Jason Misolas

Jason Misolas

Personal information
Born	(1978-09-28) September 28, 1978 (age 46) Daraga, Albay, Philippines
Nationality	Filipino
Listed height	6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
Listed weight	195 lb (88 kg)
Career information
College	Letran
PBA draft	2002: 3rd round, 25th overall pick
Selected by the Coca-Cola Tigers
Playing career	2002, 2006–2011
Position	Power forward
Coaching career	2018–2022
Career history
As player:
2002, 2006–2009	Coca-Cola Tigers
2009–2010	Sta. Lucia Realtors
2010–2011	Barako Bull Energy Boosters
As coach:
2018–2022	UST Growling Tigers (assistant)
Career highlights and awards
PBA champion (2002 All-Filipino) 2x PBL champion (2004 Unity, 2005-06 Heroes) 2× NCAA Champion (1998, 1999)

Jason G. Misolas is a Filipino former professional basketball player in the Philippine Basketball Association (PBA). He was also an assistant coach for the UST Growling Tigers.

College career

Misolas played for the Letran Knights in college, winning two back-to-back NCAA championships from 1998 to 1999 alongside Kerby Raymundo, Chris Calaguio, and Aldin Ayo.[1] When Raymundo left in 2000, he became the leader of the team.[2] He graduated from the team in 2001.[3]

Professional career

Coca-Cola Tigers

2002: Rookie Season

Misolas was drafted in the third round by the Coca-Cola Tigers.[4] Although he was rarely used, he became a PBA champion when on Christmas Day, Coca-Cola won Game 4 and clinched the All-Filipino Cup.[5][6]

2006–2009

When his contract expired, Misolas left Coca-Cola to play in the Philippine Basketball League (PBL).[7][8] He won two PBL championships from 2004 to 2006.[9][10]

Misolas returned to Coca-Cola in 2006 for the 2006–07 Philippine Cup.[11] In a win against the Purefoods Chunkee Giants, Misolas had career-highs of 14 points and 10 rebounds.[12] Against the San Miguel Beermen, he scored 10 points.[13] In a win over Alaska, he scored a new career-high 15 points, all in the first half.[14]

Sta. Lucia Realtors

In 2009, Misolas and two second round draft picks were traded for Dennis Espino.[15] In the 2009–10 Philippine Cup, they were eliminated by the Rain or Shine Elasto Painters in the wildcard round.[16]

Barako Bull Energy Boosters

On September 22, 2010, Misolas was traded for Asi Taulava to the Barako Bull Energy Boosters in a three-team trade.[17]

On January 20, 2011, the management of the Energy Boosters announced that they would take a leave of absence for the 2011 Commissioner's Cup to make way for the Smart Gilas Philippine national team. Misolas and the other players were put into a dispersal draft. He and Mark Andaya were not picked, making them free agents.[18][19] After that, Misolas closed out his career playing in various commercial leagues and regional tournaments.[20][21]

Coaching career

In 2018, Misolas joined the coaching staff of the UST Growling Tigers.^[citation needed] In UAAP Season 84, UST went 3–11, and finished the season with a six-game losing streak. After their season ended, he and all of the assistant coaches resigned.[22]

National team career

In 2005, Misolas was selected to be part of the Philippine men's national basketball team pool for the 2005 SEABA Championship.[23] However, the Philippine team was suspended by FIBA for two years.[24]

PBA career statistics

Legend
GP	Games played	GS	Games started	MPG	Minutes per game
FG%	Field-goal percentage	3P%	3-point field-goal percentage	FT%	Free-throw percentage
RPG	Rebounds per game	APG	Assists per game	SPG	Steals per game
BPG	Blocks per game	PPG	Points per game	Bold	Career high

[5]

Season-by-season averages

Year	Team	GP	MPG	FG%	3P%	FT%	RPG	APG	SPG	BPG	PPG
2002	Coca-Cola	5	3.2	.000	.000	—	1.6	.0	.0	.0	.0
2006–07	Coca-Cola	31	25.7	.414	—	.739	5.5	.7	.5	.2	5.6
2007–08	Coca-Cola	15	12.5	.391	1.000	1.000	2.5	.2	.1	.0	1.5
2008–09	Coca-Cola	21	9.3	.310	.333	.500	2.3	.3	.2	.1	1.1
2009–10	Sta. Lucia	34	11.9	.365	.000	.733	1.9	.4	.3	.1	2.7
2010–11	Barako Bull	4	13.5	.273	—	1.000	3.0	.5	.8	.0	2.0
Career		110	15.1	.380	.333	.736	3.1	.4	.3	.1	2.9

References

1. Punongbayan, Michael (June 10, 2016). "Surprise reunion for Ayo". Philstar.com. Retrieved 2024-10-09.
2. Manguiat, Lorenzo (July 13, 2000). "Letran rebuilding from ruins of '99". Philippine Daily Inquirer. pp. B13. Retrieved October 9, 2024.
3. Atencio, Peter (June 28, 2002). "Knights confident under coach Alas". Manila Standard. Retrieved October 9, 2024.
4. Villar, Joey; Beltran, Nelson (January 14, 2002). "Airfreight goes big and small". Philstar.com. Retrieved 2024-10-09.
5. "Jason Misolas Player Profile - PBA-Online.net". PBA-Online.net. Archived from the original on October 9, 2015.
6. Joble, Rey (2023-12-26). "Christmas game brings joy to Coca-Cola Tigers". Retrieved 2024-10-09.
7. Henson, Joaquin M. (December 28, 2002). "What's on Chot's mind". Philstar.com. Retrieved 2024-10-09.
8. Henson, Joaquin M. (2003-02-23). "Defending champs uneasy on throne". www.philstar.com. Retrieved 2024-10-09.
9. Villar, Joey (June 20, 2004). "Viva claims first PBL title". Philstar.com. Retrieved 2024-10-09.
10. Ochoa, Carmela (February 17, 2006). "Kampeon ang Magnolia". Philstar.com. Retrieved 2024-10-09.
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12. Villar, Joey; Beltran, Nelson (October 19, 2006). "Young Tigers smother Giants". Philstar.com. Retrieved 2024-10-09.
13. Basa-Castillo, Grace (2006-11-09). "Red Bull Avenge Loss to Sta. Lucia". Arab News. Retrieved 2024-10-09.
14. Basa-Castillo, Grace (2006-12-07). "Coca-Cola Score Well-Deserved Victory". Arab News. Retrieved 2024-10-09.
15. "Espino, Miranda mibiya sa Sta. Lucia". Philstar.com. September 6, 2009. Retrieved 2024-10-09.
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17. "Powerade Ships veteran big man Asi to Meralco". PBA Online. September 22, 2010. Archived from the original on November 26, 2010. Retrieved 7 November 2010.
18. "Dispersal Draft: SMB picks Tugade, B-Meg Derby Ace taps Escobal". GMA News Online. 2011-02-07. Retrieved 2024-10-09.
19. Cadayona, Russell (August 25, 2011). "Pumaren Balik-PBA". Philstar.com. Retrieved 2024-10-09.
20. "Baguion trey lifts Hobe 5 over Wang's". Philstar.com. April 2, 2011. Retrieved 2024-10-09.
21. Henson, Joaquin M. (March 27, 2011). "No James but B-Meg still alive". Philstar.com. Retrieved 2024-10-09.
22. Li, Matthew (2022-05-06). "Luib, UST assistant coaches tender resignation". Tiebreaker Times. Retrieved 2024-10-09.
23. "Chot picks top amateurs for RP team to SEABA". Philstar.com. Retrieved 2024-10-09.
24. "After FIBA Suspension Philippine Basketball Sets Sights on Olympics". Arab News. 2007-02-23. Retrieved 2024-10-09.