Barbie Jamili

Barbie Jamili
Personal information
Full nameJimi Jean Jamili
NicknameBarbie
NationalityFilipino
Born (2003-03-15) March 15, 2003
HometownLiloan, Cebu, Philippines[1]
Height5 ft 5 in (1.65 m)
College / UniversityAdamson University
Volleyball information
PositionOutside hitter
Current clubCreamline Cool Smashers
Career
YearsTeams
2026–presentCreamline Cool Smashers

Jimi Jean "Barbie" Jamili (born March 15, 2003) is a Filipino professional volleyball player for the Creamline Cool Smashers of the Premier Volleyball League (PVL). In college, she played for the Adamson Lady Falcons of the University Athletic Association of the Philippines (UAAP).

Education

Jamili studied at the National University Nazareth School where she played for its volleyball team.[2] After graduating from high school, she enrolled at the Far Eastern University for her freshman year to pursue a tourism degree. However she dropped out to take care of a medical emergency concerning her father in Cebu with plans to continue her studies in her home province. She evenutally returned to Manila to enroll at the Adamson University.[1][3]

Career

Collegiate

Jamili was recruited to play for the FEU Lady Tamaraws and played for the team in the 2022 Shakey's Super League Pre-season Championship and the 2022 V-League Collegiate Challenge[2][4]

She then moved to the Adamson Soaring Falcons but had to serve one year of residency before she could play in the University Athletic Association of the Philippines (UAAP). She debuted in March 2024 during UAAP Season 86.[5][6] She played until Season 88 when Adamson reached the Final Four.[7] She forego her final year of eligibility to turn professional.[8]

Club

Jamili was picked 8th overall by the Creamline Cool Smashers in the 2026 draft of the Premier Volleyball League.[9]

References

  1. ^ a b Dannug, Jonash (February 5, 2023). "Barbie Jamili completes transfer from FEU to Adamson". Tiebreaker Times. Retrieved June 5, 2026.
  2. ^ a b Dannug, Jonash (October 28, 2022). "Barbie Jamili brings more than just scoring to FEU, says Salak". Tiebreaker Times. Retrieved June 5, 2026.
  3. ^ Agcaoili, Lance (January 20, 2023). "Promising spiker Barbie Jamili no longer with FEU, says Dzi Gervacio". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved June 5, 2026.
  4. ^ Agcaoili, Lance (September 25, 2022). "Barbie Jamili makes most of opportunity in FEU debut". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved June 5, 2026.
  5. ^ Fuertes Jr., Rommel (February 5, 2023). "UAAP: Barbie Jamili, former FEU prospect, joins Adamson Lady Falcons". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved June 3, 2026.
  6. ^ Anzures, Romwel (March 3, 2024). "UAAP: Barbie Jamili grateful for breakout game with Adamson". ABS-CBN News. Retrieved June 3, 2026.
  7. ^ Tuazon, Ernest (June 4, 2026). "Jema Galanza welcomes fellow Adamson product Barbie Jamili to Creamline". Tiebreaker Times. Retrieved June 5, 2026.
  8. ^ Villar, Joey (May 29, 2026). "Adamson's Jamili skips final UAAP year, impresses in PVL Draft Combine". Philippine Star. Retrieved June 3, 2026.
  9. ^ Barbarona, Keith (June 3, 2026). "LIST: 2026 PVL Rookie Draft". GMA News. Retrieved June 3, 2026.