RJ Abarrientos

RJ Abarrientos is a 25-year-old Filipino basketball guard who recently returned to the national team Gilas Pilipinas after a three-year absence. He made his comeback during the send-off game against Macau Black Bears on July 28, 2025, and is now training under coach Tim Cone with hopes of securing a spot in the final roster for the FIBA Asia Cup.

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Last updated at August 2, 2025.

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LA Tenorio coaches Magnolia, shifts Manila Clasico rivalry

Former Barangay Ginebra player LA Tenorio will be coaching Magnolia in the upcoming PBA Season 50, marking a significant shift in Manila Clasico rivalries.
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Oftana joins Gilas for Asia Cup despite multiple injuries

Head coach Tim Cone has confirmed that TNT Tropang 5G star Calvin Oftana will join Gilas Pilipinas for the upcoming FIBA Asia Cup despite multiple injuries.
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Fajardo, Perez, Oftana join Gilas for Asia Cup after PBA finals

Three PBA Philippine Cup finalists — June Mar Fajardo, CJ Perez, and Calvin Oftana from San Miguel Beer — are set to join Gilas Pilipinas for the upcoming 2025 FIBA Asia Cup in Saudi Arabia.
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Gilas coach Cone concerned over player injuries, fatigue before FIBA Asia Cup

Gilas Pilipinas head coach Tim Cone expressed concern over player injuries and fatigue ahead of the FIBA Asia Cup, with less than a month to go before the team departs for Saudi Arabia.
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Coach Cone adds 4 players to Gilas pool for FIBA Asia Cup

Coach Tim Cone expanded the Gilas Pilipinas pool by adding four new players for the upcoming FIBA Asia Cup scheduled from August 5 to 17 in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.
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Gilas starts training for Asia Cup amid PBA playoffs

Despite his busy schedule during the PBA Philippine Cup playoffs, Barangay Ginebra coach Tim Cone confirmed that there will be a training session for Gilas Pilipinas starting today at the Upper Deck in Pasig.
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Abarrientos leads Ginebra past San Miguel 100-90

RJ Abarrientos led Barangay Ginebra San Miguel to a crucial 100-90 victory over the San Miguel Beermen in Game 3 of their PBA Season 49 Philippine Cup semifinals on Sunday, giving Ginebra a 2-1 series lead.
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Ginebra wins vs Converge, sets up semifinals clash with San Miguel

Barangay Ginebra secured a spot in the PBA Philippine Cup semifinals with an 88-80 victory over Converge on Friday, June 20.
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Ginebra beats Converge, advances to semis vs San Miguel

Barangay Ginebra secured an 88-80 victory over Converge in the PBA Philippine Cup quarterfinals on Friday, advancing them to a best-of-seven semifinals series against San Miguel.
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Ginebra ends TNT's streak, secures third

Barangay Ginebra San Miguel secured a decisive 97-78 victory over TNT on Sunday night, ending TNT's six-game winning streak and maintaining their third-place standing with a 7-3 record in the Philippine Cup.
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