From Ginebra to Kyoto: Jamie Malonzo's Surprising Move to Japan B.League
Source: news.source.inquirer
Jamie Malonzo, previously with Barangay Ginebra, has made a surprising move to join the Kyoto Hannaryz in Japan's B.League. The announcement came on Malonzo's 29th birthday, shortly after he signed a two-year deal with Ginebra in 2023. Malonzo is currently with Gilas Pilipinas in Jeddah, preparing for the Fiba Asia Cup. His last season with Ginebra saw him recover from a calf injury and play in the Commissioner's and Philippine Cups.
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Jamie Malonzo has left Barangay Ginebra to join the Kyoto Hannaryz in Japan's B.League.
The announcement was made on Malonzo's 29th birthday.
Malonzo signed a two-year deal with Ginebra in October 2023 before this move.
He is currently with Gilas Pilipinas in Jeddah, preparing for the Fiba Asia Cup.
Malonzo returned from a calf injury during the 2024 season and played in the Commissioner's and Philippine Cups.
Kyoto Hannaryz, Malonzo's new team, missed the playoffs in the 2024-25 season.
