Kyt Jimenez relishes chance to learn from 'Kuya Terrence,' SMB vets

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For fan favorite and social media star Kyt Jimenez, it was a dream come true to be selected in the PBA Rookie Draft.Powerhouse San Miguel Beer made Jimenez their last pick of the draft on Sunday, taking the 5-foot-11 guard with the 76th overall pick. Jimenez, who made his name as a member of the &quot;Mav’s Phenomenal Basketball&quot; group, now has a chance to earn his spot on a roster that includes six-time Most Valuable Player June Mar Fajardo and his idol, Terrence Romeo.RELATED STORIES:<ul class="op-related-articles">	<li><a href="https://news.abs-cbn.com/sports/09/17/23/list-the-selections-in-the-2023-pba-rookie-draft">LIST: The selections in the 2023 PBA Rookie Draft</a></li>	<li><a href="https://news.abs-cbn.com/sports/09/17/23/jimenez-on-being-drafted-in-the-pba-parang-nasa-langit-nako">Kyt Jimenez on being drafted in the PBA: ‘Parang nasa langit na’ko’</a></li></ul>&quot;Sobrang saya din, kasi sobrang tagal ko nang hindi nakasama ulit si Kuya Terrence, nagkakausap lang kami,&quot; said Jimenez, who revealed that he was in communication with the former PBA scoring champion ahead of the draft. &quot;Pero ngayon, magkakasama ulit kami sa ensayo.&quot;&quot;Sobrang laking opportunity sa akin kasi mas marami pa akong matutunan sa kanya and sa mga beterano na players ng San Miguel,&quot; he added.Jimenez played for Far Eastern University in the UAAP and Perpetual Help in the NCAA, and also saw action in the MPBL with Sarangani. <div>(Video from Rom Anzures, ABS-CBN News)</div>

For fan favorite and social media star Kyt Jimenez, it was a dream come true to be selected in the PBA Rookie Draft.

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Kyt Jimenez relishes chance to learn from 'Kuya Terrence,' SMB vets

Kyt Jimenez relishes chance to learn from 'Kuya Terrence,' SMB vets

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Published Sep 18, 2023 08:40 PM PHT

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