Strong Group gets stronger with addition of Rhenz Abando

Strong Group Athletics (SGA) got a huge boost after it secured the services of Rhenz Abando ahead of the team’s campaign in the 43rd William Jones Cup next month.

The high-flying forward recently ended his stint with the Anyang JKJ Red Boosters in the Korean Basketball League (KBL).

The 6-foot-2 winger will reinforce SGA that already features a star-studded roster led by Kiefer Ravena, Chris McCullough, Jordan Heading, Ange Kouame, RJ Abarrientos, and Caelan Tiongson.

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But no one is more excited to team up with Abando than SGA head coach Charles Tiu, who is looking forward to guide the talented wingman after being on the other side of the court against him in the past, like in the NCAA.

“I’m happy to have the opportunity to finally coach Rhenz. I’ve coached against him in the past, and I think he’s a great player,” said Tiu.

“He gives us a lot of athleticism and firepower.”

Abando is also beaming with excitement in playing under Tiu.

“Looking forward din ako to be under Coach Charles kasi new system at alam kong may matutunan ako sa kanya,” added Abando.

[I'm also looking forward to be under Coach Charles because it's a new system and I know there are things I can learn from him.]

—Bea Micaller/JMB, GMA Integrated News