Growling Tigers head coach Bal David has recruited the sons of former PBA players Kenneth Duremdes and Ricki Calimag to UST after scouting them in the US.
Kylle Magdangal, son of Duremdes, a former PBA MVP and Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League commissioner, is expected to add playmaking to the UST roster that saw the departure of guards Joshua Fontanilla and Willie Wilson.
Magdangal is a 6-foot-2 playmaker, who was a key player for the California-based Marina High School Vikings.
He is expected to arrive in the Philippines on Aug. 30.
Richi Calimag, the son of the 11-year PBA veteran Ricki Calinag, has also committed to the team.
“I just had the feeling that UST was the best school for me, and then Coach Bal talked to me and he gave me a solid plan on what was going to happen in the next few years,” he told the Varsitarian.
Richi Calimag averaged 13.6 points, 9 rebounds and 1.5 assists in his senior year in the US and made a name for himself with his prolific shooting.
He is the younger brother of the UP Fighting Maroons’ RC Calimag. Richi will arrive in the country on Aug. 22.
David is currently scouting prospects in the US alongside his assistant Rodney Santos.
