CJ Perez

Christian Jaymar Perez (born November 17, 1993) is a Filipino professional basketball player for the San Miguel Beermen of the Philippine Basketball Association (PBA). He was selected 1st overall in the 2018 PBA draft by Columbian Dyip.[1]

CJ Perez
CJ Perez being drafted to the Columbian Dyip during the 2018 PBA Rookie Draft
San Miguel Beermen
PositionShooting guard / Small forward
LeaguePBA
Personal information
Born (1993-11-17) November 17, 1993
Kowloon, British Hong Kong
NationalityFilipino
Listed height6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Listed weight187 lb (85 kg)
Career information
CollegeSan Sebastian College – Recoletos (2012–2014)
Lyceum of the Philippines University (2017–2018)
PBA draft2018 Round: 1 / Pick: 1st overall
Selected by the Columbian Dyip
Playing career2019–present
Career history
2019–2020Columbian / Terrafirma Dyip
2021–presentSan Miguel Beermen
Career highlights and awards
Medals
Men's 3x3 basketball
Representing  Philippines
Southeast Asian Games
2019 PhilippinesTeam

Early life

Although born in Kowloon, Hong Kong, CJ lives and grew up in Pangasinan, Philippines.

College career

CJ Perez played for San Sebastian College – Recoletos Stags, Ateneo De Manila Blue Eagles and Lyceum of the Philippines University Pirates.[2]

In his final college season, he averaged a league-best 19.3 points per game, while grabbing 6.5 rebounds and 3.6 assists while leading the Pirates to an 18-game sweep of the eliminations, where they were eventually beaten by San Beda in the Finals.[3]

Professional career

PBA D-League

Perez played for Zark's Burger-Lyceum, which is composed of the core of the Pirates that won 18 straight games in the NCAA Season 93 tournament before losing in the Finals to the San Beda Red Lions. He led Zark's Burger-Lyceum to the Finals averaging 17.5 points, 6.5 rebounds, 3.9 assists, and 1.9 steals to the championship round. He was named as the 2018 PBA D-League Aspirants’ Cup Conference Most Valuable Player.[4]

Columbian / Terrafirma Dyip (2018–2020)

On December 16, 2018, Perez was selected first overall by the Columbian Dyip in the 2018 PBA draft. In his first career game, he scored 26 points in a win against the San Miguel Beermen.[5]

San Miguel Beermen (2021–present)

On February 1, 2021, The Terrafirma Dyip have traded CJ Perez to the San Miguel Beermen in exchange for Matt Ganuelas-Rosser, Gelo Alolino, Russel Escoto, 2021 & 2022 1st round draft picks.

Player profile

Perez's game has been primarily influenced by Calvin Abueva, to the point where he notes Abueva as his favorite player at the game. His rebounding and aggressiveness has been compared positively to Calvin Abueva's college years at San Sebastian College – Recoletos.

PBA career statistics
Legend
  GP Games played   GS Games started  MPG  Minutes per game
 FG%  Field-goal percentage  3P%  3-point field-goal percentage  FT%  Free-throw percentage
 RPG  Rebounds per game  APG  Assists per game  SPG  Steals per game
 BPG  Blocks per game  PPG  Points per game  Bold  Career high

As of the end of 2020 season[6]

Season-by-season averages
Year Team GP MPG FG% 3P% FT% RPG APG SPG BPG PPG
2019 Columbian 3337.8.447.325.6397.43.41.9.420.8
2020 Terrafirma 1137.2.436.269.6236.84.32.0.624.4
Career 4437.6.444.308.6337.33.61.9.421.7

References
  1. Rappler
  2. Leongson, Randolph B. "Source: CJ Perez set to leave Ateneo for Lyceum". sports.inquirer.net.
  3. "Lyceum top gunner CJ Perez named NCAA Season 93 MVP". November 10, 2017.
  4. Leongson, Randolph B. "CJ Perez named PBA D-League Aspirants' Cup MVP". sports.inquirer.net.
  5. Dalupang, Denison Rey A. "Top rookie pick CJ Perez leads charge as Columbian stuns San Miguel". sports.inquirer.net.
  6. Real GM
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