KIEFER Ravena’s hard work and sacrifices are starting to bear fruit after he has been invited to try out for the Texas Legends of the NBA D-League.

The amateur superstar, who has been training in the US, going back and forth for months, has finally gained a second look from the Dallas Mavericks’ affiliate team, baring it through his Instagram post of his recent conversation with Legends president Malcolm Farmer.

Ravena confirmed the training invite to SPIN.ph on Thursday, but was quick to play down the development, saying nothing’s cast in stone yet.

It’s a fitting follow-up after the former after the former Ateneo star saw action in the Drew League, a renowned pro-am summer league, recently, for the Reapers.

If he gets a crack at the roster, Ravena, who turns 23 next month, gets a chance to team up with Gilas Pilipinas teammate and fellow homegrown Filipino NBA aspirant Ray Parks.Sweat equity is the most valuable equity there is. Know your business and industry better than… https://t.co/NoXLOx7NOj

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"Sweat equity is the most valuable equity there is. Know your business and industry better than… https://t.co/NoXLOx7NOj — Kiefer Ravena (@kieferravena) September 15, 2016