Christian Luanzon
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| Position | Guard |
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| Height | 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) |
| Weight | 190 lb (86 kg) |
| League | Philippine Basketball Association (PBA) |
| Team | Alaska Aces |
| Born | January 22, 1983 San Jose, California, United States of America |
| Nationality | Philippines |
| College | UST |
| Draft | 18th overall, 2006 Alaska Aces |
| Pro career | 2006–present |
| Awards | Rookie of the Year (2001), PBA Mr. Quality Minutes (2001), PBL Mythical Second Team (2005), PBL Mythical Second Team (2006), PBL Scoring Champion: 2006 (20.6) |
Christian Luanzon (born on January 22, 1983) is a Filipino professional basketball player in the Philippine Basketball Association for the Alaska Aces.
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[edit] Collegiate career
Although born in the USA, Luanzon grew up in the Philippines and played collegiate ball at the University of Santo Tomas (UST). He was named into the First-Team All-UAAP First Team honors in the 2003-2004 season. In his last year in he UAAP he averaged a team high 15 points, 9.2 rebounds and 6.7 Assists.
[edit] PBA career
Prior the 2006 draft, this 6'4 draft volunteered to have a workout with the Aces and coach Tim Cone was impressed with the intensity and work ethic of this former University of Santo Tomas stalwart. During his days with the Growling Tigers, Luanzon had shown abilities to hit the jumpers, defend the wing players and finish the fast breaks.
Tabbed No. 18 overall in the 2006 PBA Draft, Luanzon's ability to defend the quicker players and hit the perimeter opens an opportunity for him to reach the big league. He played for Habrour Center in the PBL where he only suited up for four games. And the youngster knows that his role will be limited with the Aces but will be ready when given the opportunity.
[edit] Awards
- Philippine Basketball League Rookie of the Year (2002)
