Jimbo Aquino

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Jimbo Aquino
No. 14 – Talk 'N Text Tropang Texters
Position	Swingman
League	PBA
Personal information
Born	(1985-10-13) October 13, 1985 Tarlac, Philippines
Nationality	Filipino
Listed height	6 ft 3 in (191 cm)
Listed weight	180 lb (82 kg)
Career information
High school	Central Colleges of the Philippines
College	San Sebastian College-Recoletos
PBA draft	2010 / Pick: 8th overall
Selected by the Barangay Ginebra Kings
Pro playing career	2010–present
Career history
2010–2011	Barangay Ginebra Kings
2011–2012	Barako Bull Energy Cola
2013–present	Talk 'N Text Tropang Texters
Career highlights and awards
NCAA Finals MVP (2009) UAAP-NCAA All-Star MVP (2009)

Jimbo R. Aquino (born October 13, 1985)^[1] is a Filipino professional basketball player who currently plays for the Talk 'N Text Tropang Texters in the Philippine Basketball Association. He is considered as one of the best young shooters in the country.

College

Coming to the 85th Season of the NCAA, Aquino was a nobody. But suddenly, the San Sebastian Stags made a blistering 15-0 start. Aquino led his team and the league in scoring with an average of 21 points per game. He was a top MVP candidate but lost it due to a flagrant foul he committed. He helped the stags dethrone 3-peat champions the San Beda Red Lions.

He won the Finals Most Valuable Player award for his great performance. He also helped the NCAA beat rival league UAAP in the All-Star game, and was awarded All-Star MVP edging NCAA MVP John "Bad Boy" Wilson.

References

↑ A Leader , GMANews.tv, October 11, 2009, accessed January 1, 2011.

External links

v t e Talk 'N Text Tropang Texters current roster

3 Alapag 4 Carey 6 Poligrates 7 Baclao 8 Celiz 10 Ry. Reyes 11 Anthony 12 Fonacier 15 J. Reyes 17 Castro 21 Williams 22 Ferriols 24 Ro. Reyes 33 de Ocampo 34 Peek 42 Seigle 51 Aban - Erram Coach Black

v t e San Sebastian Stags 2009-10 NCAA Men's Basketball Champions

4 Jimbo Aquino (Finals MVP) 5 Erickson Gatchalian 6 Dexter Maiquez 7 Calvin Abueva 8 Raymond Maconocido 9 Roberto Bartolo 10 Ian Sangalang 11 Joseph Gusi 12 Jonathan Semira 13 Ronald Pascual 14 Dave Najorda 15 Gilbert Bulawan 16 John Raymundo 17 Anthony Del Rio 19 Jayson Gatchalian Coach Ato Agustin

Persondata
Name	Aquino, Jimbo
Alternative names
Short description	Filipino basketball player
Date of birth	October 13, 1985
Place of birth	Bamban Tarlac, Philippines
Date of death
Place of death

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