Francis Adriano (born September 24, 1975) is a Filipino former professional basketball player. Drafted 6th overall by Sta. Lucia in 2001, he started his pro career with the now-defunct Metropolitan Basketball Association. He also played in the Philippine Basketball Association, ASEAN Basketball League, and Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League.
Adriano won his first championship with Sta. Lucia. He is an aggressive defender outside the paint. He was part of the Larry Fonacier trade which brought him to Red Bull Barako. He played 22 games with the San Miguel Beermen in the 2006–07 PBA Philippine Cup and averaged 4.0 points per game. His career high was 29 points in game six of the 2007–08 PBA Philippine Cup semifinals on a 123–97 win against the Purefoods Tender Juicy Giants. He shot 3 out of 4 in three point field goals, 7 out of 10 in two point field goals and a perfect 6 out of 6 in the free throw line.[1]
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