Jason Brickman is still headed to the PBA.

But instead of the suiting up in the 5-on-5 scene, Brickman will see action in the 3×3 tournament as he joins Meralco in the inaugural season, the team announced on Friday, March 19.

“We’re looking forward to seeing his brand of basketball up close,” said Meralco team manager Paolo Trillo.

“He is a veteran playmaker who has proven himself internationally and we’re excited to have him on board.”

A battle-tested guard who played abroad, including Germany and Russia, the Filipino-American applied for the recent PBA Draft.

The 29-year-old was pegged as a potential first-round pick until he was ruled ineligible as he failed to submit the documents required by the PBA for Filipino-foreigners.

Brickman, though, is allowed to participate in the 3×3 league as the PBA follows FIBA eligibility rules on 3×3, needing only a Philippine passport from players.

With Brickman, Meralco gets a steady floor general who finished his NCAA career for the Long Island University Brooklyn as 1 of the only 4 players in Division 1 history to tally at least 1,000 assists.

Brickman last played for Alab Pilipinas in the ASEAN Basketball League. – Rappler.com