Rafi Reavis

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Rafi Reavis
No. 4 San Mig Coffee Mixers
Position Center
League PBA
Personal information
Born (1977-07-27) July 27, 1977
New York, United States
Nationality  United States
Listed height 6 ft 8 in (203 cm)
Listed weight 210 lb (95 kg)
Career information
College Coppin State University
PBA draft 2002 / Pick: 2nd overall
Selected by the Coca-Cola Tigers
Pro playing career 2002–present
Career history
Coca-Cola Tigers (2002-2006)
Barangay Ginebra Kings (2006-2009)
B-Meg Llamados (2009-2012)
San Mig Coffee Mixers (2012-present)
Career highlights and awards
  • 2003 PBA Most Improved Player
  • 2006 PBA All-Star

Rafael Pangilinan "Rafi" Reavis (born July 27, 1977 in New York, USA) is a Filipino-American professional basketball player currently playing for the San Mig Coffee Mixers in the Philippine Basketball Association. He is well known for his good shotblocking abilities. Reavis, at 6'8", is among the most reliable post defenders in the league.

About The Player

The 2003 PBA Most Improved Player has given the Purefoods Tender Juicy Giants's frontline a different look during his entry to the team, with his defensive skills and rebounding abilities.

Controversial trade to Ginebra

He had a good run during his time with the Coca-Cola Tigers before being involved in one of the most controversial trades in PBA history. The trade involved Rudy Hatfield, Billy Mamaril, Aries Dimaunahan, and Ervin Sotto.

Ginebra to Purefoods Multi-player deal trade

Barangay Ginebra traded Paul Artadi, Rafi Reavis, and the rights to 2009 8th pick overall Chris Timberlake for Enrico Villanueva, Rich Alvarez, Celino Cruz, and Paolo Bugia of Purefoods. Burger King acted as the conduit team, trading Pocholo Villanueva to Ginebra and acquiring the rights to 2009 Rookie draft 18th pick Orlando Daroya and future picks.

Awards

2003 PBA Most Improved Player

External links

Preceded by
Rob Duat
PBA Most Improved Player
2003
Succeeded by
Enrico Villanueva
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