‘Like FIBA World Cup’: Abando relishes cheers despite Anyang’s EASL semis loss

‘Like FIBA World Cup’: Abando relishes cheers despite Anyang’s EASL semis loss

CEBU, Philippines – Playing just his second game since returning from a dangerous spinal injury, Rhenz Abando quickly got reminded how much he’s loved by local fans. Since arriving at the Hoops Dome in Lapu Lapu City for the East Asia Super League (EASL) Final Four, Abando basked in the support of the Cebuano faithful who relentlessly shouted his name. They cheered whenever he got the ball and scored, and even jeered his Anyang teammates when th…