Cyrus Baguio

Cyrus Baguio

Cyrus Baguio broke the defense of Rich Alvarez.
Alias	"Skyrus"
Jersey No.	3
Position	Shooting Guard/Small Forward
Current Team	Alaska Aces
Personal Info
Country	Philippines
Born	August 19, 1980 (1980-08-19) (age 31) Iligan City, Lanao del Norte
Height	6 ft. 2 in.
Weight	180 lbs.
College	University of Santo Tomas
Career Highlights
Draft	2003, 14th overall by Red Bull Barako
Pro Career	2003 – present
Also played for	Red Bull Barako (2003-2008) Burger King Whoppers (2008-2009) Barangay Ginebra Kings (2009-2010)
Awards Received
8-Time PBA All-Star (2004-11) 2010 PBA Fiesta Conference Co-Finals Most Valuable Player (w/ LA Tenorio) 2010 PBA Sportsmanship Award 2009-10 PBA Sportsmanship Award 2007-08 PBA Most Improved Player 2007-08 PBA Mythical Second Team 2004 PBA Slam Dunk Champion

Cyrus Baguio (born August 19, 1980 in Iligan City, Lanao del Norte) is a professional basketball player in the Philippine Basketball Association for the Alaska Aces. He is a former stalwart of the UST Growling Tigers during his college tenure with the team. The former UST star was known for his open court forays and one-on-one skills. Upon arriving in Alaska, many thought Baguio would be like a square peg in a round hole because the squad is known for its triangle-offense and deliberate style, a complete opposite to his uptempo game. But, he proved all doubters wrong. Baguio fit in right away, oftentimes leading the Aces' offense. The result was, the Alaska Aces winning their 13th championship with the PBA Fiesta Conference Cup. Cyrus Baguio was given the Finals Co-MVP together with L.A. Tenorio. Baguio is also a long time AND 1 endorser.

He recently got married to Katie Uy in Antipolo City last May 28, 2011.

Player Profile

The guard is known for his dunks and acrobatic moves, thus his moniker "Skyrus." He was drafted by Red Bull in 2003 as the fourteenth overall. Before the draft, many basketball pundits were expecting him to be a first round draftee because of his illustrious college career at University of Santo Tomas. But during draft day, he was only picked in the second round causing a shock to many basketball observers.

During his rookie year, he played the support role but did well. Slowly, after Red Bull traded away its main men like Willie Miller, Kerby Raymundo, Lordy Tugade, Enrico Villanueva, and Mick Pennisi, Baguio then emerged as the team's leading scorer and main skipper. The then-budding PBA superstar proved that he was worth a player.

He led his team in scoring and in other departments during his time with Red Bull. And on his last year with the team, he ended his stint still scorching the net by being among the top 10 leading scorers in the league, and by being an All-Star caliber player. During the latter part of the 2008-09 PBA season, he along with Red Bull teammate Celino Cruz were traded to the Air21 Express for future picks. This trade then led Yeng Guiao to resign as Red Bull coach.

In 2008, Baguio was named into the National Team under his former mentor in Red Bull, Coach Yeng Guiao.

In 2009, Baguio, reportedly unhappy with his tenure in Burger King, was dealt to the Barangay Ginebra Kings. He became part of the talented backcourt of the Gin Kings, together with National Teammate Jayjay Helterbrand, Mark Caguioa and Ronald Tubid. He was also reunited with his 2003 batchmates, Enrico Villanueva, Sunday Salvacion, and Ronald Tubid.

In the middle of the eliminations of the 2010 Fiesta Conference, Barangay Ginebra Kings shipped the high-flying Baguio via a blockbuster one-on-one trade to Alaska Aces for 2-time MVP Willer Miller. In his debut game with the Alaska Aces on April 30, 2010, he sparked a fourth quarter rally by playing tough defense, hustle and scoring 12 of his 14 points in the final canto to help his team to a come-from-behind win over his former team, the Barangay Ginebra Kings.

Achievements

• 2004 PBA Slam Dunk Champion
• 2007-2008 PBA Most Improved Player
• 2007-2008 PBA Mythical Second Team
• 2009-2010 PBA Sportsmanship Awardee
• 2009-2010 PBA Fiesta Conference Finals MVP

References

• Player Profile
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Preceded by Gary David

Philippine Basketball Association Most Improved Player 2007-08

Succeeded by Jonas Villanueva

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Name	Baguio, Cyrus
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Date of birth	August 19, 1980
Place of birth	Iligan City
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