Filipino Star JD Cagulangan Clinches KBL Rookie of the Year, Honoring UP's Legacy
Source: news.source.inquirer
JD Cagulangan, a former standout from the University of the Philippines, has been named the Korea Basketball League (KBL) Rookie of the Year while playing for Suwon KT Sonicboom. This achievement marks him as the first player in the team's history to win the award. Cagulangan, who joined the team in January, showcased his skills by averaging 7.3 points, 2.4 rebounds, 4.3 assists, and 1.5 steals per game. His teammate Carl Tamayo was also recognized in the KBL Best 5 during the awards ceremony.
Key Points
JD Cagulangan won the KBL Rookie of the Year award with 57 out of 111 votes.
He is the first player in Suwon KT Sonicboom's history to receive this award.
Cagulangan joined Suwon KT Sonicboom in January after playing in the UAAP.
He averaged 7.3 points, 2.4 rebounds, 4.3 assists, and 1.5 steals in 28 games.
His teammate Carl Tamayo was named in the KBL Best 5.
Cagulangan credits his success to his teammates, manager, and coaches.
