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VETERAN. Ateneou2019s Chris Koon reacts during a UAAP Season 86 game.
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Strong Group finalizes its stacked roster with the addition of Chris Koon, who will begin his professional career after playing his final year for Ateneo
MANILA, Philippines – Chris Koon is the last piece of the puzzle as Strong Group Athletics hopes to get the job done in the Dubai International Basketball Championship set from January 24 to February 2.
Strong Group finalized its stacked roster with the addition of the former Ateneo standout, who will begin his professional career after playing his final year for the Blue Eagles.
“He has good size as a wing, can shoot, can defend. I think he will be a good role player for us,” said Strong Group head coach Charles Tiu.
“And we all know he’s been well coached and comes from a great school and program, so it’s good to have him.”
The 6-foot-5 Koon, who won a title with Ateneo in 2022, averaged 7.6 points, 4.2 rebounds, and 1.8 assists in UAAP Season 87, although his final year ended poorly as the rebuilding Blue Eagles placed last with a 4-10 card.
As Koon joins Strong Group, he hopes to taste success again as the team aims to go all the way after losing to Al Riyadi in the final last year.
Koon will reunite with former Ateneo teammates Dave Ildefonso and Ange Kouame in a squad that also features Mikey Williams, Rhenz Abando, Jason Brickman, Allen Liwag, Tony Ynot, and Justine Sanchez.
Former NBA players DeMarcus Cousins and Andray Blatche will reinforce Strong Group alongside Malachi Richardson and Terry Larrier. – Rappler.com
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