Kevin Quiambao is set to suit up for the Goyang Sono Skygunners in the Korean Basketball League (KBL), he confirmed through a social media post Monday morning, Dec. 16.
Kevin Quiambao to join Korean club
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Kevin Quiambao is set to suit up for the Goyang Sono Skygunners in the Korean Basketball League (KBL), he confirmed through a social media post Monday morning, Dec. 16.
The day after the Green Archers' heartbreaking Game 3 loss to the UP Fighting Maroons in the UAAP Season 87 Finals, the 23-year-old announced his decision to forego his final playing with the Taft-based squad and bring his act to South Korea.
“My college career comes to an end,” wrote Quiambao while also revealing his plan to fulfill his dream of playing in the NBA.
“[And] [I] will pursue my NBA dream and start my journey by playing professional ball in Goyang Sono SkyGunners and developing my game even more,” he added.
With his move, Quiambao adds to the growing list of Filipino cagers in Korean basketball, including his Gilas teammate Carl Tamayo, SJ Belangel, Juan Gomez de Liano, Migs Oczon, and many more.
He will join the Skygunners who are currently dead last in the KBL standings with a 5-13 card.
In his heartfelt message, the Gilas youngster expressed his gratitude to the whole La Salle community including his coach Topex Robinson.
“First of all Thankyou God and my whole family. Thankyou Boss Mans, Justice, Boss JPT, Boss Raffy, Boss Terry. Coach Topex and Coach Migs Aytona, I love you and thank you for unlocking and unleashing KQ,” Quiambao continued.
“To my Teammates and the whole coaching staff and management, I can't thank you enough for unwavering support,” he added. “Thank you for believing in me and pushing me to reach my potential. I am so grateful and blessed to have you guys. Animo.”
The versatile forward led the Archers for three seasons where he copped the two Most Valuable Player plums, Rookie of the Year award, two Mythical Five citations, one Finals MVP, and a championship last year.