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Rashawn McCarthy
Free agent
Shooting guard
Personal information
Born (1989-09-10) September 10, 1989 (age 36)
Westbury, New York
Nationality Filipino / American
Listed height 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
Listed weight 175 lb (79 kg)
Career information
College SUNY–Old Westbury
PBA Draft 2016 Round: 2 / Pick: 6th overall
Selected by the San Miguel Beermen
Pro career 2013–present
Career history
2013–2014 Westports Malaysia Dragons
2016–2017 San Miguel Beermen
2017–2021 Kia Picanto / Columbian Dyip / Terrafirma Dyip
2021–2023 Blackwater Bossing
2024 Bacolod City of Smiles
2025 Cebu Classic
Career highlights and awards
  • 2× PBA champion (2017 Philippine, 2017 Commissioner's)

Rashawn Frisco McCarthy, born on September 10, 1989, is a professional basketball player. He is Filipino-American. He recently played for the Cebu Classic team in the Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League (MPBL). Rashawn plays as a shooting guard.

Rashawn McCarthy's Basketball Journey

Early Career and First Teams

Rashawn started his professional basketball journey in 2013. He played for the Westports Malaysia Dragons. He was with this team for two seasons. They competed in the ASEAN Basketball League (ABL).

Joining the PBA

In 2016, Rashawn was chosen by the San Miguel Beermen team. This happened during the PBA draft. He was the sixth player picked overall. The PBA is the Philippine Basketball Association.

Team Changes and Trades

In October 2017, Rashawn was part of a big trade. He moved to the Kia Picanto team. This trade also involved other players like Ronald Tubid and Jay-R Reyes. The San Miguel Beermen received the first pick in the 2017 PBA draft from Kia. They used that pick to draft Christian Standhardinger.

Rashawn played for Kia Picanto, which later became Columbian Dyip and then Terrafirma Dyip. He stayed with this team until 2021.

In September 2021, Rashawn was traded again. He joined the Blackwater Bossing team. This trade involved Simon Enciso. Rashawn played for Blackwater Bossing until his contract ended. He became a free agent on January 1, 2024.

Recent Teams

After leaving Blackwater, Rashawn continued his career. In 2024, he played for the Bacolod City of Smiles. In 2025, he joined the Cebu Classic.

PBA Career Highlights

Rashawn McCarthy has achieved success in the PBA. He is a two-time PBA champion. He won the Philippine Cup and the Commissioner's Cup in 2017. These wins show his important role in his teams' victories.

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