| Alias | King Cardinal / Comeback Kid |
|---|---|
| Jersey No. | 12 |
| Position | Point Guard / Shooting Guard |
| Current Team | San Miguel Beermen |
| Personal Info | |
| Country | Philippines |
| Born | January 19, 1984 Manila, Philippines |
| Height | 6 ft. 1 in. |
| Weight | 180 lbs. |
| College | Mapúa Institute of Technology |
| Career Highlights | |
| Draft | 15th overall, 2008 by Alaska Aces |
| Pro Career | 2008 – present |
| Awards Received | |
Kelvin dela Peña (born January 19, 1984 Manila, Philippines) is a Filipino-Canadian professional basketball athlete. He has suited up for the Alaska Aces of the Philippine Basketball Association and is now a current member of the San Miguel Beermen (ABL) of the ASEAN Basketball League. Dela Peña was raised in Alberta, Canada where he began his basketball career and suited up for the Mount Royal University Cougars. He was named in the All-Canadian team at age of 17 but decided to pursue his passion and set out a career as a professional basketball athlete in the Philippines at age of 20.
Dela Peña is the youngest son of Susan Chicote-dela Peña and of former Mapuan / San Miguel PBA athlete Ricardo dela Peña, and brother to Richard dela Peña, who also has an accomplished background in basketball.
As a college athlete in the Philippines, Kelvin played four seasons with the NCAA's Mapúa Institute of Technology team, Philippine Basketball League and was a member of the RP team. In His four seasons as a Mapua Cardinal he was awarded NCAA Season 81 Rookie of the Year, NCAA Season 83 Most Valuable Player and took the cardinals to their final 4 stints all four of his college years.
| Preceded by Gabby Espinas |
NCAA Seniors' Basketball Rookie of the Year 2005 |
Succeeded by Sam Ekwe |
| Preceded by Sam Ekwe |
NCAA Seniors' Basketball Most Valuable Player 2007 |
Succeeded by Sam Ekwe |
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