Count Carl Tamayo to the rising record of Filipino basketball imports overseas.
In a prolonged Instagram put up, the 21-year-old ahead mentioned he’s leaving the University of the Philippines after two seasons and is bringing his act to the Japan Basketball League to play professionally.
“I would like to share with everyone that I have been invited to play in the Japanese B-League, and after consulting my family, Coach Gold, my teammates, and the UPMBT management, I have decided to accept the offer to play professionally in Japan,” he mentioned in a put up on Tuesday.
“Becoming a professional basketball player is a dream I have had ever since I started playing organized basketball. It will allow me to care of my family while playing the game that I love.”
The 6-foot-7 Tamayo is a former Rookie of the Year within the UAAP after having received the highest award in Season 84, the place he helped the Fighting Maroons cop the title and finish the varsity’s 36-year title drought.
He was additionally a member of the UAAP Mythical 5 for 2 straight years in Seasons 84 and 85, however UP was not capable of defend their crown because the Ateneo de Manila University reclaimed the throne in Season 85.
But whereas he’s leaving Diliman, Tamayo bared that his coronary heart will at all times bleed maroon.
“To the UP community and to the team’s fans, salamat kaayo; I cannot thank you enough for your prayers and for your support. Whatever colors I wear in the years to come, my heart will always bleed maroon,” he added.
Tamayo joins different B. League imports like Thirdy and Kiefer Ravena, Kobe Paras, Dwight Ramos, Ray Parks, Matthew Wright, Justine Baltazar, Rosevelt Adams, Jordan Heading, Greg Slaughter, and Jay Washington.
Tamayo didn’t disclose but which crew he’s becoming a member of in Japan.
—Bea Micaller/JMB, GMA Integrated News
