Rey Guevarra

Rey Francis J. Guevarra (born November 24, 1986) is a Filipino professional basketball player who last played for the Phoenix Pulse Fuel Masters of the Philippine Basketball Association (PBA). Guevarra was selected by the Air21 Express third overall in the 2010 PBA draft. He is known for his great athleticism, and is one of the most athletic players in the PBA today, evidenced by him winning the PBA Slam Dunk Contest for three consecutive years, from 2014 (with Justin Melton) to 2016.

Rey Guevarra
Free agent
PositionSmall forward / Shooting guard
LeaguePBA
Personal information
Born (1986-11-24) November 24, 1986
Parañaque, Philippines
NationalityFilipino
Listed height6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
Listed weight190 lb (86 kg)
Career information
High schoolColegio de San Juan de Letran
CollegeColegio de San Juan de Letran
PBA draft2010 Round: 1 / Pick: 3rd overall
Selected by the Air21 Express
Playing career2010–present
Career history
2010–2011Air21 Express
2011–2012San Miguel Beermen / Petron Blaze Boosters
2012–2013Powerade Tigers / GlobalPort Batang Pier
2013–2016Meralco Bolts
2016–2017Mahindra Floodbuster / Kia Picanto
2017–2018Phoenix Fuel Masters
2018Muntinlupa Cagers
2018–2019Phoenix Pulse Fuel Masters
Career highlights and awards

He also had a brief stint with the Smart Gilas national team under Serbian mentor Rajko Toroman.

College career

Guevarra played college for Colegio de San Juan de Letran where he teamed up with future PBA players RJ Jazul and Bryan Faundo. Together, they led the Knights to a Finals appearance in 2007 before losing to rival San Beda Red Lions. On 2009, Guevarra injured his knee after a bad fall after colliding with San Beda center Sudan Daniel, which prevented him from playing with the Smart Gilas in the PBA and prematurely ended his college career.[1]

Professional career

Air21 Express

Guevarra was drafted by Air21 Express third overall in the 2010 PBA draft.

San Miguel Beermen / Petron Blaze Boosters

On March 2, 2011, Guevarra, along with Rabeh Al-Hussaini and Nonoy Baclao, the top three picks in the 2010 draft, was traded by Air21 to San Miguel Beermen for Danny Seigle, Dondon Hontiveros, Dorian Peña and Paul Artadi.[2]

Powerade Tigers / GlobalPort Batang Pier

On April 20, 2012, him, Al-Hussaini and Lordy Tugade was traded by Petron Blaze (formerly San Miguel) to Powerade Tigers for Marcio Lassiter and Celino Cruz.[3][4]

"The Fafa Dunk"

With 11 seconds left during the 3rd quarter of Powerade Tigers (currently NorthPort Batang Pier) game against the Alaska Aces, Guevarra went coast-to-coast for a facial slam dunk over Aces import Jason Forte.[5] Minutes later, he trended nationwide on Twitter.

Meralco Bolts

Guevarra, along with Vic Manuel, Josh Vanlandingham, and a 2015 first round pick was traded by GlobalPort to the Meralco Bolts for Sol Mercado, Kelly Nabong, and Jaypee Belencion.[6]

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

Correct as of October 19, 2016[7]

Season-by-season averages
Year Team GP MPG FG% 3P% FT% RPG APG SPG BPG PPG
2010–11 Air21 / Petron 298.9.3751.000.6961.2.1.2.12.7
2011–12 Petron / Powerade 2515.9.436.143.6921.6.5.2.35.2
2012–13 GlobalPort / Meralco 3113.0.422.241.7181.3.5.3.15.0
2013–14 Meralco 288.4.387.188.800.9.3.2.12.3
2014–15 Meralco 169.5.283.150.8001.3.4.1.12.6
2015–16 Meralco 103.6.231.222.833.7.3.0.01.3
Career 13910.7.394.207.7341.2.3.2.13.4

Personal life

Guevarra is married to Nisa Guevarra (nee de Cataluna). They married in 2014.[1]

References
  1. Olivares, Rick (March 13, 2014). "REY GUEVARRA: STAYING POSITIVE". Inquirer.net. Retrieved March 6, 2016.
  2. Joble, Rey (March 2, 2011). "Trade approved: SMB gets wish of securing Air21's top rookies". GMA News and Public Affairs. Retrieved March 6, 2016.
  3. "PBA approves Lassiter-to-Petron deal; Powerade 'happy with trade'". InterAksyon. April 20, 2012. Retrieved March 6, 2016.
  4. Belen, Reynaldo (April 20, 2012). "Powerade, Petron agree on new Lassiter trade". InterAksyon. Retrieved March 6, 2016.
  5. "Rey Guevarra posterizes Jason Forte". YouTube. renz1347713. June 1, 2012.
  6. Joble, Rey (January 31, 2013). "GlobalPort acquiring Meralco star Sol Mercado in six-player deal". InterAksyon. Retrieved March 6, 2016.
  7. Player Profile at PBA-Online!
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