Jai Reyes

Jai Reyes
Alias Jainamite[1]
Jersey No. 15
Position Point Guard
Current Team Cebuana Gems
Personal Info
Country  Philippines
Born February 25, 1987 (1987-02-25) (age 25)[2]
Quezon City, Philippines
Height 5 ft. 8 in.
Weight 160 lbs.
College Ateneo de Manila University
Career Highlights
Draft 2010, 18th overall
by Powerade Tigers
Pro Career 2010 – 2011
Also played for
Awards Received

Jose Antonio G. Reyes[5] (born February 25, 1987) or Jai Reyes is a Filipino actor and basketball player who played for the Powerade Tigers in the Philippine Basketball Association,. He is currently playing for the Cebuana Gems in the PBA D-League. He spent his elementary, high school, and college years at the Ateneo de Manila University. He was drafted 18th overall in the 2010 PBA Draft by the Powerade Tigers.[7]

He is also a host of several program on GMA Network.[8] Prior to joining GMA Network, he also had a hosting stint on Studio 23.[9]

Early Life and Collegiate Career

Jai first attended the Ateneo de Manila University in grade school. He then attended the same university in high school, where he played for the Ateneo Blue Eaglets.[5] It was during this time when he first became well known as a scorer due to the two consecutive three point shots he made which won Game 1 of the 2003 UAAP Juniors' Basketball Finals for the Eaglets. The following year, he led the Eaglets to another title and became a member of the Mythical Five. He was also the Finals MVP.[5]

He went on to attend the Ateneo de Manila University Loyola Schools, where he obtained a degree in Communications Technology Management[9] and played for the Ateneo Blue Eagles. He helped the Eagles win back-to-back championships from 2008 to 2009.

TV shows

Includes Current and Former Shows

References

  1. ^ Ateneo Alumni Association. UAAP Season 73 Preview. 11 June 2010. Retrieved 03 October 2010.
  2. ^ http://tigerlook.blogspot.com/2010/09/meet-newcomers.html
  3. ^ Philippine Basketball League Official Website. Cobra Energy Drink Line-Up. Retrieved 02 October 2010.
  4. ^ sunstar.com. Sweep sensation: Fly High Ateneo!. 14 December 2009. Retrieved 02 October 2010.
  5. ^ a b c d The Philippine Star. Eagles on top. 17 June 2005. Retrieved 02 October 2010.
  6. ^ UAAP Sports. Eaglets, Tiger Cubs begin title showdown. 14 September 2010. Retrieved 02 October 2010.
  7. ^ 2010 PBA Draft, PBA.ph
  8. ^ pep.ph. Jai Reyes is Kapuso Network's new sports heartthrob. 28 Aug 2010. Retrieved 03 Oct 2010.
  9. ^ a b Manila Bulletin. Game on!. 16 June 2009. Retrieved 03 October 2010.He is married to his college sweetheart and they have a daughter named Cara
Preceded by
Marcy Arellano
UAAP Men's Basketball Rookie of the Year
2005
Succeeded by
Woody Co