Mac Belo

Rey Mark G. "Mac" Belo (born February 12, 1993)[1] is a Filipino professional basketball player for the Meralco Bolts of the Philippine Basketball Association (PBA).

Mac Belo
Meralco Bolts
PositionSmall forward / Power forward
LeaguePBA
Personal information
Born (1993-02-12) February 12, 1993
Midsayap, Cotabato, Philippines
NationalityFilipino
Listed height6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)
Listed weight185 lb (84 kg)
Career information
High schoolSt. Mary's Academy of Midsayap
CollegeFar Eastern University
PBA draft2016 / Special draft
Selected by the Blackwater Elite
Playing career2016–present
Career history
2016–2020Blackwater Elite
2021–presentMeralco Bolts
Career highlights and awards
Medals
Men's basketball
Representing  Philippines
Southeast Asian Games
2013 NapyidawTeam
2015 SingaporeTeam
SEABA Championship
2015 SingaporeTeam
SEABA Cup
2016 BangkokTeam

Early life

Hailing from Midsayap, Cotabato, Belo was born on February 12, 1993. [1] His father is from Panay, Capiz and migrated to Cotabato. [2] He attended St. Mary's Academy of Midsayap for his high school education and later entered the Far Eastern University for his collegiate studies.[3]

College career

During most of his college years, Belo played for his college's basketball team, the FEU Tamaraws which competes at the UAAP.[1] Belo decided to skip UAAP Season 79 on his last year with FEU to focus with his career with the Philippines national basketball team[4]

He was known for his buzzer beating 3-point winning shot against the De La Salle Green Archers in UAAP Season 77 that brought the FEU Tamaraws back to the finals for the first time since 2011 but eventually lost in 3 games to the NU Bulldogs.

In UAAP Season 78, he was known for his second buzzer beating winning shot against the Ateneo Blue Eagles 76- 74 that brought FEU back to the finals for the second straight year. He was named the Finals MVP in Game 3 in their win against the UST Growling Tigers.

Professional career

PBA D-League

At the PBA D-League, he played for the Boracay Rum Waves [3] and later with Phoenix-FEU Accelarators.

With Phoenix, Belo led his team to the finals of the 2016 PBA D-League Aspirant's Cup and was named MVP of the tournament. He also broke a league record when he scored 41 points in a game against Caida Tile Masters.[5]

PBA

Belo was selected by the Blackwater Elite in the special 2016 PBA draft.[6]

On February 4, 2021, Belo was traded to Meralco Bolts for Baser Amer and Bryan Faundo.[7]

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[8][9]

Season-by-season averages
Year Team GP MPG FG% 3P% FT% RPG APG SPG BPG PPG
2016–17 Blackwater 2425.7.381.296.8675.21.31.0.310.4
2017–18 Blackwater 3124.5.419.310.7214.11.5.9.410.7
2019 Blackwater 3626.2.442.329.7415.92.01.0.412.3
2020 Blackwater 1023.2.382.341.7505.31.0.8.111.4
Career 10125.3.416.318.7755.11.6.9.311.3

International

Belo has played for the Philippines national basketball team in various international basketball tournaments such as the 2013 and 2015 Southeast Asian Games, the 2015 SEABA Championship, the 2016 SEABA Cup, and the 2016 FIBA Asia Challenge.

Belo is also part of the Philippine squad that is due to participate at the 2016 FIBA 3x3 World Championships.[10]

References
  1. "UAAP 78 Athlete of the Day: FEU's Mac Belo". ABS-CBN Sports. 27 August 2015. Retrieved 3 October 2016.
  2. http://news.abs-cbn.com/sports/01/08/16/meet-the-belos-mac-and-dr-vicki-finally-meet
  3. "Rey Mark Belo". Gilas Pilipinas Basketball. 12 December 2013. Retrieved 3 October 2016.
  4. Leongson, Randolph (4 August 2016). "Belo, Escoto to forego final year in FEU". INQUIRER.net. Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved 3 October 2016.
  5. Terrado, Reuben (12 April 2016). "Phoenix star Mac Belo named MVP of PBA D-League Aspirants Cup". Sports Interactive Network Philippines. Retrieved 3 October 2016.
  6. Dy, Adrian (October 31, 2016). "2016 PBA Draft results per-team". Slam Philippines. Retrieved October 31, 2016.
  7. Ramos, Gerry (February 4, 2021). "Belo-Amer trade approved by PBA after Faundo added to package". Sports Interactive Network. Retrieved February 4, 2021.
  8. Real GM
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  10. "Philippines". 3x3 World Championships 2016. Retrieved 2 October 2016.
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