Dalph Panopio will replace Dave Ildefonso as the Asian import for Suwon KT Sonicboom for the upcoming KBL season.
Former Batang Gilas standout Dalph Panopio is now signed with the Suwon KT Sonicboom for the 2024-25 Korean Basketball League (KBL) season, the team announced on Monday, June 17.
The 24-year-old Panopio previously played for Batang Gilas in the 2019 FIBA Under-19 World Cup, teaming up with the likes of Kai Sotto and AJ Edu.
Panopio later restored his amateur status at South Plains Junior College, before transferring to California State University Bakersfield, where he played for the last three years.
During his time at CSU Bakersfield, the 6-foot-1 floor general showcased his skills, averaging 4.1 points, 1.4 rebounds, and 1.2 assists per game.
Panopio will replace Dave Ildefonso as the Asian import for Suwon.
Ildefonso, who will join Strong Group-Pilipinas for the 43rd Jones Cup, played 44 games over two years with the Sonicboom.
In the last season, Sonicboom reached the playoffs as the third seed and reached the Finals before losing to Busan KCC Egis in five games.