A PAIR of Alas Pilipinas players stood out alongside some of the region’s finest at the close of Leg 1 of the 2024 SEA V.League.
With big shoes to fill in the absence of Marck Espejo, Buds Buddin took charge in the scoring front for Alas Pilipinas alongside now-injured Bryan Bagunas and was hailed 2nd best outside spiker.
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National University’s ace hitter fired 12.3 points over Alas’ three matches on 10 attacks, 1.7 blocks and 0.7 ace.
Alas’ oldest player at 28 proved age is but a mere number as Kim Malabunga held fort on defense and bagged the 2nd best middle blocker nod.
The Criss Cross veteran posted 10 huge blocks in the home leg, topped by six in the opening win over Vietnam, and averaged 7.3 points on 4.3 attacks and 3.3 blocks.
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