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Kobe Paras set to transfer to Cal State Northridge

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<figure data-feedback="fb:likes,fb:comments"><img src="http://sa.kapamilya.com/absnews/abscbnnews/media/2017/news/05/09/050917_kobe.jpg"/><figcaption><div class="embed-desc">Kobe Paras. <cite>File Photo</cite></div></figcaption></figure><p>MANILA, Philippines – After a year in Creighton, young Filipino basketball star Kobe Paras is headed back to the West Coast to play for Cal State Northridge.</p><p>In a conference call Tuesday morning, Paras revealed that playing time was a factor in his decision to leave Creighton. He averaged only 4.7 minutes for the Bluejays, norming 1.3 points and 1.0 rebound per game.</p><p>&quot;I believe Cal State Northridge has an amazing program,&quot; Paras said. &quot;Coach Reggie (Theus) is a great guy. I&#x27;m just glad to say I&#x27;m committing to Cal State Northridge.&quot;</p><p>Paras will attend summer classes at Cal State Northridge in order to be eligible to play for the Matadors.</p><p>The Cal State Northridge Matadors play in the Big West Conference, which also includes Cal State Fullerton and Long Beach State, among others.</p><p>Theus, a former coach of the Sacramento Kings, led the Matadors to an 11-19 record in the past season.</p><p>Paras, a former La Salle-Greenhills standout, initially committed to play collegiate basketball for UCLA before heading to Creighton.<br/>-- Report from TJ Manotoc, ABS-CBN News.</p><p>For more sports coverage, visit the <a href="http://sports.abs-cbn.com/" target="_blank">ABS-CBN Sports</a> website.</p><div class="embed-wrap"> </div>

<p>After a year in Creighton, young Filipino basketball star Kobe Paras is headed back to the West Coast to play for Cal State Northridge.</p>

After a year in Creighton, young Filipino basketball star Kobe Paras is headed back to the West Coast to play for Cal State Northridge.