Maverick Ahanmisi facts for kids
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Ahanmisi with the Rain or Shine Elasto Painters in 2016
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| No. 00 – Barangay Ginebra San Miguel | |
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| Point guard / shooting guard | |
| Personal information | |
| Born | July 17, 1991 Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
| Nationality | Filipino / Nigerian |
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| Listed height | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) |
| Listed weight | 190 lb (86 kg) |
| Career information | |
| College | Minnesota (2010–2014) |
| PBA Draft | 2015 Round: 1 / Pick: 3rd overall |
| Selected by the Rain or Shine Elasto Painters | |
| Pro career | 2014–present |
| League | PBA |
| Career history | |
| 2015–2019 | Rain or Shine Elasto Painters |
| 2019–2022 | Alaska Aces |
| 2022–2023 | Converge FiberXers |
| 2023–present | Barangay Ginebra San Miguel |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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Maverick Frankera Ahanmisi was born on July 17, 1991. He is a professional basketball player. He plays for the Barangay Ginebra San Miguel team in the Philippine Basketball Association (PBA). Maverick is from America, but he also has Filipino and Nigerian heritage.
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Maverick Ahanmisi's Early Life and High School Basketball
Maverick Ahanmisi spent one year at Stoneridge Prep. This school is in Simi Valley, California. He then graduated from Golden Valley High School in Santa Clarita, California in 2009.
High School Achievements
When he was a senior, Maverick scored an average of 20.2 points per game. He became the all-time leading scorer for his high school team. He also made the most three-point shots in his school's history. Maverick played for the Branch West Basketball Academy. This was an AAU (Amateur Athletic Union) basketball team. In 2010, he decided to play college basketball for the University of Minnesota.
College Basketball Career at Minnesota
Maverick Ahanmisi played college basketball at the University of Minnesota. This is an NCAA Division I school. He played there from 2010 to 2014. He often came off the bench as a reserve player. He was known for bringing energy to the team.
Winning a Championship in College
Maverick helped his team, the Golden Gophers, win a big championship. They won the National Invitation Tournament (NIT) title in 2014. The Gophers were coached by Richard Pitino.
College Statistics
During his four years at Minnesota, Maverick averaged 2.8 points per game. He also got 1 rebound per game. He made about 38% of his shots.
Semi-Professional Basketball in the Philippines
After college in 2014, Maverick Ahanmisi moved to the Philippines. He continued his basketball career there. He joined the Cafe France Bakers team in the PBA Developmental League (PBA D-League).
First Game and Success
In his very first game in the Philippines, Maverick made a big impact. He scored 10 points during an 18–0 run. This helped Cafe France win the game. In 2015, he led his team in scoring during the PBA D-League Foundation Cup. He averaged 13.9 points, 6.8 rebounds, and 4.0 assists per game. He helped Café France win their first-ever PBA D-League championship.
Maverick Ahanmisi's Professional PBA Career
Maverick Ahanmisi became a professional player in the Philippine Basketball Association (PBA).
Playing for Rain or Shine Elasto Painters
In 2015, Maverick was one of 16 Filipino-foreign players who applied for the 2015 PBA draft. The Rain or Shine Elasto Painters picked him as the 3rd overall player. He signed a two-year contract with the team.
In his first big game as a pro, he scored 14 points. He scored 11 of those points in the last quarter. This helped the Elasto Painters start the season with two wins and no losses. He averaged 8.3 points, 4 rebounds, and 2.3 assists per game in his first conference. He played an important role when another player, Paul Lee, was injured.
Moving to Alaska Aces and Converge FiberXers
On August 16, 2019, Maverick was traded to the Alaska Aces. He was traded for another player, Chris Exciminiano, and a draft pick.
On June 6, 2022, Maverick signed a one-year contract with the Converge FiberXers. This new team took over from the Alaska Aces. He became a free agent on June 7, 2023, meaning he could sign with any team.
Joining Barangay Ginebra San Miguel
On September 18, 2023, Maverick signed a three-year contract. He joined the Barangay Ginebra San Miguel team.
Maverick Ahanmisi's PBA Career Statistics
Here are some of Maverick Ahanmisi's statistics from his PBA career. These numbers show how well he has played.
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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 the 2023–24 season
Season-by-season averages
| Year | Team | GP | MPG | FG% | 3P% | FT% | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | PPG |
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| 2015–16 | Rain or Shine | 54 | 21.5 | .412 | .350 | .748 | 3.9 | 2.7 | .6 | .1 | 8.7 |
| 2016–17 | Rain or Shine | 38 | 24.4 | .418 | .275 | .738 | 4.4 | 3.1 | 1.0 | .2 | 7.4 |
| 2017–18 | Rain or Shine | 39 | 29.5 | .406 | .340 | .619 | 4.9 | 3.6 | 1.4 | .3 | 10.9 |
| 2019 | Rain or Shine | 22 | 25.7 | .390 | .310 | .705 | 4.9 | 2.5 | 1.2 | .2 | 8.5 |
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| 2020 | Alaska | 9 | 22.8 | .421 | .348 | .700 | 4.7 | 2.7 | .7 | — | 7.8 |
| 2021 | Alaska | 23 | 29.5 | .384 | .326 | .609 | 5.5 | 3.4 | 1.2 | .1 | 8.4 |
| 2022 | Converge | 36 | 31.0 | .433 | .347 | .706 | 5.9 | 3.8 | 1.2 | .1 | 13.7 |
| 2023 | Barangay Ginebra | 34 | 33.5 | .389 | .327 | .740 | 6.1 | 3.7 | .6 | .1 | 12.7 |
| Career | 255 | 27.2 | .408 | .331 | .699 | 5.0 | 3.2 | 1.0 | .2 | 10.0 | |
Maverick Ahanmisi's Family Life
Maverick Ahanmisi has a family with different backgrounds. His father, Victor Ahanmisi, is Nigerian. His mother, Marissa, is Filipina. She is from Alcala, Pangasinan.
Siblings Who Play Basketball
Maverick has two siblings, Jerrick and Mylenne. His brother, Jerrick, is also a professional basketball player. Jerrick currently plays for the Magnolia Hotshots in the PBA.
