About RJ Abarrientos
Born 1999. RJ Abarrientos is a Filipino basketball player.
Rhon Jhay Abarrientos (born September 14, 1999) is a Filipino professional basketball player for the Barangay Ginebra San Miguel of the Philippine Basketball Association (PBA). He played college basketball for the FEU Tamaraws.
Early life Rhon Jhay Abarrientos was born on September 14, 1999. 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.
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.
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.
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.
On June 30, 2023, Abarrientos mutually parted ways with team, thus terminating the remaining two years of his contract.
Shinshu Brave Warriors (2023–2024) On July 4, 2023, Abarrientos signed with Shinshu Brave Warriors of the Japanese B.League.
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.
On October 5, 2025, Abarrientos won the 2024–25 Rookie of the Year award.
On June 10, 2026, Abarrientos won his first Best Player of the Conference award.
Career statistics
PBA
As of the end of 2024–25 season
Season-by-season averages
B.League
KBL
Personal life
He is married to former UAAP courtside reporter Arlove de Jesus.
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Who is RJ Abarrientos?
Filipino basketball player (born 1999)
When was RJ Abarrientos born?
RJ Abarrientos was born on 14 September 1999.
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RJ Abarrientos is a basketball player.
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RJ Abarrientos is Filipino.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). RJ Abarrientos. https://biography.guide/rj-abarrientos/
MLA: "RJ Abarrientos." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/rj-abarrientos/.
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