Born: Jan 25, 1985 (35 years old). Cone's confidence in his former ward stems from an understanding that both Slaughter and Japeth Aguilar split time at the center position for the Gin Kings, making it difficult for both big men to consistently post elite production. By Keith Schlosser Dec 6, 2012, 3:57pm EST Share this story. Losing Slaughter certainly makes Ginebra's mission tougher, but it also allows for Japeth Aguilar to play at a higher level – a development that Cone is excited to witness. Even then, I believe that Japeth's best chance to as a ball player iin the U.S is by playing the SF or PF position. After being the last man cut from the NBA D-League team, the Santa Cruz Warriors, he was offered a spot on the practice line-up which he has now put a signature on. Ginebra vs Terra Firma | November 9, 2020], WATCH: Japeth Aguilar Highlights [Brgy. WATCH: Leg day! He also doesn’t have to worry about Japeth Aguilar’s age (34) since he has insurance for the center position. Cup Finals MVP recognition. Peter did not have a good career in PBA because the Anejo already full of good players in his position but Japeth ,in the other hand is the current team's best Power-forward and twin-towered with Greg Slaughter. Both of them produced at a high level in the 2020 PBA Philippine Cup. PBA January 22, 2020 # 25 Name AGUILAR, Japeth Nationality Philippines Position Forward Height 6-foot-9 Birthday January 25, 1987 Birthplace Sasmuan, Pampanga School Ateneo de Manila University Draft Year 2009, 1st … Japeth [Aguilar] and Greg [Slaughter], they kind of take a step back usually when the imports come but it’s their time to step forward,” stressed Cone. Tips paano tumaas ang talon! Shortly after, in early October 2012, Aguilar worked out with NBA D-League team, the Santa Cruz Warriors. Power forward: Japeth Aguilar . Alvarez also pointed out that the No. He is able to show his athleticism and jumping ability by routinely making a dunk almost every game and swatting shots. Ang lathalaing ito na tungkol sa Talambuhay, Palakasan at Pilipinas ay isang usbong. After a failed attempt to play in NBA, he requested a trade from the Talk 'N Text Tropang Texters. This will remove all of your posts, saved information and delete your account. He was then traded to GlobalPort Batang Pier for Rabeh Al-Hussaini. Japeth Aguilar: 89 RT; 17 y.; 200 cm. He first played collegiate basketball for the Ateneo Blue Eagles in the University Athletic Association of the Philippines (UAAP), but after two seasons, he moved to the Western Kentucky University Hilltoppers in the Division I of the National Collegiate Athletic Association in the United States. [1] Since he was not selected in the NBA draft - Nevertheless, he left the land of promise, pursued his basketball career in the PBA and became the first pick overall in the 2009 PBA draft. Aguilar was drafted 109th overall in the NBA D … Japeth Aguilar was the 2009 top draft pick. Japeth traded to Ginebra for a multi-way trade while his dad, Peter played for few years with Anejo. WATCH: D’ LaZY WHO | D LaZY Road Trip | Batangas, Brgy. Aguilar said that MLBB shares common characteristics with basketball where players form a bond and work together as a team. In another tweet, HoopsHype moved along this story from ESPN Estadao which says that center Rafael Hettsheimeir has signed a contract with Real Madrid. The guards will dictate the offense, but Aguilar undoubtedly owns the spotlight in … WATCH: “The greatest play of the semifinals na hindi kinount!”, WATCH: Best Player – Japeth Aguilar [Brgy. Tag: japeth aguilar Be a Player, Not a Position. The two will team up with Japeth Aguilar to form a towering combination for Ginebra. WATCH: Jared with the LOB, Japeth with the left-handed SLAM! Ginebra vs TNT | November 6, 2020], Stanley Pringle, Japeth Aguilar power Brgy. WATCH: Arvin sends the game into overtime, Japeth seals the deal with a JAM! Aguilar is the first Filipino cager born and raised countryside to work out with an NBA team. He scored in double digits on three occasions, while he just missed a double-double twice after posting nine points and a career-best 10 boards in Ateneo's season opener as well as 10 points and eight rebounds later in the year in a win over Far Eastern University. Cone feels proud watching Caperal deliver, especially after playing behind the twin towers of Greg Slaughter and Japeth Aguilar since the Barangay signed him as a free agent back in 2018. Ginebra vs Red Bull [2000 All-Filipino Cup | February 20, 2000], WATCH: TanaWander | Zanjoe Marudo’s HomeTown | D’ LaZY Road Trip | Batangas, WATCH: D’ LaZY Best Magic Wish | D’ LaZY Road Trip | Batangas. After surviving two cuts, Santa Cruz Warriors waived Aguilar on November 22. Ginebra vs TNT | December 9, 2020], WATCH: Japeth Aguilar Highlights [Brgy. Nonetheless, He played one of the vital cog in that tournament. Some US college teams - even those in the major conferences - have 6-8, 6-7 centers. Position: Power Foward. Immediately after, Aguilar got his wish as the Whoppers traded him to the Tropang Texters in exchange for future draft picks, indirectly through Barako Bull Energy Boosters which acted as the conduit team. Barangay Ginebra coach Tim Cone expects Japeth Aguilar to soar to greater heights in the coming PBA Philippine Cup as he assumes the bulk … He tallied his first double-double the next game against the Rain or Shine Elasto Painters by logging 19 points and 10 rebounds. Santa Cruz Warriors, the D-League affiliate of the Golden State Warriors in the NBA, selected Aguilar as the thirteenth pick in the seventh round, selected as 109th overall out of 139 players. Aguilar was paired with Greg Slaughter and they were dubbed the "Twin Towers". “You’re a center, you’re supposed to stick your ass in the paint and grab 10 rebounds! On Tuesday, we relayed a report that the 25-year-old Filipino forward's agent had been contacted by two undisclosed teams. He finished the game with 15 points and 11 rebounds. An amicable settlement was reached on October 9, 2009, two days before the 35th PBA season. His performance also included three dunks. Japeth Aguilar left Ateneo for Western Kentucky in 2007, got to the D-League after the Santa Cruz Warriors drafted him in the seventh round at 109th overall in … "He was kind of in a timeshare with Japeth … Ginebra vs Rain or Shine | November 13, 2020], WATCH: Japeth Aguilar Highlights [Brgy. [3] As expected, TNT loaned him to Smart Gilas where he stayed until after the 2012 London Olympics Asian Qualifier as per his Gilas contract. PBA Governor Lito Alvarez even went to the extent of banning Aguilar from the league for his refusal to sign with the Whoppers.[2]. Ginebra vs TNT | December 6, 2020], WATCH: Best Player – Japeth Aguilar [Brgy. He finished the game with 10 points (shooting five from nine field goal attempts), five blocks, four rebounds and an assist. Hornets scout Don Sellers attended a workout featuring Japeth Aguilar, according to HoopsHype (Twitter link). Aguilar would anchor this for team with his agility and propensity to block shots of the help, which will bode well for this team. Birthday: January 25, 1987 Place of Birth: San Fernando, Pampanga School: ADMU/Western Kentucky Jersey Number: 25 Height: 6′-9″ Draft year: 2009 (No. During the season, he posted eight points, eight rebounds, four blocked shots, three assists and two steals in just 32 minutes of action in the Hilltopper's first two contests. Ernie Sarmiento/ESPN5. In a December 8, 2013 game against Talk 'N Text Tropang Texters, Aguilar knocked down a 3-point shot to give the Kings a 97–95 lead with 1.1 seconds remaining. With SBP president Manny Pangilinan and executive director Noli Eala intervening and at Alvarez's behest, Aguilar signed the one-year contract with the Whoppers. just 34 cents per day, the biggest basketball database: - over 612,000 players/coaches profiles - over 58,000 teams. In the clip above, Japeth Aguilar is forced to guard the ball screen, but this time, as the guy defending the ball. After his stint with the Hilltoppers and NBA tryouts, Aguilar returned to the Philippines to join the Gilas program to represent the Philippines coached by then Rajko Toroman and Chot Reyes mentored that captured the silver medal in 2013 FIBA Asia Cup in Manila and earned the berth that represented the country in World Basketball in Spain, which brings back the glory days of Philippine basketball in International Scene. Aguilar produced 14.5 points, 6.8 rebounds, 1.7 assists, 56% FG and 1.6 blocks per game. If you want to put premium on height for the 1 spot, then I might agree that we should replace Barroca for say Ryan Reyes. Japeth Aguilar later transferred to Western Kentucky University, where he saw action with the Hilltoppers mostly as a reserve. Finals MVP Japeth Aguilar (more on him later) is expected to step up even more for Ginebra after showing that he's more than competent to absorb a … Ginebra, Brgy. Full Name: Japeth Paul C. Aguilar Birth Date: January 25, 1987 Height: 6’10” Weight: 225lbs. Actually, the squad is eyeing to make a grand slam campaign that would give coach Tim Cone his third feat. ", WKUSports.com – Japeth Aguilar Player Profile, CBSSports.com – NCAA Basketball – Japeth Aguilar, Philippine Basketball Association first overall draft picks, PBA All-Star Game Most Valuable Player Award, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Japeth_Aguilar&oldid=1012989738, Basketball players at the 2010 Asian Games, Basketball players at the 2014 Asian Games, Filipino expatriate basketball people in the United States, Philippine Basketball Association All-Stars, Philippines men's national basketball team players, Ateneo Blue Eagles men's basketball players, Western Kentucky Hilltoppers basketball players, Asian Games competitors for the Philippines, Southeast Asian Games gold medalists for the Philippines, Southeast Asian Games medalists in basketball, Competitors at the 2019 Southeast Asian Games, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License, This page was last edited on 19 March 2021, at 12:22. Ano kayang magiging position ni Japeth sa US NCAA? In late September 2012, Aguilar was invited to a two-day workout with the New Orleans Hornets. Finally it can be higher with very good conditions or lower with average conditions. He then collected two points, five rebounds and a game-best three blocks on November 13 against Kentucky Wesleyan. He first played collegiate basketball for the Ateneo Blue Eagles in the University Athletic Association of the Philippines (UAAP), but after two seasons, he moved to the Western Kentucky University Hilltoppers in the Division I of the National Collegiate Athletic Association in the United States. WATCH: LOBOt First Sight Part 1 | Jaybanga Rice Terraces | D LaZY Road Trip | Batangas, WATCH: Brgy. First cyberface for Philippines National Team: Name: Japeth Aguilar. Good lineup, but expect Ramos to get the slot over Japeth.. Japeth no longer commands Coach T's confidence as he did 1 1/2 years ago. Tenorio actually calls out the screen, but Aguilar allows Durham to reject the screen. In the subsequent play, he blocked the game-tying field goal attempt by Ranidel de Ocampo to secure the victory. Aguilar played his only professional game with the Whoppers against the Purefoods Tender Juicy Giants in the PBA season opener, which ended in a 93–80 loss to the Giants. Brgy. [9], On October 14, 2016 he was recognized during the PBA Leo Awards Night as he was named to the PBA All-Defensive Team and PBA Mythical Second Team. He entered the NCAA as a junior in 2007. Aguilar's team lost but he had managed to put up some notable statistics. On June 11, 2013, GlobalPort was part of a 4-team trade and Aguilar was sent to Barangay Ginebra San Miguel. Aguilar's father, Peter Aguilar, was a former professional basketball player in the PBA. However, his first season stint was cut short due to appendicitis, but still managed to score 13 points, grab 11 rebounds and block 10 shots in 55 minutes of action in 10 games. Quickguide. [10], In 2018, Japeth Aguilar became a Mobile Legends: Bang Bang ambassador for the LIGA event relating the esport game to basketball. Japeth did not really show much improvement in term of skillset but coach Tim Cone has been emphasizing him more in their system. 10 overall, Fedex Position… The playoff atmosphere inside the PBA Bubble is now beginning to shape up and the way things appear, the Barangay Ginebra Gin Kings are looking like every bit of a championship contender. I would rather keep Barroca if its just Alapag who is goin' to replace him. They are sitting on top of the standings as they ended the elimination round campaign with an 8-3 win-loss record. Arwin Santos – can shoot, defend, rebound, and almost everything. Japeth Paul Cabrera Aguilar (born January 25, 1987) is a Filipino professional basketball player for the Barangay Ginebra San Miguel of the Philippine Basketball Association (PBA). 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