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MANILA, Philippines – Former Ateneo de Manila University standout Chris Koon is the final addition to the Strong Group Athletics roster that will participate in the upcoming 34th Dubai International Basketball Championship.The Dubai tiff is set to take place from January 24 to February 2, 2025.Koon, a 6-foot-5 guard, played his final collegiate season during UAAP Season 87, where he averaged 7.58 points, 4.17 rebounds, and 1.83 assists per game.His inclusion marks the beginning of his pro career with Strong Group.<div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/sports/basketball/2025/1/11/upcoming-sga-stint-in-dubai-may-be-andray-blatches-retirement-tour-2054">READ: Basketball: Upcoming SGA stint in Dubai may just be Andray Blatche’s retirement tour </a></div>&quot;He has good size as a wing, can shoot, can defend. I think he will be a good role player for us. And we all know he’s been well coached and comes from a great school and program, so it’s good to have him,&quot; said Strong Group head coach Charles Tiu.The Strong Group Athletics team is now complete with a blend of local and international talents.<div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/sports/basketball/2025/1/14/mikey-williams-returns-to-ph-to-suit-up-for-sga-in-dubai-tilt-1543">READ: Mikey Williams returns to the Philippines, to suit up for SGA in Dubai tilt </a></div>Also part of the Athletics team are Mikey Williams, Rhenz Abando, Dave Ildefonso, Jason Brickman, Angelo Kouame, Andray Blatche, NCAA MVP Allen Liwag, Tony Ynot, and Justine Sanchez.The squad is further bolstered by American imports DeMarcus Cousins, Malachi Richardson, and Terry Larrier.Last year, Strong Group fell to Al-Riyadi in the final.

Former Ateneo standout Chris Koon is the final addition to the Strong Group Athletics roster that will participate in the upcoming 34th Dubai International Basketball Championship.

Former Ateneo standout Chris Koon is the final addition to the Strong Group Athletics roster that will participate in the upcoming 34th Dubai International Basketball Championship.

Chris Koon is final addition to Strong Group's roster for Dubai tilt

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Chris Koon is final addition to Strong Group's roster for Dubai tilt

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Published January 16, 2025 08:50 PM PHT

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