Jerrick Ahanmisi proves locals still matter in import-driven PBA Commissioner’s Cup

In a PBA conference packed with towering imports and big-name reinforcements, Jerrick Ahanmisi refuses to be overshadowed.

The Terrafirma guard has emerged as a beacon of local talent, averaging 23.7 points per game to top all Filipino scorers and sit 11th overall in the Commissioner’s Cup—a remarkable feat in a field dominated by imported giants. With his trademark long-range shooting connecting at 36 percent and reliable free-throw shooting at 71 percent, Ahanmisi has anchored Terrafirma’s 3-1 start in the mid-season tournament.

Even as Bol Bol and Justin Brownlee lead the overall scoring charts with jaw-dropping outputs, Ahanmisi’s consistency underscores a bigger story: that homegrown stars can still command the spotlight in the shadow of imports. 

His scoring, leadership, and versatility provide Terrafirma with a steady backbone in games where the big men often dominate headlines.

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Jerrick Ahanmisi and the Terrafirma Dyip are off to a solid start this PBA Season 50 Commissioner’s Cup with a dominant opening win against the Titan Ultra Giant Risers.#PBA50 #PBA50LID pic.twitter.com/8FdlAPrT9r

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Ahanmisi’s excellence extends beyond the PBA. Currently in Singapore representing Gilas Pilipinas at the FIBA 3×3 Asia Cup, he continues to showcase Filipino skill on the international stage while maintaining his form back home.

Trailing him among locals are Barangay Ginebra’s RJ Abarrientos (23.6 ppg), last season’s scoring champion Robert Bolick (22.7), Ricci Rivero (22.5), and San Miguel’s CJ Perez (22.2), a reminder that the league’s Filipino core remains highly competitive despite import-heavy matchups.

For Terrafirma, Ahanmisi is more than just a scorer. He’s proof that when talent, timing, and determination converge, a local player can not only survive but thrive, even when the league is filled with the tallest, most dominant imports.

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