In a move that sent ripples through the Basketball community, newly minted UAAP Men’s Finals MVP and two-time champion JD Cagulangan has signed with the Korean Basketball League’s Suwon KT Sonicboom, marking an exciting new chapter after an illustrious tenure with the UP Fighting Maroons.
MANILA, Philippines – In a development that many expected, basketball prodigy JD Cagulangan wasted no time moving on after his recent success in the UAAP, refusing to sit on the sidelines for even a single day.
Following a memorable end to his collegiate career, complete with a second championship celebration at the famous UP Sunken Garden in Diliman, Quezon City, the talented point guard officially joined the Suwon KT Sonicboom on Monday, according to multiple sources that emerged on Tuesday December 17.
Although Cagulangan considered local leagues such as the MPBL and PBA, sources say he was keen to explore international opportunities that better suited his aspirations.
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The 24-year-old rising star is eager to showcase his undeniable talent in Korea, where he will aim to impress a coaching staff who previously saw Ateneo’s Dave Ildefonso in their ranks. Ildefonso’s stint in Sonicboom was short-lived due to limited playing time, leading him to return to the Philippine scene.
As Cagulangan leaves the UAAP, he leaves behind a legacy marked by his participation in only four championship titles in UP men’s basketball history. In his critical final series against his former school, the point guard dazzled, averaging 13.7 points, 4.7 assists, 4.3 rebounds, 1.3 steals, and just 1.7 turnovers. during the intense three-game championship clash.
In Korea, Cagulangan will reunite with long-time rival Kevin Quiambao, two-time UAAP MVP, who recently announced his own move to the KBL with the Goyong Sono Skygunners, just a day after their Game 3 decider.
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– Rappler.com
