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SJ Belangel happy to see JD Cagulangan, Carl Tamayo shine in KBL
SJ Belangel happy to see JD Cagulangan, Carl Tamayo shine in KBL
Kennedy Caacbay,
ABS-CBN News
Published May 10, 2025 05:32 PM PHT
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Updated May 10, 2025 06:25 PM PHT
JD Cagulangan and Carl Tamayo. Photos from LG Sakers and Suwon KT Sonicboom
JD Cagulangan and Carl Tamayo. Photos from LG Sakers and Suwon KT Sonicboom MANILA, Philippines – SJ Belangel is proud to see compatriots JD Cagulangan and Carl Tamayo excel in the Korean Basketball League.
MANILA, Philippines – SJ Belangel is proud to see compatriots JD Cagulangan and Carl Tamayo excel in the Korean Basketball League.
The former Ateneo de Manila University standout shared at the sidelines of the NBA Rising Stars Invitational Philippine Qualifiers at the Araneta Coliseum how happy he is to see his former college rivals shine, as well as other Filipino imports in the Korean tournament.
The former Ateneo de Manila University standout shared at the sidelines of the NBA Rising Stars Invitational Philippine Qualifiers at the Araneta Coliseum how happy he is to see his former college rivals shine, as well as other Filipino imports in the Korean tournament.
They were competitors here in the Philippines, having faced each other in the UAAP Season 84 men's basketball finals, where Tamayo and Cagulangan's University of the Philippines emerged victorious in three games against Ateneo and Belangel, 2-1.
They were competitors here in the Philippines, having faced each other in the UAAP Season 84 men's basketball finals, where Tamayo and Cagulangan's University of the Philippines emerged victorious in three games against Ateneo and Belangel, 2-1.
In the KBL, it was Cagulangan and the Suwon KT Sonicboom who ousted them in the quarterfinals, as the Daegu Kogas Pegasus fell short in the best-of-five series that was pushed up to a do-or-die Game 5.
In the KBL, it was Cagulangan and the Suwon KT Sonicboom who ousted them in the quarterfinals, as the Daegu Kogas Pegasus fell short in the best-of-five series that was pushed up to a do-or-die Game 5.
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"It’s a fun series. As we all know, we went to Game 5, either way, same nung nangyari nung college namin, both teams deserving manalo, at the same time, ayun, they made a good shot at the end," Belangel said.
"It’s a fun series. As we all know, we went to Game 5, either way, same nung nangyari nung college namin, both teams deserving manalo, at the same time, ayun, they made a good shot at the end," Belangel said.
"So 'yun, nanalo sila [Suwon KT Sonicboom]. But it was a great series. I’m so proud of JD, rookie of the year. Congrats to him and to seeing familiar faces talaga. Ayun, happy."
"So 'yun, nanalo sila [Suwon KT Sonicboom]. But it was a great series. I’m so proud of JD, rookie of the year. Congrats to him and to seeing familiar faces talaga. Ayun, happy."
For Belangel, Tamayo is the MVP of the 2024–25 KBL season.
For Belangel, Tamayo is the MVP of the 2024–25 KBL season.
"I’m happy for Carl. I’ve been with Carl for a long time. Same kami ng strength and conditioning coach, alam ko 'yung pinagdaanan niya during the Japan league niya, stay niya don," he said.
"I’m happy for Carl. I’ve been with Carl for a long time. Same kami ng strength and conditioning coach, alam ko 'yung pinagdaanan niya during the Japan league niya, stay niya don," he said.
"I’m just happy for him. He’s balling, he’s one win away from the championship and being named MVP -- for me. Pero everyone knows in the KBL, he deserves to be MVP, so tiwala lang and he can do it."
"I’m just happy for him. He’s balling, he’s one win away from the championship and being named MVP -- for me. Pero everyone knows in the KBL, he deserves to be MVP, so tiwala lang and he can do it."
The two-time UAAP champ also remained proud of his development while asserting that it's important for him to bring his A-game as he banners our country overseas.
The two-time UAAP champ also remained proud of his development while asserting that it's important for him to bring his A-game as he banners our country overseas.
"That’s what’s more important than me in there na naglalaro. For me, it’s being able to represent the country, 'yun talaga 'yung pinakaimportante sa 'kin."
"That’s what’s more important than me in there na naglalaro. For me, it’s being able to represent the country, 'yun talaga 'yung pinakaimportante sa 'kin."
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