Klay Quiambao heads to US for NBA training camp
De La Salle University graduate Klay Quiambao announced that he will be traveling to the United States next week for a personal training camp in Sacramento, California, aiming to become the first Filipino NBA player.
During an event on Wednesday, June 4, Quiambao said he is going alone and expressed excitement about meeting Kings assistant coach Jimmy Alapag during his stay in Sacramento. He also recently signed a three-year contract extension with his Korean Basketball League (KBL) team Goyang Sono Skygunners.
Despite facing an ankle injury during his first year in Korea, Quiambao recorded impressive stats of 16.9 points, 6.3 rebounds, 3.9 assists, and 1.3 steals in 23 games for Goyang Sono this season.
Quiambao emphasized that his commitment to Gilas Pilipinas remains a top priority despite opportunities with other national teams like the United Arab Emirates.
The US training is also part of his personal preparations for Gilas Pilipinas' campaign in the 2025 FIBA Asia Cup on Aug. 5 to 17 in Saudi Arabia.
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