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Robby Cruz Celiz (born September 7, 1988) is a Filipino professional basketball player for the Davao Occidental Tigers of the Pilipinas Super League (PSL). He was drafted 17th overall in the 2013 PBA draft by the Tropang Texters.[1] He has played in multiple basketball leagues such as the ASEAN Basketball League (ABL), Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League (MPBL), and Pilipinas Super League (PSL).

In this Philippine name, the middle name or maternal family name is Cruz and the surname or paternal family name is Celiz.
Robby Celiz
No. 8 – Davao Occidental Tigers
PositionShooting guard / Small forward
LeaguePSL
Personal information
Born (1988-09-07) September 7, 1988 (age 34)
Cadiz, Negros Occidental, Philippines
NationalityFilipino
Listed height6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
Listed weight217 lb (98 kg)
Career information
CollegeRizal Technological University
National University
PBA draft2013 Round: 2 / Pick: 17th overall
Selected by the Talk 'N Text Tropang Texters
Playing career2013–present
Career history
2013–2014Talk 'N Text Tropang Texters
2014–2015Blackwater Elite
2016–2017Alab Pilipinas
2017GlobalPort Batang Pier
2017–2018San Miguel Alab Pilipinas
2018–2019Bataan Risers
2019–2020GenSan Warriors
2021–presentDavao Occidental Tigers
Career highlights and awards
  • ABL champion (2018)
  • PSL champion (2022)

College career


Celiz first played for Rizal Technological University.[2] He didn't think that he would be playing basketball after college. His team won the silver medal in the 2009 Penang Unity Chief Basketball Minister Friendship Cup, with him scoring 31 points with eight threes in the final game of the tournament.[3]

He was then discovered by Eric Altamirano, the coach of the NU Bulldogs at the time. He only played one season there.[4]


Professional career



Talk 'n Text Tropang Texters


Celiz was selected 17th overall in the 2013 PBA draft by Talk 'n Text.[1] His team made the Finals in the 2014 Commissioner's Cup.[5] However, they lost to the San Mig Coffee Mixers, 3–1, despite going on a 13-game winning streak before the Finals.[6] He was left unprotected for the expansion draft.[7]


Blackwater Elite


Celiz was then drafted by the Blackwater Elite in the expansion draft.[8] He scored 11 points in a loss to the NLEX Road Warriors in the 2014–15 Philippine Cup.[9] They had no wins that conference.[10]


Alab Pilipinas


Celiz then joined other ex-PBA players such as Jeric Fortuna and JR Cawaling among others in playing for Alab Pilipinas.[11] After struggling in his first few games, he found his stroke when he finished with 14 points on 4-of-7 shooting from three in Alab’s 87–79 win over the Westports Malaysia Dragons.[12]

Two days later, Celiz played his best game for Alab when he scored 23 points in a 79-77 road loss to Malaysia He scored 17 points on 8-of-14 shooting to lead the locals in a win over the Hong Kong Eastern Long Lions.[13]


GlobalPort Batang Pier


After his stint with Alab and spending time in the PBA D-League, Celiz signed a deal with the GlobalPort Batang Pier for the rest of the 2017 Governors' Cup.[14]


Return to ABL


Celiz, along with Ray Parks Jr., and Lawrence Domingo, returned to Alab.[15] His team won the 2017–18 title over the Mono Vampire.[16]


Bataan Risers


Celiz, along with Alab teammate Pamboy Raymundo, joined the Bataan Risers.[17] In Bataan’s 95—85 win over the Imus Bandera, he scored 15 points while hauling down seven rebounds and dishing three assists.[2] His team went on to finish with a league-best 23-2 record.[18] They beat the Caloocan Supremos in the quarterfinals, but lost to the Manila Stars in three games.


GenSan Warriors


Celiz then joined the GenSan Warriors the following season. He scored a career-high 27 points in an upset win over the previously unbeaten San Juan Knights.[19] He then had 26 points (including the game-winner) in a close win over Imus.[20] In a game against the Pasay Voyagers, he went on a personal 9-0 run which helped GenSan take control of the game and win after trailing for most of that game.[21] He finished that game with 17 points, 11 rebounds, and five assists. In their final game of the regular season, he contributed 23 points and 16 rebounds as the Warriors ended with the 7th seed.[22] Before the playoffs, he contributed 12 points and five rebounds in the South All-Stars' overtime win over the North.[23] He led his team in scoring in both of their playoff games against the Bacoor City Strikers but they still lost.[24][25]


Davao Occidental Tigers


In 2021, Celiz was signed by the Davao Occidental Tigers, his third team in the MPBL.[26] During the FilBasket Subic Championship, he almost had a triple-double with 26 points, 14 rebounds and nine assists with three blocks in a double-overtime win over the San Juan Knights.[27] He scored 10 points to help Davao get to the semifinals over Burlington EOG Sports.[28] The Tigers then moved to the PSL.[29]

In the inaugural game of the Pilipinas Super League (PSL), Celiz led his team with a stat line of 16 points, 10 rebounds, and three blocks in a win over the Roxas Vanguards.[30] He then had 20 points, 6 rebounds, 4 assists and 3 blocks in a win over the Cagayan Valley Golden Eagles.[31]

He is set to play for them once again as the rebranded Davao Pilipinas represent the Philippines in the ASEAN Basketball League (ABL).[32]


Career statistics



College


Year Team GP MPG FG% 3P% FT% RPG APG SPG BPG PPG
2011-12 NU 9 8.8 .324 .000 .667 1.8 .7 .2 .2 2.7
Career 9 8.8 .324 .000 .667 1.8 .7 .2 .2 2.7

[33]


PBA


Year Team GP MPG FG% 3P% FT% RPG APG SPG BPG PPG
2013—14 Talk 'N Text 5 4.0 .000 .000 1.000 .4 .2 - .4 .8
2014—15 Blackwater 24 17.1 .293 .246 .686 1.4 1.2 .2 .3 4.6
2016—17 GlobalPort 5 2.2 .000 .000 .000 .2 .2 - - -
Career 34 13.0 .279 .241 .718 1.1 .9 .1 .1 3.4

National team career


In 2013, Celiz, along with Kevin Ferrer, Bacon Austria, and Gio Ciriacruz, represented the Philippines in the 2013 FIBA Asia 3x3 Championship.[34]


References


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  3. "Blue Thunders finish 2nd in Penang caging". Philstar.com. July 11, 2009. Retrieved 2022-07-26.
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  6. "Talk N Text's near-perfect record no longer matters after failed title bid, says De Ocampo". Spin.ph. May 16, 2014. Retrieved 2022-07-26.
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