Heartthrob cager Koby Bryan “The Brave Mamba” De Leon soars to basketball glory

When you hear his name, a living legend in NBA would probably pop out in your head. Yes, he has the name sake of the Black Mamba, but this high school chinito baller from Arellano University has a lot more to offer than just being Kobe Bryant’s namesake.

Born Koby Bryan A. De Leon on March 2, 1998 in Manila to Mr. Joselito De Leon and Ms, Rose Anne De Leon, the 5-foot-11 shooting guard from Arellano University is currently playing for the AU Braves and studying as grade 10 in the High School Department.  

Asked how he balances studies and his sports, “After training, I study hard and answer my assignments before I sleep”, said the chinito cager.  His career high in basketball is 28 points during the PSBL where he won as the MVP. In the NBA, he likes his namesake Kobe Bryant of the Los Angeles Lakers. In the UAAP and NCAA, he looks up to Kiefer Ravena and Jiovani Jalalon. In the PBA, he likes James Yap. Achievements in basketball tucked under his belt include being a part of the mythical five, and an MVP award.

Koby’s ambition in life is to be a professional basketball player and to become a businessman. With perseverance, faith in God and determination, Koby’s dreams are not far-fetched.

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