- Mark Telan
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Mark Clemence Telan Jersey No. 13 Position Center/Power Forward Personal Info Country Philippines
Born January 12, 1976
Santa Maria, Isabela, PhilippinesHeight 6 ft. 7 in. Weight 210 lbs. College De La Salle University Career Highlights Draft 1999, Direct Hire
by Tanduay Rhum MastersPro Career 1999 – present Also played for Tanduay Rhum Masters (1999)
Shell Turbo Chargers (2000-2001)
Talk 'N Text Phone Pals (2002-2006); (2010-2011)
Air21 Express (2006-2007)
Coca-Cola Tigers (2007-2009)
Rain or Shine Elasto Painters (2009-2010)Awards Received Mark Clemence Telan (born January 12, 1976) is a Filipino professional basketball player who last suited up for the Talk 'N Text Tropang Texters in the Philippine Basketball Association. A former De La Salle Green Archer, he was 2-time UAAP basketball Most Valuable Player.[1] Telan entered the professional league in 1999 as a direct hire by the Tanduay Rhum Masters. When his team disbanded, he was acquired by the Shell Turbo Chargers,[2] where he was named Most Improved Player in 2000. In 2002, he was then picked by the Talk 'N Text Phone Pals. After his tenure with Talk 'N Text, he was traded to the Air21 Express and then to the Coca-Cola Tigers. In 2009, Telan signed up with the Rain or Shine Elasto Painters as the offer was not matched by his team Coca-Cola. In 2010, he returns to Talk 'N Text.
He is known to be a solid low post threat and a good outside shooter. His defense is also commendable.
References
- ^ "Talented Mark Telan looks for bigger basketball stage". Manila Standard. 1998-03-19. http://news.google.com/newspapers?id=65YVAAAAIBAJ&sjid=9goEAAAAIBAJ&pg=5469,2078727. Retrieved 2011-03-26.
- ^ Reyes, Marc Anthony (2000-04-16). "Mark Clemence Telan: From Mr. Nobody to Mr. Somebody". Philippine Daily Inquirer. http://news.google.com/newspapers?id=TFM1AAAAIBAJ&sjid=ZyUMAAAAIBAJ&pg=3146,8247538. Retrieved 2011-03-26.
Preceded by
Chris CantonjosUAAP Men's Basketball Most Valuable Player
1996
1997Succeeded by
Don AlladoPreceded by
Elmer LagoPBA Most Improved Player
2000Succeeded by
Noy CastilloTalk 'N Text Tropang Texters 2010–11 PBA Philippine Cup Champions Categories:- Filipino basketball players
- Living people
- 1976 births
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