Jason Ballesteros: The bull-strong ‘little’ big man

May 20, 2010 | Posted by Benjie

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One of the most underrated players in the Smart Gilas roster is Jason Ballesteros. I call him a little big man because he is undersized for his position on the court. He either plays the 4 or the 5 position. Given his height at 6-foot-7, he’s short to play in the team’s frontline. However, whatever he gives up in height, he makes up with the right attitude. He has both a bull-strong physique and will power that propel him to be the best he can be.

Jason was a revelation in the Gilas’ stint in Dubai last January where he played beyond everybody’s expectations. Besides, he may not produce eye catching figures in the stat sheets but he can give the opposing teams’ big men big headache. I am hoping that he will be included in the final roster of Smart Gilas that plays on the Asian Games this November in Guangzhou, China.