Connect with us

Hi, what are you looking for?

Tiebreaker Times

Basketball

Jonnel Policarpio inks three-year deal with NLEX


NLEX has signed Jonnel Policarpio to a three-year rookie contract, on Monday at the NLEX Corporation office in Caloocan City.

The 22-year-old Kapampangan was selected as the sixth overall pick in the 2024 PBA Draft held last July 14.

NLEX Corporation President J. Luigi L. Bautista, Team Governor Ronald Dulatre, Head Coach Jong Uichico, and Team Manager Virgil Villavicencio were present during the signing.

“Nagpapasalamat ako sa NLEX kasi kahit ako hindi ko inexpect na kukunin nila ako kaagad nung draft. Tapos ngayon, three years pa binigay nila sa akin. Talagang susuklian ko ‘yung tiwala na binigay nila sa akin,” said Policarpio, who was with his agent Anton Brodett of Phenom Championship Clinic during the signing.

Road Warriors head coach Jong Uichico also shared his optimism about Policarpio’s future with the team.

2024-PBA-Draft-NLEX-Jonnel-Policarpio-1 Jonnel Policarpio inks three-year deal with NLEX Basketball News PBA  - philippine sports news

“It will take patience from both sides for Jonnel to realize his full potential. As coaches, we want to be the ones who’ll teach him not just on the court, but also off of it. He’ll be an integral part of our team’s future,” Uichico commented.

Standing at 6-foot-5, Policarpio is a versatile forward with a proven track record, having secured championships in both 5-on-5 and 3×3 basketball during his one year in the UAAP.

Policarpio also expressed his excitement about joining the Road Warriors and his commitment to making the most of this opportunity.

“Masaya ako na makasama ko ang NLEX at maglaro sa PBA,” he said. “Hindi ko sasayangin ang pagkakataong ito, at sisikapin kong ibigay ang lahat para sa NLEX.”

Policarpio and the rest of the Road Warriors are headed to Baguio City for a six-day training camp in preparation for the 2024 PBA Governors’ Cup.

#ReadMore  Arvin Tolentino departs NorthPort after contract stalemate, signs with Seoul SK
Written By


You May Also Like

Basketball

Ginebra found a solution to bring back LA Tenorio into the lineup without compromising Jayson David. The Kings on Monday reactivated the 40-year-old by...

Basketball

CJ Perez and San Miguel can’t wait for the PBA Philippine Cup quarterfinals to commence, given the opportunity for redemption ahead. The Beermen have...

Basketball

Ginebra ran away in the fourth quarter to beat Rain or Shine, 98-80, to claim the remaining twice-to-beat incentive for the PBA Season 49...

Basketball

San Miguel has clinched the No. 1 seed entering the PBA Season 49 Philippine Cup quarterfinals following a 126-91 crushing of a NorthPort side...

Basketball

Zavier Lucero and Magnolia held off a late rally by TNT to escape with an 88-83 victory and secure the second twice-to-beat advantage in...

Basketball

Jason Perkins and Kenneth Tuffin delivered career-best performances to lead Phoenix to a commanding 124–109 victory over Blackwater, closing out their 2025 PBA Philippine...

Basketball

Schonny Winston and the Converge FiberXers held off a furious second-half rally by the San Miguel Beermen to escape with a thrilling 100-97 victory,...

Basketball

DUBAI – Meralco collapsed in the third and ultimately bowed to Ulaanbaatar Xac, 83-78, in a bitter end to its Basketball Champions League Asia...

Advertisement