Kobe Paras says there's nothing like playing for country

Kobe Paras said he won't hesitate to wear the national colors if given the chance.

This was the Filipino basketball sensation’s answer when asked by his followers on Twitter if he’s willing to play for Gilas Pilipinas.

“If given a chance. Why not?” said Paras on his Twitter page. “[It] depends if the coach asks me to join [the national team].”

The incoming freshman at Creighton University opened himself to online questions on Friday, saying he is be willing to answer “appropriate questions.”

Paras, a son of PBA legend Benjie Paras, said there is nothing like representing his country in international competitions.

“Yeah. Playing for your country is the best thing ever,” he said, when asked if he agrees with the sentiments of Carmelo Anthony and DeAndre Jordan who said that that winning Olympic gold is better than winning an NBA title.

Really bored right now.

Going to only answer appropriate questions.

Use #AskKobeP so I can see your questions 🤘🏽 — Kobe™ (@Im_Not_Kobe) August 19, 2016


But for now, he said his main goal is to help Creighton University in the US NCAA Division 1.

“[I want] to win a ring with the Bluejays,” said Paras.

He also took a swipe at the UCLA Bruins by saying that he is having a good time with Creighton.

“They treat us like family here and they don’t lie,” said the Filipino baller.

Paras was originally committed to UCLA, but for some reason, the university deemed him ineligible for allegedly failing to meet academic requirements.

source: www.abs-cbnnews.com

Kobe Paras to play for Creighton after UCLA exit

MANILA, Philippines – Filipino basketball star Kobe Paras will play NCAA Division 1 basketball for Creighton University after pulling out from the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA).

Paras announced on Twitter that he will "take my talents to Omaha, Nebraska" to play for the Blue Jays.

I would gladly want to announce that I am taking my talents to Omaha Nebraska.#17000Strong pic.twitter.com/dv7k6LTvLc

— Kobe™ (@Im_Not_Kobe) July 18, 2016

Paras originally committed to UCLA but had academic deficiencies according to the school's admission's department, despite passing the NCAA eligibility requirement.

The son of PBA legend Benjie Paras previously committed himself to UCLA after he was recruited by the university's program in 2014 while playing for the LA Cathedral.

But UCLA, which has produced NBA stars like Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Reggie Miller, Zach LaVine and Kevin Love, announced in June that the young Paras has pulled out from the program.

A three-star recruit according to Rivals and ESPN, Paras played for Cathedral High School and the Compton Magic AAU team.

Creighton last made the NCAA Tournament in 2014. Among their alumni who have made it to the NBA are Kyle Korver of the Atlanta Hawks, Doug McDermott of the Chicago Bulls, and Anthony Tolliver of the Sacramento Kings.

The Blue Jays, who play in the Big East, open their 2016-2017 campaign on November 4 against Wayne State.

source: www.abs-cbnnews.com