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    MPBL MVP Gab Banal back in PBA after signing contract with Alaska

    Cariaso thrilled to have 'two-way player' Banal in Alaska's fold
    Feb 18, 2021
    PHOTO: Gab Banal's IG Page

    GAB Banal has finally returned to the PBA, signing as a free agent with Alaska after several stints outside the pro league.

    No less than Banal announced the signing in social media post that showed him in a photo with Alaska team governor Dickie Bachmann. Alaska coach Jeff Cariaso later confirmed the signing to SPIN.ph.

    “We are excited to have on board Gab Banal. As a player, he is what I’m looking for because he plays on both ends,” said Cariaso.

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    Banal was drafted in 2014 by San Miguel, but never got a decent run in the PBA. He was sparingly used during his stint with GlobalPort in 2017.

    But Banal made waves outside the PBA, seeing action in the MPBL, PBA D-League, and Chooks 3x3 Pilipinas.

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      He won an MVP in the MPBL with the Bacoor Strikers during the Rajah Cup last year and captured the Finals MVP in the PBA D-League with Go For Gold.

      “Sometimes all you need is an opportunity,” said Cariaso.

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      PHOTO: Gab Banal's IG Page
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