Where is Jimwell Torion now?
Table of Contents
Where is Jimwell Torion now?
San Beda Red Lions
Jimboy Torion, the son of former Philippine Basketball Association (PBA) stalwart Jimwell “Tora Tora” Torion has committed to join National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) powerhouse San Beda Red Lions. The development was confirmed by both Torion and San Beda team manager Jude Roque.
Who is the oldest active PBA player?
Can’t blame Barangay Ginebra, San Miguel Beer and TNT for not tinkering with their core group since their players are still very much in the peak of their playing career. Take for example the SMB lineup: The oldest is Chris Ross at 37 and the youngest is CJ Perez at 28.
What is the tallest Filipino?
He stands 7’1″ tall, making him the tallest Filipino professional basketball player ever to play in the PBA….E.J. Feihl.
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | March 27, 1970 Santa Barbara, Pangasinan, Philippines |
| Nationality | Filipino |
| Listed height | 7 ft 1 in (2.16 m) |
| Listed weight | 285 lb (129 kg) |
Who is the most basketball player in the Philippines?
Carlos “Caloy” Matute Loyzaga (August 29, 1930 – January 27, 2016) was a Filipino basketball player and coach. He was the most dominant basketball player of his era in the Philippines and is considered as the greatest Filipino basketball player of all time.
Who was the first Filipino to play in the NBA?
He was selected by the Warriors in the first round of the 1978 NBA draft, with the 22nd overall pick, and became the first Filipino-American to play in the NBA….Raymond Townsend.
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Nationality | Filipino / American |
| Listed height | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) |
| Listed weight | 175 lb (79 kg) |
| Career information |
Who is the legendary basketball in the Philippines?
1. Carlos Loyzaga (1930 – 2016) With an HPI of 48.43, Carlos Loyzaga is the most famous Filipino Basketball Player. His biography has been translated into 15 different languages on wikipedia.
Who is the pure Filipino NBA player?
He was selected by the Warriors in the first round of the 1978 NBA draft, with the 22nd overall pick, and became the first Filipino-American to play in the NBA….Raymond Townsend.
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| College | UCLA (1974–1978) |
| NBA draft | 1978 / Round: 1 / Pick: 22nd overall |
| Selected by the Golden State Warriors | |
| Playing career | 1978–1985 |
