds and ready to play against the likes of Asi Taulava, Eric Menk and Sonny Thoss, among other big men in the league.

As a five-year veteran, Sta. Maria spent his two years for the Shell Turbo Chargers. When the Turbo Chargers called left the PBA in 2005, Sta. Maria played for awhile to Coca-Cola and Sta. Lucia Realty before Welcoat signed him up in 2006.

Achievements: N/A

Career-high: N/A

More about the player: With the Express’ running style of game, Sta. Maria is fitted to coach Bo Perasol’s system. Perasol said Sta. Maria is a kind of big guy who can run and can even finish fast break plays.

Statistics: Sta. Maria averaged 2.4 points per game and 2.8 rebounds last 2007 Philippine Cup in 14 games played and finished the last Fiesta Conference with 1.0 points and 0.9 rebounds in seven games played.