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{{short description|Filipino basketball player}}
{{Short description|Filipino basketball player (born 1987)}}
{{Infobox basketball biography
{{Infobox basketball biography
| image = JR Cawaling.jpg
| image = JR Cawaling (cropped).jpg
| image_size = 250px
| image_size = 250px
| caption = Cawaling with the [[FEU Tamaraws]] in 2010
| caption = Cawaling with the [[FEU Tamaraws]] in 2010
| name = JR Cawaling
| name = JR Cawaling
| number = 6
| number =
| position = [[Small forward]]
| position = Head coach
| league = [[ASEAN Basketball League|ABL]]
| league =
| team = Zamboanga Valientes
| team =
| nationality = Filipino
| nationality = Filipino
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1987|8|15}}
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1987|8|15}}
| birth_place = [[Cagayan de Oro]], Philippines
| birth_place = [[Cagayan de Oro]], Philippines
| height_ft = 6
| height_ft = 6
| height_in = 2
| height_in = 4
| weight_lbs = 190
| weight_lbs = 190
| high school =
| high school =
| college = [[Far Eastern University]]
| college = [[FEU Tamaraws basketball|FEU]]
| draft_year_pba = 2013
| draft_year_pba = 2013
| draft_round_pba = 3
| draft_round_pba = 3
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| draft_team_pba = [[Star Hotshots|San Mig Coffee Mixers]]
| draft_team_pba = [[Star Hotshots|San Mig Coffee Mixers]]
| career_start = 2013
| career_start = 2013
| team1 = [[Star Hotshots|San Mig Coffee Mixers / San Mig Super Coffee Mixers]]
| team1 = [[San Miguel Beermen (ABL)]]
| years1 = 2013–2014
| years1 = 2013
| team2 = [[Star Hotshots|San Mig Coffee Mixers / San Mig Super Coffee Mixers]]
| team2 = [[Blackwater Elite]]
| years2 = 2014
| years2 = 2013–2014
| team3 = [[Mahindra Enforcer|Kia Carnival / Mahindra Enforcer]]
| team3 = [[Blackwater Elite]]
| years3 = 2015
| years3 = 2014
| team4 = [[Alab Pilipinas]]
| team4 = [[Mahindra Enforcer|Kia Carnival / Mahindra Enforcer]]
| years4 = 2016–2017
| years4 = 2015
| team5 = [[Caloocan Supremos]]
| team5 = [[Alab Pilipinas]]
| years5 = 2018–2019
| years5 = 2016–2017
| team6 = [[Nueva Ecija Rice Vanguards|Nueva Ecija MiGuard]]
| team6 = [[Caloocan Supremos]]
| years6 = 2019–2020
| years6 = 2018
| team7 = [[MisOr Kuyamis]]
| team7 = [[Nueva Ecija Rice Vanguards|Nueva Ecija MiGuard]]
| years7 = 2022
| years7 = 2019
| team8 = [[Imus Khaleb Shawarma|Imus Khaleb Shawarma / Imus Bandera Luxxe Slim]]
| team8 = [[Manila Stars]]
| years8 = 2022
| years8 = 2019–2020
| team9 = [[MisOr Kuyamis|MisOr Brew Authoritea / MisOr Kuyamis]]
| years9 = 2021
| team10 = [[Manila Stars]]
| years10 = 2022
| team11 = [[Zamboanga Valientes]]
| years11 = 2023
| cteam1 = MisOr Mustangs
| cyears1 = 2023–2024
| cteam2 = [[Mindoro Disiplinados]]
| cyears2 = 2024
| cteams3 = Titans Pilipinas
| cyears3 = 2024
| highlights = * [[Grand Slam (PBA)|PBA Grand Slam champion]] ({{pbay|2013|end}})
| highlights = * [[Grand Slam (PBA)|PBA Grand Slam champion]] ({{pbay|2013|end}})
* 3x [[Philippine Basketball Association|PBA]] champion ([[2013–14 PBA Philippine Cup|2013–14 Philippine]], [[2014 PBA Commissioner's Cup|2014 Commissioner's]], [[2014 PBA Governors' Cup|2014 Governors']])
* 3x [[Philippine Basketball Association|PBA]] champion ([[2013–14 PBA Philippine Cup|2013–14 Philippine]], [[2014 PBA Commissioner's Cup|2014 Commissioner's]], [[2014 PBA Governors' Cup|2014 Governors']])
* [[ASEAN Basketball League|ABL]] champion ([[2013 ABL season|2013]])
* [[University Athletic Association of the Philippines|UAAP]] Most Improved Player
* UAAP Rookie of the Year ([[UAAP Season 70|2007]])
* UAAP Rookie of the Year ([[UAAP Season 70|2007]])
| years9 = 2023–present
| team9 = [[Zamboanga Valientes]]
}}
}}


'''Ricardo "JR" Cawaling Jr.''' (born August 15, 1987) is a Filipino professional basketball player for [[Zamboanga Valientes]] of the [[ASEAN Basketball League]] (ABL). He is drafted 30th overall by the [[San Mig Coffee Mixers]] in the [[2013 PBA draft]].<ref>{{ cite web |url=http://pba.inquirer.net/33331/complete-2013-pba-draft-results |title=COMPLETE 2013 PBA DRAFT RESULTS |publisher=[[Philippine Basketball Association]] |website=PBA.ph |date=3 November 2013 |access-date=July 18, 2015 }}</ref>
'''Ricardo "JR" Cawaling Jr.''' (born August 15, 1987) is a Filipino professional [[basketball]] [[head coach|coach]] and former player. He was drafted 30th overall by the [[San Mig Coffee Mixers]] in the [[2013 PBA draft]].


He is known as a three-point shooter. He was aliased "Aye Aye Captain" during his [[ASEAN Basketball League|ABL]] years and "The Sweet Shooter" in his PBA career.
He is known as a three-point shooter. He was aliased "Aye Aye Captain" during his [[ASEAN Basketball League|ABL]] years and "The Sweet Shooter" in his PBA career.


== College career ==
Cawaling was picked fifth overall in the [[2014 PBA Expansion Draft]] by the [[Blackwater Elite]].
Cawaling played for the FEU Tamaraws beginning in [[UAAP Season 70 men's basketball tournament|Season 70]], when he was Rookie of the Year, beating Mike Gamboa and Kirk Long for the award.<ref>{{Cite web |last= |first= |date=October 7, 2007 |title=UST's Jervy Cruz is UAAP Season 70 basketball MVP |url=https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/sports/content/63533/ust-s-jervy-cruz-is-uaap-season-70-basketball-mvp/story/ |access-date=January 4, 2023 |website=GMA News Online |language=en}}</ref> In his sophomore season, they were beaten by the [[De La Salle Green Archers]] during the Final Four and FEU missed out on a Finals trip.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Solanoy |first=Lesmes |date=September 14, 2008 |title=Mangahas stars as Green Archers goes to the Finals |url=https://takeaimsports.com/150/mangahas-stars-as-green-archers-goes-to-the-finals/ |access-date=January 4, 2023 |website=takeaimsports.com |language=en-US}}</ref>


Cawaling returned for [[UAAP Season 72 men's basketball tournament|Season 72]] off a stint with [[Gilas Pilipinas]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=June 10, 2009 |title=FEU, babantayan sa UAAP |url=https://www.philstar.com/palaro/2009/06/10/475765/feu-babantayan-sa-uaap |access-date=2023-01-04 |website=Philstar.com}}</ref> He had 14 points on six of seven shooting from the field off the bench in a win over the [[NU Bulldogs]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=July 26, 2009 |title=UAAP basketball tournament: FEU, UST magkasosyo sa ikalawang puwesto |url=https://www.philstar.com/palaro/2009/07/26/489889/uaap-basketball-tournament-feu-ust-magkasosyo-sa-ikalawang-puwesto |access-date=January 4, 2023 |website=Philstar.com}}</ref> He scored 14 again in a 12-point win over the [[UP Fighting Maroons]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Villar |first=Joey |date=August 2, 2009 |title=Eagles rip Bulldogs; Tams halt Maroons |url=https://www.philstar.com/sports/2009/08/02/492014/eagles-rip-bulldogs-tams-halt-maroons |access-date=January 4, 2023 |website=Philstar.com}}</ref> They lost in the Final Four to the UE Red Warriors, despite him scoring 19 points.<ref>{{Cite web |last= |first= |date=September 25, 2009 |title=Rampaging Warriors prove doubters wrong, clinch finals berth |url=https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/sports/content/173104/rampaging-warriors-prove-doubters-wrong-clinch-finals-berth/story/ |access-date=January 4, 2023 |website=GMA News Online |language=en}}</ref>
On September 4, 2015, Cawaling was traded by the [[Mahindra Enforcer]] to the [[NLEX Road Warriors]] for [[Paolo Hubalde]] and then He traded to the [[San Miguel Beermen]] for [[Sam Marata]].

During [[UAAP Season 73 men's basketball tournament|Season 73]], Cawaling was almost suspended after he picked up both unsportsmanlike and technical fouls against the Green Archers, but UAAP Commissioner Ato Badolato ruled that these did not merit suspension, based on UAAP guidelines.<ref>{{Cite web |last= |first= |date=September 17, 2010 |title=FEU's Cawaling escapes possible suspension |url=https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/sports/content/201297/feu-s-cawaling-escapes-possible-suspension/story/ |access-date=January 4, 2023 |website=GMA News Online |language=en}}</ref> That season, they finished with the best record in the league, beat La Salle in the Final Four before losing to the Blue Eagles in two games in the Finals.<ref>{{Cite web |date=July 5, 2011 |title=FEU Tamaraws |url=https://www.philstar.com/sports/2011/07/05/703724/feu-tamaraws |access-date=January 4, 2023 |website=Philstar.com}}</ref>

[[UAAP Season 74 basketball tournaments|Season 74]] was Cawaling's final season with the Tamaraws.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Tupas |first=Cedelf P. |date=July 8, 2011 |title=RR Garcia wants title this time for the FEU Tamaraws |url=https://sports.inquirer.net/6890/rr-garcia-wants-title-this-time-for-the-feu-tamaraws |access-date=January 4, 2023 |website=INQUIRER.net |language=en}}</ref> He injured his knee and was unavailable for most of FEU's campaign.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Leyba |first=Olmin |date=September 15, 2011 |title=Final Four Cast: Wounded Tams lean on big heart |url=https://www.philstar.com/sports/2011/09/15/727006/final-four-cast-wounded-tams-lean-big-heart |access-date=January 4, 2023 |website=Philstar.com}}</ref> Still, FEU reached the Finals once again.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Leyba |first=Olmin |date=September 20, 2014 |title=Hurting Tams upbeat, relish reversal of roles |url=https://www.philstar.com/sports/2011/09/20/728663/hurting-tams-upbeat-relish-reversal-roles |access-date=January 4, 2023 |website=Philstar.com}}</ref>

== Professional career ==

=== San Miguel Beermen (2013) ===
Cawaling applied for the [[2012 PBA draft|2012 PBA Draft]] but three days before the draft, he pulled out and joined the [[San Miguel Beermen (ABL)|San Miguel Beermen]] for the [[2013 ABL season]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=August 17, 2012 |title=Cawaling ditches PBA bid in favor of ABL stint with SMC's Beermen |url=https://www.spin.ph/basketball/pba/bye-pba-hello-abl |access-date=January 4, 2023 |website=Spin.ph |language=en}}</ref> His best game that season was when he scored 16 points with three three-pointers that ended the [[Indonesia Warriors]]' seven-game win streak and extended the Beermens' win streak to three.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Terrado |first=Reuben |date=March 8, 2013 |title=Cawaling helps Beermen end Warriors' win streak |url=https://www.spin.ph/basketball/abl/cawaling-helps-beermen-end-warriors-win-streak |access-date=January 4, 2023 |website=Spin.ph |language=en}}</ref> The Beermen then went on to win the championship that season.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Terrado |first=Reuben |date=June 12, 2013 |title=San Miguel Beermen win maiden ABL championship with sweep of Warriors |url=https://www.spin.ph/basketball/abl/san-miguel-beer-abl-champion |access-date=January 4, 2023 |website=Spin.ph |language=en}}</ref> He averaged 4.4 points and 39% from three with the Beermen.<ref>{{Cite web |date=October 30, 2013 |title=Rappler's PBA Mock Draft 2013 |url=https://www.rappler.com/sports/42479-pba-mock-draft-2013/ |access-date=January 4, 2023 |website=RAPPLER |language=en-US}}</ref>

=== San Mig Franchise (2013–14) ===
Cawaling was drafted 30th overall by the [[San Mig Coffee Mixers]] in the [[2013 PBA draft]].<ref>{{cite web |date=3 November 2013 |title=COMPLETE 2013 PBA DRAFT RESULTS |url=http://pba.inquirer.net/33331/complete-2013-pba-draft-results |access-date=July 18, 2015 |website=PBA.ph |publisher=[[Philippine Basketball Association]]}}</ref> He was the last member of Gilas 1.0 to make it to the PBA.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Verora |first=Levi |date=January 13, 2014 |title=A tale of two Tamaraws - The Smart Gilas boys Pt. 3 |url=https://www.rappler.com/sports/50536-a-tale-of-two-tamaraws-the-smart-gilas-boys/ |access-date=January 4, 2023 |website=RAPPLER |language=en-US}}</ref> In a loss to the [[Petron Blaze Boosters]], he scored 10 of his 15 points in the 4th quarter as he tried to keep the fight going for San Mig.<ref>{{Cite web |last=De Leon |first=Job B. |date=November 7, 2013 |title=PBA: Petron gets revenge on San Mig Coffee in Governors' Cup Finals rematch |url=https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/sports/basketball/337368/pba-petron-gets-revenge-on-san-mig-coffee-in-governors-cup-finals-rematch/story/ |access-date=January 4, 2023 |website=GMA News Online |language=en}}</ref> He was among the local players of San Mig that went on to win a [[Grand Slam (PBA)|PBA Grand Slam]] during the [[2013–14 PBA season|2013–14 season]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=July 12, 2020 |title=Blakely reminds everyone of their grand slam tale |url=https://www.pba.ph/news/blakely-reminds-everyone-of-their-grand-slam-tale |access-date=January 4, 2023 |website=www.pba.ph |language=en}}</ref> After that season, he was placed on the unprotected list and was available for the expansion draft.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Lozada |first=Mei-Lin |date=July 12, 2014 |title=Ronnie Matias, three other unprotected players welcome to return to San Mig, says Pardo |url=https://www.spin.ph/basketball/pba/ronnie-matias-three-other-unprotected-players-welcome-to-return-to-san-mig-says-pardo |access-date=January 4, 2023 |website=Spin.ph |language=en}}</ref>

=== Blackwater Elite (2014) ===
Cawaling was picked fifth overall in the [[2014 PBA Expansion Draft]] by the [[Blackwater Elite]]. He didn't last a full season with the Elite, as his contract was bought out.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |date=March 3, 2015 |title=Free-agent pick-up JR Cawaling makes the most of his second chance with KIA |url=https://www.spin.ph/basketball/pba/jr-cawaling-kia-second-chance-pba-commissioners-cup-basketball |access-date=January 4, 2023 |website=Spin.ph |language=en}}</ref>

=== Kia Carnival / Mahindra Enforcer (2015) ===
Cawaling then joined the [[Kia Carnival (PBA team)|Kia Carnival]] as a free agent before the [[2015 PBA Commissioner's Cup|2015 Commissioner's Cup]].<ref name=":0" /> Then, he had 14 points in an upset win over the [[Alaska Aces (PBA)|Alaska Aces]].

=== Alab Pilipinas (2016–17) ===
Cawaling then had stints in amateur leagues.<ref>{{Cite web |date=November 17, 2015 |title=Kama posts 2nd straight win in PCBL |url=https://www.philstar.com/sports/2015/11/17/1523267/kama-posts-2nd-straight-win-pcbl |access-date=January 4, 2023 |website=Philstar.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Terrado |first=Reuben |date=June 1, 2016 |title=Former pro JR Cawaling tapped to lead Mindanao Aguilas in D-League Foundation Cup |url=https://www.spin.ph/basketball/d-league/topstar-zc-mindanao-aguilas-jr-cawaling-gino-jumao-as-dexter-garcia-foundation-cup |access-date=January 4, 2023 |website=Spin.ph |language=en}}</ref> He then joined other ex-PBA players such as [[Jeric Fortuna]] and [[Robby Celiz]] among others in playing for [[San Miguel Alab Pilipinas|Alab Pilipinas]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Terrado |first=Reuben |date=November 14, 2016 |title=Ex-PBA players Fortuna, Knuttel, Acuna, Cawaling, Hubalde get new lease on life in ABL |url=https://www.spin.ph/basketball/abl/jeric-fortuna-alab-pilipinas-abl-lineup-knuttel-cawaling-acuna |access-date=January 4, 2023 |website=Spin.ph |language=en}}</ref> A day after his older brother died, he led Alab's bench with 11 points and four rebounds as they beat the defending ABL champions [[Kuala Lumpur Dragons|Westports Malaysia Dragons]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Li |first=Matthew |date=January 16, 2017 |title=Alab dedicates latest win to Cawaling's late brother |url=https://tiebreakertimes.com.ph/tbt/alab-pilipinas-dedicates-latest-win-to-jr-cawalings-late-brother/75037 |access-date=January 4, 2023 |website=Tiebreaker Times |language=en-US}}</ref> Alab dedicated the win to his brother. In a rematch with the Dragons, he had 14 points as Alab got the win once again.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Li |first=Matthew |date=February 17, 2017 |title=Alab continues mastery over Dragons as bench tallies season-high |url=https://tiebreakertimes.com.ph/tbt/alab-continues-mastery-over-dragons-as-bench-tallies-season-high/77698 |access-date=January 4, 2023 |website=Tiebreaker Times |language=en-US}}</ref>

=== Caloocan Supremos (2018) ===
Cawaling then reunited with his former FEU teammate Paul Sanga as they both played for the [[Caloocan Supremos]] during the 2nd season of the [[Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League]] (MPBL).<ref>{{Cite web |date=June 7, 2018 |title=Here's a comprehensive look at the players to watch in Season 2 of MPBL |url=https://www.spin.ph/basketball/mpbl-team-previews-players-to-watch-season-two |access-date=January 4, 2023 |website=Spin.ph |language=en}}</ref> He led his team with 13 points in a loss to the [[Navotas Clutch]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Jacinto |first=Christian |date=June 27, 2018 |title=Navotas rides Hernandez, Denison heroics to nip Caloocan, stay unbeaten |url=https://www.spin.ph/basketball/navotas-rides-hernandez-denison-heroics-to-nip-caloocan-stay-unbeaten-a1331-20180627 |access-date=January 4, 2023 |website=Spin.ph |language=en}}</ref> Halfway through the season, he was released into free agency.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Joble |first=Rey |date=October 14, 2018 |title=MPBL trade, free agent |url=https://www.bworldonline.com/sports/2018/10/14/192969/mpbl-trade-free-agent/ |access-date=January 4, 2023 |website=BusinessWorld Online |language=en-US}}</ref>

=== Nueva Ecija MiGuard (2019) ===
In Cawaling's first game with the [[Nueva Ecija MiGuard]], he had 11 points, four rebounds, two assists, and the game-winning putback score.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Li |first=Matthew |date=June 16, 2019 |title=Cawaling makes sure Nueva Ecija-MiGuard wins in MPBL debut; Viernes protects Batangas-Tanduay homecourt |url=https://tiebreakertimes.com.ph/tbt/cawaling-makes-sure-nueva-ecija-miguard-wins-mpbl-debut-viernes-protects-batangas-tanduay-homecourt/152258 |access-date=January 4, 2023 |website=Tiebreaker Times |language=en-US}}</ref> He then had 18 points in a loss to the [[Manila Stars]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Li |first=Matthew |date=June 25, 2019 |title=Tallo, Bacolod outduel Baracael, Mindoro; Jollo Go shines in Manila rout of Nueva Ecija |url=https://tiebreakertimes.com.ph/tbt/tallo-bacolod-outduel-baracael-mindoro-jollo-go-shines-manila-rout-nueva-ecija/153048 |access-date=January 4, 2023 |website=Tiebreaker Times |language=en-US}}</ref> In a loss to the [[Valenzuela Classic]], he had 20 points despite shooting only three out of 15 shots.<ref>{{Cite web |last= |first= |date=July 6, 2019 |title=Valenzuela, Bacolod avoid meltdowns in OT, Baloria keeps Makati's slate perfect |url=https://tiebreakertimes.com.ph/tbt/valenzuela-bacolod-avoid-meltdowns-ot-baloria-keeps-makatis-slate-perfect/153962 |access-date=January 4, 2023 |website=Tiebreaker Times |language=en-US}}</ref> He scored 22 in a rematch against Navotas but lost the game.<ref>{{Cite web |last= |first= |date=July 30, 2019 |title=Navotas Clutch return home with a bang, Davao Occidental, Gen San continue winning ways |url=https://tiebreakertimes.com.ph/tbt/navotas-clutch-rout-nueva-ecija-davao-occidental-gen-san-continue-winning-ways/155954 |access-date=January 4, 2023 |website=Tiebreaker Times |language=en-US}}</ref>

=== Imus Khaleb Shawarma / Bandera Luxxe Slim (2019–20) ===
Cawaling ended 2019 on the roster of [[Imus Khaleb Shawarma]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=December 18, 2019 |title=Unsure of MPBL return, Helterbrand takes step back for Imus |url=https://www.rappler.com/sports/247458-helterbrand-takes-step-back-imus/ |access-date=January 5, 2023 |website=RAPPLER |language=en-US}}</ref> He then scored 11 against the [[Muntinlupa Angelis Resort - EOG Sports|Muntinlupa Angelis Resort]] and 13 in a loss to the [[Marikina Shoemasters]].<ref>{{Cite web |last= |first= |date=January 7, 2020 |title=Muntinlupa keeps slim MPBL playoff hopes alive, staves off Imus |url=https://tiebreakertimes.com.ph/tbt/muntinlupa-keeps-slim-mpbl-playoff-hopes-alive-staves-off-imus/175206 |access-date=January 5, 2023 |website=Tiebreaker Times |language=en-US}}</ref>

=== MisOr Brew Authoritea / MisOr Kuyamis ===
In 2021, Cawaling joined the [[MisOr Kuyamis|MisOr Brew Authoritea]] in the [[Pilipinas VisMin Super Cup]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Saldajeno |first=Ivan Stewart |date=July 7, 2021 |title=Basilan zaps ZDS in VisMin Cup Mindanao leg opener |url=https://www.pna.gov.ph/articles/1146293 |access-date=January 5, 2023 |website=pna.gov.ph}}</ref> He then strained his hamstring, and joined nine other players on the injured list.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Valencia |first=Justin |date=July 28, 2021 |title=With 10 injuries, MisOr concedes ahead of VisMin Mindanao playoffs |url=https://tiebreakertimes.com.ph/tbt/with-10-injuries-misor-pulls-out-of-vismin-ahead-of-mindanao-playoffs/215018 |access-date=January 5, 2023 |website=Tiebreaker Times |language=en-US}}</ref> As a result, MisOr pulled out from the tournament.

=== Manila Stars (2022) ===
Cawaling played in only one game for the Stars in the MPBL.<ref>{{Cite web |title=JR CAWALING- EX PBA |url=http://mpbl.web.geniussports.com/competitions/?WHurl=%2Fperson%2F860342%3F |access-date=January 4, 2023 |website=mpbl.web.geniussports.com}}</ref>

=== Zamboanga Valientes (2023–present) ===
Cawaling then joined the Valientes for the [[2023 ABL season]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Magallon |first=Reynald I. |date=December 31, 2022 |title=Kwekuteye, Carino banner Zamboanga Valientes in ABL Invt'l |url=https://mb.com.ph/2022/12/31/kwekuteye-carino-banner-zamboanga-valientes-in-abl-invtl/ |access-date=January 4, 2023 |website=Manila Bulletin |language=en-US}}</ref>

== Professional career statistics ==
{{PBA player statistics legend}}

=== PBA ===
<ref>{{Cite web |title=Ricardo Cawaling Player Profile, Terrafirma DYIP - RealGM |url=https://basketball.realgm.com/player/Ricardo-Cawaling/Summary/62651 |access-date=January 4, 2023 |website=basketball.realgm.com}}</ref>
{| class="wikitable sortable"
!Year
!Team
!GP
!MPG
!FG%
!3P%
!FT%
!RPG
!APG
!SPG
!BPG
!PPG
|-
|[[2013–14 PBA season|2013–14]]
|[[2013–14 San Mig Super Coffee Mixers season|San Mig]]
|18
|8.1
|'''.372'''
|.320
|.400
|.9
|.3
|–
|'''.1'''
|2.3
|-
| rowspan="2" |[[2014–15 PBA season|2014–15]]
|[[2014–15 Blackwater Elite season|Blackwater]]
| rowspan="2" |18
| rowspan="2" |'''13.0'''
| rowspan="2" |.351
| rowspan="2" |'''.353'''
| rowspan="2" |.400
| rowspan="2" |'''1.3'''
| rowspan="2" |'''.8'''
| rowspan="2" |'''.1'''
| rowspan="2" |–
| rowspan="2" |'''4.3'''
|-
|[[2014–15 Kia Carnival season|Kia]]
|-
| colspan="2" |Career
|36
|10.5
|.358
|.342
|.400
|1.1
|.6
|.1
|.0
|3.9
|}

== 3x3 career ==
In 2019, Cawaling teamed up with former Coffee Mixers teammate [[Jerwin Gaco]] when they played for the Vigan MiGuard Wolves in the second leg of the [[2019 Chooks-to-Go Pilipinas 3x3 season|Chooks-to-Go Pilipinas 3x3 Patriot's Cup]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Leongson |first=Randolph B. |title=Prince Eze to play for Pateros, Ola Adeogun suits up for Zamboanga in 3x3 Patriot's Cup |url=https://www.spin.ph/basketball/prince-eze-ola-adeogun-to-see-action-in-3x3-patriot-s-cup-a2437-20190622 |access-date=January 4, 2023 |website=Spin.ph |language=en}}</ref>

In 2021, Cawaling joined the [[Zamboanga Valientes]] in the [[PBA 3x3]].<ref>{{Cite web |last= |date=November 4, 2021 |title=PBA 3x3 tournament being readied to tip off |url=https://www.bworldonline.com/sports/2021/11/04/408442/pba-3x3-tournament-being-readied-to-tip-off/ |access-date=January 5, 2023 |website=BusinessWorld Online |language=en-US}}</ref> The Valientes didn't make it to Leg 6 of the inaugural tournament, as he was the only one on the team available as the rest suffered multiple injuries.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Bacnis |first=Justine |date=December 20, 2021 |title=Zamboanga Valientes forfeit PBA 3x3 leg 6 due to lack of players |url=https://tiebreakertimes.com.ph/tbt/zamboanga-valientes-forfeit-pba-3x3-leg-6-due-to-lack-of-players/228345 |access-date=January 5, 2023 |website=Tiebreaker Times |language=en-US}}</ref> They then pulled out of the second conference.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Bacnis |first=Justine |date=February 14, 2022 |title=Zamboanga Valientes take leave of absence for PBA 3x3 second conference |url=https://tiebreakertimes.com.ph/tbt/zamboanga-valientes-take-leave-of-absence-for-pba-3x3-second-conference/231624 |access-date=January 5, 2023 |website=Tiebreaker Times |language=en-US}}</ref>

== National team career ==
In 2008, Cawaling tried out for the [[Philippines men's national basketball team|Philippine national team]] along with other college cagers.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Zarate |first=Noel |date=August 9, 2020 |title=The Gilas program's formative years |url=https://www.espn.com/basketball/gilas/story/_/id/29626689/the-gilas-program-formative-years |access-date=January 4, 2023 |website=ESPN.com |language=en}}</ref> His first international competition was the [[China-ASEAN CBO Basketball Invitational Tournament|2008 Pingguo Invitational Tournament]], which his team won. From there, he became a member of the national team program, dubbed "Smart Gilas Pilipinas". He represented the country in the [[2009 FIBA Asia Champions Cup]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Philippines - Fiba Asia Champions Cup: Gilas Pilipinas opens bid vs Korea |url=https://www.fiba.basketball/news/Philippines-Fiba-Asia-Champions-Cup-Gilas-Pilipinas-opens-bid-vs-Korea |access-date=January 4, 2023 |website=FIBA.basketball |language=en}}</ref> He also got to play in the [[2009–10 PBA Philippine Cup]] as Gilas was a guest team that conference.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Cuna |first=Charlie |last2=Mercado |first2=Jay |date=February 16, 2021 |title=National teams in the PBA (Part 2): The Lipa, Pumaren and Toroman eras |url=https://www.espn.com/basketball/pba/story/_/id/30897937/lipa-pumaren-toroman-eras |access-date=January 4, 2023 |website=ESPN.com |language=en}}</ref> On October 12, 2010, it was announced that he had quit the program to focus on his commitments to FEU.<ref>{{Cite web |last= |date=October 12, 2010 |title=Cawaling quits Smart Gilas program |url=https://sports.inquirer.net/827/cawaling-quits-smart-gilas-program |access-date=January 4, 2023 |website=INQUIRER.net |language=en}}</ref>


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Latest revision as of 08:04, 18 November 2024

JR Cawaling
Cawaling with the FEU Tamaraws in 2010
Personal information
Born (1987-08-15) August 15, 1987 (age 37)
Cagayan de Oro, Philippines
NationalityFilipino
Listed height6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)
Listed weight190 lb (86 kg)
Career information
CollegeFEU
PBA draft2013: 3rd round, 30th overall pick
Selected by the San Mig Coffee Mixers
Playing career2013–present
PositionHead coach
Career history
As player:
2013San Miguel Beermen (ABL)
2013–2014San Mig Coffee Mixers / San Mig Super Coffee Mixers
2014Blackwater Elite
2015Kia Carnival / Mahindra Enforcer
2016–2017Alab Pilipinas
2018Caloocan Supremos
2019Nueva Ecija MiGuard
2019–2020Imus Khaleb Shawarma / Imus Bandera Luxxe Slim
2021MisOr Brew Authoritea / MisOr Kuyamis
2022Manila Stars
2023Zamboanga Valientes
As coach:
2023–2024MisOr Mustangs
2024Mindoro Disiplinados
Career highlights and awards

Ricardo "JR" Cawaling Jr. (born August 15, 1987) is a Filipino professional basketball coach and former player. He was drafted 30th overall by the San Mig Coffee Mixers in the 2013 PBA draft.

He is known as a three-point shooter. He was aliased "Aye Aye Captain" during his ABL years and "The Sweet Shooter" in his PBA career.

College career

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Cawaling played for the FEU Tamaraws beginning in Season 70, when he was Rookie of the Year, beating Mike Gamboa and Kirk Long for the award.[1] In his sophomore season, they were beaten by the De La Salle Green Archers during the Final Four and FEU missed out on a Finals trip.[2]

Cawaling returned for Season 72 off a stint with Gilas Pilipinas.[3] He had 14 points on six of seven shooting from the field off the bench in a win over the NU Bulldogs.[4] He scored 14 again in a 12-point win over the UP Fighting Maroons.[5] They lost in the Final Four to the UE Red Warriors, despite him scoring 19 points.[6]

During Season 73, Cawaling was almost suspended after he picked up both unsportsmanlike and technical fouls against the Green Archers, but UAAP Commissioner Ato Badolato ruled that these did not merit suspension, based on UAAP guidelines.[7] That season, they finished with the best record in the league, beat La Salle in the Final Four before losing to the Blue Eagles in two games in the Finals.[8]

Season 74 was Cawaling's final season with the Tamaraws.[9] He injured his knee and was unavailable for most of FEU's campaign.[10] Still, FEU reached the Finals once again.[11]

Professional career

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San Miguel Beermen (2013)

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Cawaling applied for the 2012 PBA Draft but three days before the draft, he pulled out and joined the San Miguel Beermen for the 2013 ABL season.[12] His best game that season was when he scored 16 points with three three-pointers that ended the Indonesia Warriors' seven-game win streak and extended the Beermens' win streak to three.[13] The Beermen then went on to win the championship that season.[14] He averaged 4.4 points and 39% from three with the Beermen.[15]

San Mig Franchise (2013–14)

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Cawaling was drafted 30th overall by the San Mig Coffee Mixers in the 2013 PBA draft.[16] He was the last member of Gilas 1.0 to make it to the PBA.[17] In a loss to the Petron Blaze Boosters, he scored 10 of his 15 points in the 4th quarter as he tried to keep the fight going for San Mig.[18] He was among the local players of San Mig that went on to win a PBA Grand Slam during the 2013–14 season.[19] After that season, he was placed on the unprotected list and was available for the expansion draft.[20]

Blackwater Elite (2014)

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Cawaling was picked fifth overall in the 2014 PBA Expansion Draft by the Blackwater Elite. He didn't last a full season with the Elite, as his contract was bought out.[21]

Kia Carnival / Mahindra Enforcer (2015)

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Cawaling then joined the Kia Carnival as a free agent before the 2015 Commissioner's Cup.[21] Then, he had 14 points in an upset win over the Alaska Aces.

Alab Pilipinas (2016–17)

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Cawaling then had stints in amateur leagues.[22][23] He then joined other ex-PBA players such as Jeric Fortuna and Robby Celiz among others in playing for Alab Pilipinas.[24] A day after his older brother died, he led Alab's bench with 11 points and four rebounds as they beat the defending ABL champions Westports Malaysia Dragons.[25] Alab dedicated the win to his brother. In a rematch with the Dragons, he had 14 points as Alab got the win once again.[26]

Caloocan Supremos (2018)

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Cawaling then reunited with his former FEU teammate Paul Sanga as they both played for the Caloocan Supremos during the 2nd season of the Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League (MPBL).[27] He led his team with 13 points in a loss to the Navotas Clutch.[28] Halfway through the season, he was released into free agency.[29]

Nueva Ecija MiGuard (2019)

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In Cawaling's first game with the Nueva Ecija MiGuard, he had 11 points, four rebounds, two assists, and the game-winning putback score.[30] He then had 18 points in a loss to the Manila Stars.[31] In a loss to the Valenzuela Classic, he had 20 points despite shooting only three out of 15 shots.[32] He scored 22 in a rematch against Navotas but lost the game.[33]

Imus Khaleb Shawarma / Bandera Luxxe Slim (2019–20)

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Cawaling ended 2019 on the roster of Imus Khaleb Shawarma.[34] He then scored 11 against the Muntinlupa Angelis Resort and 13 in a loss to the Marikina Shoemasters.[35]

MisOr Brew Authoritea / MisOr Kuyamis

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In 2021, Cawaling joined the MisOr Brew Authoritea in the Pilipinas VisMin Super Cup.[36] He then strained his hamstring, and joined nine other players on the injured list.[37] As a result, MisOr pulled out from the tournament.

Manila Stars (2022)

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Cawaling played in only one game for the Stars in the MPBL.[38]

Zamboanga Valientes (2023–present)

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Cawaling then joined the Valientes for the 2023 ABL season.[39]

Professional career statistics

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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

PBA

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[40]

Year Team GP MPG FG% 3P% FT% RPG APG SPG BPG PPG
2013–14 San Mig 18 8.1 .372 .320 .400 .9 .3 – .1 2.3
2014–15 Blackwater 18 13.0 .351 .353 .400 1.3 .8 .1 – 4.3
Kia
Career 36 10.5 .358 .342 .400 1.1 .6 .1 .0 3.9

3x3 career

[edit]

In 2019, Cawaling teamed up with former Coffee Mixers teammate Jerwin Gaco when they played for the Vigan MiGuard Wolves in the second leg of the Chooks-to-Go Pilipinas 3x3 Patriot's Cup.[41]

In 2021, Cawaling joined the Zamboanga Valientes in the PBA 3x3.[42] The Valientes didn't make it to Leg 6 of the inaugural tournament, as he was the only one on the team available as the rest suffered multiple injuries.[43] They then pulled out of the second conference.[44]

National team career

[edit]

In 2008, Cawaling tried out for the Philippine national team along with other college cagers.[45] His first international competition was the 2008 Pingguo Invitational Tournament, which his team won. From there, he became a member of the national team program, dubbed "Smart Gilas Pilipinas". He represented the country in the 2009 FIBA Asia Champions Cup.[46] He also got to play in the 2009–10 PBA Philippine Cup as Gilas was a guest team that conference.[47] On October 12, 2010, it was announced that he had quit the program to focus on his commitments to FEU.[48]

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