JD Cagulangan faces off with a familiar face in just his second game in South Korea as Suwon KT Sonicboom clashes with Carl Tamayo and the Changwon LG Sakers.
The Suwon KT Sonicboom and Changwon LG Sakers square off in a highly-anticipated KBL matchup on Monday, January 13, at the Suwon KT Sonicboom Arena.
While the game pits two evenly matched teams against each other — Suwon at 15-12 and Changwon at 15-13 — the spotlight shines on the reunion of former Philippine collegiate champions JD Cagulangan and Carl Tamayo.
Cagulangan, recently making his KBL debut with Suwon, delivered an all-around performance with seven points, nine assists, five steals, and four rebounds despite the team’s loss.
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Meanwhile, Tamayo has been on fire for Changwon, averaging 34 points per game over the past two contests. He also had a career-high 37 points against the Seoul Samsung Thunders last week.
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The duo, who shared the court as teammates with the UP Fighting Maroons and captured a UAAP championship together in Season 82, now find themselves on opposing sides. Their friendship will momentarily take a backseat as both aim to help their respective teams secure a crucial win.
Suwon is eager to snap a three-game losing skid, while Changwon looks to build on Tamayo’s recent dominance.
Fans can expect an emotional reunion paired with fierce competition as Cagulangan and Tamayo write the next chapter in their journey — this time as adversaries on the hardwood.
(With reports from Luisa Morales)
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[Editor's note: This article was written by a member of the One Sports Digital with the help of AI, and then checked by the staff to ensure accuracy.]