Renz Palma

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Emil Renz Palma (born March 16, 1992) is a Filipino professional basketball player for the Negros Muscovados of the Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League (MPBL).

Renz Palma
No. 77 – Negros Muscovados
PositionShooting guard / Small forward
LeagueMPBL
Personal information
Born (1992-03-16) March 16, 1992 (age 32)
NationalityFilipino
Listed height6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Career information
CollegeUE
PBA draft2017: 2nd round, 15th overall pick
Selected by the Blackwater Elite
Playing career2017–present
Career history
2017–2019Blackwater Elite
2021Kapatagan Buffalo Braves
2021–2023Nueva Ecija Rice Vanguards / Capitals
2024–presentNegros Muscovados
Career highlights and awards

A UE Red Warrior in college, Palma was selected with the 15th overall pick by the Blackwater Elite in the 2017 PBA draft. In 2021, Palma moved to the Pilipinas VisMin Super Cup and played for the Kapatagan Buffalo Braves before moving to the Nueva Ecija Rice Vanguards franchise later that year. He won two professional championships with the team. In 2024, he moved to the Negros Muscovados.

College career

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In college, Palma played for the UE Red Warriors.[1]

Professional career

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Blackwater Elite (2017–2019)

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In 2017, after playing for the Tanduay Light Rhum Masters in the PBA D-League, Palma was selected by the Blackwater Elite with the 15th pick of the 2017 PBA draft.[2] He played with the Blackwater franchise for two seasons.

Kapatagan Buffalo Braves (2021)

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In 2021, he played for the Kapatagan Buffalo Braves of the newly founded Pilipinas VisMin Super Cup.[3]

Nueva Ecija Rice Vanguards franchise (2021–2023)

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On March 3, 2020, Renz Palma signed a deal with the Nueva Ecija Rice Vanguards of the Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League (MPBL).[4] The COVID-19 pandemic suspended league play for over a year and Palma wouldn't make his debut with his hometown team until the 2021 MPBL Invitational.[5] During his time with Nueva Ecija, Palma won two championships, one during FilBasket's 2022 Summer Championship and the other during the 2022 MPBL finals.

Negros Muscovados (2024–present)

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In 2024, Palma moved to the Negros Muscovados.

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 2019 season[6]

Season-by-season averages

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Year Team GP MPG FG% 3P% FT% RPG APG SPG BPG PPG
2017–18 Blackwater 21 0.9 .436 .333 .696 1.8 .7 .8 .3 3.3
2019 Blackwater 6 7.0 .348 .000 .000 1.3 1.0 .2 2.7

MPBL

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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 season

Season-by-season averages

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Year Team GP GS MPG FG% 3P% FT% RPG APG SPG BPG PPG
2022 Nueva Ecija 31 8 14.5 .387 .156 .552 2.6 2.6 1.4 .1 4.5
2023 Nueva Ecija 24 11 13.7 .523 .290 .615 2.9 1.9 .8 .3 5.4

References

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  1. ^ Sacamos, Karlo (January 17, 2019). "Ateneo, San Beda or FEU? This school has most number of active PBA players". Spin.ph. Retrieved August 30, 2024.
  2. ^ Jacinto, Chrisian (November 14, 2017). "Leo Isaac feels 'draft steal' Renz Palma has what it takes to be lockdown defender". Spin.ph. Retrieved August 30, 2024.
  3. ^ Valencia, Justin (July 8, 2021). "Now a veteran, Renz Palma claims leadership role in Kapatagan". Tiebreaker Times. Retrieved August 30, 2024.
  4. ^ "Nueva Ecija adds Gomez de Liaño bros, homegrown Palma". RAPPLER. March 3, 2020. Retrieved August 30, 2024.
  5. ^ "Will Gozum makes up for lost time with Nueva Ecija". Tiebreaker Times. December 21, 2021. Retrieved August 23, 2024.
  6. ^ "Emil Renz Palma Player Profile, Blackwater Bossings - RealGM". basketball.realgm.com.
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