Anton Rafael Asistio (born June 2, 1995) is a Filipino professional basketball player for the Rain or Shine Elasto Painters of the Philippine Basketball Association (PBA).[1]

Anton Asistio
No. 8 – Rain or Shine Elasto Painters
PositionPoint guard
LeaguePBA
Personal information
Born (1995-06-02) June 2, 1995 (age 29)
NationalityFilipino
Listed height5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)
Listed weight175 lb (79 kg)
Career information
CollegeAteneo
PBA draft2020: 2nd round, 22nd overall pick
Selected by the Rain or Shine Elasto Painters
Playing career2019–present
Career history
2019Bataan Risers
2019–2020Zamboanga Family's Brand Sardines
2021–presentRain or Shine Elasto Painters
Career highlights and awards
  • UAAP champion (2017)

Collegiate career

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Asistio suited up for Ateneo de Manila Blue Eagles, and won a championship in 2017, his final year.[2]

Professional career

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Asisitio played for Bataan Risers in 2019,[3] and for Zamboanga Valientes in 2020,[4] both teams in the MPBL.

He later declared for PBA draft and selected by Rain or Shine Elasto Painters in 2021.[5]

PBA career statistics

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Legend
  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 2023–24 season[6]

Season-by-season averages

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Year Team GP MPG FG% 3P% FT% RPG APG SPG BPG PPG
2021 Rain or Shine 19 14.6 .350 .323 .929 1.4 1.2 .2 4.7
2022–23 Rain or Shine 34 18.9 .397 .367 .852 1.4 1.8 .3 7.8
2023–24 Rain or Shine 25 11.4 .333 .293 .722 1.0 1.3 .5 4.9
Career 78 15.4 .370 .338 .831 1.3 1.5 .3 6.1

References

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  1. ^ "Anton Rafael Asistio - Players | PBA - The Official Website". www.pba.ph. Retrieved 2022-06-09.
  2. ^ Naredo, Camille B. (December 6, 2018). "UAAP finals: Roller-coaster stint at Ateneo comes to stop on top for Anton Asistio". ABS-CBN News.
  3. ^ Leongson, Randolph B. (June 1, 2019). "Pasaol, Santillan, Manganti, Asistio to suit up for Bataan Risers in MPBL". Spin.ph. Retrieved 2024-08-22.
  4. ^ Leongson, Randolph B. (February 6, 2020). "Zamboanga stays calm in heated affair vs Batangas to reach MPBL semis". Spin.ph. Retrieved 2024-08-22.
  5. ^ Leongson, Randolph B. (March 2, 2021). "Rain or Shine signs rookies Santi Santillan, Franky Johnson, Anton Asistio". Spin.ph. Retrieved 2024-08-22.
  6. ^ "Anton Asistio Player Profile, Rain or Shine Elasto Painters – RealGM". basketball.realgm.com.