Kobe Paras says FIBA 3X3 stint came at perfect time
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| Kobe Paras | Philstar.com File Photo |
Talking to the press during the Chooks-Pilipinas’ send-off to the 3x3 FIBA World Cup in France on Wednesday night, the 19-year-old cager said he is excited to finally be part of the national basketball team family.
“I started representing the country when I was 15, and I think it's time na talaga na kaya kong i-represent at a higher level,” Paras said.
Paras is one of the amateur prospects personally invited by Chot Reyes to join the Gilas cadet training pool. Among the notable names in the bunch is Kiefer Ravena, the former Ateneo star and a fixture in past national youth teams.
“Ever since I was a kid, I was watching them, parang sila idol Calvin,” the 6-foot-6 Paras said. “Nakikita ko talaga. Parang nung last na FIBA Asia na nag-host tayo, I was watching every game because of the atmosphere and the players—I looked up to everyone of those guys.”
And with his “redshirt” phase with the CalState Northridge (CSUN) just around the corner, Paras said the timing couldn’t be better.
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