Junthy Valenzuela
Junthy Valenzuela (born June 5, 1979 in Bogo, Cebu) is a Filipino former basketball player in the Philippine Basketball Association (PBA), a former Red Bull Barako player. He was automatically pulled by Red Bull directly from the Philippine Basketball League.
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | June 5, 1979 Bogo, Cebu, Philippines |
| Nationality | Filipino |
| Listed height | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) |
| Listed weight | 190 lb (86 kg) |
| Career information | |
| College | Salazar Institute of Technology |
| PBA draft | 2000 / Elevated |
| Selected by the Batang Red Bull Energizers | |
| Playing career | 2000–2010 |
| Position | Shooting guard / Small forward |
| Number | 10 |
| Career history | |
| 2000–2008 | Batang Red Bull Energizers / Batang Red Bull Thunder / Red Bull Barako |
| 2008–2010 | Barangay Ginebra Kings |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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On April 14, 2008, he was traded by the Red Bull Barako to the Barangay Ginebra Kings in exchange for a 2009 second round pick and a 2010 first round draft pick.[1]
After his PBA career came into an end, Valenzuela returned to his home province, Cebu to become an assistant coach of the University of San Carlos Warriors men's basketball team in the CESAFI. He currently managed a pawnshop business based in Cebu, aside from being part of the USC's coaching staff.[2]
References
- Kings give up two draft picks for Red Bull enforcer Pba.ph, Retrieved on April 14, 2008
- Badua, Snow (August 10, 2016). "After premature end to PBA career, Junthy Valenzuela is back in Cebu doing what he loves best". Sports Interactive Network Philippines. Retrieved August 10, 2016.
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