Chris Javier
Christopher Royce Fernando Javier (born December 6, 1992) is a Filipino professional basketball player for the Blackwater Elite of the Philippine Basketball Association (PBA).[1] He was drafted 5th overall by Star in the 2016 PBA draft.[2]
| No. 28 – Blackwater Elite | |
|---|---|
| Position | Power forward / Center |
| League | PBA |
| Personal information | |
| Born | December 6, 1992 Biñan, Laguna, Philippines |
| Nationality | Filipino |
| Listed height | 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) |
| Listed weight | 200 lb (91 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school | San Beda College |
| College | University of the East |
| PBA draft | 2016 Round: 2 / Pick: 5th overall |
| Selected by the Star Hotshots | |
| Playing career | 2016–present |
| Career history | |
| 2016–2017 | Star Hotshots |
| 2017–present | Blackwater Elite |
Early life
The young Javier learned the rudiments of the game of basketball when he participated in a camp held by former PBA player Ed Cordero sometime in 2005. A year later, he was recruited by the San Beda Red Cubs, which he helped win more championships in the high school division of the National Collegiate Athletic Association.[3] When it was time for him to move to college, he planned to enroll at De La Salle University with fellow Red Cub Alfonzo Gotladera but was advised to play elsewhere to avoid playing in the shadow of his teammate.[4]
Collegiate career
Javier played his entire five-year collegiate career for the UE Red Warriors in the University Athletic Association of the Philippines. He posted career averages of 7.1 points and 5.1 rebounds in 22.6 minutes, playing a total of 68 games.[5]
He started turning heads during his sophomore year after averaging 10.6 points and 6.9 rebounds, an improvement from his rookie numbers of 4.6 points and 4.6 rebounds per game.[4] In the same season, he hit back-to-back game winners — first against UP and then against five-peat seeking Ateneo de Manila.[6]
PBA D-League
Javier had an impressive stint with Racal Tile Masters in the PBA D-League.[7]
International
Javier suited up for the Philippine national team that competed in the 2016 FIBA Asia Challenge in Tehran. He averaged 3.6 points, 0.8 rebound, and 9.1 minutes in the five games that he played.[8]
References
- "Christopher Royce Javier - UE Red Warriors". Spin.ph. Archived from the original on September 6, 2017. Retrieved November 15, 2016.
- Lintag, Paul (October 30, 2016). "Second generation Ael Banal is top pick of regular PBA Draft". ABS-CBN Sports.
- Dy, Richard. "Star rookie Javier recalls journey from casual fan to making the PBA". Fox Sports. Retrieved November 16, 2016.
- Olivares, Rick. "UE's Chris Javier dreams overtime for his college career". Philstar.com. The Philippine Star. Retrieved October 19, 2015.
- "Christopher Javier Player Profile". PBA-Online. Retrieved November 15, 2016.
- "UAAP: Lowly UE upsets defending champs Ateneo on buzzer-beater". GMA News Online. Retrieved November 15, 2016.
- "Daquioag, Javier, Reyes declare for PBA Draft". Inquirer.net. Retrieved November 15, 2016.
- "Christopher Joyce JAVIER (PHI)'s profile". FIBA.com. Retrieved November 15, 2016.