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Get to know Kevin Quiambao, the Filipino pursuing his NBA dream
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Kevin Quiambao has officially taken his first big step toward making his NBA dream a reality.
The 24-year-old Filipino basketball star arrived in Sacramento, California, on Thursday, July 3 (Manila time), as part of his plan to join training camps and catch the eye of scouts from the NBA. He shared a glimpse of his journey through a social media stories, showing a sneak peek into his training.
Quiambao, currently playing for the Goyang Sono Skygunners in the Korean Basketball League (KBL), is looking to take his talents to the next level. As part of his U.S. visit, he will meet with PBA legend and former Gilas Pilipinas standout Jimmy Alapag, who now works as an assistant coach for the Sacramento Kings.
The Muntinlupa native also has his sights set on securing a slot in the NBA Summer League, scheduled from July 10 to 20.
Quiambao's impressive debut season in the KBL made waves among fans and analysts alike. The two-time UAAP MVP averaged 16.9 points, 6.3 rebounds, 3.9 assists, and 1.3 steals over 23 games. Despite his stellar performance, Goyang finished the season in eighth place with a 19-35 record.
