Christopher “Ping” Exciminanio. | from KCS Cebu City FB page
CEBU CITY, Philippines—Crafty veteran guard Christopher “Ping” Exciminanio officially signed with the Kiboy’s Computer Solutions (KCS) Computer Specialists- Cebu City, giving the team the much-needed boost in the upcoming Pilipinas VisMin Super Cup, which starts April 9, 2021, in Alcantara town, southwestern Cebu.
Megabytes team owner and manager Ricky Verdida confirmed to CDN Digital that the 32-year-old TNT Tropang Giga point guard Exciminiano is part of their team’s roster.
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According to Verdida, he is very optimistic about Exciminiano’s signing, and he believes that the veteran will bring a big impact to their team.
“Ping Exciminiano has a big impact to our team because of his team defense and quickness in the offense. He also suits the balance of our system ang timpla sa team sa pag combine sa mga players,” said Verdida.
The 6-foot guard was drafted in 2013 as the 18th overall pick from Far Eastern University (FEU) Tamaraws. The Alaska Aces drafted him. He made the PBA All-Defensive Team twice from 2015 to 2016.
Megabytes head coach Mike Reyes said Exciminiano’s presence is a huge boost for the team.
“On the court, his hard work speaks for his game. Off the court, he helps and guides our younger players,” said Reyes.
Exciminiano completed the Megabytes’ official roster in the much-anticipated professional basketball league. He will be joined by Steve Castro, Gileant Delator, Shaquille Imperial, Dyll Roncal, Monic Soliva, Rhaffy Octobre, Joseph Nalos, Phil Mercader, Jeffrey Ryan Ongteco, Bernie Bregondo, Jonel Bongancisco, Al Francis Tamsi, Gryann Mendoza, and Yutien Andrada.
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