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In career game, Kevin Quiambao followed Coach Topex's instruction to be 'bwakaw'
In career game, Kevin Quiambao followed Coach Topex's instruction to be 'bwakaw'
Kennedy Caacbay,
ABS-CBN News
Published Oct 27, 2024 03:58 PM PHT
La Salle's Kevin Quiambao in action. UAAP Media
La Salle's Kevin Quiambao in action. UAAP MediaMANILA, Philippines – Not just an MVP, but an obedient player as well.
MANILA, Philippines – Not just an MVP, but an obedient player as well.
On the night he scored his career-high, De La Salle University superstar Kevin Quiambao revealed that it was Coach Topex Robinson's instruction for him to be "bwakaw" with the ball.
On the night he scored his career-high, De La Salle University superstar Kevin Quiambao revealed that it was Coach Topex Robinson's instruction for him to be "bwakaw" with the ball.
Quiambao was the only Green Archer in twin-digit scoring with 33 as La Salle cruised past its archrival, Ateneo de Manila University, 80-65, on Saturday at the Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City.
Quiambao was the only Green Archer in twin-digit scoring with 33 as La Salle cruised past its archrival, Ateneo de Manila University, 80-65, on Saturday at the Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City.
According to the stat sheet, the defending champions shared the ball well, listing a total of 20 assists compared to the Jared Bahay-led Ateneo side with 14.
According to the stat sheet, the defending champions shared the ball well, listing a total of 20 assists compared to the Jared Bahay-led Ateneo side with 14.
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"Hinintay ko lang 'yung game na kusa pumunta sa akin. And then, sabi kasi ni coach [Topex Robinson] magbwakaw ako, eh. Kaya binakaw ko na," Quiambao said, drawing laughter from his mentor, Topex Robinson. "Sumusunod lang po ako pasensya na."
"Hinintay ko lang 'yung game na kusa pumunta sa akin. And then, sabi kasi ni coach [Topex Robinson] magbwakaw ako, eh. Kaya binakaw ko na," Quiambao said, drawing laughter from his mentor, Topex Robinson. "Sumusunod lang po ako pasensya na."
Quiambao also shared that it was Robinson's directive to just "shoot it" and not waste possessions.
Quiambao also shared that it was Robinson's directive to just "shoot it" and not waste possessions.
"Itira mo lang. Kaysa ma-turnover, tira mo na lang. So ayun lang sinasabi sa amin ni coach," he added.
"Itira mo lang. Kaysa ma-turnover, tira mo na lang. So ayun lang sinasabi sa amin ni coach," he added.
The La Salle mainstay still acknowledged that the team, despite already clinching a Final Four spot a game before their Ateneo bout, has a long way to go and they need to keep their feet grounded.
The La Salle mainstay still acknowledged that the team, despite already clinching a Final Four spot a game before their Ateneo bout, has a long way to go and they need to keep their feet grounded.
"After this game, kailangan namin maging humble. Lalo ako dahil umayon sa 'kin lahat ngayong game. Pero ayun nga, tulad nga sinasabi ni coach, madami pa kaming kailangan baguhin, trabahuhin. We need to be better pa, lalo na ako as a leader."
"After this game, kailangan namin maging humble. Lalo ako dahil umayon sa 'kin lahat ngayong game. Pero ayun nga, tulad nga sinasabi ni coach, madami pa kaming kailangan baguhin, trabahuhin. We need to be better pa, lalo na ako as a leader."
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Quiambao lamented about his mistakes, specifically on the turnovers he committed.
Quiambao lamented about his mistakes, specifically on the turnovers he committed.
"Five turnovers na medyo crucial sa team. So as a leader, take ko lang yan as challenge, opportunity na mag-grow pa."
"Five turnovers na medyo crucial sa team. So as a leader, take ko lang yan as challenge, opportunity na mag-grow pa."
The Green Archers are on a league-best seven-game winning streak. They will take on Far Eastern University on November 6 after a long break.
The Green Archers are on a league-best seven-game winning streak. They will take on Far Eastern University on November 6 after a long break.
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