‘Like FIBA World Cup’: Abando relishes cheers despite Anyang’s EASL semis loss

Rhenz Abando’s Korean team Anyang falls in the EASL Final Four, yet he still feels grateful for the impassioned local fans, even likening the crowd support in Cebu to Gilas Pilipinas cheers in the FIBA World Cup

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For Abando, the impassioned support made up for his Anyang Jung Kwan Jang Red Boosters’ loss to the Seoul SK Knights, 94-79, in the knockout semifinals on Friday, March 8. “When the crowd started screaming out my name, it felt like the FIBA World Cup all over again,” he added. Anyang head coach Kim Sang Shik said he’ll need to check on Abando’s injury status before the team heads to the battle for bronze against the New Taipei Kings on Sunday, March 10.

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