Clint Escamis (born October 13, 2000) is a Filipino collegiate basketball player for the Mapúa Cardinals of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA).
Career
Playing career
Escamis is both a juniors' and seniors' champion of the NCAA.[2] He was a top point guard of the Mapua Red Robins before getting the coveted rookie of the year-MVP honors in 2023 as a Cardinal.[3][4]
Under coach Randy Alcantara, Escamis led the Cardinals to their first NCAA championship in 33 years in Season 100. He would receive the Finals MVP and Mythical Five awards.[5]
Escamis also played in the UE Red Warriors in the UAAP and briefly for the Abra Weavers in the Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League (MPBL) as a Special Guest License player.[6]
Personal details
Escamis grew up admiring Kobe Bryant.[7]
References
- ^ "Birthday boy Clint Escamis grateful for trust, gifts Mapua win vs. LPU | NCAA Philippines". NCAA. Retrieved 2024-12-11.
- ^ Micaller, Bea (December 6, 2024). "NCAA Season 100: Clint Escamis relishes renewed rivalry with Tony Ynot". GMA News. Retrieved December 9, 2024.
- ^ Olivares, Rick (October 1, 2023). "Clint Escamis happy to be back in Mapua Red". Philippine Star. Retrieved December 9, 2024.
- ^ Anzures, Rom (December 10, 2023). "Mapua's Clint Escamis crowned NCAA Season 99 ROTY-MVP". ABS-CBN News. Retrieved December 9, 2024.
- ^ Navarro, June (December 8, 2024). "Redemption tour complete for Escamis, Mapua". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved December 9, 2024.
- ^ Castillejo, Dyan (April 7, 2024). "MPBL: Abra, Zamboanga win opening games in Season 6". ABS-CBN News. Retrieved December 9, 2024.
- ^ Masoy, Niel Victor (December 8, 2024). "Clint Escamis redeems self, honors idol Kobe Bryant with championship". Manila Times. Retrieved December 9, 2024.