"To be honest, I never thought about that," he answered after being asked how he felt about being the first Filipino to suit up in Korea. Industry: Primary & Secondary Schools. Alam naman namin sa isat isa yun," he said. Still, that would give the Ateneo guard an opportunity to show what he's worth all the more with the Pegasus determined to make a strong impression this season. COVETED GUARD. Ateneo and Gilas Pilipinas guard SJ Belangel is taking his act overseas after signing with Daegu KOGAS Pegasus in the Korean Basketball League (KBL).===DAEGU KOGAS Pegasus is set to make SJ Belangel the first Filipino import in the Korean Basketball League (KBL).A report by Naver News bared the 22-year-old Ateneo point guard is coming to terms with the club on a contract for the upcoming 2022-23 KBL season.Read more here: https://www.spin.ph/basketball/sj-belangel-to-sign-with-daegu-kogas-pegasus-in-kbl-a2437-20220606===\rSPIN.ph brings you the action right at your fingertips! $39,847 / yr. There was a Filipino in Australia -- and he may be taking his talents to the NBA (best of luck to Kai Sotto!). Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. If in-season naman, hindi nagko-call up yung Gilas. There are no comments yet. 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Aside from the KBL, the Gilas Pilipinas guard said he also has offers from Japan and Taiwan. Upgrade to Rappler+ for exclusive content and unlimited access. Following his excellent performances with Gilas Pilipinas, Belangel looks forward to finally resuming play in the UAAP. Its an opportunity din and at the same time, they need to know, he added. Whatever decision he makes, Belangel said playing for the Philippines is his No. Please abide by Rappler's commenting guidelines. Parang the same rin yung situation. However, getting dethroned may very well have lit a fire under the Blue Eagles; something they may very well have been missing after dominating for so long. Compare that to the only non-Filipino player to sign under the Asian Players Quota in Japanese guard Moriguchi Hisashi who agreed to a KRW 60 million (PHP 2.46 million) deal with the Goyang Carrot Jumpers and the difference is very stark. 2022 The GUIDON All Rights ReservedDesigned and developed by Digital Development 20192020 and 20222023. The Pegasus, however, were swept in the quarterfinals by three-seed Anyang KGC, 3-0, in their best-of-five series. Belangel's new uniform may be red, but he has nonetheless vowed to put on the Gilas blue any time and every time the national team calls his name. Find out more here. Averaging 7.5 points on 38-percent shooting from deep, to go with 4.2 assists and 2.3 rebounds in the qualifiers, the 27-year-old court general was held to just 5.0 points on 18-percent clip from downtown, alongside 2.0 assists and 2.5 boards in his games against Belangel and Gilas Pilipinas. Citing Japan move, Baltazar begs off from Gilas pool. His education into being more fundamental than flashy will continue, and he's yet to prove himself in big-time moments, but there's no question about his talent. The GUIDON is the official So will up-and-comers Adamson Soaring Falcons and National U Bulldogs. IT WAS in the Gilas Pilipinas against South Korea International Basketball Federation (FIBA) Asia Cup qualifiers match where Samjosef SJ Belangel made arguably the most iconic shot in Philippine international basketball history. Gusto ko na ako naman magturo. Korean teams, may mga Japan, Taiwan. We use cookies to ensure you get the best browsing experience. Send us a message through the form below. As he released the ball, Belangel called bank. Ateneo and Gilas Pilipinas guard SJ Belangel is taking his act overseas after signing with Daegu KOGAS Pegasus in the Korean Basketball League (KBL).===DAEGU. Even outside Ateneo and even during the pandemic, he was at it, wearing the flag for Gilas Pilipinas. SJ BELANGEL admitted Korean teams have reached out to his camp but insisted there is no final decision on whether he will play abroad or not. By continued use, you agree to our privacy policy and accept our use of such cookies. 1961. Belangel, however, is the first Flipino to suit up as an import in the Korean Basketball League. [4] He ended his stint with the Eaglets in 2018 by helping them clinch the UAAP Season 80 junior title and earned a place in the Mythical Five for himself. Kung ano sinabi, Im just going to play my game, said Belangel. According to Belangel, the play was originally designed for Carl Tamayo to shoot in the middle. I want to help my family, may it be through academics or basketball), he said. Biglang lumabas, pumutok. Jun 5, 2022 9:49 PM PHT Delfin Dioquino INFO Reportedly headed to the Korean Basketball League, SJ Belangel says he has to assess whether going abroad is the best decision for his career,. SJ Belangel is a professional basketball player who played with the Gilas Pilipinas Roster of the National Basketball Association (NBA). Averaging 7.5 points on 38-percent shooting from deep, to go with 4.2 assists and 2.3 rebounds in the qualifiers, the 27-year-old court general was held to just 5.0 points on 18-percent clip from . Come August 25, the culmination of four After ruling East Asia, Anyang KGC made sure to lord over its domestic league as well. $59,360 / yr. Summer Camp Counselor salaries - 1 salaries reported. ADVERTISEMENT - CONTINUE READING BELOW , 2023 SPIN.ph - Sports Interactive Network Philippines. Daegu Korea Gas Corporation (KOGAS) has agreed to a contract with the 5-foot-11 guard out of Ateneo. So he pursued the next best thing to being an athlete to write about them. Pero nagre-reach out yung mga Korean teams. Language links are at the top of the page across from the title. Ramos carried the offense for Gilas with 16 points to go with five rebounds, two steals and a block. "We just have to grow," said the 5-foot-10 guard. He still has two years of elibility left with the Blue Eagles if he decides to stay put. Siyempre, since nasa Bacolod pa ako, it's been a dream to represent the country. With the pay grade that high, it's no surprise why the interest for Pinoy imports overseas is at an all-time high. Whatever coach wants me to do, I'll do my best," he remarked. Still, Belangel's new uniform may be red, but he has nonetheless vowed to put on the Gilas blue any time and every time the national team calls his name. Nakikita rin nila kung gaano ka-willing yung mga Pinoy players to learn team basketball.. This 2022-23 season will be the second year of the franchise in Daegu after relocating from Incheon following its sale in September 2021. INQUIRER.net / 12:28 PM August 12, 2022 SJ Belangel will start his pro-career in the Korean Basketball League. Tayo kasi naka-focused tayo sa isolation basketball. [12], Belangel has a girlfriend, Isabel Cruz.[13]. SJ Belangel hit this off-balanced triple at the buzzer to give Gilas Pilipinas a three-point win over rival Korea. The transition period that followed was a significant challenge to Belangels growth, exacerbated by UAAP residency rules that forced him to miss out on the Blue Eaglets Season 77 Juniors' Championship. Who knew, though, that a year later, they'll know him even more. Belangel finished with 13 points on 5-for-9 shooting to go with five rebounds and two assists for Gilas. They know him. Minor edits have been made by the TopGear.com.ph editors. Yung league is for eight months, then puwede naman akong umuwi, he added. 1 sa atin yan. In the first quarter, he ignited a 7-0 run which swung the momentum for Ateneo, ultimately securing the Blue and Whites second straight title. The last stop for this batch of Gilas Pilipinas is about to end in just two months. FILIPINOS have certainly taken Korea by storm with the advent of the Asian Players Quota IN the Korean Basketball League (KBL). Representing the country will always be the top priority. Rappler.com. [3] His father is a former college basketball player star. The only document the KBL is waiting for is the signed Uniform Player Contract from both team team and Belangel. Fil-Am guard Ethan Alvano has rewarded Wonju DB Promy with his superb playmaking, earning every cent from his KRW 200 million (PHP 8.22 million) deal. We use cookies to ensure you get the best experience on Spin.ph. Belangel confirmed to ABS-CBN News on Monday a report by Naver Sports saying he will sign with the Daegu Korea Gas Corporation Pegasus. Required fields are marked *. "I'll have to adjust to a new system and a language barrier, but I'm just gonna do my role. I got surprised because my teammates were congratulating me and I did not know what for, said Belangel, who caught wind of the news while watching the opening of the 47th PBA season at the Araneta Coliseum. The Blue Eagle impressed yet again in Game 2 of the Finals against the University of Santo Tomas Growling Tigers, recording his Seniors Division career-high of 15 pointsall from threeto propel the Blue Eagles to its historic three-peat. $66,331 / yr. Marketing Specialist salaries - 1 salaries reported. Dati, you learn from your kuyas, ngayon ikaw naman kailangan [para] sa mga new recruits (I want to teach this time. SJ Belangel is set to become the first Filipino player tapped by a Korean Basketball League team. Kapag mag-reach out, derecho na sa mga coaches. Pagdating natin doon sa international level, mai-improve natin yung team na kumuha sa atin na focused naman sa team basketball, said Belangel. "I think this is another big step, big opportunity for Filipino athletes like me," expressed Belangel on his history-making signing. He had dreams, of course; thoughts that played at the back of his mind. He scored 13 points. It's a courageous leap for Belangel to take, but he understands that it's all part of a life of a basketball player as he went out of his comfort zone to become a trailblazer in Korea. ADVERTISEMENT As per Korean website Naver Sports on Monday, Belangel agreed to a contract with Daegu KOGAS Pegasus. [2] In the 2022 FIBA Asia Cup, he was on the team failed to qualify for the quarterfinals. On paper, Ateneo got weaker. Pag andoon siya sa akin, ililibre ko siya," he said with a chuckle. Aside from being a game-winner for the Philippines and heartbreaker for Korea, Belangel is a two-time UAAP champion for Ateneo. Soon enough, may decision din naman yan, said Belangel. For Belangel his improvement from Season 81 to 82 can be credited to the system and mentorship that he received while under Coach Tab Baldwins tutelage. Minor edits have been made by the TopGear.com.ph editors. The first game of the Korean Basketball League Finals between Rhenz Abandos Anyang KGC and Seoul SK was held on Tuesday at the Anyang For the third straight season, Anyang KGC will advance to the finals of the Korean Basketball League. "KBL is known to be very competitive, but I believe it's in tough moments where you grow as a player.". Belangel is set to leave for Korea on Friday as he links up with his new club Daegu KOGAS Pegasus to begin a new chapter in his basketball career as a professional. Ateneo Blue Eagles star guard SJ Belangel says he has yet to sign with a foreign team despite getting offers from Korea, Japan, and Taiwan. Gilas Pilipinas scored 81 in the final window of the FIBA Asia Cup. SJ Belangel beat the buzzer with a game-winning three-pointer to lift a young Gilas Pilipinas squad over South Korea, 81-78, for an inspired start in the third and final window of the 2021 FIBA . Not far behind was Justin Gutang who inked a KRW 213 million (PHP 8.76 million) deal with Changwon LG Sakers. sj belangel , DAEGU KOGAS Pegasus , ethan alvano , Wonju DB Promy , justin gutang , changwon lg sakers , christian david , seoul samsung thunders , kbl , sports junkie , global pinoy Watch Now. U S History Teacher salaries - 1 salaries reported. 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According to Belangel, the skill set of Filipino players, will be valuable for their clubs, especially once the Pinoy players are able to assimilate with the team-oriented play of Korean basketball. Not only that Im representing myself, my family, Im also representing the country pati na rin yung school, the former Ateneo Blue Eagle told GMA News Online, and he said he will wait for his call-up after his graduation from Ateneo, where he finished Interdisciplinary Studies. Add your comment to start the conversation. ADVERTISEMENT - CONTINUE READING BELOW , 2023 SPIN.ph - Sports Interactive Network Philippines. Revenue: $25 to $100 million (USD) Competitors: Unknown. Korea opens up as another avenue for Filipino players. ADVERTISEMENT - CONTINUE READING BELOW , 2023 SPIN.ph - Sports Interactive Network Philippines. Curiously, there's one player who Belangel has played against before. In the eighth grade, Belangel returned to Bacolod and continued exhibiting his scoring prowess through 85-point and 65-point outings with Tay Tung High School. Come Season 82, Belangel furthered his stellar efficiency, averaging 6.4 points, 2.1 rebounds, and 1.9 assists on 40.5% shooting from three in just under 12 minutes of playing time. 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They'll always know him. SJ Belangel confirms Korea offers, but insists nothing final View Today Sat, Feb 25 NYK VS WAS Sat Feb 25 8:00 AM MIA VS MIL Sat Feb 25 8:30 AM CLE VS ATL Sat Feb 25 8:30 AM BKN. But it does not mean that when an opportunity presents itself, you immediately grab it. In 48 games played, Belangel normed 7.38 points and 2.08 assists per contest. Two years ago, Thirdy Ravena -- he of three championships brought home to Katipunan Ave. -- blazed the trail for Filipino players in Japan. 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