Rhenz Abando

ABOUT RHENZ ABANDO

International shooting guard and small forward that has played basketball professionally in countries such as the Philippines and South Korea since beginning his career in 2021. While playing with Anyang KGC of the Korea Basketball League, he won the 2023 KBL Championship. He has also played for the Philippines men's national team during his professional career.

He previously played college basketball at the University of Santo Tomas. After two years, he then transferred to play college basketball with the Letran Knights.

During his first season in the NCAA Philippines, he was named Rookie of the Year, Most Valuable Player while also winning the 2021 NCAA Philippines Championship. He is the fourth Filipino basketball player ever to achieve this feat.

His girlfriend, Rizyl, also attended the University of Santo Tomas. He is a native of Santo Tomas, Philippines and has a brother.

He and Dwight Ramos both played for the Philippines men's national team in 2022.