Josh Urbiztondo
| No. 3 – Barangay Ginebra San Miguel | |
|---|---|
| Position | Point Guard |
| League | PBA |
| Personal information | |
| Born | February 27, 1983 San Francisco, California |
| Nationality | American |
| Listed height | 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) |
| Listed weight | 185 lb (84 kg) |
| Career information | |
| College | Foothill College (2002–2004) Fresno Pacific (2004–2006) |
| PBA draft | 2009: Undrafted |
| Selected by the Sta. Lucia Realtors | |
| Playing career | 2009–present |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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Joshua ("Josh") Urbiztondo (born February 27, 1983 in San Francisco, California, USA) is a Filipino–American professional basketball player. He currently plays in the Philippine Basketball Association,[1] in a point guard position.[2]
In 2009, Urbiztondo entered the draft for the PBA, but was not selected.[3] He was later signed by the Sta. Lucia Realtors. In 2010, the Realtors were replaced by the Meralco Bolts.[4] In August 2010, the newly founded team gave away Urbiztondo and its number 3 pick in the 2010 PBA Draft to the Air21 Express, in a three-way deal that brought Mark Cardona to the Bolts.[5]
In 2011 Urbiztondo was signed by the B-Meg Llamados. In 2012 that team was replaced by the San Mig Coffee Mixers, who sent Urbiztondo to Barako Bull Energy Cola in exchange for a first round pick in the next year. In 2013, prior to the Commissioner’s Cup Playoffs, Urbiztondo was dealt to Barangay Ginebra San Miguel.
Career highlights
- 2010 PBA All-Star Obstacle Challenge Participant, Puerto Princesa
- 2010 PBA All-Star Three-point shootout Participant, Puerto Princesa
- 2010 PBA All-Star Rookie-Sophomore Blitz Game Participant, Puerto Princesa
- 2011 PBA All-Star Obstacle Challenge Participant, Boracay
- 2011 PBA All-Star Rookie-Sophomore Blitz Game Participant, Boracay
- 2012 PBA All-Star Three-point shootout Participant, Laoag, Ilocos Norte
- 2012 PBA All-Star RSJs vs. Veterans Game Starter, Laoag, Ilocos Norte
- 2013 PBA All-Star Three-point shootout Participant, Digos City, Davao del Sur
References
- ^ "PBA: Rain or Shine, Coca-Cola set for duel". abs-cbnNEWS.com. January 24, 2010. Retrieved September 13, 2010.
{{cite web}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter:|1=(help) - ^ Jasmine W. Payo (January 2, 2010). "Giants' Maierhofer leads race for top rookie award". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved May 21, 2013.
- ^ Joaquin M. Henson (August 4, 2009). "Who got away?". The Philippine Star. Retrieved May 21, 2013.
- ^ http://www.pba-online.net/post/meralco-makes-power-move--joins-pro-league.html
- ^ "Meralco Bolts wants Taulava". August 24, 2010. Retrieved September 13, 2010.
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