Filipino Basketball Stars Shine Bright in Korean League: Tamayo and Cagulangan Honored
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Former University of the Philippines basketball players Carl Tamayo and JD Cagulangan have excelled in the Korean Basketball League (KBL), with Tamayo earning a spot on the Mythical Team and Cagulangan being named Rookie of the Year. Tamayo, playing for the LG Sakers, averaged impressive stats in his debut season, while Cagulangan, with Suwon KT Sonicboom, showcased his skills to become the second Filipino to win the Rookie award in the league.
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Carl Tamayo was named to the KBL Mythical Team, averaging 15.1 points, 5.8 rebounds, and 2.2 assists per game in his first season with the LG Sakers.
Tamayo set a record for the most points scored by a Filipino in a single game in the KBL with 37 points.
JD Cagulangan won the Rookie of the Year award in the KBL while playing for Suwon KT Sonicboom, becoming the second Filipino to receive this honor.
Cagulangan's performance included 7.3 points, 4.3 assists, 2.4 rebounds, and 1.5 steals per game over 28 contests.
Both players previously played for the University of the Philippines and have now made significant impacts in the Korean basketball scene.
