MANILA, Philippines – He never became a UAAP Most Valuable Player awardee, but Thirdy Ravena owns a distinction even more prestigious these days. While the season MVP used to be the league's most coveted, it no longer rings long. Thirdy returned, changed his jersey number to "0" and rebounded in Season 79, although Ateneo lost to Mbala-powered La Salle in the Finals. Thirdy further improved in Season 80 with averages of 14.6 points, 8.1 rebounds and 3.2 assists as Ateneo exacted vengeance on La Salle. Having freed himself from the knot of Kiefer and father Bong, also a former national team and PBA player, Thirdy wants to carve another niche in local basketball annals.

Source: Philippine Star August 27, 2020 04:18 UTC