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<div><br/></div><div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:950px"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1718090648816Rhenz Abando.jpg" style="width:950px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" alt="Rhenz Abando will play for Strong Group in the Jones Cup. Handout/Strong Group AthleticsRhenz Abando will play for Strong Group in the Jones Cup. Handout/Strong Group Athletics"/><span class="fr-inner" style="text-align:left">Rhenz Abando will play for Strong Group in the Jones Cup. <em>Handout/Strong Group Athletics</em></span></span></span></div><p>MANILA -- Former Letran star Rhenz Abando will join Strong Group-Pilipinas in its campaign in the 43rd William Jones Cup next month, the team announced on Tuesday.</p><p>The 26-year-old Abando is a free agent after opting not to renew his contract with Korean Basketball League club Anyang Jung Kwan Jang. He had helped the team win the KBL championship in the 2022-23 season. </p><div><a class="fr-green fr-strong" href="https://news.abs-cbn.com/sports/2024/5/14/strong-group-athletics-set-to-represent-ph-in-43rd-jones-cup-1330">READ: Strong Group Athletics set to represent PH in 43rd Jones Cup</a></div><p>&quot;Excited ako makapaglaro for Strong Group, kasi nung nasa Korea ako, pinapanood ko yung games nila sa Dubai,&quot; said Abando, who averaged 9.9 points, 4.3 rebounds, and 1.1 assists last season in the KBL.</p><p>&quot;Talagang napasaya nila ang mga fans dun. Sana mapasaya din namin ang mga kababayan natin sa Taiwan ngayong Jones Cup,&quot; he added.</p><p>The Jones Cup takes place on July 13-21 in Taipei, Taiwan. </p><p>&quot;I&#x27;m happy to have the opportunity to finally coach Rhenz. I’ve coached against him in the past, and I think he’s a great player,&quot; Strong Group coach Charles Tiu said.</p><p>Tiu saw firsthand Abando&#x27;s capabilities when the high-flying swingman played for the Letran Knights in the NCAA Season 97 men&#x27;s basketball tournament, where Abando earned Rookie of the Year and Most Valuable Player honors. </p><p>&quot;He gives us a lot of athleticism and firepower,&quot; Tiu said of Abando.</p><p>&quot;Looking forward din ako to be under Coach Charles kasi new system at alam kong may matutunan ako sa kanya,&quot; said Abando.</p><p>In Strong Group, Abando reunites with friends RJ Abarrientos and Angelo Kouame as well as one of his mentors in Kiefer Ravena.</p><div><a class="fr-green fr-strong" href="https://news.abs-cbn.com/sports/2024/6/9/kouame-abarrientos-join-strong-group-lineup-for-jones-cup-1601">READ: Kouame, Abarrientos join Strong Group lineup for Jones Cup</a></div><div><a class="fr-green fr-strong" href="https://news.abs-cbn.com/sports/2024/5/24/kiefer-ravena-to-suit-up-for-strong-group-in-william-jones-cup-1504">READ: Kiefer Ravena to suit up for Strong Group in William Jones Cup</a></div><p>&quot;Makakasama ko na naman ang mga repa kaya siguradong maraming kulitan ‘to on and off the court,&quot; he said.</p><p>Also joining Abando in the Strong Group Athletics roster for the Jones Cup are Jordan Heading, Caelan Tiongson, and Chris McCullough.</p><div><strong>RELATED VIDEO:</strong></div><div><ivs-player data-ivs-key="e8c22c015ca9eafa76f1e3edfa03c603" data-ivs-spid="3001339" data-ivs-vid="2926473"></ivs-player></div><script src="https://player.ivideosmart.com/ivsplayer/v4/dist/js/loader.js"></script>

<p>Former Letran star Rhenz Abando will join Strong Group-Pilipinas in its campaign in the 43rd William Jones Cup next month, the team announced on Tuesday.</p>

Former Letran star Rhenz Abando will join Strong Group-Pilipinas in its campaign in the 43rd William Jones Cup next month, the team announced on Tuesday.

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Rhenz Abando is latest to join Strong Group for Jones Cup

Rhenz Abando is latest to join Strong Group for Jones Cup

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Published Jun 11, 2024 03:26 PM PHT

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