Norbert Torres

Norbert Torres
No. 6 – Star Hotshots
Position Power forward / Center
League PBA
Personal information
Born (1990-01-12) January 12, 1990
Toronto, Canada
Nationality Filipino
Listed height 6 ft 7 in (2.01 m)[1]
Listed weight 265 lb (120 kg)
Career information
High school Blessed Mother Teresa Catholic Secondary School
College De La Salle University
PBA draft 2015 Round: 1 / Pick: 8th overall
Selected by the Star Hotshots
Playing career 2015–present
Career history
2014-2015 Cebuana Lhuillier Gems (PBA D-League)
2015–present Star Hotshots
Career highlights and awards
Medals
Men's basketball
Competitor for  Philippines
Southeast Asian Games
2015 Singapore Team
SEABA Championship
2015 Singapore Team

Norberto Brian Dela Cruz Torres (born January 12, 1990) is a Filipino professional basketball player who currently plays for the Star Hotshots of the PBA.

High School

Torres attended his secondary education at Blessed Mother Teresa Catholic Secondary School in Scarborough, Ontario, Canada.[3]

Collegiate career

Torres played college basketball for the De La Salle Green Archers in the UAAP. He was recruited out of high school in Canada and spent three years of residency before suiting up for the Green Archers in 2011. The next year (his second playing year in UAAP), he was the Archers' starting center, often paired with Fil-German center Arnold Van Opstal.[4] With him and Van Opstal in the pivot spot manning the boards, they clinched the UAAP championship in 2013.[5]

Amateur career

In compliance with PBA D-League requirement for incoming PBA rookies, Torres suited up for the Cebuana Lhuillier Gems.[6][7]

Professional career

Torres was drafted 8th overall by the Star Hotshots in the 2015 PBA draft.[8]

International career

He was part of the Nokia-RP Youth team that won the Juniors SEABA title in 2008, and was named the tournament MVP.[9] In 2015, he was a member of the 12-man Sinag Pilipinas lineup that competed in the Southeast Asian Games and SEABA Championship, both held in Singapore, where they won gold medals in both occasions.[10][11][12][13]

Personal life

Norbert's parents, Cirilo and Dinia Torres (née dela Cruz) both hail from Calumpit, Bulacan.[14]

References

  1. ↑ According to his latest measure, Torres is listed at 6 feet 7 inches (2.01 m).[2]
  2. ↑ "Bigger, younger Star Hotshots to implement run and gun play under new coach Jason Webb".
  3. ↑ "Hoopstars Canada - AAAA OFSAA History (2002-present)". Retrieved 25 August 2015.
  4. ↑ Macarubbo, Gabriel Enrico. "Confronting the Bear: Norberto Brian Torres (Posted on 12/11/2012)". THE 40 GREEN ICONS. Retrieved 26 August 2015.
  5. ↑ De Leon, Job B. (October 12, 2013). "UAAP: DLSU Green Archers win in OT, shoot down UST Growling Tigers for S76 title". GMA News. Retrieved 26 August 2015.
  6. ↑ Terrado, Reuben. "Cebuana Lhuillier completes upset over twice-to-beat Jumbo Plastic to reach Aspirants Cup semifinals, February 2, 2015". SPIN.ph. Retrieved 26 August 2015.
  7. ↑ "Cebuana Lhuillier sustains support for PH Sports, May 27, 2015". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved 26 August 2015.
  8. ↑ Leongson, Randolph B. "Star begins new era with Webb, rookies in tow". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved 25 August 2015.
  9. ↑ Payo, Jasmine W. "RP Youth five bags SEABA title, May 7, 2008". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved 26 August 2015.
  10. ↑ "Douthit, Ravena banner Sinag Pilipinas 12-man lineup, April 13, 2015". CNN Philippines. Retrieved 25 August 2015.
  11. ↑ "Douthit, Ravena, Parks lead Gilas lineup for SEABA tilt, April 13, 2015". InterAksyon.com. Retrieved 25 August 2015.
  12. ↑ Fuentebella, Josef. "Gilas Cadets win gold in SEA Games Basketball Tournament, June 21, 2015". The Lasallian. Retrieved 25 August 2015.
  13. ↑ Fuentebella, Josef. "Gilas Cadets dominate SEABA Rivals, clinch FIBA Asia Championship berth, May 12, 2015". The Lasallian. Retrieved 25 August 2015.
  14. ↑ Quinito Henson (August 5, 2015). "16 Fil-foreigners in PBA draft". The Philippine Star. Retrieved August 23, 2015.
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