Where is Thirdy headed to?

MANILA, Philippines — Southeast Asian Games gold medalist Thirdy Ravena, now a free agent, is studying his options for his next venture after a stint with Dubai Basketball that debuted in the EuroLeague this year.

Ravena said he’s in talks with his agent as to where he is headed next, hoping to get an offer here or abroad.

“I’m still not sure. I’m a free agent now. We’ll see,” said the 29-year-old guard after he and his teammates were recognized by the PBA at halftime of the TNT-Magnolia tiff Saturday at the Smart Araneta Coliseum.

“It was an amazing experience (in the EuroLeague) kahit na I left the team early. It’s a great feeling to at least play with such environment. Ultimately, it’s a great blessing and now I know what it takes to play at that level,” he added.

Ravena blazed another trail for Philippine basketball, becoming the first Filipino to suit up in the EuroLeague  after signing with Dubai when the squad was still in the ABA League.

He parted ways with Dubai last November, becoming free agent once again.

Earlier, he was among the first Filipino players to hook up in the Japan B. League wearing the San-En NeoPhoenix jersey.

His jump to the overseas pros paved the way for what’s now a fast-growing list of Filipino imports in Japan and Korea like Gilas’ Dwight Ramos, Kai Sotto, AJ Edu, Kevin Quiambao and Carl Tamayo.

“I’m very happy that we’re able to open another option. Sana mas marami pang players at mas malayo ‘yung marating nila. ‘Yun naman ‘yung goal. I tried to go far so the rest can go farther,” beamed the three-time UAAP champion and Finals MVP with Ateneo.