Jai Reyes
| No. 5 – Meralco Bolts | |
|---|---|
| Position | Point Guard |
| League | PBA |
| Personal information | |
| Born |
25 February 1987[1] Quezon City, Philippines |
| Nationality | Filipino |
| Listed height | 5 ft 9 in (1.75 m) |
| Listed weight | 150 lb (68 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school | Ateneo de Manila University |
| College | Ateneo de Manila University |
| PBA draft | 2010 Round: 2nd Round / Pick: 18th overall |
| Selected by the Powerade Tigers | |
| Pro career | 2010–present |
| Career history | |
| 2010 | Cobra Energy Drink Iron Men (PBL[2]) |
| 2010–2011 | Powerade Tigers (PBA) |
| 2011–2012 | Cebuana Lhuillier Gems (PBA D-League) |
| 2012 | Bangkok Cobras (ABL) |
| 2012–2013 | Saigon Heat (ABL) |
| 2013–2014 | Talk 'N Text Tropang Texters (PBA) |
| 2015–present | Meralco Bolts (PBA) |
| Career highlights and awards | |
Jose Antonio G. Reyes[4] (born 25 February 1987) or Jai Reyes is a Filipino professional basketball player and television personality who is currently playing for the Meralco Bolts in the Philippine Basketball Association. He also previously played for the Powerade Tigers in the Philippine Basketball Association (PBA) and the Ateneo de Manila University where he spent his elementary, high school, and college years.
Reyes also hosted of several television programs on GMA Network.[6] He is currently one of the hosts of For the Win, a sports talk segment of GMANews.tv.[7] Prior to joining GMA Network, he also had a hosting stint on Studio 23.[8]
Early life and collegiate career
Reyes 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.[4] 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 as well as the Finals MVP.[4]
He went on to attend the Ateneo de Manila University Loyola Schools where he obtained a degree in Communications Technology Management[8] and also played for the Ateneo Blue Eagles who he helped win back-to-back UAAP senior men's basketball championships from 2008 to 2009.
Professional career
He was drafted 18th overall in the 2010 PBA Draft by the Powerade Tigers[9] and played for the team until 2011. Afterwards, he played for the Cebuana Lhuillier Gems in the PBA Developmental League before moving to the Bangkok Cobras of the ABL.
Off the court
Nicknames
Jai earned the nickname Jainamite[10] during his playing years in Ateneo due to his scoring ability. While playing for the Bangkok Cobras, he also became known as the Bangkok Mamba,[11][12] an allusion to his current team's home city and to the "Black Mamba" nickname of Los Angeles Lakers swingman Kobe Bryant, whose father Joe Bryant is also the current head coach of the Cobras.
Media programs and television shows
(Includes current and former shows)
- For the Win (GMANews.tv)
- Unang Hirit (GMA Network)
- Show Me Da Manny (GMA Network)
- Pinoy Records (GMA Network)
- Wild Card (Studio 23)
Personal life
He is married[8] to college sweetheart Klaire Yapyuco and together they have a daughter named Cara.
References
- ↑ http://tigerlook.blogspot.com/2010/09/meet-newcomers.html
- ↑ Philippine Basketball League Official Website. Cobra Energy Drink Line-Up. Retrieved 2 October 2010.
- ↑ sunstar.com. Sweep sensation: Fly High Ateneo!. 14 December 2009. Retrieved 2 October 2010.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 4.3 The Philippine Star. Eagles on top. 17 June 2005. Retrieved 2 October 2010.
- ↑ UAAP Sports. Eaglets, Tiger Cubs begin title showdown. 14 September 2010. Retrieved 2 October 2010.
- ↑ pep.ph. Jai Reyes is Kapuso Network's new sports heartthrob. 28 Aug 2010. Retrieved 3 Oct 2010.
- ↑ http://www.gmanetwork.com/news/video/reporters/jaireyes
- ↑ 8.0 8.1 8.2 Manila Bulletin. Game on!. 16 June 2009. Retrieved 3 October 2010.
- ↑ 2010 PBA Draft, PBA.ph
- ↑ Ateneo Alumni Association. UAAP Season 73 Preview. 11 June 2010. Retrieved 3 October 2010.
- ↑ ASEAN Basketball League. ABL in a Minute: Jai Reyes. 3 April 2012. Retrieved 15 June 2012.
- ↑ ABL Twitter page
External links
- Jai Reyes' ASEAN Basketball League statistics (as of 2012 ABL season)
- Jai Reyes Player Profile :: PBA-Online!
Preceded by Mark Intal |
UAAP Junior's Basketball Finals Most Valuable Player 2004 |
Succeeded by Simon Atkins |
Preceded by Marcy Arellano |
UAAP Men's Basketball Rookie of the Year 2005 |
Succeeded by Woody Co |
| Preceded by JV Casio |
PCCL Finals MVP 2009 |
Succeeded by Nico Salva |
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