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Poised to win a second straight UAAP MVP award, Kevin Quiambao has put defending champion La Salle at the forefront of another title, with the Green Archers sitting atop the Season 87 men’s basketball standings
MANILA, Philippines – Much has been said about the greatness of Kevin Quiambao.
Poised to win a second straight UAAP MVP award, Quiambao has put defending champion La Salle at the forefront of another title, with the Green Archers sitting atop the Season 87 men’s basketball standings toting a 10-1 record.
His performance in an 80-65 rout of rival Ateneo on Saturday, October 26, that allowed La Salle to sweep the Blue Eagles in the elimination round for the first time since 2013 further highlighted his brilliance.
Quiambao broke his career high in points for the second time in 10 days by erupting for 33 points while also posting 13 rebounds, 2 assists, and 1 steal.
For Archers head coach Topex Robinson, La Salle is simply lucky to have Quiambao.
“Yesterday during our mass, there was a chance that I got to glance at him on my right. I told myself, Lord is really good for giving us this man,” Robinson said in a mix of Filipino and English.
“What I really admire about KQ is the work that he puts in. Nobody on our team will question the work that he does and [the way he is] setting the tone, the standard for our team.”
Given the green light by Robinson, Quiambao needed only three quarters to match his previous career high of 29 points he set in a 94-87 overtime win over UST last October 16 as he knocked down five three-pointers.
Quiambao shot 10-of-22, emerging as the only La Salle player to breach double figures in field goal attempts.
While Quiambao admitted to being a “ball hog,” Robinson said the 23-year-old forward delivers on his promise to make up for his shortcomings.
“He knows that sometimes, he’s forcing it. What I really like is he always tells me that he’ll bounce back. He’s man enough to admit that he’s forcing it then he’ll redeem himself,” said Robinson.
“His teammates love him, he loves his teammates. I think that’s what’s really important.”
Although everything seems to be going the Archers’ way in their title-repeat bid, Quiambao knows the road ahead poses various challenges.
“It’s a good win for us, but we’re far from where we want to be,” said Quiambao. – Rappler.com
