Christian Luanzon

Christian Luanzon

San Jose, California, United States of America
Nationality	Philippines
Listed height	6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)
Listed weight	190 lb (86 kg)
Career information
College	UST
NBA Draft	2006 / 18th overall
Selected by the Alaska Aces
Pro career	2006–present
League	Philippine Basketball Association (PBA)
Career highlights and awards
Rookie of the Year (2001), PBA Champion (2007), PBA Mr. Quality Minutes (2001), PBL Mythical Second Team (2005), PBL Mythical Second Team (2006), PBL Scoring Champion: 2006 (20.6), PBL Champion (2006)

Christian Luanzon (born on January 22, 1984) is a Filipino professional basketball player in the Philippine Basketball Association^[1] for the Alaska Aces.

Collegiate career

Although born in the USA, Luanzon grew up in the Philippines played in St. Stephen's High School in Manila and played collegiate ball at the University of Santo Tomas (UST). He was named into the First-Team All-UAAP First Team honors in the 2003-2004 season. In his last year in he UAAP he averaged a team high 15 points, 9.2 rebounds and 6.7 Assists.

PBA career

Prior the 2006 draft, this 6'4 draft volunteered to have a workout with the Aces and coach Tim Cone was impressed with the intensity and work ethic of this former University of Santo Tomas stalwart. During his days with the Growling Tigers, Luanzon had shown abilities to hit the jumpers, defend the wing players and finish the fast breaks.

Tabbed No. 18 overall in the 2006 PBA Draft, Luanzon's ability to defend the quicker players and hit the perimeter opens an opportunity for him to reach the big league. He played for Habrour Center in the PBL where he only suited up for four games. And the youngster knows that his role will be limited with the Aces but will be ready when given the opportunity.

He was a member of the Alaska Aces when they won the 2007 PBA Fiesta Conference championship.

He last played in the PBL-Liga Merger for the ANI-FCA Cultivators Team.

Awards

• Philippine Basketball League Rookie of the Year (2002)

References

1. ^ "2008-09 LIGA PILIPINAS SEASON". pinoyexchange.com. http://www.pinoyexchange.com/forums/showthread.php?p=27084273. Retrieved 30 November 2010. 

External links

• Official Website

Persondata
Name	Luanzon, Christian
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Date of birth	January 22, 1984
Place of birth	San Jose, California, United States of America
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