Jimwell Torion
Jimwell Torion (born March 13, 1973) is a former Filipino professional basketball player in the PBA from 2000 to 2007.[1]
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | March 13, 1973 Cebu City |
| Nationality | Filipino |
| Listed height | 5 ft 9 in (1.75 m) |
| Listed weight | 149 lb (68 kg) |
| Career information | |
| College | Salazar Institute of Technology |
| PBA draft | 2000 / Elevated |
| Selected by the Batang Red Bull Energizers | |
| Playing career | 2000–2007 |
| Position | Point guard |
| Number | 3 |
| Career history | |
| 2000–2006 | Red Bull Barako |
| 2006 | Sta. Lucia Realtors |
| 2006–2007 | Air21 Express |
Career Highlights
Torion was one of the many Cebuano cagers brought in by Photokina Marketing when it joined the PBL as Agfa Color (and later Red Bull). When Red Bull joined the PBA in the 2000 season, they were allowed to take six players from the amateur ranks, which includes himself, Kerby Raymundo, Lordy Tugade, Junthy Valenzuela, Davonn Harp and Bernard Tanpua. He became the starting point guard for the team, until Willie Miller came along.
His career was notable for the numerous fines and suspensions he had because of various violations, and in 2003, he was suspended indefinitely (later reduced to eight months) by then PBA Commissioner Noli Eala after he was tested positive for an illegal substance in a random test.[2] The suspension was later lifted after he completed the rehab program.[3]
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