NLEX signs San Beda product JB Bahio

NLEX added another tool to its arsenal as the Road Warriors on Friday signed JB Bahio.

The 6-foot-5 San Beda product was drafted 25th overall in 2023 by Terrafirma but was still committed to Pampanga in the MPBL then. He eventually became a free agent as he did not get a contract offer by the end of the season. He also played for Nueva Ecija in MPBL.

“Sobrang saya ko po kasi simula bata pa lang, pangarap ko na po ang makapag-PBA. Answered prayer po ito, hindi lang para sa akin kundi para rin sa mga mahal ko sa buhay, kaya punong-puno po ng saya ang puso ko,” Bahio said in a statement.

Bahio, a member of the NCAA Season 98 Mythical Team, will join fellow Bedans Robert Bolick and Javee Mocon in the Road Warriors lineup.

“Grateful din po ako dahil mga Bedan din dati ang iba sa mga teammates ko—mga kuya ko na sila, kaya kinakausap nila ako para i-guide ako. Malaking tulong po iyon kasi nakapag-adjust ako nang mabilis. Alam ko rin po na mas marami pa akong matututunan sa kanila,” Bahio said.

“Sobrang blessed po talaga. Ready na po akong ibigay ang lahat para sa NLEX."

—JKC, GMA Integrated News