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17 Facts About Chris Calaguio

1.

Chris Calaguio last played for the San Miguel Beermen in the Philippine Basketball Association.

2.

Chris Calaguio is a former San Beda Red Cub cager and was one of the star players of the Colegio de San Juan de Letran Knights during his college days in the National Collegiate Athletic Association.

3.

Chris Calaguio then played for the Letran Knights in college, which were the rivals of San Beda.

4.

Chris Calaguio teamed up with Kerby Raymundo and Aldin Ayo under Coach Louie Alas, and started over Willie Miller.

5.

Chris Calaguio first played for the San Juan Knights in the Metropolitan Basketball Association, where he teamed up with Chito Victolero.

6.

Chris Calaguio was drafted fourth overall in the 2002 PBA Draft by the Shell Turbo Chargers.

7.

Chris Calaguio was then signed to the PBA rookie max of P200,000 per month and P300,000 up to 2005.

8.

Chris Calaguio was an All-Star that season, as he replaced Johnny Abarrientos who suffered an injury.

9.

Chris Calaguio participated in the PBA's King of the Hardcourt One-on-One showdown, a mini-tournament.

10.

Chris Calaguio then missed some games during the 2004 Fiesta Conference due to a sprained ankle.

11.

Chris Calaguio won the Mr Quality Minutes award in 2007.

12.

In 2019, Chris Calaguio got an offer to come out of retirement and play for the Marikina Shoemasters in the Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League.

13.

Chris Calaguio had 17 points in a loss to the Pampanga Giant Green Lanterns, and 13 points in a win over Navotas Uni-Pak Sardines.

14.

In two years, the school became Private Schools Athletic Association champions in Region I Calaguio got to coach Rhenz Abando, and was instrumental in bringing him to UST.

15.

In 2001, Chris Calaguio was part of the Philippine national team that competed in the fourth edition of the South East Asia Basketball Association men's basketball championships.

16.

Chris Calaguio played in that year's SEA Games, and won a gold medal there.

17.

Chris Calaguio has a son, Kurt, who is currently studying in Thailand.