La Salle's Quiambao files visa for KBL, eyes NBA
Kevin Quiambao, the UAAP Most Valuable Player from La Salle, has officially filed his visa application for a new chapter in Korea with the Korean Basketball League (KBL).
Quiambao processed his papers at the Korea Visa Application Center in Bonifacio Global City and will spend the holidays with his family before joining the Goyang Sono Skygunners' training camp after the New Year.
The 23-year-old forward, who recently announced his decision to leave La Salle for a pro career in South Korea, opted to pursue opportunities abroad with an ultimate goal of playing in the NBA.
Quiambao's move marks the end of his illustrious collegiate career at La Salle, where he won back-to-back MVP honors and a Finals MVP citation before losing in the UAAP Season 87 finals against UP Fighting Maroons.
In Korea, Quiambao will join other Filipino players including JD Cagulangan from UP, Carl Tamayo, Ethan Alvano, SJ Belangel, Miguel Oczon, Javi Gomez de Liaño, Juan Gomez de Liaño, Justin Gutang, and Calvin Epistola.
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