MANILA, Philippines — Rhenz Abando is returning to his ball membership Anyang Jung Kwan Jang Purple Boosters within the Korean Basketball League (KBL) this season.
Abando final performed abroad for a similar squad in 2023-2024 season with averages of 8.48 factors, 2.7 rebounds and 1.0 help however had a protracted restoration for his injured again earlier than lastly coming again to high-quality kind lately.
He additionally noticed motion for Anyang within the EASL Closing 4 final yr in Cebu previous to being a free agent in Korea that includes fellow Filipino imports like Gilas Pilipinas stars Carl Tamayo and Kevin Quiambao.
Abando will take the Asian Import quota spot of compatriot Javi Gomez de Liaño, who jumped from Terrafirma within the PBA to Anyang, which had a 25-29 report within the KBL final season.
Abando, a former NCAA Most Invaluable Participant from Letran, lately stamped his class for Sturdy Group-Philippines in its 2025 William Jones Cup title conquest this mo
The 27-year-old ahead served as top-of-the-line native gamers of coach Charles Tiu as Sturdy Group, led by ex-NBA standout Andre Roberson, accomplished a back-to-back feat for the nation’s eighth total title.
Hailng from La Union, Abando was additionally thought of by head coach Tim Cone within the expanded 16-man Gilas pool for the 2025 FIBA Asia Cup together with different additions Zavier Lucero, Troy Rosario and RJ Abarrientos.
However Abando wasn’t capable of attend practices attributable to his Sturdy Group marketing campaign as Gilas flies to Jeddah tomorrow for the Asian event from August 5-17.
Abando, with a second wind in Korea, is hoping to make it again to the nationwide group as effectively subsequent time after being part of the 2023 FIBA World Cup roster at dwelling.
