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| No. 13 – Terrafirma Dyip | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Small forward / power forward | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Born | March 26, 1993 Makati, Philippines |
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| Nationality | Filipino | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Listed height | 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Listed weight | 200 lb (91 kg) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| College | UST | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| PBA Draft | 2016 / Special draft | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Selected by the Barangay Ginebra San Miguel | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Pro career | 2015–present | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| League | PBA | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Career history | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2015–2016 | Mighty Sports | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2016–2019 | Barangay Ginebra San Miguel | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2019–2022 | NorthPort Batang Pier | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2023–present | Terrafirma Dyip | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Kevin Manuel Ferrer (born March 26, 1993) is a talented Filipino professional basketball player. He plays as a Small forward or power forward for the Terrafirma Dyip team in the Philippine Basketball Association (PBA). Kevin is known for his strong defense and ability to score points when his team needs them most.
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Kevin Ferrer's Early Basketball Days
High School Highlights
Kevin Ferrer started his basketball journey playing for the Tiger Cubs in high school from 2009 to 2010. In his very first year, he was named the Junior's Rookie of the Year. He helped his team finish second in the elimination rounds. However, they were stopped in the Final Four by the Kiefer Ravena-led Ateneo Blue Eaglets.
In his last year with the Tiger Cubs, Kevin was named the Junior's Most Valuable Player. He led his team all the way to the Finals. They faced Kiefer Ravena and the Blue Eaglets again. Even though Kevin scored an amazing 35 points in one game, his team lost the series.
College Days and Growing as a Player
Starting Strong at UST
Even with offers from other schools, Kevin chose to stay at his alma mater, the UST. He joined the Tigers in 2011 for his rookie college season. He quickly became an important player, helping the Tigers reach the Final Four. They faced the Ateneo Blue Eagles again and lost a close game.
Reaching the UAAP Finals
In his second year, Kevin helped the Tigers get back to the UAAP Finals. They beat the NU Bulldogs to get there. In the Finals, they played against the Ateneo Blue Eagles but were swept, meaning they lost both games.
Later that year, Kevin played a big role in the Philippine Collegiate Champions League (PCCL). His team, the Tigers, won the championship by beating the Blue Eagles in a thrilling three-game series. This was a sweet victory for them!
Becoming a Key Defender
In his third season, Kevin became known as the main defender for the Tigers. He was great at stopping the best scorers from other teams. He also had some amazing scoring games, especially in the Final Four. The Tigers made history by being the first fourth-seeded team to beat a first-seeded team in the UAAP Final Four. They reached the Finals for the second year in a row.
Facing Challenges and Injuries
In his fourth season, Kevin faced a tough challenge. He suffered a fracture in his left hand during practice. This injury made him miss the rest of the season. His team missed the Final Four that year.
For his final season, Kevin led his team to the finals once more. They played against the FEU Tamaraws. In Game 2, he made six three-pointers, helping his team force a Game 3. However, they eventually lost the championship.
Kevin Ferrer's Professional Career
Becoming a Pro Player
In 2016, Kevin Ferrer started his professional career by joining the Mighty Sports team. Soon after, he was drafted by Barangay Ginebra San Miguel in the 2016 PBA draft. He signed a three-year contract. In his very first PBA game, he scored 3 points and grabbed 3 rebounds.
Winning Championships with Ginebra
Kevin quickly showed his skills. In one game, he scored a career-high 25 points. He was also named a PBA All-Star in 2017. He helped Ginebra win two championships: the 2017 Governors' Cup and the 2018 Commissioner's Cup.
Moving Teams and New Challenges
In 2019, Kevin was traded to the NorthPort Batang Pier. This trade reunited him with his former college coach, Pido Jarencio. In his first game with NorthPort, he scored 23 points. However, a foot injury kept him out of the playoffs that year.
He continued to face injuries, including another foot injury in 2020. Despite this, he showed his strength by scoring 20 points in a comeback game for NorthPort in 2021. In 2022, he signed a new two-year contract with the Batang Pier.
Joining Terrafirma Dyip
On January 12, 2023, Kevin was traded to the Terrafirma Dyip team. Unfortunately, he suffered an Achilles injury during a preseason game. This injury meant he would be out for a long time. While recovering, he signed a one-year contract extension with the team in February 2024.
Career Statistics
Here are some statistics from Kevin Ferrer's professional and college basketball career. These numbers show how he performed in different games and seasons.
PBA Season-by-Season Averages
| Legend | |||||
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| GP | Games played | GS | Games started | MPG | Minutes per game |
| FG% | Field-goal percentage | 3P% | 3-point field-goal percentage | FT% | Free-throw percentage |
| RPG | Rebounds per game | APG | Assists per game | SPG | Steals per game |
| BPG | Blocks per game | PPG | Points per game | Bold | Career high |
As of the end of 2022–23 season
| Year | Team | GP | MPG | FG% | 3P% | FT% | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016–17 | Barangay Ginebra | 58 | 17.9 | .366 | .278 | .694 | 2.7 | 1.0 | .3 | .4 | 5.4 |
| 2017–18 | Barangay Ginebra | 56 | 17.6 | .419 | .339 | .612 | 2.6 | 1.5 | .5 | .2 | 5.3 |
| 2019 | Baranginebra | 40 | 22.7 | .398 | .350 | .736 | 3.7 | 1.6 | .6 | .3 | 8.1 |
| NorthPort | |||||||||||
| 2020 | NorthPort | 10 | 28.5 | .381 | .375 | .389 | 4.4 | 2.2 | .5 | .3 | 10.8 |
| 2021 | NorthPort | 22 | 22.5 | .335 | .271 | .667 | 3.9 | 1.2 | .5 | .4 | 6.9 |
| 2022 | NorthPort | 31 | 21.8 | .414 | .342 | .659 | 2.2 | .9 | .6 | .2 | 8.5 |
| Terrafirma | |||||||||||
| Career | 217 | 20.2 | .389 | .324 | .656 | 3.0 | 1.3 | .5 | .3 | 6.7 | |
College Statistics: Elimination Rounds
| Year | Team | GP | MPG | FG% | 3P% | FT% | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011–12 | UST | 14 | 26.9 | .270 | .179 | .667 | 5.4 | 1.3 | .4 | .1 | 7.6 |
| 2012–13 | UST | 10 | 20.9 | .302 | .244 | .474 | 4.6 | 1.2 | .5 | .6 | 5.1 |
| 2013–14 | UST | 14 | 30.4 | .339 | .127 | .689 | 8.1 | 2.1 | .7 | 1.0 | 11.9 |
| 2014–15 | UST | 8 | 28.2 | .242 | .174 | .806 | 5.3 | 1.4 | 1.0 | .3 | 9.6 |
| 2015–16 | UST | 14 | 31.5 | .401 | .348 | .778 | 8.2 | 1.6 | .9 | .4 | 17.9 |
| Career | 60 | 27.5 | .325 | .226 | .716 | 6.4 | 1.5 | .7 | .5 | 10.0 | |
College Statistics: Playoffs
| Year | Team | GP | MPG | FG% | 3P% | FT% | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | PPG |
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| 2013–14 | UST | 5 | 30.6 | .354 | .406 | .720 | 5.6 | 1.2 | 1.0 | .4 | 13.0 |
| 2015–16 | UST | 4 | 34.8 | .373 | .300 | .533 | 6.3 | 1.3 | .5 | 1.0 | 15.3 |
| Career | 9 | 32.4 | .364 | .355 | .650 | 5.9 | 1.2 | .8 | .7 | 14.0 | |
Playing for the Philippines
Kevin Ferrer has also proudly represented the Philippine national team. He first played for the country in 2009 in the FIBA Asia U16 Championship. In 2013, he played in the FIBA Asia 3x3 championships. He has won several gold medals in basketball at the SEA Games.
In 2017, during the Jones Cup, Kevin made a famous play. He used a crossover move that caused an Iraqi defender to get injured. This play became very popular online and was even featured by big sports news sites.
Off the Court
Kevin Ferrer is married to MM Belarmino, whom he met during his college years. He has a younger brother named Vince Jansel. His cousin, Bismarck Lina, is also a basketball player.
