Calvin Abueva

Calvin Abueva
Abueva with the Magnolia Hotshots in 2021
No. 13 – Magnolia Hotshots
PositionSmall forward / power forward
LeaguePBA
Personal information
Born (1988-02-04) February 4, 1988 (age 36)
Angeles City, Philippines
NationalityFilipino
Listed height6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
Listed weight209 lb (95 kg)
Career information
High schoolHAU (Angeles City)
CollegeSan Sebastian
PBA draft2012: 1st round, 2nd overall pick
Selected by the Alaska Aces
Playing career2012–present
Career history
2012–2018Alaska Aces
2018–2020Phoenix Super LPG Fuel Masters
2021–presentMagnolia Hotshots
Career highlights and awards
Medals
Men's basketball
Representing  Philippines
FIBA Asia Championship
Silver medal – second place 2015 Changsha Team
SEABA Championship
Gold medal – first place 2017 Quezon City Team
William Jones Cup
Silver medal – second place 2015 Taipei Team

Calvin Abueva (born February 4, 1988) is a Filipino professional basketball player for the Magnolia Hotshots of the Philippine Basketball Association (PBA). He was picked second overall by the Alaska Aces during the 2012 PBA Draft.[1] He was nicknamed "The Beast" due to the all-around threat he brings at both ends of the court, he dominated the nation's collegiate ranks by posting excellent numbers during his tenure with the San Sebastian College – Recoletos Stags in the NCAA. He also became the first player in collegiate basketball history to lead a college league in points, rebounds, and assists. Due to his versatility, him being frequently listed between 6'2 or 6'3, and his position as an undersized power forward for the Aces, Abueva has been frequently compared to the legendary import Sean Chambers.[2][3][4]

  1. ^ "Alaska Aces -- Official Website". www.alaskaaces.com.ph.
  2. ^ "Making a Difference: Chito Loyzaga is Named to the Pba's 40 Greatest Players".
  3. ^ Sydrick Salazar. "2012 PBA Draft: Calvin Abueva – 2012 PBA Draft – Hoops". Hoops.Blink.ph. Retrieved September 29, 2012.
  4. ^ Karlo Sacamos. "'The Beast' rewrites history". Spin.ph. Retrieved October 9, 2012.