Jhonard Clarito, a townmate of Barangay Ginebra starting off-guard Scottie Thompson, has been signed to a contract after Rain or Shine picked him 17th in the PBA rookie draft on May 15.
Like Thompson, Clarito is also a good rebounder and scorer in his amateur basketball career as a member of the champion team San Juan Knights in the Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League.
Although not as famous as the other PBA draftees, basketball experts successfully predicted that Clarito could be picked in this year's draft due to his skills and work ethic.
Clarito, who went to Metro Manila to pursue his basketball dream, is a consistent double-double player or someone who can score, rebound and defend. (Romeo Braceros Jr.)
JHONARD CLARITO 22pts Vs. FSD MAKATI ' FILBASKET