Kevin Quiambao almost transferred to UP instead of La Salle

KEVIN Quiambao knew nothing wrong as he beat his career best with 29 points in just 10 days.

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It’s as if the reigning and reigning MVP of the season and finals has become accustomed to record-breaking performances out of thin air as he and La Salle harp on their bid to retain the title in the 87th UAAP season.

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Reflecting on his best performance on the 33-player roster, KQ couldn’t help but remember what a privilege it was to don the green and white uniform and break the norms that define a college player’s potential. you can go.

At the same time, Quiambao shockingly stated that Taft Avenue should not have been his home in the first place.

Nowhere to go but UP?

Quiambao’s decorated junior career NU-Nazareth School culminated in a sensational transition to the Green Archers as the rest of their title-winning core moved ship to team. University of the Philippines.

Little did anyone know that at that time, if not for a few unexpected setbacks, KQ would already be a Battle Maroon, just like his then partner. Carl Tamayo.

However, do you come into the equation when it comes to choosing between UP and La Salle? His family.

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“Back in 2020, we turned to the young, good management of La Salle. At that time there were minor problems at the school.

“I learned what UP was at that time. Sasama dapat ako kina Karl, kina Jerry (Abadiano)Mother Terrence (Fortea)— Quiambao exposed himself. SPIN.ph.

“Pero Sinabi ko sa sarili ko, sa family ko, kasi dalawa pinagpipilian ko, kung mag-La Salle ako, tama ba itong gagawin ko na mag-iiba as the way to teammate kasi noon na kahit medio shaki, nandiyan strength palagi para sakin.

“Then young, the rest is history.”

The green and white were right.

Goes against the grain of almost everyone else on his bullpups team, including the then-head coach. Goldwyn Monteverdeproved to be the best decision for his now unrivaled collegiate career.

In fact, not a day goes by that Quiambao is not grateful for the golden opportunities that have come his way while wearing the green and white on his sleeve.

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In his words, “Knowing what a La Salle T-shirt looks like makes your alumni network look really good. Sobrang daming makikilala. Have fun getting your friends together to do this.”

And when the time comes that this is KQ’s last dance for Animo, believe me, he will never forget that he was part of his dream school.

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