If there is any player in the 2024 PVL All-Filipino Conference that has caught the eye of Justin Brownlee, that would be the 5-foot-6 Choco Mucho stalwart Sisi Rondina.
A familiar face is present at the PhilSports Arena on Thusday afternoon.
During the match between Petro Gazz and Farm Fresh in the 2024 PVL All-Filipino Conference, Gilas Pilipinas stalwart Justin Brownlee arrived at the stands to watch the Philippine brand of women's volleyball.
"Just coming here [to] enjoy volleyball matches. Got invited by my friend here. I just wanted to come [to] support the women athletes," Brownlee said.
Asked if there is any team he came to see, Brownlee had no squad in mind but there is one particular player that he is eager to watch up close anew – Sisi Rondina.
"I do have a favorite player, Sisi Rondina," he shared with a smile.
"She's one of my favorite players. I haven't really got the chance to see her play in a while so, I think, just coming to see her play, it would be nice."
Brownlee noted the 5-foot-6 dynamo's all-around brilliance, and he is thrilled to watch her lead Choco Mucho in its face-off against Cignal.
"She's all-around, for real. You know, she's good at, obviously, [sailing] in the air and spiking the ball. She's not one on the taller side, but I think she's just all-around," Brownlee shared.
"I've seen her play. Back in maybe 2018, 2019, before the pandemic. I haven't seen her play [in a while], so I just want to come out and see some good volleyball matches," he added.