Gilas Pilipinas’ Kevin Quiambao towards Hong Kong within the second window of the Fiba Asia Cup Qualifiers.–MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.web
MANILA, Philippines—Regardless of driving the bench in Gilas Pilipinas’ historic win over New Zealand on Thursday, Kevin Quiambao by no means felt discouraged and stayed affected person as an alternative.
Quiambao waited for a chance to show himself and made essentially the most out of it on Sunday.
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“We received that historic win and as a brand new man right here in Gilas, I settle for my position,” mentioned Quiambao. “It’s actually simply my ardour so I’ve to be prepared when the chance comes.”
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Quiambao had his probability and made it rely serving to Gilas demolish Hong Kong, 93-54, within the second window of the Fiba Asia Cup Qualifiers at Mall of Asia Area.
“The chance got here on this recreation. I moved on and informed myself that was nonetheless in a position to assist the staff in that New Zealand recreation although I didn’t get minutes,” mentioned the UAAP MVP.
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Quiambao performed 22 minutes towards Hong Kong and completed with an all-around recreation of eight factors, 5 rebounds and 4 assists.
“Coach LA Tenorio talked to me after I didn’t play towards New Zealand. He jogged my memory to remain prepared and I simply stayed skilled. Basketball is basketball, [it’s] nothing private. For me, I simply stayed prepared so I’m grateful,” mentioned Quiambao.
“He informed me that the chance will come. It’s possible you’ll not know when, but it surely’ll come,” he added.