RJ Abarrientos
| No. 4 – Barangay Ginebra San Miguel | ||||||||||||
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| Position | Point guard | |||||||||||
| League | PBA | |||||||||||
| Personal information | ||||||||||||
| Born | September 14, 1999 Marilao, Bulacan, Philippines | |||||||||||
| Nationality | Filipino | |||||||||||
| Listed height | 5 ft 11 in (181 cm) | |||||||||||
| Listed weight | 174 lb (79 kg) | |||||||||||
| Career information | ||||||||||||
| High school | FEU Diliman (Quezon City) Malayan (Manila) | |||||||||||
| College | FEU | |||||||||||
| PBA draft | 2024: 1st round, 3rd overall pick | |||||||||||
| Drafted by | Barangay Ginebra San Miguel | |||||||||||
| Playing career | 2022–present | |||||||||||
| Career history | ||||||||||||
| 2022–2023 | Ulsan Hyundai Mobis Phoebus | |||||||||||
| 2023–2024 | Shinshu Brave Warriors | |||||||||||
| 2024–present | Barangay Ginebra San Miguel | |||||||||||
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Rhon Jhay Abarrientos[1] (born September 14, 1999) is a Filipino professional basketball player for the Barangay Ginebra San Miguel of the Philippine Basketball Association (PBA).
Early life
Rhon Jhay Abarrientos was born on September 14, 1999.[2] His father died due to illness when he was in high school. RJ was raised by his mother, grandparents, and his maternal uncle and former PBA player Johnny Abarrientos.[3][4]
Professional career
Ulsan Hyundai Mobis Phoebus (2022–2023)
On June 14, 2022, Abarrientos decided to forego his remaining years of eligibility left to play for FEU. He was then signed by Ulsan Hyundai Mobis Phoebus of the Korean Basketball League as an Asian player quota, becoming the second Filipino cager to do so after fellow Gilas player, SJ Belangel of Daegu KOGAS Pegasus.[5]
On October 15, 2022, Abarrientos made his KBL debut, scoring 13 points, 7 rebounds, 7 assists and 1 steal in win over Suwon KT Sonicboom, 85–76 at Suwon KT Arena.[6]
On March 30, 2023, Abarrientos was honored KBL Rookie of the Year, averaging 13.6 points, 2.7 triples, 4.8 assists, 2.9 rebounds, and 1.4 steals in 29.1 minutes over 51 games on his 2022–23 debut season.[7]
On June 30, 2023, Abarrientos mutually parted ways with team, thus terminating the remaining two years of his contract.[8]
Shinshu Brave Warriors (2023–2024)
On July 4, 2023, Abarrientos signed with Shinshu Brave Warriors of the Japanese B.League.[9][10]
Barangay Ginebra San Miguel (2024–present)
On July 14, 2024, Abarrientos was selected by the Barangay Ginebra San Miguel as the third overall pick in the 2024 PBA Rookie Draft. On July 29, 2024, he signed a three-year rookie contract with the team.[11]
On October 5, 2025, Abarrientos won the 2024–25 Rookie of the Year award.[12][13]
Career statistics
PBA
| Legend | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GP | Games played | MPG | Minutes per game | FG% | Field-goal percentage |
| 3FG% | 3-point field-goal percentage | 4P% | 4-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 2024–25 season[14]
Season-by-season averages
| Year | Team | GP | MPG | FG% | 3P% | 4P% | FT% | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024–25 | Barangay Ginebra | 71 | 25.7 | .423 | .379 | .127 | .910 | 2.8 | 3.6 | .9 | .1 | 12.7 |
| Career | 71 | 25.7 | .423 | .379 | .127 | .910 | 2.8 | 3.6 | .9 | .1 | 12.7 | |
B.League
| Legend | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GP | Games played | 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 |
| Year | Team | GP | MPG | FG% | 3P% | FT% | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023–24 | Shinshu | 49 | 14.2 | .348 | .318 | .820 | 1.7 | 2.3 | .6 | .1 | 7.8 |
| Career | 49 | 14.2 | .348 | .318 | .820 | 1.7 | 2.3 | .6 | .1 | 7.8 | |
KBL
| Legend | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GP | Games played | 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 |
| Year | Team | GP | MPG | FG% | 3P% | FT% | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022–23 | Ulsan | 56 | 29.1 | .392 | .344 | .809 | 2.8 | 4.8 | 1.3 | .2 | 13.3 |
| Career | 56 | 29.1 | .392 | .344 | .809 | 2.8 | 4.8 | 1.3 | .2 | 13.3 | |
Personal life
Abarrientos is a nephew of former PBA MVP and 12-time champion Johnny Abarrientos.[4]
He is married to former UAAP courtside reporter Arlove de Jesus.[15]
References
- ^ "Player Profile – RJ Abarrientos". Basketball Asia. December 31, 2022. Retrieved March 30, 2023.
- ^ "Rhon Jhay Abarrientos (Philippines)". FIBA Basketball. November 26, 2025. Retrieved November 26, 2025.
- ^ Trinidad, Gillian (November 26, 2025). "RJ Abarrientos' childhood comes with a hard truth—he grew up without a father". One Sports. Retrieved November 26, 2025.
- ^ a b Terrado, Reuben (February 10, 2017). "RJ Abarrientos guided by advice of uncle Johnny in bid to carve own niche in basketball". Sports Interactive Network Philippines. Retrieved November 26, 2025.
- ^ Ulanday, John Bryan (June 20, 2022). "Abarrientos joins Belangel in Korean Basketball League". BusinessWorld. Retrieved March 30, 2023.
- ^ Morales, Luisa (October 15, 2022). "RJ Abarrientos has efficient game in KBL debut, as Phoebus trumps SonicBoom". The Philippine Star. Retrieved March 30, 2023.
- ^ "RJ Abarrientos named KBL Rookie of the Year". Spin.ph. March 30, 2023. Retrieved March 30, 2023.
- ^ Li, Matthew (June 30, 2023). "RJ Abarrientos, Ulsan Hyundai mutually part ways". Tiebreaker Times. Retrieved June 30, 2023.
- ^ "ロン・ジェイ・アバリエントス選⼿契約(新規)基本合意のお知らせ" [Notice of Ron Jay Avarientos player contract (new) basic agreement]. b-warriors.net (in Japanese). July 4, 2023. Retrieved July 7, 2023.
- ^ "RJ Abarrientos heads to Japan, signs with Shinshu Brave Warriors". news.abs-cbn.com. July 4, 2023. Retrieved July 7, 2023.
- ^ Ramos, Gerry (July 29, 2024). "Ginebra signs RJ Abarrientos to a three-year contract". Spin.ph. Retrieved July 29, 2024.
- ^ "Fajardo rewrites PBA history anew with record-extending 9th MVP". PBA.ph. October 5, 2025. Retrieved October 6, 2025.
- ^ "After winning ROY honors, Abarrientos next goal is to win a championship". PBA.ph. October 5, 2025. Retrieved October 6, 2025.
- ^ "Rhon Abarrientos - RealGM". basketball.realgm.com.
- ^ Fuentes, Rommel Jr. (April 8, 2025). "PBA player RJ Abarrientos, Arlove De Jesus get married". INQUIRER.net. Retrieved September 28, 2025.