| No. 27 – San Miguel Beermen | |
|---|---|
| Position | Point guard / Shooting guard |
| League | PBA |
| Personal information | |
| Born | April 4, 2000 Canada |
| Nationality | Filipino |
| Listed height | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) |
| Listed weight | 183 lb (83 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school | The Rise Centre Academy |
| College | St. Francis Xavier |
| PBA draft | 2024: 1st round, 12th overall pick |
| Selected by the San Miguel Beermen | |
| Playing career | 2023–present |
| Career history | |
| 2023-2024 | Seoul Samsung Thunders |
| 2024-present | San Miguel Beermen |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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Avan Nava (born April 4, 2000) is a Filipino-Canadian professional basketball player for the San Miguel Beermen of the Philippine Basketball Association (PBA).
College career
editIn college, Avan Nava played for St. Francis Xavier University.[1]
San Miguel Beermen (2024–present)
editOn July 14, 2024, during the Season 49 draft of the PBA, Nava was selected with the 12th overall pick by the San Miguel Beermen.[2]
On August 10, 2024, after reports that Nava is seen practicing with the TNT Tropang Giga, SMB team Manager Gee Abanilla made it known it hasn't let go of first-round pick Avan Nava. Abanilla said it was the camp of Nava declined what initially was a two-year offer from the Beermen. After signing Kris Rosales, Abanilla said the door still open for Nava and gives the camp of Nava an ultimatum and a new offer of one (1) year contract.[3]
On August 15, 2024, the camp of Avan Nava and SMB finally reach agreement on contract.[4]
References
edit- ^ https://www.goxgo.ca/sports/mbkb/2019-20/bios/nava_avan
- ^ Terrado, Jonas (July 17, 2024). "PBA: Unknown picks Felix Lemetti, Avan Nava look to spring surprise". sports.inquirer.net. Retrieved September 7, 2024.
- ^ Ramos, Gerry (August 10, 2024). "SMB gives Avan Nava ultimatum after rejecting two-year offer". spin.ph. Retrieved September 7, 2024.
- ^ Ramos, Gerry (August 15, 2024). "Avan Nava, SMB finally come to terms after lengthy negotiation". spin.ph. Retrieved September 7, 2024.
External links
edit- Avan Nava Player Profile, Seoul Samsung Thunders - RealGM
- Avan Nava Player Profile, St. Francis Xavier University