Kobe Paras Named FIBA 3x3 World Cup 2017 Player Of The Day
After two games, Philippines’ Kobe Paras stood above the
rest as he was named the tournament’s Player of the Day on the second day of the
FIBA 3x3 World Cup on Sunday, June 18 (Monday in Manila time) at Nantes,
France.
The 19-year old Paras scored a total of 15 points in two
games and registered 12 markers in the Philippines’ first win against Romania
in a 21-15 outing.
Paras, who was a FIBA 3x3 World Cup dunk champion in 2013 and
2015, is now 11th in the men’s individual rankings.
His behind-the-back move against Romania in particular drew
oohs-and-ahhs from the crowd and stunned even the commentators.
The Philippine team, which consists of Paras, Jeron Teng,
Kiefer Ravena nd JR Quiñahan, will face Slovenia and El Salvador on day 3 of
the tourney on Tuesday at 1:40 a.m. and 3 a.m., respectively.
Team Philippines holds on to a 1-1 win-loss card after
losing to France, 11-22.
Kobe Paras Named FIBA 3x3 World Cup 2017 Player Of The Day
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June 19, 2017
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