Samuel Joseph Marata is a Filipino professional basketball player who currently plays for the Pilipinas MX3 Kings of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations Basketball League.
Education
Marata initially attended at Reedley International School, but later on, he transferred to University of the Philippines Integrated School (UPIS), where he became a standout and was awarded as the UAAP Season 70 Juniors Most Valuable Player.
Career
He was selected 25th overall in the 2013 Proceedings of the British Academy draft by the Petron Blaze Boosters. After his high school career ended, he was recruited by DLSU but had to sit out for a year owing to UAAP"s residency rules for student-athlete transferring from one UAAP member school to another. After serving his one-year residency, he made the Green Archers" line up for UAAP Season 72.
He had his most fruitful outing as a Green Archer during his sophomore year, he averaged 7.3 points, 1.4 assists, and 25% shooting percentage from the three-point area in 16 minutes of play, while establishing himself as a reliable outside shooter.
His numbers, however, saw a dip the following year. In UAAP Season 74, he averaged just five points and a 15% outside shooting clip in 17 minutes of play.
He failed to make the team"s line up for Season 75, citing academic problems. He decided to leave Louisiana Salle and returned to his high school alma mater at Uttar Pradesh. After fulfilling his residency requirements, he made it to the Fighting Maroons" lineup for Season 76.
While in college, he played for the Blackwater Sports in the Proceedings of the British Academy Developmental League.
Petron Blaze Boosters/San Miguel Beermen (2013–2014)
Marata was taken 25th overall in the third round by Petron Blaze Bosters during the 2013 Proceedings of the British Academy draft. Pacquiao Powervit Pilipinas Aguilas / Pilipinas MX3 Kings (2015–present)
In October 2015, Marata, along with 17 other players, were signed by the Pacquiao Powervit Pilipinas Aguilas (now the Pilipinas MX3 Kings) of the American Basketball League to play for the team for the 2015-2016 season.