Jose Antonio Gonzales Reyes (born February 25, 1987) is a Filipino former professional basketball player. He previously played for the Ateneo de Manila

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where he spent his elementary, high school, and college years. Reyes also hosted several television programs on

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August 28, 2010. Retrieved October 3, 2010. He was formerly a host of ''For the Win'', a sports talk segment of GMANews.tv. Prior to joining

, he also had a hosting stint on

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.Manila Bulletin
Game on!
June 16, 2009. Retrieved October 3, 2010.

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.The Philippine Star
Eagles on top
June 17, 2005. Retrieved October 2, 2010. 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

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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. He attended the Ateneo de Manila University Loyola Schools where he obtained a degree in Communications Technology Management and also played for the

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who he helped win back-to-back UAAP senior men's basketball championships from

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Professional career

He was drafted 18th overall in the

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2010 PBA Draft
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in the

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before moving to the Bangkok Cobras of the ABL.

PBA career statistics

Season-by-season averages

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Off the court

Nicknames

Jai earned the nickname JainamiteAteneo Alumni Association
UAAP Season 73 Preview
. June 11, 2010. Retrieved October 3, 2010. during his playing years in Ateneo due to his scoring ability. While playing for the

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,ASEAN Basketball League
ABL in a Minute: Jai Reyes
. April 3, 2012. Retrieved June 15, 2012.ABL Twitter page
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, whose father

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is also the head coach of the Cobras.

Media programs and television shows

''(Includes current and former shows)'' *''For the Win'' (GMANews.tv) *''

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'' (GMA Network) *''

Show Me Da Manny ''Show Me Da Manny'' is a Philippine television sitcom series broadcast by GMA Network. Starring Manny Pacquiao and Marian Rivera, it premiered on August 23, 2009, on the network's Linggobingo sa Gabi line up. The series concluded on July 10, 2 ...

'' (GMA Network) *'' Pinoy Records'' (GMA Network) * ''Wild Card'' (Studio 23)

References

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