JD Cagulangan has put pen to paper on the next chapter of his basketball career - and it will all take place in Korea.
As per sources, the University of the Philippines’ freshly-minted Finals MVP has signed with Suwon KT Sonicboom in the Korean Basketball League (KBL).
Cagulangan will be the KBL club’s third Asian import with Filipino heritage after his former college rival Dave Ildefonso and US NCAA Division I ace Dalph Panopio.
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After two seasons of contesting the UAAP crown, the 5-foot-11 playmaker will find a familiar face on the Korean hardcourt, as back-to-back MVP Kevin Quiambao is also KBL-bound with Goyang Sono Skygunners.
UP Fight in Korea
The Fighting Maroons' lead guard set off on his last collegiate campaign with the goal of boosting his profile all across the board. His hard work paid off with big dividends, as he put up averages of 11.8 points, 5.0 assists, and 5.0 rebounds to be recognized as a Mythical Team selection.
Cagulangan then turned it up a notch in the three-game championship series, with norms of 13.7 points, 4.7 assists, 4.3 rebounds, and 1.3 steals en route to Finals MVP honors and a second title while wearing maroon-and-green.
Now, the 24-year-old's next mission will come in the Land of the Morning Calm, where he will try to help reigning KBL runner-up Suwon KT to a first-ever league championship since its inception 27 years ago.
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And best believe Cagulangan, famous for 'The Shot' that ended State U's 36-year wait to celebrate, knows a thing or two about ending title droughts.
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