Before he returned home to the Philippines last August 1, Kobe Paras had one last hurrah, to place the finishing touches on what has become a memorable summer season for the rising Filipino swingman. Coming off remarkable campaigns in offseason leagues such as the DeMar DeRozan Tournament and the Pangos Stars of the Future, Paras further solidified his reputation as one of the HS players to watch out for in the class of 2016 with an impressive stint in the 2014 adidas Super64 tournament, which was held last July 23-27 in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Playing for Team Bayless, which was mentored by NBA veteran guard Jerryd Bayless of the Milwaukee Bucks, Paras shined under the bright lights of Sin City, and even dropped a 29-point bomb in a 101-94 win versus Garner Road in Day 4, helping his team claim a Final Four finish in the annual summer showcase.
Paras’ athleticism and perimeter game has caught the attention of scouts and recruiters, who gushed at the 6’6” wing’s quickness and diverse skill set.
Paras is currently in town to train with the rest of the national team that is set to participate in the 2014 FIBA Asia U18 Championship in Doha, Qatar later this month. The team is looking to finish within the top three to be able to book a ticket to the FIBA Under-19 World Championship, which will be held in Greece next year.
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