.jpg) Reyes with theTNT Tropang Texters in 2016 | |
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | (1987-02-25)February 25, 1987 (age 38) Quezon City, Philippines |
| Nationality | Filipino |
| Listed height | 5 ft 7 in (1.70 m) |
| Listed weight | 150 lb (68 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school | Ateneo (Quezon City) |
| College | Ateneo |
| PBA draft | 2010: 2nd round, 18th overall pick |
| Selected by theAir21 Express | |
| Playing career | 2010–2021 |
| Position | Point guard |
| Career history | |
| 2010–2011 | Powerade Tigers |
| 2011–2012 | Cebuana Lhuillier Gems |
| 2012 | Bangkok Cobras |
| 2012–2013 | Saigon Heat |
| 2013–2014 | Talk 'N Text Tropang Texters |
| 2015 | Meralco Bolts |
| 2015–2016 | TNT Tropang Texters / Tropang TNT / TNT KaTropa |
| 2018 | Laguna Heroes |
| 2018–2019 | Navotas Clutch |
| 2019 | Bataan Risers |
| 2019–2021 | Nueva Ecija Rice Vanguards |
| Career highlights and awards | |
Jose Antonio Gonzales Reyes (born February 25, 1987) is a Filipino former professional basketball player. He previously played for theAteneo de ManilaUniversity where he spent his elementary, high school, and college years.
Reyes also hosted several television programs onGMA Network.[1] He was formerly a host ofFor the Win, a sports talk segment ofGMANews.tv.[2] Prior to joiningGMA Network, he also had a hosting stint onStudio 23.[3]
Reyes first attended theAteneo 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 the2003 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 attended the Ateneo de Manila UniversityLoyola Schools where he obtained a degree in Communications Technology Management[3] and also played for theAteneo Blue Eagles who he helped win back-to-back UAAP senior men's basketball championships from2008 to2009.
He was drafted 18th overall in the2010 PBA draft by thePowerade Tigers[5] and played for the team until 2011. Afterwards, he played for theCebuana Lhuillier Gems in thePBA Developmental League before moving to the Bangkok Cobras of theABL.
| Legend | |||||
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| GP | Games played | GS | Games started | MPG | Minutes per game |
| FG% | Field-goal percentage | 3P% | 3-point field-goal percentage | FT% | Free-throw percentage |
| RPG | Rebounds per game | APG | Assists per game | SPG | Steals per game |
| BPG | Blocks per game | PPG | Points per game | Bold | Career high |
| Year | Team | GP | MPG | FG% | 3P% | FT% | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010–11 | Powerade | 21 | 10.3 | .309 | .267 | .812 | 1.3 | 1.3 | .3 | .0 | 2.6 |
| 2012–13 | Talk 'N Text | 4 | 15.8 | .308 | .250 | .889 | .5 | 1.8 | .8 | .0 | 4.8 |
| 2013–14 | Talk 'N Text | 25 | 5.6 | .298 | .281 | .833 | .5 | .4 | .3 | .1 | 1.7 |
| 2014–15 | Talk 'N Text /Meralco | 11 | 10.7 | .243 | .263 | .778 | .6 | .9 | .2 | .0 | 2.7 |
| 2015–16 | Talk 'N Text | 21 | 10.6 | .324 | .358 | .800 | 1.6 | .8 | .2 | .0 | 3.9 |
| Career | 82 | 9.3 | .300 | .301 | .817 | 1.0 | .9 | .3 | .0 | 2.8 | |
Jai earned the nicknameJainamite[7] during his playing years in Ateneo due to his scoring ability. While playing for theBangkok Cobras, he also became known as theBangkokMamba,[8][9] an allusion to his current team's home city and to the "Black Mamba" nickname ofLos Angeles LakersswingmanKobe Bryant, whose fatherJoe Bryant is also the head coach of the Cobras.
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