Chris Ross (basketball)

Chris Ross
Ross in 2023
No. 6 – San Miguel Beermen
PositionPoint guard / shooting guard / assistant coach
LeaguePBA
Personal information
Born (1985-03-09) March 9, 1985 (age 39)
San Antonio, Texas, U.S.
NationalityFilipino / American
Listed height6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Listed weight180 lb (82 kg)
Career information
High schoolJohn Jay (San Antonio, Texas)
CollegePanola College (2003–2004)
McLennan CC (2004–2005)
Marshall (2005–2007)
PBA draft2009: 1st round, 3rd overall pick
Selected by the Burger King Whoppers
Playing career2009–present
Coaching career2023–present
Career history
As player:
2009Coca-Cola Tigers
2009–2010Sta. Lucia Realtors
2010–2013Meralco Bolts
2013–presentPetron Blaze Boosters / San Miguel Beermen
As coach:
2023–presentSan Miguel Beermen (assistant)
Career highlights and awards
As player:

As assistant coach:

Medals
Men's basketball
Representing  Philippines
Asian Games
Gold medal – first place 2022 Hangzhou Team
Southeast Asian Games
Gold medal – first place 2019 Philippines Team
Gold medal – first place 2023 Phnom Penh Team

Christopher Michael Ross (born March 9, 1985) is a Filipino-American[1] professional basketball player for the San Miguel Beermen of the Philippine Basketball Association (PBA). He also serves as an assistant coach for the same team.

Ross played high school basketball at John Jay High School in San Antonio, Texas, where as a junior, he made a 50-foot, half-court buzzer-beater to win the 2002 Class 5A state basketball championship for Jay.[2] After high school he played college basketball at McLennan Community College and Marshall University.

Ross can play both guard positions and is currently the starting point guard for the Beermen.[3] In his tenure with the Beermen, he is known for his defensive skills, thus recognized as one of the best defenders in the league.

  1. ^ Payo, Jasmine (June 27, 2010). "Three more Fil-Ams sign up for PBA draft". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Archived from the original on August 3, 2009. Retrieved September 14, 2010.
  2. ^ Chan, Lorne (March 4, 2010). "Jay star Ross still living the dream". MySA.com. Retrieved October 13, 2017.
  3. ^ Joble, Rey (August 17, 2010). "Meralco's PBA team wants franchise player". GMANews.TV. Retrieved September 13, 2010.