Fil-Am DUKE COMMIT VANESSA DE JESUS shows why she is the TOP ASIAN AMERICAN HS HOOPER in the NATION!

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Vanessa De Jesus is a senior at Sierra Canyon and has just recently committed to Duke. She is the top ranked Asian American hooper in the country and showed why with her dominant performance at the West Coast Jamboree. Down the stretch, she takes over games with ease and has no fear of putting the team on her back. Sierra Canyon is one of the top teams in the nation and is coming off a state title. The highlights you see feature the semifinals and finals of the tournament. Vanessa and company scrapped out a tough down-to-the-wire victory over Saint Joseph's Notre Dame in the semifinals but lost a thriller in the finals to the top team in the country Mater Dei. Despite the loss, Vanessa was awarded the Jim Capoot Memorial Award, given to the player who exemplified the greatest sportsmanship and inspirational play.
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[@AMAZNHQ]

Just to help clarify the confusion because I have seen many comments about this. Fil-Am (Filipino American) doesn't mean that Vanessa is not 100% Filipino, it just means that she is a Filipina who grew up in America. Both of Vanessa's parents are of Filipino descent and she was brought up here in the states. Similarly, the term Asian American refers to Asians who have grown up or live in America. From talking to her, it's clear that she's proud of her Kababayan heritage and we're all excited to see her continue to succeed!

[@victorcordero8552]

Pure pilipina yan..

[@youtubephan2427]

My parents are both Filipino born in PH, but relocated to the US for work. I was born in the US. When I'm in the Philippines for vacation, I've been asked if I'm half Filipino....I have to explain to them, I'm an American citizen, but my blood is pure pinoy. For some reason, if you're Filipino blood and born in the US, it makes you half Filipino, lol.

[@AMAZNHQ]

​@@youtubephan2427 dang it shouldn't have to be like that :(

[@YYC403NOYP]

She is a FULL BLOODED Filipino. ( Ethnicity, heritage ) BORN and RAISED in the US which makes her an American by BIRTH. JUS SOLI = Birthright through place of birth. FIL-AM can mean several things. 1 - One parent is Filipino other is an American. 2 - BORN ang RAISED in the US of BOTH Filipino parents ( Vanessa ) 3 - A Filipino IMMIGRANT that has acquired US citizenship.

[@youtubephan2427]

@@YYC403NOYP fil am is a loose reference...which usually just mean the person is Filipino to those in the Philippines. I dont like to call myself Fil Am...Fil Am to me are immigrants to the US who may become US citizens or not. I consider myself American and Filipino by ethnicity. Just like many Japanese or Chinese born in the US, I will identify them as American with the proper ethnicity.

[@MrMcxcoy]

I don't know why but the first time I watch move, style, and quickness, It reminds me of PBA Legend, Johnny Abarrientos, A woman version? Small but terrible. Check it out.

[@rogergodfreyreyes5240]

Hawkeye court vision with high basketball IQ

[@Xiaolongbaokid16]

Top ASIAN AMERICAN? Dude why do you need to label it like that? Are we supposed to label everyone as African-American, Italian- American, German-American, Dutch American? Rarely you’d here that you’d call others as Dutch-American or Swiss-American or even Jewish-American. For what kind of law that had you had been declared as an American? Why label so much? Was it enough that you called her FIL-AM for the sake that other Filipinos would be proud on her accomplishments? Why reiterate on Top Asian-American blahblahblah? So OBTUSE.. so OBTUSE.

[@ue606216]

She's a complete package, shooter, high basketball IQ, great court vision and she makes her teammates look good. I won't be surprise if she makes it at WNBA.

[@AMAZNHQ]

a midrange killer! hoping to see her name called on draft day in a couple of years

[@theduk379]

Agree.. Her basketball IQ is really good, she's also good in transition. I can't help but smile when I see a good player. Hopefully she will enhance more of her skills, I'm everybody wants to see her succeed.

[@wilbertrodrigo8790]

She is a pure PG .May god help her to be a successful player and become a WNBA player someday.

[@nenram.5786]

I she had a male body she would've made it to the NBA. Her play is very mature just like Doncic's.

[@michaeljohnrufino3476]

I like her ball handling.. we proud of you..shout out here the Philippines

[@gaicamed]

Vanessa is the play maker of the team. Her 3 pointers are excellent. She is not selfish and passes the ball to her team mate who is free to score. She has high basketball IQ.

[@luisnavasero9516]

Much respect to Vanessa and the left handed team mate

[@sidjoseph1826]

Your kababayan are proud of you Vanessa. You are not only a good basketball player but take your academic seriously. Not everyone can attend Duke, that alone is a big accomplishment. You are young, there will be plenty of basketball for you later on whether WNBA or Gilas (or both). Be smart and take care of your schooling.

[@elginfraga3201]

Filipina Mambalita.. Mabuhay ka kabayan 👍💯💪💥👊

[@bigboy1982]

Proud to be pinoy na naman🤣🤣🤣

[@jmagz03]

She's American by the birth but with full Philippine blood. We can make a case tho that she is a Fil-Am according to USA's law about citizenship.

[@adeloignacio1644]

No.1 White Team.. she is great player from ball handling , long shooting n dribbling .my goodness , she plays like Jaworski..of Toyota team PBA

[@michaelarica3946]

sa shooting given na yan dhl kailangan talaga sa Height nya..pero yung Court Vision pati Decision Making grabe ambilis mag-isip..kabisadong kabisado ang plays..

[@thealpha02]

she is a “Jason Kidd”

[@IAO_islander]

She knows when the play asks for an extra pass or take it herself.💡 makes good decision on those. Goodluck sa Duke iha.

[@Love_Angel-ti5gx]

Parang mas malupet pa mga galawan nya kumpara sa ibang pba player.

[@rommellupae3447]

Is she related to the late Bonnie "Mong" De Jesus, a 6"10 Filipino basketeer?

[@AMAZNHQ]

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[@harveynielmanunday3758]

I think she's a pure filipina, not fil-am

[@AMAZNHQ]

both are true, fil-am just means that she's a filpina who grew up in america

[@gallyvillanueva3058]

Good luck Vanessa and welcome back home to Philippines

[@kentga9175]

may chance to sa WNBA

[@newbiegamer4238]

Sir Pure Blooded filipina po si Vanessa De jesus . FYI lang po 😇

[@rungarundaokrajai437]

She move like a man. She's a pure P.G. and outstanding knowledge of the game. She'll make it 100% to WNBA if she stays healthy,she'll make a long lasting impact of the game.

[@rayanrayan1080]

Parang hinde babae gumalaw malakas pang superstar

[@jeffreybonachita4307]

I think Pure po sya hindi sya half

[@melandrodeleon4058]

Shes like jhonny abarientos the way she handle the ball shes inteligent player n also a good passer.

[@chowking4195]

I always find an amazing talent of filipino here in youtube. I think it was all in field of sports, entertainment wether in singing, dancing and beauty contest. Filipinos are always present even in working in other countries they all show that they are d best and skilled human being on earth, thats why i can walk in public with head high up proud to be Pinoy. 👍👍👍👍 👏👏👏👏 Cheers to all

[@AMAZNHQ]

representation is finally coming!

[@floviejohntogle8287]

Bakit di sya. Qualified sa fiba pure blooded nama sya

[@leonesperanza3672]

Don't even trash talk this girl look at her surname.

[@adrianoadriano5104]

You are lucky if you have team mate like her

[@xan7115]

Yeah i like her selfish plays

[@macktabuzo9628]

Magaling malaking asset sa gilas women basketball yan galawang Jhonny Abarientos ang laro nya 👏👏👏

[@aticuz1914]

She looks and moves like gianna at some angle

[@redone6200]

Galing!!! Laki ng diperensya ng laro nya sa mga kalaban nya. Galaw at decision making pang Pro na.

[@daimos6686]

Girl Version ni Chris Paul. Astig.😀

[@thedeissy16]

Asus

[@kenbagona6392]

Terence Romeo

[@CODM_WARDEN]

Pure Filipina sya mga idol.both parents nya Pinoy. Sa amerika Lang talaga sya lumaki❤️🇵🇭

[@reyruedas6553]

PURE BLOOD PILIPINO. SANA NAISIP NG PARENTS NYA NA MAG DOUBLE CITIZENSHIP SI VANESSA, "SO SAD" PARANG ITINAKWIL NA YATA NG PARENTS ANG PAGIGING ISANG PILIPINO.

[@memongtv]

Galing nong full up shot niya saka magaling pumasa future WNBA

[@toxicgaming7397]

Why do they think shes FIL AM her dad and mom were born in the Philippines and are full blooded filipino

[@bryanpilapil1332]

Citizenship

[@christopherpagal3816]

Natural born American

[@ricardovillasis7697]

ang galing nman., versatile si vane.,stay sharp and humble.goodluck.

[@raymondcrisostomo9778]

Proud of you girl you represent your country as Filipna. Go girl kick some a...

[@ronarertac9081]

Kung Ganyan lang sana maglaro ang mga point guard natin sa gilas yong simply lang pero effective di yong puro dribble lang ang alam

[@rockytv7393]

Go Vanessa De Jesus ❤❤❤️🇵🇭🇵🇭🇵🇭🇵🇭

[@ifsijojo6355]

Vanessa MVP..

[@davebarrios4846]

She plays solid basketball, great point guard, imo. She is a Gilas material and future star of the national team.

[@makomorales959]

Hayaan nalang yan sa tate.. pag sa pinas yan.. lang mawawala ang future nyan.. better sa WNBA

[@SerJedOfficial]

@@makomorales959 pwede p rin nman nya represent Pinas khit nasa WNBA sya if ever.

[@agatepbuminsao1318]

Ganda ng laro niya, very smooth and hig IQ

[@KyleBuschF18]

Shes got a bsktball talent in all angle

[@rizaldebanalo6616]

Both parents po nya filipino , pureblooded pinay po yan dyan pang lumaki at nanirahan sa usa

[@reyruedas6553]

PILIPINO BY BLOOD. SANA NAISIP NG PARENTS NYA NA MAG "DOUBLE CITIZENSHIP" SI VANESSA, "SO SAD"PARANG ITINAKWIL NA YATA NG PARENTS NYA ANG PAGIGING ISANG PILIPINO.

[@dazzlerph5559]

wow. parang terrence Romeo yung galawan niya. the way n magdala siya ng bola. parang TR7 girl version.

[@kristiangutierrez8287]

Oa mo nman

[@bobdoodle6527]

Hay, Hay, Haaay! Mas matangkad pa sa akin, why, why, why, mga magulang ko why?

[@1sthsa1csandoval41]

Ang galing nya, sana makapasok sya in the future sa wnba😇

[@qgan2948]

Excellent ball handler and passer

[@edmundop9313]

She.plays calm, cool and collected.

[@AMAZNHQ]

Just uploaded a FEATURE INTERVIEW with Vanessa, where she speaks about her goal to inspire Filipino youth! Go check it out → kzbin.info/www/bejne/mJzCfmWdiZuhesU

[@airolerikbaltazar7442]

Shes my cousin from my mother side...😊im very proud of her.

[@AMAZNHQ]

We’re all proud of her 🙌🏾

[@adrianoadriano5104]

Her pull-ups are so good.

[@pedrocarpio8847]

Future WNBA star,,,

[@AMAZNHQ]

we sure hope so! feel free to check out the channel for content on fil-am and Asian American hoopers!

[@randyluy5401]

Malaki potintial mo van na makapasuk sa WNBA , ngayun palang tagaganga muna aku .. alwys be humble lng sana lagi, GOD BLESS YOU VAN ........🤗🤗🤗🤗

[@edilbertobusante4204]

WOW a real amazing quick BROWN FOX w/ a cunning and eagle eyed moves in finding open team mates plus a deadly shooting prowess you are a complete package prayers are all that she needs para maabot nya ang WNBA im proud of you KABAYAN

[@arseniopaglingayen8812]

Great player Vanessa De Jesus.😊😊

[@ronalynquimoy4526]

Pa shout out at pa support po sa chanell ng asawa ko Ronalyn Quimoy po salamat god bless

[@simacogacita5612]

U R D VIRSION OF FIL AM JORDAN CLARCKSON..

[@leonesperanza3672]

Don't even attempt to trash talk this kid look at her surname.

[@dodongskiebulatag9649]

galing

[@brillcruz1482]

Parang female version sys ni jason kidd !! Parehong pareho sila basketbol i.q.

[@oscargilbuena695]

One for gilas women team, Wow,

[@robarbaynosa2353]

Full blooded Filipino born in America playing awesome# Vanessa de Jesus❤️

[@enricocortes6924]

chris pual!!!

[@Memories7775]

Wow amazing and great woman basketball player nice 1 idol

[@LeonaSim]

Abangan ko sa saturday duke vs east carolina

[@tommaleconjr6618]

I think no matter how hard she plays and no matter how good she is , she has no future in american basketball league. Main reason , she is asian. Look what happen to jeremy lin, i hope i'm wrong, but it's already a given proof. But , definitely the experience will boost her capacity and teach her a lot.

[@AMAZNHQ]

I understand your reasoning and there's truth behind that, but we can't keep having that mentality. I do believe we're approaching that threshold where seeing Asian talent in hoops will become somewhat normalized, especially in the women's game. So hopefully she can help lead that wave!

[@sulayi1441]

high IQ ,composed, court vision, consistent jumper no wasted movement, not to many Dribbles. A point guard a any coach would love... makes everyone else better. if she works on her dribble drive game and speed gameover

[@AMAZNHQ]

absolutely! humble and a born competitor 🙌🏾

[@ysaganiybarra6661]

Very good 😌👏👏👏

[@ronalddejesus684]

So proud of this girl.

[@bitoynolasco9087]

jimmy alapag female version...

[@gavinokabinagol7725]

Wow ang galing naman ni ate! Proud kami sa iyo! Mabuhay!!!

[@trusteelastradejesus9290]

Idol glingan mo pa

[@rungarundaokrajai437]

The low % of her assists is due to low shot % of the receiver.

[@caicossupport1879]

She will make it to the WNBA I can see that coming....

[@trusteelastradejesus9290]

Idol galingan mo

[@timothydaniel4928]

Wow .....amazing basketball skills...you have a good future in basketball.

[@kimjonesgonzales8938]

Fil Am ba tagala siya or pure pinoy.?

[@swaggemcgee5436]

Luka Doncic

[@bisayangdaku8251]

I pressure n nmn to ng mga ibang pinoy..

[@ronalynquimoy4526]

Wow galing nya naman mag laro ng basketball

[@capt.shanks1684]

She is a pure pinay not fil-am

[@christopherpagal3816]

American born so American, she can call herself American only if she wants to

[@palaotot6933]

Plays like Luka

[@thedeissy16]

Luka luka 😂

[@mimabeltran1468]

fan po ni Vanessa De Jesus from naic cavite

[@henrydigao4245]

🔜- 🌏- ⛹️- 🌟-🎊 🙏❤️✌️

[@raffyfernandez9213]

irerespeto n ng mga pinoy tomboy ngayon

[@kimwellilagan]

5:37 ball movement 🔥

[@_Kapitantutan]

that number 15 girl is beautiful

[@highwayone100]

Don't assume she will play for Gilas.

[@vicslasher7954]

No phil passport pero pwede nman msging naturalized plsyer

[@thedefender8234]

Perlas

[@arnelenage8151]

pwede isama ito sa philipines team.super husay..pwede rin mapunta sa WNBA...

[@stormcomilang869]

Freshman pa lang yata sa college so with her talent/skill in basketball someday WNBA bound siya cgurado

[@jofersonbisanunsavlogs6480]

Wow! Really all around player!🤜🤛

[@mjtulang7920]

I think she's not a fil-am

[@kenbagona6392]

I have friends in Palawan surname De Jesus to

[@theduke6951]

Konek? Alam mo ba kung ilang libo ang meron surname na De Jesus sa Pinas? 😂

[@adrianoadriano5104]

She's so perfect.. I really dont know that there is a girl who can move like that..

[@nino.golf0353]

Hailey Van Lith

[@petermercado6828]

Ano pa ginagawa sbp kunin nyo na asset na naman to para sa pilipinas

[@alexdgreattv4809]

Walang future sa pilipinas

[@laurynsantos6780]

Maria Del Tuk Tuk Ava Mary

[@pidosaburnido1360]

Galing naman

[@samdy26]

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