No. 43–Batangas City Tanduay Rum Masters | |
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Position | Small forward |
League | MPBL |
Personal information | |
Born | Roxas City, Capiz, Philippines | January 9, 1987
Nationality | Filipino |
Listed height | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) |
Listed weight | 190 lb (86 kg) |
Career information | |
College | JRU (2009–2014) |
PBA draft | 2013: Undrafted |
Playing career | 2014–present |
Career history | |
2014–2016 | NLEX Road Warriors |
2016–2017 | Kia Picanto |
2017 | Cignal HD Hawkeyes |
2018–2020 | Makati Super Crunch |
2021 | Pasig Sta. Lucia Realtors |
2022–present | Batangas City Embassy Chill/Tanduay Rum Masters |
Career highlights and awards | |
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