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<figure data-feedback="fb:likes,fb:comments" id="isPasted"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1708352630264.png" alt="Kevin Quiambao and Carl Tamayo during their high school days with the NU Bullpups. UAAP Media/File." class="fr-fil fr-dib"/><figcaption>Kevin Quiambao and Carl Tamayo during their high school days with the NU Bullpups. UAAP Media/File.</figcaption></figure><div> </div>MANILA — Kevin Quiambao and Carl Tamayo will be suiting up as teammates yet again.The former National University (NU) Bullpups stars, who competed in opposite squads in the UAAP, will have the chance to play alongside each other in Gilas Pilipinas once more.The duo is a part of the Filipino hoopers who will be playing in the 2025 FIBA Asia Cup Qualifiers later this week, and this, according to Quiambao, is an opportunity that he is ecstatic about.“Sobrang happy na magkakasama ulit kami knowing na ang dami naming challenges na pinagsamahan since high school kami,” said the De La Salle Green Archers superstar during the Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas’ press conference on Monday.“This time naman sa Gilas, ire-represent namin yung flag. Gagawin lang namin yung best namin.”Aside from this, Quiambao said that he is just making the most of the opportunities that he is getting in his national team return.“Every opportunity, tine-take advantage ko lang yung pwedeng i-take advantage,” expressed KQ, while also sharing the difference between playing with Gilas and La Salle. “Galing college ball, power forward ako. So sinasabi nga ni Coach Tim na dapat may versatility ako sa position. Ginagawa ko lang yung best ko, sino-soak in ko lang lahat ng sinasabi niya.”The UAAP MVP, who received an offer to be a naturalized player for the United Arab Emirates, also emphasized that he is committed to Gilas’ long-term plans despite the lucrative offers that he has gotten.<ul><li><a data-cke-saved-href="https://news.abs-cbn.com/sports/2024/1/31/quiambao-clears-air-on-knicks-uae-naturalization-offers-2225" href="https://news.abs-cbn.com/sports/2024/1/31/quiambao-clears-air-on-knicks-uae-naturalization-offers-2225">READ: KQ clears air on Knicks’ Summer League, UAE naturalization offers</a></li></ul><div> </div>“Yung four years, ready ako to play with Gilas. Kung anong program ni Coach Tim, kung tawagin man ako or hindi, ready ako.”Meanwhile, Tamayo said that his past experience of teaming up with Kevin will be an advantage for him in his Gilas comeback.“Same lang kay KQ. Exciting kasi siyempre makalaban kami nung college. Ngayon, may chance ulit kaming mag kampi ulit,” said the one-time UAAP champion.“Knowing Kevin, yung chemistry namin as teammates before, alam namin yung laro naming dalawa. Masaya akong makasama ulit si Kevin this Gilas,” added the former UP Fighting Maroon, who recently left the Ryukyu Golden Kings and returned to the Philippines.Tamayo left the Japan B.League to assess his options regarding his basketball career, but he said that he is not using this Gilas stint to his advantage.“Pumunta ako dito to serve the country. It doesn’t matter kung anong nangyari. I’m here to help the team,” he stressed.“Whatever happens, kung ano man maging role ko, I’m just grateful to be here — to be a part of Gilas, “ he concluded.The duo can make their return as teammates on Thursday when they face Hong Kong, and also on Sunday as they lock horns against Chinese Taipei at the PhilSports Arena.<div>RELATED VIDEO:</div><div><ivs-player data-ivs-key="e8c22c015ca9eafa76f1e3edfa03c603" data-ivs-spid="3001339" data-ivs-vid="2965526"></ivs-player></div><script src="https://player.ivideosmart.com/ivsplayer/v4/dist/js/loader.js"></script>

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Quiambao, Tamayo relish chance to play as teammates once again

Rom Anzures,

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Published Feb 19, 2024 10:24 PM PHT

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Updated Feb 20, 2024 03:42 PM PHT

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