The TNT Tropang Giga signed athletic forward Jeremiah Gray for its halfcourt team while Meralco signed methodical point guard Jason Brickman.
Brickman and Gray initially applied for the PBA rookie selection but failed to complete the necessary papers needed for applicants of Filipino-foreign descent.
FILE — Jeremiah Gray. INQUIRER PHOTO/TRISTAN TAMAYO
“We signed Jeremiah Gray to a 1 year contract for the PBA 3×3 Inaugural Season. We would like to welcome Jeremiah to TNT Tropang GIGA 3×3. We are excited to have him onboard,” said TNT team manager Gabby Cut Friday.
The Bolts announced the signing of Brickman, who is fourth in the NCAA’s Division 1 assist ladder with 1,007, on its Twitter page.
Jason Brickman will play for Meralco in the PBA 3×3 Season ⚡ Team manager Paolo Trillo confirms: “We’re looking forward to seeing his brand of basketball up close. He’s a veteran playmaker who's proven himself internationally & we’re excited to have him on board.” #ChargeForward pic.twitter.com/d51KNElKKz
— Meralco Bolts (@MeralcoBolts) March 19, 2021
“We’re looking forward to seeing his brand of basketball up close. He’s a veteran playmaker who’s proven himself internationally & we’re excited to have him on board,” said Bolts team manager Paolo Trillo.
The two were valuable assets for the San Miguel Alab Pilipinas that played in the ASEAN Basketball League.
The PBA allowed teams to do direct hires for the inaugural 3×3 tournament.