A Negrense cager will see action in the national court as Gilas Pilipinas Boys guard Kyle Sardon has officially committed to De La Salle University Green Archers.
The 18-year-old standout from Binalbagan, Negros Occidental also played for the St. Robert’s International College in Iloilo.
In an interview with Tiebreaker Times, Sardon also credited fellow Negrense cager Spencer Pretta for helping him make the decision.
According to Sardon, Pretta, who previously played under La Salle head coach Topex Robinson during his stint at Lyceum of the Philippines University, gave him a detailed picture of both the Green Archers’ basketball culture and the school’s academic environment.
“Medyo malaking influence din si Kuya Spencer kasi na-layout po niya talaga yung basketball program at yung academics po ng La Salle sa akin,” he said.
Sardon has steadily built his reputation through impressive performances in both local and international competitions.
He starred the 2026 Filoil EcoOil Preseason Cup with a 20-point explosion against the University of the Philippines. He also averaged 6.2 points and 2.8 rebounds during the SEABA qualifiers, further cementing his status as one of the country’s rising backcourt prospects.
Sardon remains part of the national team pool preparing for the 2026 FIBA Under-18 Asia Cup scheduled this August in Ahmedabad, India.
“Malaking help po sa akin yung Gilas in terms of competition and paano mai-improve yung laro ko na sana po ay mag-translate to college,” said Sardon.IMT Sports
