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Kevin Quiambao reiterates commitment to La Salle
La Salle Green Archers star Kevin Quiambao. –MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net MANILA, Philippines — Kevin Quiambao remained committed to La Salle’s upcoming title retention bid in the UAAP Season 87 men’s basketball tournament later this year amid receiving multiple offers. The reigning UAAP Season and Finals MVP admitted that he pondered what’s best for his young career.…
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Carl Tamayo ecstatic to team up with Kevin Quiambao at Gilas
Carl Tamayo, left, and Kevin Quiambao, former teammates in high school, team up again this time for Gilas Pilipinas in the Fiba Asia Cup Qualifiers.–MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net MANILA, Philippines—Carl Tamayo has a lot of things to be excited about in his return to Gilas Pilipinas for the Fiba Asia Cup Qualifiers one of which is his…
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Gilas’ Kevin Quiambao savors support by fans
Kevin Quiambao signs autographs for fans after Gilas Pilipinas’ open practice at Philsports Arena.–MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net MANILA, Philippines—After Gilas Pilipinas’ open practice at Philsports Arena on Monday, fans were given a chance to interact with their favorite national team players. The returning Justin Brownlee drew a number of fans who wanted a picture with the resident…
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Kevin Quiambao stars as Strong Group posts another rout in Dubai
Kevin Quiambao.–STRONG GROUP ATHLETICS PHOTO MANILA, Philippines — Strong Group Athletics (SGA) rode on the hot hands of La Salle pair Kevin Quiambao and Francis Escandor to dominate Syrian squad Al Wahda, 89-67, for its second straight win in the Dubai International Basketball Championship on Saturday evening at Al Nasr Club. Quiambao, the reigning UAAP…
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Kevin Quiambao to be even better after Dubai stint
Kevin Quiambao (middle, photo above) relishes the chance to play with NBA-caliber talent. —AUGUST DELA CRUZ Kevin Quiambao has the rare chance to play with NBA caliber talents as Strong Group Athletics (SGA) represents the Philippines in the 33rd Dubai International Basketball Championship. The reigning UAAP Most Valuable Player (MVP) gets to play alongside former…
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Kevin Quiambao embraces chance to learn in Strong Group stint
La Salle forward Kevin Quiambao.–MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net MANILA, Philippines—Kevin Quiambao has a lot of reasons to smile before the Dubai International Basketball Tournament. For one, he’s coming off a UAAP championship run. Then, he’s set to play for the Philippines alongside former NBA veterans Dwight Howard, Andray Blatche and Andre Roberson. But what makes Quiambao giddier…
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Topex Robinson joins Kevin Quiambao at Strong Group squad
La Salle Green Archers’ champion coach Topex Robinson. –MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net MANILA, Philippines — Reigning UAAP champion coach Topex Robinson joins his La Salle star Kevin Quiambao and Francis Escandor in Strong Group Athletics’ campaign in the 33rd Dubai International Basketball Championship taking place from January 19 to 28, 2024, at Al Nasr Club in Dubai.…
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Kevin Quiambao grateful for ‘idol’ Mac Cardona’s guidance
La Salle’s Kevin Quiambao in Game 3 of the UAAP Season 86 men’s basketball Finals.–MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net MANILA, Philippines —It didn’t bode well for La Salle’s title bid when Kevin Quiambao and the Green Archers absorbed a 30-point blowout from the University of the Philippines Fighting Maroons in Game 1 of the UAAP Season 86 men’s…
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Quiambao puts indelible imprint on La Salle’s UAAP championship run
An emotional Kevin Quiambao celebrates after La Salle won its first UAAP championship since 2016 at the expense of UP in Game 3 of the UAAP Season 86 men’s basketball Finals.–MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net On the grandest stage playing for the biggest stakes, Kevin Quiambao came up with his valedictory performance to an MVP season and led…
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One more year with La Salle? Kevin Quiambao says he will rest first
Kevin Quiambao cuts the net after leading La Salle to the UAAP championship in men’s basketball. –MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net MANILA, Philippines — Shortly after leading La Salle to its first UAAP men’s basketball title since 2016, Kevin Quiambao loudly set expectations about returning for another run with the newly crowned champions. “Asahan niyo po…one more year?…
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