BUDS Buddin shone brightest among some of Asia's finest attackers and was named the best outside hitter of Leg 2 of the 2024 SEA V.League on Sunday in Yogyakarta, Indonesia.
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The 23-year-old Alas Pilipinas winger bested Indonesian ace Farhan Halim for the top individual spiking nod.
In Alas Men's second-straight bronze medal campaign, Buddin posted higher scoring totals than his first-leg output where he was named 2nd best outside hitter in Manila.
Buddin posted 13.7 points built on 12.7 attacks, 0.7 block and 0.3 ace over a three-game stretch.
The National University standout saved his best for last with a team-high 24 markers on 22 attacks, one block and one ace in the nationals' come-from-behind podium-clincher from 2-1 down to Vietnam.
He also led the Philippines in scoring in its two opening defeats to host Indonesia (seven points) and back-to-back champion Thailand (10 points).
In his first national team outing, Buddin had big shoes to fill in the absence of Japan-bound Marck Espejo and the abrupt exit of team captain Bryan Bagunas following an undisclosed knee injury in Leg 1.
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