Ateneo HS captain Jaymalin commits to Adamson Falcons

MANILA, Philippines — Adamson University bolstered its wing positions after landing Joaquin Jaymalin from Ateneo High School.

Falcons assistant coach Don Allado announced the development on his Twitter account Sunday.

https://twitter.com/alotofDON/status/1284751703770718208?s=20

The Blue Eaglets skipper is expected provide shooting and size at either the shooting guard or small forward spots for Adamson come UAAP Season 83.

Standing at 6-foot-1, Jaymalin averaged 6.2 points, 3.5 rebounds, and 1.1 assists for the Blue Eaglets in Season 82, wherein they finished third.

The 18-year-old shooter will join a squad that features perimeter threats in Jerrick Ahanmisi, Joem Sabandal, and AP Manlapaz.

Adamson earlier recruited 6-foot-2 guard Jhon Calisay and 6-foot-5 forward RV Yanes from Technological Institute of the Philippines.