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La Salles Kevin Quiambao during a game against Ateneo in UAAP Season 87. MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net MANILA, Philippines Kevin Quiambao is making the most of his long break to spend more time with his family, especially with his newborn child. The reig
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La Salle’s Kevin Quiambao during a game against Ateneo in UAAP Season 87. –MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net
MANILA, Philippines — Kevin Quiambao is making the most of his long break to spend more time with his family, especially with his newborn child.
The reigning UAAP MVP and the De La Salle Green Archers have a 10-break Halloween break before returning to action on November 6 against Far Eastern University at Mall of Asia.
Article continues after this advertisementQuiambao, who had a new career-high 33 points in their 80-65 win over Ateneo last Saturday, was relieved to finally have more time for his loved ones while still keeping his body in top shape.
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“Finally, I can take care of my kid. This break is an opportunity to bond more with my family. It’s a long season, so we need to check in on our family and loved ones,” said Quiambao.
Article continues after this advertisementThe La Salle star admitted that juggling his student-athlete life and his duty as a father has not easy.
Article continues after this advertisement“As a student-athlete, it’s very hard to balance time. Before, it was already difficult even when I didn’t have a child,” Quiambao said.
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“But for my family, I’ll do everything—I’ll endure all the exhaustion and sleeplessness. And at the same time, I want to perform well because I’m one of the leaders here. I need to set the tone and lead by example for this team.”
Article continues after this advertisementDespite this lull in the schedule, Quiambao keeps his focus on their goal to defend the Green Archers’ title with the Final Four race down to the last few games.
“This break is crucial for us because we have a strength and conditioning program, and Coach Migs (Aytona) and Coach Gelo (Vito) have supported us since day one,” he said.
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