La Salle’s Noel Kampton in UAAP Season 87. –MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net
MANILA, Philippines — Noel Kampton is eager to make his mark as the next men’s volleyball player to take his act overseas after signing with the PSNKK Club in the Volleyball Thailand League (VTL) starting in December.
Thought Lab Corp, Kampton’s agency, made the big announcement of his upcoming Thailand stint and his signing with the two-time Spikers’ Turf silver medalist Criss Cross King Crunchers, where he will play before flying overseas.
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“Noel Kampton has recently signed with his mother club in the Philippines, the Criss Cross King Crunchers, and will see action in the Spikers’ Turf,” the management wrote. “In December 2025, Noel will travel to Thailand after signing with PSNKK Club for the Thai professional volleyball league for men.”
Kampton is grateful for the blessings he has received following an impressive UAAP career with the La Salle Green Spikers.
“Super happy ako kasi Criss Cross will support me sa pagpunta ko sa Thailand and of course yung training ni coach Tai (Bundit), same din sa PSNKK club team ko. Hindi na ako mahihirapan mag-transition sa sistema sa Thailand,” Kampton told Inquirer Sports.
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The La Salle go-to scorer got the opportunity to join PSNKK through his manager Suki Salvador’s connection with the club.
“They are willing to get me, and ako naman, syempre, grinab ko agad yung opportunity kasi sobrang dream ko maglaro overseas,” he said.
Kampton, who led Season 87 in scoring with 274 points off 242 attacks, 17 blocks, and 15 aces, is excited to team up and learn from five-time UAAP MVP Marck Espejo, who played professionally in Japan, Bahrain, and South Korea.
“Looking forward ako makasama si Kuya Marck kasi alam ko madami ako matutunan sa kanya—hindi lang sa volleyball, pati outside volleyball,” said Kampton, who also looks up to Bryan Bagunas for his impressive stints with NU, as well as in Japan and Taiwan.
“Nakatingin ako kay Kuya Bryan at Kuya Marck. Sila talaga yung role model dito pagdating sa men’s volleyball. Sobrang thankful lang ako talaga and excited to represent our country sa Thailand.”
PSNKK was promoted to the VTL last season and won bronze right away, with Kampton looking to bring his experience from Alas Pilipinas and the UAAP.
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He also hopes to be the missing piece for Criss Cross, which has yet to get over the finals hump against the Cignal HD Spikers.
