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Kevin Quiambao powering through tough schedule with La Salle, Gilas stints

Published Jun 13, 2024 12:05 am

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  • Earlier this year, Quiambao was formally called up to join Tim Cone's Gilas 12 lineup just in time for the first window of the FIBA Asia Cup Qualifiers. 

Limited rest is taking its toll on reigning UAAP MVP Kevin Quiambao. 

After fulfilling his commitment with De La Salle in the Filoil EcoOil 17th ECJ Preseason Cup that saw the Green Archers suffer a sorry loss to eventual champion and UAAP rival University of the Philippines, Quiambao is heading straight to accomplish his national duty with Gilas Pilipinas in the 2024 FIBA Olympic Qualifying Tournament in July.

 

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Kevin Quiambao (Filoil EcoOil Sports)

 

Though the 23-year-old big man refused to complain and remained grateful through a tough schedule, Quiambao is looking forward to his one-week lull before it all gets busy again. 

“For me, sobrang hard ng schedule. One week lang akong out and then diresto Gilas na nga. After ng Gilas, hindi ko na alam kung kaya pa ng katawan ko. Pero ‘yun nga, naka-program naman lahat to sa mga strength and conditioning namin. And thankful ako sa opportunity na binibigay ng Gilas sa akin. Every time naman na may call-up, one hundred percent na ready ako,” Quiambao told reporters after De La Salle’s sorry loss against University of the Philippines in the Filoil EcoOil 17th ECJ Preseason Cup Final on Wednesday night, June 12. 

Not to mention, Quiambao was also just coming off another preseason stint in the PinoyLiga Collegiate Cup Season 3 Championship two days prior where La Salle emerged victorious against fellow UAAP team National University. 

Earlier this year, Quiambao was formally called up to join Tim Cone’s Gilas 12 lineup just in time for the first window of the FIBA Asia Cup Qualifiers. 

Since leading the Taft-based squad to its first UAAP title in seven years in Season 86, it’s been quite hectic for the young leader. 

With the departure of three key players, the 6-foot-4 forward has taken on an even bigger role in the team which further adds to his responsibility.

“Nagkaroon lang ako ng bigger role this [year]. Kailangan ko rin mag-step up palagi and mag-lead by example sa lahat ng kakampi ko,” he said. 

For now, all he can see is the lack of chemistry within the champion squad, which could be its doom if not resolved before the UAAP formally kicks off in three months time. 

 

 

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