Kobe Paras plays limited minutes in first official Creighton game

MANILA, Philippines – Filipino baller Kobe Paras did not see much action in his first official game for the Creighton University Bluejays.

The 19-year-old son of former PBA MVP and Rookie of the Year Benjie Paras played 6 minutes in his NCAA debut as the Bluejays defeated the UMKC Kangaroos, 89-82.

Paras, who went to NCAA Division I Creighton after originally committing to the UCLA Bruins, came off the bench in the first half and attempted only one 3-pointer but tallied a rebound and an assist during his time on the floor.

Checking in for the Bluejays…Kobe Paras #GoJays #Creighton #TakeFlight #BIGEASThoops pic.twitter.com/09w5PVT7XU

— Creighton Basketball (@BluejayMBB) November 12, 2016

Paras, though, played a supportive teammate as he cheered his comrades on from the bench, as seen in a photo by the Omaha World-Herald. 

@BluejayMBB hang on to beat @UMKCmbb 89-82 in home opener. #GoJays Photos: https://t.co/hg1ApAJlLk pic.twitter.com/pNAkPIRThm

— World-Herald Photo (@OWHpictures) November 12, 2016

Paras had an impressive showing, however, in an exhibition game against Wayne State a week ago, putting up 7 points on 3-of-7 field goals with one triple, 5 rebounds, and an assist in 19 minutes.

He also had a highlight dunk in the comfortable victory.

The Bluejays next see action against Wisconsin on Tuesday, November 15 (Wednesday in Manila). – Rappler.com