Junjun Cabatu

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Junjun Cabatu
Personal information
Born (1984-05-25) May 25, 1984 (age 39)
Alcala, Cagayan, Philippines
NationalityFilipino
Listed height6 ft 5 in (1.96 m)
Listed weight215 lb (98 kg)
Career information
High school St. Vincent School
College De La Salle University
PBA draft 2006: Elevated
Selected by the Welcoat Dragons
Playing career2006–2011
Position Small forward / power forward
Number25, and 3
Career history
2006–2007 Welcoat Dragons
2007–2008 Alaska Aces
2008–2009 Barangay Ginebra Kings
2010–2011 Philippine Patriots

Santiago "Junjun" S. Cabatu, Jr. (born June 25, 1984) is a Filipino former professional basketball player. He played for the San Miguel Beermen in the Asean Basketball League until 2011. He is the son of Santiago "Sonny" Cabatu, Sr., who is a former PBA player and was the very first draft pick of the league in 1985. He played high school basketball at St. Vincent School of Quezon City along with his elder brother Christian Cabatu and some notable players like Percival Cendana and Christian Anlacan to name a few. They won the National Championship and represented Manila selection in the Palarong Pambansa 2000 where they finished 2nd place behind Cebu selection. [1] [2]

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