IS Justin Gutang the next Filipino player headed for Korea?
In a press conference, the Changwon LG Sakers expressed optimism about signing with the St. Benilde star as it looks to enlist an import through the Asian Players Quota for the 2022-23 Korean Basketball League (KBL) season.
The news comes after the 23-year old passed on joining the PBA Rookie Draft last month, saying he plans to stay another year with the CSB Blazers.
[See Gutang passes up on PBA draft]
Gutang is coming off a strong showing with the San Juan Knights in the Filbasket tournament where he was named the MVP after tallying 14.6 points, 7.4 rebounds, and 5.4 assists.
If Gutang’s signing pushes through, he will become the third Filipino player to suit up in Korea after Gilas Pilipinas guards SJ Belangel, who signed with Daegu KOGAS Pegasus, and RJ Abarrientos, who inked a deal with the Ulsan Hyundai Mobis Phoebus.
Gutang, however, is one of a number of Pinoy players who has caught the attention of Korea teams. Gilas mainstay William Navarro is being eyed by the Seoul Samsung Thunders, according to reports.
Navarro’s handlers in Titan Management Group, however, said that no deal has been reached yet.
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