Gilas Pilipinas cadet and former San Beda Red Lion Kemark Carino has signed a contract with second division Japan B.League club Aomori Wat’s, the team announced on Wednesday.
The 6-foot-8 Carino joins Javi and Juan Gomez de Lianos as the latest Filipinos to sign as Asian imports for the Japanese professional league.
The former San Beda Red Lion is 23 years old, and is one of the best young prospects in the country.
Carino has played for Gilas in the youth level, before joining the national team cadet pool.
Notable players who have played for the Aomori Wat’s include former NLEX import Kwame Alexander and former ASEAN Basketball League import Kyle Barone.
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Levi Joshua Jr. Verora is a sportswriter, announcer, and commentator in the Philippines. He has covered national and international events like the FIBA Olympic and World Cup Qualifiers, AmeriCup, Asia Cup, and 3x3, Asian Volleyball Championship, ASEAN Basketball League, Southeast Asian Games, and AFF Championship. Nowadays, you'll hear his voice in the Philippines Football League and other local sports leagues.
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