(AP) " Creighton says Kobe Paras has signed an agreement to play basketball for the Bluejays. He won the slam dunk contest at the FIBA 3x3 championships in June 2015 while representing the Philippines. Paras helped lead the Philippines to a gold medal in the FIBA Asia Under-18 3x3 championship in May 2013. Coach Greg McDermott announced the signing on Monday, calling Paras a "versatile, scoring wing forward." Paras' father, Benjie, played professionally in the Philippines.

Source: New Zealand Herald July 18, 2016 23:26 UTC