Mason Amos beams optimism, saying that he could return to help De La Salle University make a title run in Season 88 of the University Athletic Association of the Philippines men’s basketball tournament. 

The sweet-shooting forward stressed that his knees are “doing well,” which means that he could get back into action in a matter of weeks — or when the Green Archers enter the final stretch of their campaign.

After making a surprise transfer from Ateneo de Manila University, Amos was groomed to be part of La Salle’s core together with other transferees like Jacob Cortez, Kean Baclaan and Luis Pablo.

But in a game against National University (NU) last month, he tore the medial collateral ligament on his right knee following a collision with Gelo Santiago.

No timetable for his recovery was given but La Salle coach Topex Robinson discounted the possibility of having him for the rest of the elimination round.

Surprisingly, the Green Archers made a run as they posted four straight wins before the Bulldogs sent them crashing back to earth with a 75-67 triumph on Sunday at the Mall of Asia Arena.

Still, La Salle is looking good to make it to the Final Four as it is in solo third with a 6-4 win-loss record behind NU (6-2) and University of the Philippines (6-3) entering their last four matches of the double-round eliminations.

Amos said he could return by the time the Green Archers intensify their hunt for the title.

“I can’t give you guys the whole score right now, but it’s looking good right now. I heard that my knee’s intact, and I’d say that’s really good news,” he said.

“I have no timetable yet for when exactly I can return, but hopefully within the next two to four weeks.”

Amos said Santiago has yet to reach out to him following the incident that hampered his maiden season with the Green Archers.

Interestingly, Santiago will sit out the rest of the eliminations after being slapped with a five-game suspension as he hit Ateneo de Manila University forward Waki Espina at the back of his head with his right forearm while jostling for position during their game last week.