JONG Uichico is left impressed with Fil-American Kamaka Hepa after seeing the 6-foot-9 cager play for the first time on Thursday in the NBTC Division 1 All-Star game.
The 17-year-old Hepa played quality minutes in the game against the best Philippine-based high school players, finishing with nine points and nine rebounds for the South All-Stars.
Hepa’s team, however, lost to the Uichico-coached North squad, 94-89.
Despite coaching against Hepa, Uichico sees a lot of potential in the Jefferson High School standout, raving about his all-around game that he said is rare for a player his size.
“I saw him for the first time and he is such a great player,” said Uichico. “He is a great all-around player.”
Hepa has been making a mark in the NBTC National High School Championship playing for Filam Sports USA although his team didn’t make it to the semifinal round.
Still, it was enough for tournament organizers to give Hepa a slot in the All-Star team following an impressive debut where he finished with 27 points, 13 rebounds, seven blocks, and five assists against San Beda in their first game last Tuesday.
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