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    Adamson hotshot Jerrick Ahanmisi says he's entering next PBA draft

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    Dec 11, 2020
    PHOTO: Jerome AscaƱo

    JERRICK Ahanmisi is entering the next PBA Rookie Draft.

    The brother of Alaska guard Maverick shared his decision to Spin.ph, taking a big leap as he foregoes his final year of eligibility with the Adamson Falcons in the UAAP.

    "I'll be entering the PBA Draft this March," the Fil-Nigerian guard said in a short chat.

    "I just feel like I'm ready for the PBA and ready to start a new journey in my career."

    Ahanmisi, 22, is one of the best shooters in the collegiate level today. The 6-foot-2 sniper averaged 13.1 points on 29-percent shooting from threes last UAAP Season 82, alongside 3.6 rebounds and 1.4 assists.

    His effort, however, went for naught as the Soaring Falcons bowed out of the Final Four and only mustered a 4-10 record last season.

    Still, Ahanmisi's caliber is a given, helping Adamson reach the semifinals in his first three years and even merited a Mythical Team selection in UAAP Season 81 back in 2018.

    Despite the missed chances for Adamson last year, Ahanmisi is confident on his talents, hoping that he can also end up in the same team as his brother.

    "It’s going to be tough one to pursue, but I'm ready to work and grind for it," he said.

    "My brother's in the league as well, so it’ll definitely be a dream come true to play in the same league as my brother especially as professionals. It’s going to be really fun."

    Jerrick has also gotten sage advice from his older brother Maverick who "was more than welcoming and really happy for me when I told him that I would be entering."

    "He was excited because like I said, this is a dream of ours to play in the same league together, whether that would be against or with each other. So it’s definitely going to be fun to watch once you see both of us out on that court."

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    Make no mistake about it, Ahanmisi will be ready to play for whatever team that picks him in the coming draft proceedings as he's expected to merit a strong case in the first round.

    "I’d like to play on whatever team, honestly. I don’t really have a preference, but whatever team needs me, I'll do my best to make them proud," he said.

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