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<div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1775737132160SnapInsta.to_667376447_1269794452001569_9091890114296502460_n.jpg" style="width:960px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" width="960"/>Goyang Sono Skygunners&#x27; Kevin Quiambao. Photo from KBL</div>MANILA — Filipino standout Kevin Quiambao was named the Rookie of the Year in the Korean Basketball League (KBL) after an impressive 2025-26 season with the Goyang Sono Skygunners.Quiambao averaged 15.2 points, 6.5 rebounds, and 4.0 assists, along with 1.1 steals and 0.4 blocks per game. His all-around brilliance powered the Skygunners to their first playoff appearance, finishing the season with a 28–26 record.<div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/sports/basketball/2025/6/7/amid-outpouring-of-overseas-opportunities-kqs-heart-remains-with-gilas-1528">READ: Amid outpouring of overseas opportunities, Kevin Quiambao&#x27;s heart remains with Gilas Pilipinas </a></div>The do-it-all forward also became the third consecutive Filipino to win the honor, after RJ Abarrientos (formerly with Ulsan Hyundai Mobis Phoebus) and JD Cagulangan (previously with Suwon KT Sonicboom).A product of De La Salle University, Quiambao — who also represents Gilas Pilipinas — continued his rise on the international stage following a stellar collegiate career in the UAAP, where he captured two Most Valuable Player (MVP) awards.

Filipino standout Kevin Quiambao was named Rookie of the Year in the Korean Basketball League (KBL) after an impressive season with the Goyang Sono Skygunners.

Filipino standout Kevin Quiambao was named Rookie of the Year in the Korean Basketball League (KBL) after an impressive season with the Goyang Sono Skygunners.

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Basketball: Kevin Quiambao named Rookie of the Year in KBL

Kennedy Caacbay,

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Published April 09, 2026 08:27 PM PHT

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Updated April 10, 2026 12:17 PM PHT

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