Jason Webb (basketball)
Jason Webb (born September 23, 1973) is a Filipino basketball coach and former basketball player.
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| Magnolia Hotshots | |
|---|---|
| Position | Assistant coach / Team consultant |
| League | PBA |
| Personal information | |
| Born | September 23, 1973 Parañaque, Rizal, Philippines |
| Nationality | Filipino |
| Listed height | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) |
| Career information | |
| College | De La Salle University |
| PBA draft | 1997 Round: 1 / Pick: 3rd overall |
| Selected by the Sta. Lucia Realtors | |
| Playing career | 1997–2001 |
| Position | Point guard / Shooting guard |
| Number | 1 |
| Coaching career | 2014–present |
| Career history | |
| As player: | |
| 1997–1998 | Sta. Lucia Realtors |
| 1999–2001 | Tanduay Rhum Masters |
| As coach: | |
| 2014–present | Purefoods Star Hotshots / Star Hotshots / Magnolia Hotshots (assistant coach/team consultant) |
| 2015–2016 | Star Hotshots (head coach) |
| Career highlights and awards | |
| As assistant coach: | |
Playing career
Webb played collegiate basketball for the De La Salle Green Archers from 1991 to 1995. After college, he played for Stag/Tanduay in the Philippine Basketball League (1995-1997).
Webb began his PBA career in 1997 with the Sta. Lucia Realtors. After two seasons, he played for the Tanduay Rhum Masters (1999-2001).
TV commentator
Webb was a color commentator/game analyst for PBA on Sports5 from 2011 to 2014.
Coaching career
Webb began his coaching career as an assistant coach for the Star Hotshots in June 2014[1] and was appointed as its head coach in July 2015.[2] On October 14, 2016, he was appointed as team consultant after being replaced as head coach by Chito Victolero.[3]
Personal life
Webb is one of the sons of former Philippine senator Freddie Webb. He is the brother of Pinky Webb and Hubert Webb. Webb was married to CNN Philippines (formerly 9News) anchor Claudine Trillo.[4]
References
- Richard Dy (June 18, 2014). "PBA player turned TV analyst Jason Webb joins Tim Cone in San Mig staff as assistant". Spin Philippines. Archived from the original on March 4, 2016. Retrieved December 5, 2015.
- April Lastimoza (July 24, 2015). "Jason Webb is Star Hotshots' new head coach". Kicker Daily News. Archived from the original on December 8, 2015. Retrieved August 2, 2015.
- http://sports.abs-cbn.com/basketball/news/2016/10/14/former-mahindra-deputy-replaces-webb-star-coach-16550
- Ishi Gonzales (August 9, 2014). "Mylene Dizon and Jason Webb in a 'very good' relationship". Ang Malaya Net. Archived from the original on July 28, 2016. Retrieved December 23, 2015.