MANILA, Philippines—Josh Ybaez has been one of the biggest revelations in UAAP Season 85, as the rookie led the University of Santo Tomas Golden Spikers to their best first round finish in 12 years.
The 19-year-old under-the-radar recruit, continued to show maturity beyond years for a UST side that has won four straight and six of its first seven games.
As he continues to make waves in the league, Ybaez became the first-ever men’s volleyball player to be voted as the Collegiate Press Corps UAAP Player of the Week for the period March 15 to 19.
Despite being tagged as a super rookie, the General Santos City native makes sure to always keep his feet on the ground as he remai…
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