By: Paolo Manuel C. Fule
With boy-next-door looks and a physique fit for a future basketball star, the FEU universe is likely to see another future basketball superstar who can follow the footsteps of Arwind Santos, RR Garcia and Terence Romeo.
Born Ajay Sta. Teresa Khatri on April 16, 1997, in Pasay City to Kumar Khatri and Estela Khatri, this 6-foot-1 Filipino-Indian high school baller is currently playing as small forward/power forward for the Far Eastern University Baby Tamaraws. He registered his career high of 35 points in the PSAP basketball tournament. His pre-game rituals include listening to music and focusing on his games. If given the chance to play one-on-one with an NBA player, he would choose Kyrie Irving of Cleveand Cavaliers because he likes Kyrie’s basketball skills and toughness on the court. His favorite shot includes fake spin and jump shot.
He usually eats protein, less on carbohydrates diet and whole body exercise to stay fit and healthy in playing a physical game such as basketball. Asked how he manages to balance his game and studies, “I prioritize my schedule and organize it carefully to attend classes even though I have practice”, quipped the beaming cager from FEU. His favorite NBA star is Kyrie Irving, and his ambition in life is to be a successful PBA star in the near future.
With unmatched perseverance and the will to excel in every game that he is in, Ajay can be in the same room as the players in the PBA dug out when it comes to discussion of the best players in the league. That will be in the near future. But for the time being, determination and faith in God is his armor in each battle he is at.
Email the author at paolomanuelfule@yahoo.com
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