CJ Cansino

Crispin John Garcia Cansino (born October 27, 1999) is a Filipino professional basketball player for the Meralco Bolts of the Philippine Basketball Association (PBA).

He initially played for the UST Growling Tigers in college before moving to the UP Fighting Maroons in 2020. Cansino would win a championship with UP in 2022 during UAAP Season 84. Cansino then turned professional in 2024 after joining the Iloilo United Royals of the Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League. Later that year, he was selected 11th overall by the Meralco Bolts during the PBA season 49 draft.

College career Cansino first played for the UST Growling Tigers in college. On August 21, 2020, Cansino moved to the UP Fighting Maroons. Although it was initially reported that he and UST simply parted ways, Cansino released a statement later that day saying that he was removed from the team for undisclosed reasons.

Cansino made his debut with UP in UAAP Season 84. At the end of the elimination round, Cansino suferred a bone bruise on his right knee that left him out of the majority of the Final Four. Despite this, he would still play in game 3 of the finals against the Ateneo Blue Eagles, during which he made a three-pointer that forced overtime. UP would go on to win the Season 84 championship. After the season, Cansino underwent knee surgery and would miss Season 85. His final season with UP came in Season 86.

Professional career

Iloilo United Royals (2024) On January 12, 2024, Cansino entered the professional ranks after signing a deal with the Iloilo United Royals of the Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League. Cansino played a couple more games with Iloilo before signing a two-year deal with Meralco on August 5.

Career statistics

PBA

As of the end of 2024–25 season

Season-by-season averages

MPBL

As of the 2024 MPBL season, July 30, 2024

Season-by-season averages