RJ Abarrientos
Rhon Jhay Abarrientos | |
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| Born | September 14, 1999 Philippines |
| Occupation | Professional basketball player |
| Years active | 2022–present |
| Known for | Playing for Barangay Ginebra San Miguel in the Philippine Basketball Association (PBA) |
Rhon Jhay Abarrientos (born September 14, 1999) is a Filipino professional basketball athlete currently playing for Barangay Ginebra San Miguel in the Philippine Basketball Association (PBA).
Early life
Born on September 14, 1999, Abarrientos experienced the loss of his father due to illness during his high school period. He was brought up by his mother alongside his grandparents and maternal uncle, former PBA star Johnny Abarrientos.
Ulsan Hyundai Mobis Phoebus (2022–2023)
Abarrientos departed from FEU prematurely on June 14, 2022, to join Ulsan Hyundai Mobis Phoebus in the Korean Basketball League as an Asian quota player, making him the second Filipino to compete in this league following SJ Belangel.
His first game took place on October 15, 2022, where he contributed 13 points, 7 rebounds, and 7 assists leading to a victory against Suwon KT Sonicboom. On March 30, 2023, he was honored with the KBL Rookie of the Year Award, having averaged 13.6 points, 4.8 assists, and 1.4 steals across 51 matches during his debut season.
The contract between Abarrientos and Ulsan Hyundai was mutually ended on June 30, 2023, with two years remaining on his agreement.
Shinshu Brave Warriors (2023–2024)
Abarrientos entered the Japanese basketball scene by signing with the Shinshu Brave Warriors of Japan's B.League on July 4, 2023.
Barangay Ginebra San Miguel (2024–present)
In the 2024 PBA Rookie Draft held on July 14, 2024, Abarrientos was picked third overall by Barangay Ginebra San Miguel. He subsequently inked a three-year rookie deal with the franchise on July 29, 2024.
He earned the distinction of Rookie of the Year for the 2024–25 season on October 5, 2025, establishing himself as a pivotal player in Ginebra’s pursuit of future championships.
PBA
Statistics current through the conclusion of the 2024–25 season
Season-by-season averages
|- | align=left | | align=left | Barangay Ginebra | 71 || 25.7 || .423 || .379 || .127 || .910 || 2.8 || 3.6 || .9 || .1 || 12.7 |-class=sortbottom | align="center" colspan="2" | Career | 71 || 25.7 || .423 || .379 || .127 || .910 || 2.8 || 3.6 || .9 || .1 || 12.7
B.League
|- | align=left | 2023–24 | align=left | Shinshu | 49 || 14.2 || .348 || .318 || .820 || 1.7 || 2.3 || .6 || .1 || 7.8 |-class=sortbottom | align="center" colspan="2" | Career | 49 || 14.2 || .348 || .318 || .820 || 1.7 || 2.3 || .6 || .1 || 7.8
KBL
|- | align=left | 2022–23 | align=left | Ulsan | 56 || 29.1 || .392 || .344 || .809 || 2.8 || 4.8 || 1.3 || .2 || 13.3 |-class=sortbottom | align="center" colspan="2" | Career | 56 || 29.1 || .392 || .344 || .809 || 2.8 || 4.8 || 1.3 || .2 || 13.3
Personal life
Abarrientos is related to former PBA MVP and twelve-time champion Johnny Abarrientos as his nephew.
He is married to Arlove de Jesus, who previously worked as a UAAP courtside reporter.