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Calvin Abueva

Abueva with the Magnolia Hotshots in 2021
No. 13 – Magnolia Hotshots
Small forward / power forward
Personal information
Born	(1988-02-04) February 4, 1988 (age 37) Angeles City, Philippines
Nationality	Filipino
Listed height	6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
Listed weight	209 lb (95 kg)
Career information
College	San Sebastian
PBA Draft	2012 Round: 1 / Pick: 2nd overall
Selected by the Alaska Aces
Pro career	2012–present
League	PBA
Career history
2012–2018	Alaska Aces
2018–2020	Phoenix Super LPG Fuel Masters
2021–present	Magnolia Hotshots
Career highlights and awards
PBA champion (2013 Commissioner's) 2× PBA Best Player of the Conference (2016 Commissioner's, 2021 Philippine) 9× PBA All-Star (2013–2019, 2023, 2024) 4× PBA Mythical First Team (2013, 2016, 2020, 2021) 2× PBA Mythical Second Team (2015, 2022) 2× PBA All-Defensive Team (2015, 2020) PBA Rookie of the Year (2013) PBA All-Rookie Team (2013) PBA Mr. Quality Minutes (2015) NCAA Philippines champion (2009) NCAA Philippines Most Valuable Player (2011) 3× NCAA Philippines Mythical First Team (2009, 2010, 2011) PBL champion (2010 PG Flex-Erase Placenta) PBL Finals MVP (2010 PG Flex-Erase Placenta)
Medals Men's basketball Representing  Philippines FIBA Asia Championship Silver 2015 Changsha Team SEABA Championship Gold 2017 Quezon City Team William Jones Cup Silver 2015 Taipei Team

Calvin Abueva (born February 4, 1988) is a Filipino professional basketball player. He plays for the Magnolia Hotshots in the Philippine Basketball Association (PBA). The Alaska Aces picked him second in the 2012 PBA Draft. People call him "The Beast" because he is a strong player on both offense and defense. He was a star in college basketball. He led his college league in points, rebounds, and assists. This was a first in college basketball history.

College and Amateur Career

Calvin Abueva went to San Sebastian College. He began his college basketball journey with the Stags in the NCAA in 2009. He helped his team win the NCAA title in 2009. He became the team's main player after Jimbo Aquino left.

Most Valuable Player

Abueva won the Most Valuable Player award in 2011. He led the league in scoring with 20.6 points per game. He also led in rebounds with 13.7 per game. He was fourth in assists with 3.9 per game.

In his final year in the NCAA, Abueva was expected to win his second MVP award. He had many great games. He recorded 16 double-doubles and 4 triple-doubles. This was a new league record. However, he faced a challenge that made him unable to receive the MVP award that season, despite his amazing stats.

NCAA Career Statistics

Here are some of Calvin Abueva's college basketball stats:

Year	Team	GP	MPG	FG%	3P%	FT%	RPG	APG	SPG	BPG	PPG
2011	San Sebastian	22	29.0	.411	.265	.726	13.7	3.9	.7	.6	20.6
2012	San Sebastian	17	33.0	.364	.216	.724	16.4	6.5	1.2	1.6	20.1

Abueva also played for the NLEX Road Warriors. This was in the PBA Developmental League. He helped NLEX win three championships in a row.

Professional Career

Alaska Aces (2012–2018)

Abueva with the Alaska Aces in 2014

Starting Out

Calvin Abueva joined the Alaska Aces in 2012. He made a big splash in his first game. He scored 12 points and grabbed 16 rebounds in just 27 minutes. He quickly became a top player.

He was a strong contender for the Best Player of the Conference award. He helped the Alaska Aces win the 2013 PBA Commissioner's Cup Championship. Abueva was named the PBA Rookie of the Year for the 2012–13 season.

Becoming "The Beast"

In his third season, Abueva really showed his skills. His stats improved a lot. On October 28, 2014, he helped his team win a game by scoring 26 points. He also got a career-high 22 rebounds. This made him the shortest PBA player to get 20+ rebounds in one game. Fans even compared his rebounding skills to Dennis Rodman, a famous NBA player.

On May 13, 2016, Abueva won the PBA Commissioner's Cup Best Player of the Conference award. He averaged 17.2 points and 7.6 rebounds in that tournament. He was also named to the PBA Mythical First Team in October 2016. This means he was one of the best players in the league.

Phoenix Fuel Masters (2018–2020)

On August 7, 2018, Abueva moved to the Phoenix Fuel Masters. He was traded for another player and a future draft pick. In his first game for Phoenix, he scored 12 points and had 13 rebounds.

Abueva was not able to play for a long time in 2019. He was suspended by the league. This suspension lasted for about 16 months. He was allowed to practice with his team in September 2019. His suspension was finally lifted in October 2020. This allowed him to play games for Phoenix again.

Magnolia Hotshots (2021–present)

On February 17, 2021, Abueva was traded to the Magnolia Hotshots. He signed a new three-year contract with the Hotshots on December 20, 2023.

In early 2024, Abueva faced some fines and a one-game suspension for his actions during games. He was fined for a gesture he made in a game. He was also suspended for showing a middle finger to a fan.

PBA Career Statistics

As of the end of 2023–24 season

Season-by-season averages

Personal Life

Calvin Abueva was born to Evelyn, his Filipina mother, and Calvin Sweeney, his African-American father. As a child in Angeles City, he loved watching his favorite basketball player, Robert Jaworski, on TV. The next day, he would try to play just like him on the local courts. Jaworski was known for being a great rebounder even as a guard. Calvin tried to copy his strong playing style. Besides basketball, Abueva also played volleyball when he was young.

Calvin has a younger brother named Richard Ramsey. Richard was adopted when he was a baby. He met Calvin and their family in 2010. Richard also plays basketball. He is now an assistant coach for the De Ocampo Cobras.