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La Salle's Kevin Quiambao is UAAP MVP once more

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John Franklin Kennedy Caacbay

ABS-CBN News

<div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib fr-fil" style="width:950px"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1732770498705UAAP87 MBB - Kevin Quiambao-8836.jpg" style="width:950px" class="fr-fic fr-dib fr-fil"/><span class="fr-inner" style="text-align:left">La Salle superstar Kevin Quiambao. <em>UAAP Media</em></span></span></span>MANILA, Philippines – Kevin Quiambao of De La Salle University has captured his second straight UAAP Most Valuable Player (MVP) award. </div><p>Quiambao topped the statistical points race, garnering 81.357 statistical points (SPs) on averages of 16.6 points (a league-best), 8.6 rebounds, 4.1 assists, and 1.0 steals per game.</p><p>More than the stats, Quiambao helped his school clinch the top seed, with La Salle securing a 12-2 win-loss record by the end of the eliminations and another Final Four berth.</p><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/sports/basketball/2024/11/24/kevin-quiambao-proves-he-s-always-ready-to-play-for-gilas-2356"><strong>READ: Kevin Quiambao proves he&#x27;s always ready to play for Gilas<br/></strong></a></div><p>Following Quiambao and fellow Mythical Five member is another La Salle stalwart, Mike Phillips, who averaged 12.0 points, 11.6 rebounds, and 2.4 assists per match with 74.929 SPs.</p><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/sports/2024/11/10/kevin-quiambao-sets-the-record-straight-on-playing-in-ligang-labas-2152"><strong>READ: UAAP: Kevin Quiambao sets the record straight on playing in &#x27;ligang labas&#x27;<br/></strong></a></div><p>Comprising the rest of the Mythical Five are University of the Philippines&#x27; JD Cagulangan, who posted averages of 11.8 points, 5.0 assists, and 5.0 rebounds per game, collecting 69.167 SPs; Far Eastern University’s Mohamed Konateh, who had 16.7 points, 16.7 rebounds, and 1.0 block per contest for 68.643 SPs; and University of Santo Tomas’ Nic Cabanero, who had 16.3 points, 5.4 rebounds, and 1.9 assists per match, accumulating 61.000 SPs.</p><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/sports/basketball/2024/11/23/la-salles-phillips-expects-kq-to-be-on-another-level-in-return-from-gilas-1814"><strong>READ: La Salle&#x27;s Phillips expects Quiambao to be &#x27;on another level&#x27; in return from Gilas duties<br/></strong></a></div><p>Precious Momowei of University of the East listed 67.538 SPs built on averages of 14.4 points, 12.8 rebounds, and 1.2 assists, but was disqualified from the selection due to a suspension midway through the season.</p><p>FEU’s Veejay Pre, meanwhile, was named Rookie of the Year.</p><p>Pre triumphed after tallying 50.857 SPs on 7.1 points, 6.4 rebounds, and 1.4 assists per ballgame.</p><div><strong><br/></strong></div><div><strong>RELATED VIDEO:</strong></div><div><span class="fr-video fr-deletable fr-fvc fr-dvb fr-draggable" contenteditable="false" draggable="true"><iframe width="640" height="360" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/3xO2g0HA2qE??si=g0EOOGn8-X8mx9F2&amp;wmode=opaque&amp;rel=0" frameBorder="0" allowfullscreen="" class="fr-draggable"></iframe></span></div><div><br/></div>

<p>Kevin Quiambao of De La Salle University has captured his second straight UAAP Most Valuable Player (MVP) award.</p>

Kevin Quiambao of De La Salle University has captured his second straight UAAP Most Valuable Player (MVP) award.