Mac Tallo
Mark Jayven "Mac" Tallo (born January 2, 1994) is a Filipino professional basketball player for the Converge FiberXers of the Philippine Basketball Association (PBA).
| Converge FiberXers | |
|---|---|
| Position | Point guard |
| League | PBA |
| Personal information | |
| Born | January 2, 1994 Cebu City, Philippines |
| Nationality | Filipino |
| Listed height | 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) |
| Listed weight | 187 lb (85 kg) |
| Career information | |
| College | De La Salle University (2012) Southwestern University (2013–2017) |
| PBA draft | 2017: 1st round, 10th overall pick |
| Selected by the TNT KaTropa | |
| Playing career | 2017–present |
| Career history | |
| 2017 | TNT KaTropa |
| 2018–2019 | NLEX Road Warriors |
| 2019 | Bacolod Master Sardines |
| 2019–2020 | Manila Stars |
| 2020 | Bacolod Master Sardines |
| 2021 | Bicol Volcanoes |
| 2023–present | Converge FiberXers |
| Career highlights and awards | |
Career
TNT and NLEX in the PBA
Tallo started his professional career with the Philippine Basketball Association (PBA, having been selected 10th overall by TNT KaTropa in the 2017 PBA draft.[1] but later played for the NLEX Road Warriors.[2]
MPBL
Tallo has played in the played in the Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League (MPBL) specifically for the Bacolod Master Sardines, Manila Stars,[3][4] and the Bicol Volcanoes.[5]
Chooks-to-Go 3x3
Tallo is also a 3x3 basketball player and has suited up for Chooks-to-Go's 3x3 pro circuit teams.[6] until 2023.[7]
Potential return to the PBA
Tallo aims to return to the PBA. He has played for the Converge FiberXers in a pre-season tournament in a lead up to the 2023–24 PBA season.[8]
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 |
As of the end of 2019 season[9]
References
- "TNT top pick Macmac Tallo looks forward to fresh start after being picked up by NLEX". Spin.ph. Retrieved January 20, 2019.
- "Mark Tallo earns Player of the Week citation". pba.ph. Retrieved January 20, 2019.
- "Tallo joins Manila Stars after Bacolod snafu". Sun.Star Cebu. November 6, 2019. Retrieved November 6, 2019.
- Leongson, Randolph (April 3, 2020). "Mac Tallo rejoins home team Bacolod after mending relationship with coach". Sports Interactive Network Philippines. Retrieved October 21, 2023.
- "Mac Tallo to play for Bicol Volcanoes in MPBL". SunStar. May 18, 2021. Retrieved October 21, 2023.
- "Mac Tallo remains PH's no. 1 3x3 player, rises to world no. 72". Tiebreaker Times. May 31, 2022. Retrieved May 31, 2022.
- "Mac Tallo released by Chooks-to-Go after 2-year stint". ABS-CBN News. October 21, 2023. Retrieved October 21, 2023.
- Magallon, Reynald (October 20, 2023). "Mac Tallo gets release from Chooks 3x3, opens door for possible PBA comeback". Manila Bulletin. Retrieved October 21, 2023.
- "Mark Tallo Player Profile, Converge FiberXers - RealGM". basketball.realgm.com.