Kymani Ladi’s next journey will take him to Caloocan.
The 6-foot-8 Filipino-American has signed with the Batang Kankaloo for the 2026 MPBL Season.
Several of the league’s top teams courted the sweet-shooting forward, but what ultimately drew him to Caloocan was the opportunity to reunite with two familiar faces — his former Ateneo teammate Dom Escobar and former UAAP rival from La Salle, Kean Baclaan.
“It feels good to be back to where I really grew as a player and really excited to play with familiar faces like Dom and Kean,” Ladi told Tiebreaker Times.
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Ladi shares that excitement. “Both Dom and Kean are walking highlights. With me as an addition, we can have some fun on the court,” he said.
During his one-year stint at Ateneo, Ladi impressed, averaging 14.29 points, 7.07 rebounds, and 1.43 assists per game.
Now, he’s preparing for the next level — whether that’s overseas or in the PBA.
“My personal goal is just to keep getting better every day. I want to elevate my game and really play and think like a guard — making smart reads, being poised, and impacting the game on both ends,” he added.
He’s also eager to learn from Eric Camson, a former PBA player who now serves as Caloocan’s captain.
“As for team goals, it’s all about wins and soaking up as much experience as I can. Just learning, competing, and doing whatever it takes to help the team succeed,” Ladi said.
