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'''Roger Ray Bacusma Pogoy''' (born June 16, 1992) is a Filipino professional basketball player for the [[TNT Tropang Giga]] of the [[Philippine Basketball Association]] (PBA).<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.pba-online.net/basketball/uaap/profile/Roger-Ray-Pogoy/60/ | title=Player Profile at PBA-Online! | publisher=pba-online.net | access-date=November 2, 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.spin.ph/basketball/pba/news/cebuano-guards-roger-pogoy-al-francis-tamsi-once-again-meet-in-pba-stag | title=Paths of Cebuano guards Roger Pogoy, Al Francis Tamsi converge once again in PBA stage | publisher=[[spin.ph]] | work=Sports Interactive Network Philippines | date=November 1, 2016 | access-date=November 2, 2016 | author=Panerio, Jonas}}</ref> He has also represented the [[Philippines men's national basketball team|Philippines national team]] in international competitions.
'''Roger Ray Bacusma Pogoy''' (born June 16, 1992) is a Filipino professional basketball player for the [[TNT Tropang Giga]] of the [[Philippine Basketball Association]] (PBA). He won a championship in high school then played for [[Far Eastern University]] where he won a championship in his final year there. He was then drafted by TNT, where he became an All-Star, won Rookie of the Year, Mythical Team member and 2x PBA champion.

He has also represented the [[Philippines men's national basketball team|Philippines national team]] in international competitions. He has played in two [[FIBA Basketball World Cup|FIBA World Cups]] and many other tournaments at the Asian and Southeast Asian levels as well.


==Early life and college career==
==Early life and college career==
Pogoy grew up in [[Talisay, Cebu]] and was taught basketball by his father, who was a former basketball player in Mindanao.<ref>{{ cite web |title=Episode 3: The Millennial Squad {{!}} Kuwentong Gilas 4.0 | website=[[YouTube]] |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZFawGovLyPo |access-date=January 10, 2022 }}</ref> In high school, he started as a Team B player.<ref>{{ cite web |title=The SECRET of Cebuano Basketball {{!}} RR POGOY Shares | website=[[YouTube]] |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5uvpt_ksd2o |access-date=January 10, 2022 }}</ref> He eventually became a star for the [[University of Cebu]] Junior Webmasters, leading them to the [[Cebu Schools Athletic Foundation, Inc.]] (CESAFI) juniors title in 2008, and claiming the Finals MVP award.<ref>{{ cite web |title=Pogoy, Escoto pay tribute to FEU |url=https://www.spin.ph/basketball/pba/pogoy-escoto-pay-tribute-to-feu-adv-con |access-date=January 10, 2022 |website=Spin.ph }}</ref><ref>{{ cite web |last=Panerio |first=Jonas |date=October 8, 2015 |title=Former UC star Roger Pogoy hoping this year's team can replicate memorable 2008 title run |url=https://www.spin.ph/basketball/uaap-men/former-uc-star-roger-pogoy-hoping-that-this-years-squad-can-replicate-their-2008-title-winning-feat |website=Spin.ph |access-date=January 10, 2022 }}</ref> He joined the Tamaraws after his father read about the FEU tryouts in Cebu in the local newspaper, and encouraged him to try out.<ref>{{ cite web |last=Bacnis |first=Justine |date=July 5, 2020 |title=Roger Pogoy's life changed after one trip to the market with his dad |url=https://tiebreakertimes.com.ph/tbt/roger-pogoys-life-changed-one-trip-market-dad/186342 |website=tiebreakertimes.com.ph |access-date=January 11, 2022 }}</ref>
Pogoy grew up in [[Talisay, Cebu]] as the youngest of two brothers and two sisters and was taught basketball by his father, who was a former basketball player in Mindanao turned seaman.<ref>{{ cite web |title=Episode 3: The Millennial Squad {{!}} Kuwentong Gilas 4.0 | website=[[YouTube]] |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZFawGovLyPo |access-date=January 10, 2022 }}</ref><ref name=":3">{{Cite web |last=Velasco |first=Bill |date=May 12, 2018 |title=Pogoy: Inheriting basketball dreams |url=https://www.philstar.com/sports/2018/05/12/1814537/pogoy-inheriting-basketball-dreams |access-date=October 18, 2023 |website=Philstar.com}}</ref> Although he didn't play basketball in grade school, he played it at summer camps and at local courts.<ref name=":4">{{Cite web |last=Navarro |first=Enrico David |date=September 14, 2020 |title=Ang Cebuano Player, Palaban {{!}} News Feed |url=https://www.pinoyliga.com/news-feed/ang-cebuano-player--palaban/pnMTQyMjc5NTQ= |access-date=October 18, 2023 |website=www.pinoyliga.com |language=en}}</ref>


Pogoy started getting recognition for his basketball skills at the [[Salazar Colleges of Science and Institute of Technology|Salazar Institute of Technology]], but dropped out of the school.<ref name=":3" /> In his first year of high school, he got a scholarship from the [[University of the Visayas|University of Visayas]], where he trained as a Team B player by waking up at 4 am for 5 am practices and was mentored by Rudy Enterina, a former PBA player.<ref name=":4" /> During this time however, he frequently played computer games, such as [[Counter-Strike|Counter Strike]], which affected his grades and caused him to skip practices.<ref name=":3" /> After a talk with his father made him acknowledge that his grades were suffering and that he needed to improve his discipline, he transferred to the [[University of Cebu]] (UC).
He first played for the [[FEU Tamaraws men's basketball|FEU Tamaraws]] in [[UAAP Season 74 basketball tournaments|UAAP Season 74]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=FEU Tamaraws|url=https://www.philstar.com/sports/2011/07/05/703724/feu-tamaraws|access-date=January 10, 2022|website=Philstar.com}}</ref> The Tamaraws made it to the finals that year, but lost to the [[Ateneo Blue Eagles]] in two games.<ref>{{Cite web|date=October 1, 2011|title=Ateneo Blue Eagles Defeats FEU Tamaraws To Win Their 4th UAAP Men's Basketball Championship Title: ADMU Joins UST, UE And DLSU {{!}} BallersPinas: Philippine Basketball and Sports Scene Delivered Fresh|url=http://www.ballerspinas.com/2011/10/ateneo-blue-eagles-defeats-feu-tamaraws.html#.YdveG_5BzIU|access-date=January 10, 2022|website=www.ballerspinas.com}}</ref> In [[UAAP Season 75 basketball tournaments|Season 75]], Pogoy had a game where he scored 17 points and 13 rebounds.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Terrado|first=Reuben|date=September 8, 2012|title=Tams send Warriors crashing back to earth|url=https://www.spin.ph/basketball/uaap-men/tams-bring-warriors-back-downto-earth|access-date=January 10, 2022|website=Spin.ph|language=en}}</ref> The team finished fifth, with a win–loss record of 9–5. Pogoy returned for [[UAAP Season 76 basketball tournaments|Season 76]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=Lucky 13 as La Salle parades shorthanded roster in UAAP 76|url=https://www.spin.ph/basketball/uaap-men/lucky-13-as-la-salle-parades-shorthanded-roster-in-uaap-season-76|access-date=January 10, 2022|website=Spin.ph|language=en}}</ref> They lost in the Final Four to the [[De La Salle Green Archers]].<ref>{{Cite web|last=Naredo|first=Camille B.|date=September 26, 2013|title=La Salle beats FEU, advances to UAAP Finals|url=https://news.abs-cbn.com/sports/09/25/13/feu-enjoys-halftime-lead-over-la-salle|access-date=January 10, 2022|website=ABS-CBN News}}</ref> In the [[UAAP Season 77 basketball tournaments|Season 77]] Finals, Pogoy scored 10 of his 14 points in the third quarter to help the Tamaraws win Game 1.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Lozada|first=Mei-lin|date=October 5, 2014|title=No star, no problem: Roger Pogoy steps up in a more team-oriented game for FEU Tamaraws|url=https://www.spin.ph/basketball/uaap-men/roger-pogoy-feels-its-better-to-have-no-stars-in-the-team-as-feu-takes-game-one-of-uaap-finals|access-date=January 10, 2022|website=Spin.ph|language=en}}</ref> They eventually lost in 3 games to the NU Bulldogs.


At UC, Pogoy first played for their Under-16 team in the inaugural season of the Cebu Youth Basketball League (CYBL) in 2008.<ref name=":4" /> He eventually became a star for the UC Junior Webmasters that year, leading them to a [[Cebu Schools Athletic Foundation, Inc.]] (CESAFI) juniors title, and claiming the Finals MVP award.<ref>{{cite web |title=Pogoy, Escoto pay tribute to FEU |url=https://www.spin.ph/basketball/pba/pogoy-escoto-pay-tribute-to-feu-adv-con |access-date=January 10, 2022 |website=Spin.ph }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |last=Panerio |first=Jonas |date=October 8, 2015 |title=Former UC star Roger Pogoy hoping this year's team can replicate memorable 2008 title run |url=https://www.spin.ph/basketball/uaap-men/former-uc-star-roger-pogoy-hoping-that-this-years-squad-can-replicate-their-2008-title-winning-feat |website=Spin.ph |access-date=January 10, 2022 }}</ref> He then joined the Tamaraws after his father read about the FEU tryouts in Cebu in the local newspaper, and encouraged him to try out.<ref>{{cite web |last=Bacnis |first=Justine |date=July 5, 2020 |title=Roger Pogoy's life changed after one trip to the market with his dad |url=https://tiebreakertimes.com.ph/tbt/roger-pogoys-life-changed-one-trip-market-dad/186342 |website=tiebreakertimes.com.ph |access-date=January 11, 2022 }}</ref>
In Season 78, Pogoy led all scorers in the game that brought them back to the Finals, scoring 16 points with 10 coming in the second half.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Terrado|first=Reuben|date=November 23, 2015|title=Pogoy, Wong and the four things to take away from FEU win over Ateneo|url=https://www.spin.ph/basketball/uaap-men/four-things-to-take-away-from-feu-win-over-ateneo-in-uaap-final-four|access-date=January 10, 2022|website=Spin.ph|language=en}}</ref> Their opponent in the Finals were the [[UST Growling Tigers men's basketball|UST Growling Tigers]].<ref>{{Cite web|last=Naredo|first=Camille B.|date=November 25, 2015|title=UST, FEU kick off UAAP Finals showdown|url=https://news.abs-cbn.com/sports/11/25/15/ust-feu-kick-off-uaap-finals-showdown|access-date=January 10, 2022}}</ref> In Game 1, Pogoy had 15 points (12 in the first quarter) to lead a balanced attack to get the win.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Terrado|first=Reuben|date=November 25, 2015|title=FEU Tamaraws super subs hold off late UST Tigers fightback in Game One of UAAP Finals|url=https://www.spin.ph/basketball/uaap-men/feu-tamaraws-uaap-finals-game-one-ust-tigers-season-78|access-date=January 10, 2022|website=Spin.ph|language=en}}</ref> In Game 2, Pogoy had 12 points but missed the latter part of the fourth quarter due to cramps. The Tamaraws lost that game, 62–56.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Terrado|first=Reuben|date=November 28, 2015|title=Kevin Ferrer goes berserk as UST Tigers beat FEU, force deciding Game Three|url=https://www.spin.ph/basketball/uaap-men/ust-tigers-feu-tamaraws-result-game-two-uaap-finals-kevin-ferrer|access-date=January 10, 2022|website=Spin.ph|language=en}}</ref> In Game 3, Pogoy scored 14 points to put UST away, winning FEU its first title since 2005.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Terrado|first=Reuben|date=December 2, 2015|title=FEU Tamaraws outduel UST in Game Three thriller, win first UAAP title in a decade|url=https://www.spin.ph/basketball/uaap-men/feu-tamaraws-ust-tigers-game-three-uaap-finals-mac-belo-kevin-ferrer-moa-arena-result|access-date=January 10, 2022|website=Spin.ph|language=en}}</ref> He graduated after that season.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Leongson|first=Randolph B.|date=August 4, 2016|title=Belo, Escoto to forego final year in FEU|url=https://sports.inquirer.net/218201/belo-escoto-to-forego-final-year-in-feu|access-date=January 10, 2022|website=INQUIRER.net|language=en}}</ref>


== Professional career ==
== College career ==
Pogoy first played for the [[FEU Tamaraws men's basketball|FEU Tamaraws]] in [[UAAP Season 74 basketball tournaments|UAAP Season 74]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=FEU Tamaraws|url=https://www.philstar.com/sports/2011/07/05/703724/feu-tamaraws|access-date=January 10, 2022|website=Philstar.com}}</ref> The Tamaraws made it to the finals that year, but lost to the [[Ateneo Blue Eagles]] in two games.<ref>{{Cite web|date=October 1, 2011|title=Ateneo Blue Eagles Defeats FEU Tamaraws To Win Their 4th UAAP Men's Basketball Championship Title: ADMU Joins UST, UE And DLSU {{!}} BallersPinas: Philippine Basketball and Sports Scene Delivered Fresh|url=http://www.ballerspinas.com/2011/10/ateneo-blue-eagles-defeats-feu-tamaraws.html#.YdveG_5BzIU|access-date=January 10, 2022|website=www.ballerspinas.com}}</ref> In [[UAAP Season 75 basketball tournaments|Season 75]], Pogoy had a game where he scored 17 points and 13 rebounds.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Terrado|first=Reuben|date=September 8, 2012|title=Tams send Warriors crashing back to earth|url=https://www.spin.ph/basketball/uaap-men/tams-bring-warriors-back-downto-earth|access-date=January 10, 2022|website=Spin.ph|language=en}}</ref> The team finished fifth, with a win–loss record of 9–5. Pogoy returned for [[UAAP Season 76 basketball tournaments|Season 76]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=Lucky 13 as La Salle parades shorthanded roster in UAAP 76|url=https://www.spin.ph/basketball/uaap-men/lucky-13-as-la-salle-parades-shorthanded-roster-in-uaap-season-76|access-date=January 10, 2022|website=Spin.ph|language=en}}</ref> They lost in the Final Four to the [[De La Salle Green Archers]].<ref>{{Cite web|last=Naredo|first=Camille B.|date=September 26, 2013|title=La Salle beats FEU, advances to UAAP Finals|url=https://news.abs-cbn.com/sports/09/25/13/feu-enjoys-halftime-lead-over-la-salle|access-date=January 10, 2022|website=ABS-CBN News}}</ref> In the [[UAAP Season 77 basketball tournaments|Season 77]] Finals, Pogoy scored 10 of his 14 points in the third quarter to help the Tamaraws win Game 1.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Lozada|first=Mei-lin|date=October 5, 2014|title=No star, no problem: Roger Pogoy steps up in a more team-oriented game for FEU Tamaraws|url=https://www.spin.ph/basketball/uaap-men/roger-pogoy-feels-its-better-to-have-no-stars-in-the-team-as-feu-takes-game-one-of-uaap-finals|access-date=January 10, 2022|website=Spin.ph|language=en}}</ref> They eventually lost in 3 games to the NU Bulldogs.

In his first four years at FEU, Pogoy often spent more time on the bench of games, behind the likes of [[Terrence Romeo]], [[RR Garcia]] and [[JR Cawaling]].<ref name=":4" /> He got frustrated, and told his parents and high school coach that he wanted to go home. His parents convinced him to stay, so he kept working. Coach [[Nash Racela]] then made him dormmates with teammate [[Mac Belo]], who influenced him to be even more disciplined.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Ramos |first=Nikko |date=August 17, 2017 |title=#REPYOURCOURT {{!}} Rep the Far East: Arwind Santos and Mac Belo - SLAMonline Philippines |url=http://www.slamonlineph.com/repyourcourt-rep-far-east-arwind-santos-mac-belo |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170822100025/http://www.slamonlineph.com/repyourcourt-rep-far-east-arwind-santos-mac-belo |archive-date=August 22, 2017 |access-date=October 18, 2023 |website=}}</ref>

In [[UAAP Season 78 basketball tournaments|Season 78]], Pogoy had an expanded role, as the team relied on him for scoring and defense.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Olivares |first=Rick |date=September 1, 2015 |title=Far Eastern University |url=https://www.philstar.com/sports/2015/09/01/1487699/far-eastern-university |access-date=October 18, 2023 |website=Philstar.com}}</ref> He led all scorers in the game that brought them back to the Finals, scoring 16 points with 10 coming in the second half.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Terrado|first=Reuben|date=November 23, 2015|title=Pogoy, Wong and the four things to take away from FEU win over Ateneo|url=https://www.spin.ph/basketball/uaap-men/four-things-to-take-away-from-feu-win-over-ateneo-in-uaap-final-four|access-date=January 10, 2022|website=Spin.ph|language=en}}</ref> Their opponent in the Finals were the [[UST Growling Tigers men's basketball|UST Growling Tigers]].<ref>{{Cite web|last=Naredo|first=Camille B.|date=November 25, 2015|title=UST, FEU kick off UAAP Finals showdown|url=https://news.abs-cbn.com/sports/11/25/15/ust-feu-kick-off-uaap-finals-showdown|access-date=January 10, 2022}}</ref> In Game 1, Pogoy had 15 points (12 in the first quarter) to lead a balanced attack to get the win.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Terrado|first=Reuben|date=November 25, 2015|title=FEU Tamaraws super subs hold off late UST Tigers fightback in Game One of UAAP Finals|url=https://www.spin.ph/basketball/uaap-men/feu-tamaraws-uaap-finals-game-one-ust-tigers-season-78|access-date=January 10, 2022|website=Spin.ph|language=en}}</ref> In Game 2, Pogoy had 12 points but missed the latter part of the fourth quarter due to cramps. The Tamaraws lost that game, 62–56.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Terrado|first=Reuben|date=November 28, 2015|title=Kevin Ferrer goes berserk as UST Tigers beat FEU, force deciding Game Three|url=https://www.spin.ph/basketball/uaap-men/ust-tigers-feu-tamaraws-result-game-two-uaap-finals-kevin-ferrer|access-date=January 10, 2022|website=Spin.ph|language=en}}</ref> In Game 3, Pogoy scored 14 points to put UST away, winning FEU its first title since 2005.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Terrado|first=Reuben|date=December 2, 2015|title=FEU Tamaraws outduel UST in Game Three thriller, win first UAAP title in a decade|url=https://www.spin.ph/basketball/uaap-men/feu-tamaraws-ust-tigers-game-three-uaap-finals-mac-belo-kevin-ferrer-moa-arena-result|access-date=January 10, 2022|website=Spin.ph|language=en}}</ref> He graduated after that season.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Leongson|first=Randolph B.|date=August 4, 2016|title=Belo, Escoto to forego final year in FEU|url=https://sports.inquirer.net/218201/belo-escoto-to-forego-final-year-in-feu|access-date=January 10, 2022|website=INQUIRER.net|language=en}}</ref>

== Amateur career ==


=== PBA D-League ===
=== PBA D-League ===
Pogoy played for Café France in the [[PBA D-League|D-League]] Aspirant's Cup in 2012.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Terrado|first=Reuben|date=October 22, 2012|title=Who went where in D-League|url=https://www.spin.ph/basketball/d-league/who-went-where-in-d-league|access-date=January 10, 2022|website=Spin.ph|language=en}}</ref> In 2014, he and several of his Tamaraw teammates played for the MJM Builders.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Terrado|first=Reuben|date=October 26, 2014|title=Bannered by FEU players, MJM Builders keep expectations low in D-League campaign|url=https://www.spin.ph/basketball/d-league/feu-mjm-builders-basketball-pba-dleague-eric-gonzales|access-date=January 10, 2022|website=Spin.ph|language=en}}</ref> In 2015, he played for the Phoenix Petroleum.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Terrado|first=Reuben|date=December 18, 2015|title=Belo, Tolomia, Pogoy rejoin FEU teammates, bolster Phoenix side in PBA D-League|url=https://www.spin.ph/basketball/d-league/feu-d-league-phoenix-petroleum-update|access-date=January 10, 2022|website=Spin.ph|language=en}}</ref>
Pogoy played for Café France in the [[PBA D-League|D-League]] Aspirant's Cup in 2012.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Terrado |first=Reuben |date=October 22, 2012 |title=Who went where in D-League |url=https://www.spin.ph/basketball/d-league/who-went-where-in-d-league |access-date=January 10, 2022 |website=Spin.ph |language=en}}</ref> In 2014, he and several of his Tamaraw teammates played for the MJM Builders.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Terrado |first=Reuben |date=October 26, 2014 |title=Bannered by FEU players, MJM Builders keep expectations low in D-League campaign |url=https://www.spin.ph/basketball/d-league/feu-mjm-builders-basketball-pba-dleague-eric-gonzales |access-date=January 10, 2022 |website=Spin.ph |language=en}}</ref> In 2015, he played for the Phoenix Petroleum.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Terrado |first=Reuben |date=December 18, 2015 |title=Belo, Tolomia, Pogoy rejoin FEU teammates, bolster Phoenix side in PBA D-League |url=https://www.spin.ph/basketball/d-league/feu-d-league-phoenix-petroleum-update |access-date=January 10, 2022 |website=Spin.ph |language=en}}</ref>


=== PBA ===
== Professional career ==

=== TNT Tropang Giga (2016–present) ===


==== Rookie Season (2016–2017) ====
==== Rookie Season (2016–2017) ====
Pogoy was drafted in 2016 from the national team training pool by the [[TNT Katropa]], and signed for P9 million.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Ramos|first=Gerry|date=November 12, 2016|title=Pogoy, Seigle, Herhandez signed by TNT, but Ababou may be headed elsewhere|url=https://www.spin.ph/basketball/pba/tnt-signs-rookie-roger-pogoy-veteran-danny-seigle-as-team-completes-15-man-roster-|access-date=January 10, 2022|website=Spin.ph|language=en}}</ref> He debuted with 9 points and 3 rebounds.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Ramos|first=Gerry|date=November 24, 2016|title=Former FEU Tamaraws Belo, Tolomia, Pogoy waste no time making their mark in PBA|url=https://www.spin.ph/basketball/pba/roger-pogoy-proud-of-former-feu-teammates-mac-belo-and-mike-tolomia-after-rousing-pba-debuts|access-date=January 10, 2022|website=Spin.ph|language=en}}</ref> In the next game, against [[Barangay Ginebra San Miguel]], he scored 15 points, played good defense on [[LA Tenorio|L.A. Tenorio]], and grabbed a crucial offensive rebound.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Li|first=Matthew|date=November 27, 2016|title=De Ocampo leads TNT comeback versus Ginebra|url=https://tiebreakertimes.com.ph/tbt/de-ocampo-leads-tnt-comeback-versus-ginebra/72747|access-date=January 10, 2022|website=Tiebreaker Times|language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|last=Naredo|first=Camille B.|date=November 29, 2016|title=Racela not surprised to see rookies from FEU shine in PBA|url=https://news.abs-cbn.com/sports/11/28/16/racela-not-surprised-to-see-rookies-from-feu-shine-in-pba|access-date=January 10, 2022|website=ABS-CBN News}}</ref> He had 16 points to go along with 4 assists and 4 steals in a 104–92 win against the [[Mahindra Floodbuster]]s.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Bacnis|first=Justine|date=January 18, 2017|title=TNT arrests two-game skid with win over Mahindra|url=https://tiebreakertimes.com.ph/tbt/pba-season-42-philippine-cup-tnt-katropa-arrest-skid-snap-mahindra-floodbuster-run/75155|access-date=January 10, 2022|website=Tiebreaker Times|language=en-US}}</ref> In a win that qualified the Katropa for the All-Filipino playoffs, he scored 20 points and had 4 rebounds.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Bacnis|first=Justine|date=January 25, 2017|title=TNT escapes Globalport rally, books playoff trip|url=https://tiebreakertimes.com.ph/tbt/pba-season-42-philippine-cup-tnt-katropa-escapes-globalport-batang-pier-rally-books-playoff-trip/75623|access-date=January 10, 2022|website=Tiebreaker Times|language=en-US}}</ref> In the quarterfinals, the team ousted the [[Globalport Batang Pier]], setting them up for a semifinals series against the [[San Miguel Beermen]].<ref>{{Cite web|last=Sacamos|first=Karlo|date=February 6, 2017|title=Ranidel de Ocampo still dependable as ever, comes to TnT rescue as teammates went off night|url=https://www.spin.ph/basketball/pba/ranidel-de-ocampo-simply-ready-to-step-up-when-tnt-teammates-have-off-night-proving-hes-as-dependable-as-ever|access-date=January 10, 2022|website=Spin.ph|language=en}}</ref> In Game 3, he had a then career-high 22 points with 7 rebounds and 6 triples (3 made in the final quarter) to lead the series 2–1.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Bacnis|first=Justine|date=February 12, 2017|title=Pogoy repays Racela's trust with career game|url=https://tiebreakertimes.com.ph/tbt/roger-pogoy-repays-nash-racelas-trust-with-career-game/77298|access-date=January 10, 2022|website=Tiebreaker Times|language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|last=Bacnis|first=Justine|date=February 12, 2017|title=TNT weathers San Miguel to take 2–1 series lead|url=https://tiebreakertimes.com.ph/tbt/pba-season-42-philippine-cup-semifinals-tnt-weathers-san-miguel-to-take-2-1-series-lead/77278|access-date=January 10, 2022|website=Tiebreaker Times|language=en-US}}</ref> The KaTropa eventually lost the series in 7 games.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Marquez|first=CJ|date=February 20, 2017|title=PBA: San Miguel returns to Philippine Cup finals with huge victory over TNT|url=https://cnnphilippines.com/sports/2017/02/20/PBA-San-Miguel-Beermen-finals-TNT-KaTropa-JuneMar-Fajardo.html|access-date=January 10, 2022|website=cnn|language=en}}</ref>
Pogoy was drafted in 2016 from the national team training pool by the [[TNT Katropa]], and signed for P9 million.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Ramos|first=Gerry|date=November 12, 2016|title=Pogoy, Seigle, Herhandez signed by TNT, but Ababou may be headed elsewhere|url=https://www.spin.ph/basketball/pba/tnt-signs-rookie-roger-pogoy-veteran-danny-seigle-as-team-completes-15-man-roster-|access-date=January 10, 2022|website=Spin.ph|language=en}}</ref> He debuted with 9 points and 3 rebounds.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Ramos|first=Gerry|date=November 24, 2016|title=Former FEU Tamaraws Belo, Tolomia, Pogoy waste no time making their mark in PBA|url=https://www.spin.ph/basketball/pba/roger-pogoy-proud-of-former-feu-teammates-mac-belo-and-mike-tolomia-after-rousing-pba-debuts|access-date=January 10, 2022|website=Spin.ph|language=en}}</ref> In the next game, against [[Barangay Ginebra San Miguel]], he scored 15 points, played good defense on [[LA Tenorio|L.A. Tenorio]], and grabbed a crucial offensive rebound.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Li|first=Matthew|date=November 27, 2016|title=De Ocampo leads TNT comeback versus Ginebra|url=https://tiebreakertimes.com.ph/tbt/de-ocampo-leads-tnt-comeback-versus-ginebra/72747|access-date=January 10, 2022|website=Tiebreaker Times|language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|last=Naredo|first=Camille B.|date=November 29, 2016|title=Racela not surprised to see rookies from FEU shine in PBA|url=https://news.abs-cbn.com/sports/11/28/16/racela-not-surprised-to-see-rookies-from-feu-shine-in-pba|access-date=January 10, 2022|website=ABS-CBN News}}</ref> He had 16 points to go along with 4 assists and 4 steals in a 104–92 win against the [[Mahindra Floodbuster]]s.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Bacnis|first=Justine|date=January 18, 2017|title=TNT arrests two-game skid with win over Mahindra|url=https://tiebreakertimes.com.ph/tbt/pba-season-42-philippine-cup-tnt-katropa-arrest-skid-snap-mahindra-floodbuster-run/75155|access-date=January 10, 2022|website=Tiebreaker Times|language=en-US}}</ref> In a win that qualified the Katropa for the All-Filipino playoffs, he scored 20 points and had 4 rebounds.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Bacnis|first=Justine|date=January 25, 2017|title=TNT escapes Globalport rally, books playoff trip|url=https://tiebreakertimes.com.ph/tbt/pba-season-42-philippine-cup-tnt-katropa-escapes-globalport-batang-pier-rally-books-playoff-trip/75623|access-date=January 10, 2022|website=Tiebreaker Times|language=en-US}}</ref> In the quarterfinals, the team ousted the [[Globalport Batang Pier]], setting them up for a semifinals series against the [[San Miguel Beermen]].<ref>{{Cite web|last=Sacamos|first=Karlo|date=February 6, 2017|title=Ranidel de Ocampo still dependable as ever, comes to TnT rescue as teammates went off night|url=https://www.spin.ph/basketball/pba/ranidel-de-ocampo-simply-ready-to-step-up-when-tnt-teammates-have-off-night-proving-hes-as-dependable-as-ever|access-date=January 10, 2022|website=Spin.ph|language=en}}</ref> In Game 3, he had a then career-high 22 points with 7 rebounds and 6 triples (3 made in the final quarter) to lead the series 2–1.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Bacnis|first=Justine|date=February 12, 2017|title=Pogoy repays Racela's trust with career game|url=https://tiebreakertimes.com.ph/tbt/roger-pogoy-repays-nash-racelas-trust-with-career-game/77298|access-date=January 10, 2022|website=Tiebreaker Times|language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|last=Bacnis|first=Justine|date=February 12, 2017|title=TNT weathers San Miguel to take 2–1 series lead|url=https://tiebreakertimes.com.ph/tbt/pba-season-42-philippine-cup-semifinals-tnt-weathers-san-miguel-to-take-2-1-series-lead/77278|access-date=January 10, 2022|website=Tiebreaker Times|language=en-US}}</ref> The KaTropa eventually lost the series in 7 games.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Marquez|first=CJ|date=February 20, 2017|title=PBA: San Miguel returns to Philippine Cup finals with huge victory over TNT|url=https://cnnphilippines.com/sports/2017/02/20/PBA-San-Miguel-Beermen-finals-TNT-KaTropa-JuneMar-Fajardo.html|access-date=January 10, 2022|website=cnn|language=en}}</ref>


Halfway through the [[2017 PBA Commissioner's Cup|Commissioner's Cup]], Pogoy made the [[2017 PBA All-Star Week|All-Star Games]] as a member of [[Gilas Pilipinas]].<ref>{{Cite web|date=March 26, 2017|title=PBA unveils All-Star Game rosters|url=https://news.abs-cbn.com/sports/03/26/17/pba-unveils-all-star-game-rosters|access-date=January 10, 2022|website=ABS-CBN News}}</ref> The KaTropa finished with a record of 8–3,<ref>{{Cite web|title=Ginebra, SMB, Star vie for top two spots; Alaska, GlobalPort, Phoenix fight for dear life|url=https://www.spin.ph/basketball/pba/three-teams-fighting-for-last-two-playoff-spots-while-three-smc-clubs-gun-for-top-two-seeds-as-commissioners-cup-down-to-last-playdate|access-date=January 10, 2022|website=Spin.ph|language=en}}</ref> good for 4th place.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Cup Playoff Bracket : PBA Commissioner Cup Playoff Bracket INQUIRERSports|url=https://www.scoopnest.com/user/inquirerdotnet/871363011855867906-look-2017-pba-commissioner39s-cup-playoff-bracket-inquirersports|access-date=January 10, 2022|website=Scoopnest|language=en}}</ref> They beat Meralco in the first round,<ref>{{Cite web|last=Bacnis|first=Justine|date=June 9, 2017|title=TNT cuts Meralco's line in OT to advance to semis|url=https://tiebreakertimes.com.ph/tbt/tnt-cuts-meralcos-line-in-ot-to-advance-to-semis/87554|access-date=January 10, 2022|website=Tiebreaker Times|language=en-US}}</ref> and Ginebra in the second round.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Bacnis|first=Justine|date=June 17, 2017|title=Castro lifts TNT to the Finals|url=https://tiebreakertimes.com.ph/tbt/2017-pba-commissioners-cup-castro-lifts-tnt-to-the-finals/88336|access-date=January 10, 2022|website=Tiebreaker Times|language=en-US}}</ref> Prior to the Finals, he averaged 12 points, 3 rebounds, and 2 threes made.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web|last=Belo|first=Omar Glenn D.|date=June 20, 2017|title=Let's take a closer look at key stats as PBA Finals turn into offense vs defense|url=https://www.spin.ph/basketball/pba/commissioners-cup-finals-smb-tnt-stats-facts-key-players-rundown|access-date=January 10, 2022|website=Spin.ph|language=en}}</ref> For the Finals, they matched up against the Beermen.<ref name=":0" /> In Game 1, he set another career high of 27 points with 5 threes, 5 rebounds, and 3 steals.<ref name="auto1">{{Cite web|last=Bacnis|first=Justine|date=June 21, 2017|title=Ailing Smith comes up big in clutch, gives TNT Game 1|url=https://tiebreakertimes.com.ph/tbt/2017-pba-commissioners-cup-ailing-smith-comes-up-big-in-clutch-gives-tnt-game-1/88630|access-date=January 10, 2022|website=Tiebreaker Times|language=en-US}}</ref> That, and [[Joshua Smith (basketball)|Joshua Smith's]] lay-up with 1.6 seconds left won the game for the Katropa.<ref name="auto1"/> In Game 2, he was fined PHP 30,000.00 for deliberately hitting [[Arwind Santos]] in the groin.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Li|first=Matthew|date=June 24, 2017|title=Pogoy slapped with 30k fine for 'deliberately hitting' Santos|url=https://tiebreakertimes.com.ph/tbt/pogoy-slapped-with-30k-fine-for-deliberately-hitting-santos/88893|access-date=January 10, 2022|website=Tiebreaker Times|language=en-US}}</ref> TNT eventually lost 88–102. They lost Game 3, but won Game 4.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Bacnis|first=Justine|date=June 28, 2017|title=For Kristy: Castro scores 10 in the fourth; TNT evens series at 2–2|url=https://tiebreakertimes.com.ph/tbt/for-kristy-castro-scores-10-in-the-fourth-tnt-evens-series-at-2-2/89213|access-date=January 10, 2022|website=Tiebreaker Times|language=en-US}}</ref> San Miguel then closed out the series to win the [[2017 PBA Commissioner's Cup Finals|Commissioner's Cup]].<ref>{{Cite web|last=Bacnis|first=Justine|date=July 2, 2017|title=San Miguel ends 17-year Commissioner's Cup drought|url=https://tiebreakertimes.com.ph/tbt/san-miguel-ends-17-year-commissioners-cup-drought/89586|access-date=January 10, 2022|website=Tiebreaker Times|language=en-US}}</ref>
Halfway through the [[2017 PBA Commissioner's Cup|Commissioner's Cup]], Pogoy made the [[2017 PBA All-Star Week|All-Star Games]] as a member of [[Gilas Pilipinas]].<ref>{{Cite web|date=March 26, 2017|title=PBA unveils All-Star Game rosters|url=https://news.abs-cbn.com/sports/03/26/17/pba-unveils-all-star-game-rosters|access-date=January 10, 2022|website=ABS-CBN News}}</ref> The KaTropa finished with a record of 8–3,<ref>{{Cite web|title=Ginebra, SMB, Star vie for top two spots; Alaska, GlobalPort, Phoenix fight for dear life|url=https://www.spin.ph/basketball/pba/three-teams-fighting-for-last-two-playoff-spots-while-three-smc-clubs-gun-for-top-two-seeds-as-commissioners-cup-down-to-last-playdate|access-date=January 10, 2022|website=Spin.ph|language=en}}</ref> good for 4th place.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Cup Playoff Bracket : PBA Commissioner Cup Playoff Bracket INQUIRERSports|url=https://www.scoopnest.com/user/inquirerdotnet/871363011855867906-look-2017-pba-commissioner39s-cup-playoff-bracket-inquirersports|access-date=January 10, 2022|website=Scoopnest|language=en}}</ref> They beat the [[Meralco Bolts]] in the first round,<ref>{{Cite web|last=Bacnis|first=Justine|date=June 9, 2017|title=TNT cuts Meralco's line in OT to advance to semis|url=https://tiebreakertimes.com.ph/tbt/tnt-cuts-meralcos-line-in-ot-to-advance-to-semis/87554|access-date=January 10, 2022|website=Tiebreaker Times|language=en-US}}</ref> and Ginebra in the second round.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Bacnis|first=Justine|date=June 17, 2017|title=Castro lifts TNT to the Finals|url=https://tiebreakertimes.com.ph/tbt/2017-pba-commissioners-cup-castro-lifts-tnt-to-the-finals/88336|access-date=January 10, 2022|website=Tiebreaker Times|language=en-US}}</ref> Prior to the Finals, he averaged 12 points, 3 rebounds, and 2 threes made.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web|last=Belo|first=Omar Glenn D.|date=June 20, 2017|title=Let's take a closer look at key stats as PBA Finals turn into offense vs defense|url=https://www.spin.ph/basketball/pba/commissioners-cup-finals-smb-tnt-stats-facts-key-players-rundown|access-date=January 10, 2022|website=Spin.ph|language=en}}</ref> For the Finals, they matched up against the Beermen.<ref name=":0" /> In Game 1, he set another career high of 27 points with 5 threes, 5 rebounds, and 3 steals.<ref name="auto1">{{Cite web|last=Bacnis|first=Justine|date=June 21, 2017|title=Ailing Smith comes up big in clutch, gives TNT Game 1|url=https://tiebreakertimes.com.ph/tbt/2017-pba-commissioners-cup-ailing-smith-comes-up-big-in-clutch-gives-tnt-game-1/88630|access-date=January 10, 2022|website=Tiebreaker Times|language=en-US}}</ref> That, and [[Joshua Smith (basketball)|Joshua Smith's]] lay-up with 1.6 seconds left won the game for the Katropa.<ref name="auto1"/> In Game 2, he was fined PHP 30,000.00 for deliberately hitting [[Arwind Santos]] in the groin.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Li|first=Matthew|date=June 24, 2017|title=Pogoy slapped with 30k fine for 'deliberately hitting' Santos|url=https://tiebreakertimes.com.ph/tbt/pogoy-slapped-with-30k-fine-for-deliberately-hitting-santos/88893|access-date=January 10, 2022|website=Tiebreaker Times|language=en-US}}</ref> TNT eventually lost 88–102. They lost Game 3, but won Game 4.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Bacnis|first=Justine|date=June 28, 2017|title=For Kristy: Castro scores 10 in the fourth; TNT evens series at 2–2|url=https://tiebreakertimes.com.ph/tbt/for-kristy-castro-scores-10-in-the-fourth-tnt-evens-series-at-2-2/89213|access-date=January 10, 2022|website=Tiebreaker Times|language=en-US}}</ref> San Miguel then closed out the series to win the [[2017 PBA Commissioner's Cup Finals|Commissioner's Cup]].<ref>{{Cite web|last=Bacnis|first=Justine|date=July 2, 2017|title=San Miguel ends 17-year Commissioner's Cup drought|url=https://tiebreakertimes.com.ph/tbt/san-miguel-ends-17-year-commissioners-cup-drought/89586|access-date=January 10, 2022|website=Tiebreaker Times|language=en-US}}</ref>


After his stint with the national team, Pogoy and Gilas teammates [[Jayson Castro]] and [[Troy Rosario]] returned to the KaTropa for the [[2017 PBA Governors' Cup|Governor's Cup]].<ref>{{Cite web|last=Bacnis|first=Justine|date=August 25, 2017|title=After Gilas duties, Roger Pogoy shifts sight back to TNT|url=https://tiebreakertimes.com.ph/tbt/after-gilas-duties-roger-pogoy-shifts-sight-back-to-tnt/93940|access-date=January 10, 2022|website=Tiebreaker Times|language=en-US}}</ref> The team clinched a twice-to-beat advantage<ref>{{Cite web|last=Bacnis|first=Justine|date=September 23, 2017|title=TNT overwhelms Ginebra, clinches first twice-to-beat edge|url=https://tiebreakertimes.com.ph/tbt/2017-pba-govenors-tnt-overwhelms-ginebra-clinches-first-twice-to-beat-edge/96576|access-date=January 10, 2022|website=Tiebreaker Times|language=en-US}}</ref> and beat [[Rain or Shine Elasto Painters|Rain or Shine]] in the quarterfinals.<ref name=":1">{{Cite web|last=Bacnis|first=Justine|date=September 29, 2017|title=Glen Rice, Jr. saves TNT from Rain or Shine to book date with Ginebra|url=https://tiebreakertimes.com.ph/tbt/glen-rice-jr-saves-tnt-from-rain-or-shine-to-book-date-with-ginebra/97361|access-date=January 10, 2022|website=Tiebreaker Times|language=en-US}}</ref> They also faced Ginebra in the semis.<ref name=":1" /> TNT lost in four games.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Bacnis|first=Justine|date=October 8, 2017|title=Justin Brownlee fires 46 as Ginebra sets Finals rematch with Meralco|url=https://tiebreakertimes.com.ph/tbt/2017-pba-governors-cup-justin-brownlee-fires-46-as-ginebra-sets-finals-rematch-with-meralco/98642|access-date=January 10, 2022|website=Tiebreaker Times|language=en-US}}</ref> He finished the season winning [[PBA Rookie of the Year Award|Rookie of the Year]]<ref>{{Cite web|last=Bacnis|first=Justine|date=October 20, 2017|title=June Mar Fajardo bags 4th straight MVP as Beermen shine in Leo Awards|url=https://tiebreakertimes.com.ph/tbt/june-mar-fajardo-bags-4th-straight-mvp-as-beermen-shine-in-leo-awards/99962|access-date=January 10, 2022|website=Tiebreaker Times|language=en-US}}</ref> and was on the [[PBA All-Rookie Team|All-Rookie Team]].<ref>{{Cite web|last=Bacnis|first=Justine|date=November 25, 2017|title=LA Tenorio to be feted with Order of Merit by PBA Press Corps|url=https://tiebreakertimes.com.ph/tbt/la-tenorio-to-be-feted-with-order-of-merit-by-pba-press-corps/102827|access-date=January 10, 2022|website=Tiebreaker Times|language=en-US}}</ref>
After his stint with the national team, Pogoy and Gilas teammates [[Jayson Castro]] and [[Troy Rosario]] returned to the KaTropa for the [[2017 PBA Governors' Cup|Governor's Cup]].<ref>{{Cite web|last=Bacnis|first=Justine|date=August 25, 2017|title=After Gilas duties, Roger Pogoy shifts sight back to TNT|url=https://tiebreakertimes.com.ph/tbt/after-gilas-duties-roger-pogoy-shifts-sight-back-to-tnt/93940|access-date=January 10, 2022|website=Tiebreaker Times|language=en-US}}</ref> The team clinched a twice-to-beat advantage<ref>{{Cite web|last=Bacnis|first=Justine|date=September 23, 2017|title=TNT overwhelms Ginebra, clinches first twice-to-beat edge|url=https://tiebreakertimes.com.ph/tbt/2017-pba-govenors-tnt-overwhelms-ginebra-clinches-first-twice-to-beat-edge/96576|access-date=January 10, 2022|website=Tiebreaker Times|language=en-US}}</ref> and beat [[Rain or Shine Elasto Painters|Rain or Shine]] in the quarterfinals.<ref name=":1">{{Cite web|last=Bacnis|first=Justine|date=September 29, 2017|title=Glen Rice, Jr. saves TNT from Rain or Shine to book date with Ginebra|url=https://tiebreakertimes.com.ph/tbt/glen-rice-jr-saves-tnt-from-rain-or-shine-to-book-date-with-ginebra/97361|access-date=January 10, 2022|website=Tiebreaker Times|language=en-US}}</ref> They also faced Ginebra in the semis.<ref name=":1" /> TNT lost in four games.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Bacnis|first=Justine|date=October 8, 2017|title=Justin Brownlee fires 46 as Ginebra sets Finals rematch with Meralco|url=https://tiebreakertimes.com.ph/tbt/2017-pba-governors-cup-justin-brownlee-fires-46-as-ginebra-sets-finals-rematch-with-meralco/98642|access-date=January 10, 2022|website=Tiebreaker Times|language=en-US}}</ref> He finished the season winning [[PBA Rookie of the Year Award|Rookie of the Year]]<ref>{{Cite web|last=Bacnis|first=Justine|date=October 20, 2017|title=June Mar Fajardo bags 4th straight MVP as Beermen shine in Leo Awards|url=https://tiebreakertimes.com.ph/tbt/june-mar-fajardo-bags-4th-straight-mvp-as-beermen-shine-in-leo-awards/99962|access-date=January 10, 2022|website=Tiebreaker Times|language=en-US}}</ref> and was on the [[PBA All-Rookie Team|All-Rookie Team]].<ref>{{Cite web|last=Bacnis|first=Justine|date=November 25, 2017|title=LA Tenorio to be feted with Order of Merit by PBA Press Corps|url=https://tiebreakertimes.com.ph/tbt/la-tenorio-to-be-feted-with-order-of-merit-by-pba-press-corps/102827|access-date=January 10, 2022|website=Tiebreaker Times|language=en-US}}</ref>
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In his first game of his 2nd season, Pogoy scored 16 points on 7 of 18 shooting.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Bacnis|first=Justine|date=December 22, 2017|title=Rain or Shine aces first test with escape win against TNT|url=https://tiebreakertimes.com.ph/tbt/2018-pba-philippine-cup-rain-shine-aces-first-test-escape-win-tnt/104598|access-date=January 11, 2022|website=Tiebreaker Times|language=en-US}}</ref> He had a game-high 24 points along with 8 rebounds, 3 assists, and 2 steals against his former FEU teammates [[Mac Belo]] and [[Raymar Jose]].<ref>{{Cite web|last=Bacnis|first=Justine|date=January 17, 2018|title=TNT limits Blackwater gunners to snap two game skid|url=https://tiebreakertimes.com.ph/tbt/2018-pba-philippine-cup-tnt-limits-blackwater-gunners-bounce-back-win/105991|access-date=January 11, 2022|website=Tiebreaker Times|language=en-US}}</ref> The KaTropa made it to the playoffs,<ref>{{Cite web|last=Bacnis|first=Justine|date=March 4, 2018|title=TNT boots out Phoenix, punches final playoff ticket|url=https://tiebreakertimes.com.ph/tbt/2018-pba-philippine-cup-tnt-boots-out-phoenix-punches-final-playoff-ticket/110949|access-date=January 11, 2022|website=Tiebreaker Times|language=en-US}}</ref> but failed to advance to the semis.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Bacnis|first=Justine|date=March 6, 2018|title=Unstoppable June Mar Fajardo lifts San Miguel to semis, ousts TNT|url=https://tiebreakertimes.com.ph/tbt/2018-pba-philippine-cup-unstoppable-june-mar-fajardo-lifts-san-miguel-to-semis-ousts-tnt/111039|access-date=January 11, 2022|website=Tiebreaker Times|language=en-US}}</ref> He was second in voting among Visayas players for the [[2018 PBA All-Star Week|All-Star Games]].<ref>{{Cite web|date=March 23, 2018|title=Scottie Thompson, June Mar Fajardo top All-Star voting|url=https://tiebreakertimes.com.ph/tbt/scottie-thompson-june-mar-fajardo-top-star-voting/112718|access-date=January 11, 2022|website=Tiebreaker Times|language=en-US}}</ref> In the Commissioner's Cup, they lost to the Beermen again.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Recap {{!}} PBA – The Official Website|url=https://pba.ph/recap?match=894419|access-date=January 11, 2022|website=pba.ph}}</ref> Pogoy was injured with a sprained ankle in the Governor's Cup,<ref>{{Cite web|last=Bacnis|first=Justine|date=October 20, 2018|title=San Miguel comes from behind, bursts TNT's three-game winning streak|url=https://tiebreakertimes.com.ph/tbt/san-miguel-comes-behind-bursts-tnts-three-game-winning-streak/131474|access-date=January 11, 2022|website=Tiebreaker Times|language=en-US}}</ref> but he was able to play in their next games as the KaTropa did not make the playoffs.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Bacnis|first=Justine|date=November 4, 2018|title=Justin Brownlee's triple-double powers top-seed Ginebra past TNT|url=https://tiebreakertimes.com.ph/tbt/justin-brownlees-triple-double-powers-top-seed-ginebra-past-tnt/133049|access-date=January 11, 2022|website=Tiebreaker Times|language=en-US}}</ref>
In his first game of his 2nd season, Pogoy scored 16 points on 7 of 18 shooting.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Bacnis|first=Justine|date=December 22, 2017|title=Rain or Shine aces first test with escape win against TNT|url=https://tiebreakertimes.com.ph/tbt/2018-pba-philippine-cup-rain-shine-aces-first-test-escape-win-tnt/104598|access-date=January 11, 2022|website=Tiebreaker Times|language=en-US}}</ref> He had a game-high 24 points along with 8 rebounds, 3 assists, and 2 steals against his former FEU teammates [[Mac Belo]] and [[Raymar Jose]].<ref>{{Cite web|last=Bacnis|first=Justine|date=January 17, 2018|title=TNT limits Blackwater gunners to snap two game skid|url=https://tiebreakertimes.com.ph/tbt/2018-pba-philippine-cup-tnt-limits-blackwater-gunners-bounce-back-win/105991|access-date=January 11, 2022|website=Tiebreaker Times|language=en-US}}</ref> The KaTropa made it to the playoffs,<ref>{{Cite web|last=Bacnis|first=Justine|date=March 4, 2018|title=TNT boots out Phoenix, punches final playoff ticket|url=https://tiebreakertimes.com.ph/tbt/2018-pba-philippine-cup-tnt-boots-out-phoenix-punches-final-playoff-ticket/110949|access-date=January 11, 2022|website=Tiebreaker Times|language=en-US}}</ref> but failed to advance to the semis.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Bacnis|first=Justine|date=March 6, 2018|title=Unstoppable June Mar Fajardo lifts San Miguel to semis, ousts TNT|url=https://tiebreakertimes.com.ph/tbt/2018-pba-philippine-cup-unstoppable-june-mar-fajardo-lifts-san-miguel-to-semis-ousts-tnt/111039|access-date=January 11, 2022|website=Tiebreaker Times|language=en-US}}</ref> He was second in voting among Visayas players for the [[2018 PBA All-Star Week|All-Star Games]].<ref>{{Cite web|date=March 23, 2018|title=Scottie Thompson, June Mar Fajardo top All-Star voting|url=https://tiebreakertimes.com.ph/tbt/scottie-thompson-june-mar-fajardo-top-star-voting/112718|access-date=January 11, 2022|website=Tiebreaker Times|language=en-US}}</ref> In the Commissioner's Cup, they lost to the Beermen again.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Recap {{!}} PBA – The Official Website|url=https://pba.ph/recap?match=894419|access-date=January 11, 2022|website=pba.ph}}</ref> Pogoy was injured with a sprained ankle in the Governor's Cup,<ref>{{Cite web|last=Bacnis|first=Justine|date=October 20, 2018|title=San Miguel comes from behind, bursts TNT's three-game winning streak|url=https://tiebreakertimes.com.ph/tbt/san-miguel-comes-behind-bursts-tnts-three-game-winning-streak/131474|access-date=January 11, 2022|website=Tiebreaker Times|language=en-US}}</ref> but he was able to play in their next games as the KaTropa did not make the playoffs.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Bacnis|first=Justine|date=November 4, 2018|title=Justin Brownlee's triple-double powers top-seed Ginebra past TNT|url=https://tiebreakertimes.com.ph/tbt/justin-brownlees-triple-double-powers-top-seed-ginebra-past-tnt/133049|access-date=January 11, 2022|website=Tiebreaker Times|language=en-US}}</ref>


In the opening game for the [[2019 PBA Philippine Cup|2019 Philippine Cup]], Pogoy grabbed a career-high 16 rebounds in a loss to Ginebra.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Bacnis|first=Justine|date=January 13, 2019|title=Barangay Ginebra show might over TNT Katropa on opening day|url=https://tiebreakertimes.com.ph/tbt/2019-pba-philippine-cup-barangay-ginebra-show-might-tnt-katropa-opening-day/138538|access-date=January 11, 2022|website=Tiebreaker Times|language=en-US}}</ref> He had 30 points (17 coming in the fourth quarter and a three to send the game into overtime) and 12 boards in a 84–93 loss to the [[Phoenix Fuel Masters]].<ref>{{Cite web|last=Li|first=Matthew|date=January 19, 2019|title=Phoenix survives another OT game, outlasts TNT|url=https://tiebreakertimes.com.ph/tbt/phoenix-survives-another-ot-game-outlasts-tnt/138924|access-date=January 11, 2022|website=Tiebreaker Times|language=en-US}}</ref> In a game against the [[Magnolia Hotshots]], he scored 26 points, scoring 5 of the team's 8 points in overtime, including a turnaround jumper from the post over [[Jio Jalalon]] that sealed the win.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Bacnis|first=Justine|date=February 3, 2019|title=Roger Pogoy takes over in OT as TNT spoils Magnolia's debut|url=https://tiebreakertimes.com.ph/tbt/roger-pogoy-takes-ot-tnt-spoils-magnolias-debut/140002|access-date=January 11, 2022|website=Tiebreaker Times|language=en-US}}</ref> After sitting out versus Rain or Shine due to flu, Roger Pogoy returned with 28 points on 13-of-17 shooting, including 12 in the final quarter, where he scored 10 straight in a span of less than two minutes and led the TNT KaTropa’s 127–89 whitewashing of the Blackwater Elite while also collecting six rebounds and four assists.<ref name="auto">{{Cite web|last=Bacnis|first=Justine|date=March 9, 2019|title=Roger Pogoy returns as TNT clobbers Blackwater by 38 for 3rd straight win|url=https://tiebreakertimes.com.ph/tbt/roger-pogoy-returns-tnt-clobbers-blackwater-38-3rd-straight-win/142973|access-date=January 11, 2022|website=Tiebreaker Times|language=en-US}}</ref> The KaTropa won two more games before losing to Northport, giving them a record of 7–4.<ref name="auto"/> Before the playoffs, he was part of the All-Star Three-Point Shootout, the Rookie-Sophomores vs. Juniors Game, and the North vs. South Game in the [[2019 PBA All-Star Weekend|2019 All-Star Weekend]].<ref>{{Cite web|last=Bacnis|first=Justine|date=March 29, 2019|title=Busy All-Star weekend for Roger Pogoy|url=https://tiebreakertimes.com.ph/tbt/busy-star-weekend-roger-pogoy/145014|access-date=January 11, 2022|website=Tiebreaker Times|language=en-US}}</ref> They lost in the quarterfinals to the Beermen in 3 games.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Bacnis|first=Justine|date=April 10, 2019|title=June Mar Fajardo, San Miguel flex might, destroy TNT to book semis trip|url=https://tiebreakertimes.com.ph/tbt/june-mar-fajardo-san-miguel-flex-might-destroy-tnt-book-semis-trip/146334|access-date=January 11, 2022|website=Tiebreaker Times|language=en-US}}</ref> He was also a finalist for Best Player of the Conference.<ref>{{Cite web|date=April 9, 2019|title=June Mar Fajardo leads BPC race but Wright, Abueva close in|url=https://tiebreakertimes.com.ph/tbt/june-mar-fajardo-leads-bpc-race-wright-abueva-close/146171|access-date=January 11, 2022|website=Tiebreaker Times|language=en-US}}</ref>
In the opening game for the [[2019 PBA Philippine Cup|2019 Philippine Cup]], Pogoy grabbed a career-high 16 rebounds in a loss to Ginebra.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Bacnis|first=Justine|date=January 13, 2019|title=Barangay Ginebra show might over TNT Katropa on opening day|url=https://tiebreakertimes.com.ph/tbt/2019-pba-philippine-cup-barangay-ginebra-show-might-tnt-katropa-opening-day/138538|access-date=January 11, 2022|website=Tiebreaker Times|language=en-US}}</ref> He had 30 points (17 coming in the fourth quarter and a three to send the game into overtime) and 12 boards in a 84–93 loss to the [[Phoenix Fuel Masters]].<ref>{{Cite web|last=Li|first=Matthew|date=January 19, 2019|title=Phoenix survives another OT game, outlasts TNT|url=https://tiebreakertimes.com.ph/tbt/phoenix-survives-another-ot-game-outlasts-tnt/138924|access-date=January 11, 2022|website=Tiebreaker Times|language=en-US}}</ref> In a game against the [[Magnolia Hotshots]], he scored 26 points, scoring 5 of the team's 8 points in overtime, including a turnaround jumper from the post over [[Jio Jalalon]] that sealed the win.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Bacnis|first=Justine|date=February 3, 2019|title=Roger Pogoy takes over in OT as TNT spoils Magnolia's debut|url=https://tiebreakertimes.com.ph/tbt/roger-pogoy-takes-ot-tnt-spoils-magnolias-debut/140002|access-date=January 11, 2022|website=Tiebreaker Times|language=en-US}}</ref> After sitting out versus Rain or Shine due to flu, he returned with 28 points on 13-of-17 shooting, including 12 in the final quarter, where he scored 10 straight in a span of less than two minutes and led the TNT KaTropa’s 127–89 whitewashing of the [[Blackwater Elite]] while also collecting six rebounds and four assists.<ref name="auto">{{Cite web|last=Bacnis|first=Justine|date=March 9, 2019|title=Roger Pogoy returns as TNT clobbers Blackwater by 38 for 3rd straight win|url=https://tiebreakertimes.com.ph/tbt/roger-pogoy-returns-tnt-clobbers-blackwater-38-3rd-straight-win/142973|access-date=January 11, 2022|website=Tiebreaker Times|language=en-US}}</ref> The KaTropa won two more games before losing to the Batang Pier, giving them a record of 7–4.<ref name="auto"/> Before the playoffs, he was part of the All-Star Three-Point Shootout, the Rookie-Sophomores vs. Juniors Game, and the North vs. South Game in the [[2019 PBA All-Star Weekend|2019 All-Star Weekend]].<ref>{{Cite web|last=Bacnis|first=Justine|date=March 29, 2019|title=Busy All-Star weekend for Roger Pogoy|url=https://tiebreakertimes.com.ph/tbt/busy-star-weekend-roger-pogoy/145014|access-date=January 11, 2022|website=Tiebreaker Times|language=en-US}}</ref> They lost in the quarterfinals to the Beermen in 3 games.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Bacnis|first=Justine|date=April 10, 2019|title=June Mar Fajardo, San Miguel flex might, destroy TNT to book semis trip|url=https://tiebreakertimes.com.ph/tbt/june-mar-fajardo-san-miguel-flex-might-destroy-tnt-book-semis-trip/146334|access-date=January 11, 2022|website=Tiebreaker Times|language=en-US}}</ref> He was also a finalist for Best Player of the Conference.<ref>{{Cite web|date=April 9, 2019|title=June Mar Fajardo leads BPC race but Wright, Abueva close in|url=https://tiebreakertimes.com.ph/tbt/june-mar-fajardo-leads-bpc-race-wright-abueva-close/146171|access-date=January 11, 2022|website=Tiebreaker Times|language=en-US}}</ref>


In the [[2019 PBA Commissioner's Cup|2019 Commissioner's Cup]], Pogoy had a then career-high 31 points on 10 of 21 shooting in a physical 114–88 match against Phoenix.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Bacnis|first=Justine|date=June 3, 2019|title=Roger Pogoy thought he got tripped by Abueva: 'Napatid pala ako ng sarili kong paa'|url=https://tiebreakertimes.com.ph/tbt/roger-pogoy-thought-got-tripped-abueva-napatid-pala-ako-ng-sarili-kong-paa/151451|access-date=January 11, 2022|website=Tiebreaker Times|language=en-US}}</ref> In a win against Ginebra, he made a new career-high with 38 points on 10 threes, becoming only the fourth local player in league history to shoot that many threes in a game.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Bacnis|first=Justine|date=June 12, 2019|title=Roger Pogoy torches Ginebra, powers TNT to share of lead|url=https://tiebreakertimes.com.ph/tbt/roger-pogoy-torches-ginebra-powers-tnt-share-lead/152031|access-date=January 11, 2022|website=Tiebreaker Times|language=en-US}}</ref> With [[Terrence Jones]] as their import, they clinched 1st seed.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Li|first=Matthew|date=July 17, 2019|title=Terrence Jones, TNT blast Magnolia to clinch top seed|url=https://tiebreakertimes.com.ph/tbt/terrence-jones-tnt-blast-magnolia-to-clinch-top-seed/154888|access-date=January 11, 2022|website=Tiebreaker Times|language=en-US}}</ref> They beat Alaska in the quarterfinals,<ref>{{Cite web|last=Bacnis|first=Justine|date=July 24, 2019|title=Terrence Jones slams Alaska as TNT moves to semis|url=https://tiebreakertimes.com.ph/tbt/terrence-jones-slams-alaska-tnt-moves-semis/155472|access-date=January 11, 2022|website=Tiebreaker Times|language=en-US}}</ref> and Ginebra in the semifinals.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Bacnis|first=Justine|date=August 1, 2019|title=Jayson Castro steers TNT to Finals, dethrones Ginebra|url=https://tiebreakertimes.com.ph/tbt/jayson-castro-steers-tnt-finals-dethrones-ginebra/156205|access-date=January 11, 2022|website=Tiebreaker Times|language=en-US}}</ref> They matched up with the Beermen once again, winning Game 1 of the [[2019 PBA Commissioner's Cup Finals|Finals]].<ref>{{Cite web|last=Bacnis|first=Justine|date=August 4, 2019|title=Terrence Jones dominates as TNT draws first blood against San Miguel|url=https://tiebreakertimes.com.ph/tbt/terrence-jones-dominates-tnt-draws-first-blood-san-miguel/156439|access-date=January 11, 2022|website=Tiebreaker Times|language=en-US}}</ref> San Miguel evened the series in Game 2.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Li|first=Matthew|date=August 7, 2019|title=San Miguel Beermen survive TNT in 2OT to tie Finals series|url=https://tiebreakertimes.com.ph/tbt/troy-rosario-catches-fire-tnt-storms-back-san-miguel-go-2-0/156571|access-date=January 11, 2022|website=Tiebreaker Times|language=en-US}}</ref> In Game 3, Pogoy scored 29 points with 5 threes and 8 rebounds to take a 2–1 lead.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Bacnis|first=Justine|date=August 9, 2019|title=Roger Pogoy torches San Miguel as TNT goes up 2–1|url=https://tiebreakertimes.com.ph/tbt/roger-pogoy-torches-san-miguel-as-tnt-goes-up-2-1/156697|access-date=January 11, 2022|website=Tiebreaker Times|language=en-US}}</ref> The Beermen eventually won the series in six games, 4–2.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Li|first=Matthew|date=August 16, 2019|title=San Miguel on track for Grand Slam, finishes down TNT in 6|url=https://tiebreakertimes.com.ph/tbt/san-miguel-track-grand-slam-finishes-tnt-6/157246|access-date=January 11, 2022|website=Tiebreaker Times|language=en-US}}</ref>
In the [[2019 PBA Commissioner's Cup|2019 Commissioner's Cup]], Pogoy had a then career-high 31 points on 10 of 21 shooting in a physical 114–88 match against Phoenix.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Bacnis|first=Justine|date=June 3, 2019|title=Roger Pogoy thought he got tripped by Abueva: 'Napatid pala ako ng sarili kong paa'|url=https://tiebreakertimes.com.ph/tbt/roger-pogoy-thought-got-tripped-abueva-napatid-pala-ako-ng-sarili-kong-paa/151451|access-date=January 11, 2022|website=Tiebreaker Times|language=en-US}}</ref> In a win against Ginebra, he made a new career-high with 38 points on 10 threes, becoming only the fourth local player in league history to shoot that many threes in a game.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Bacnis|first=Justine|date=June 12, 2019|title=Roger Pogoy torches Ginebra, powers TNT to share of lead|url=https://tiebreakertimes.com.ph/tbt/roger-pogoy-torches-ginebra-powers-tnt-share-lead/152031|access-date=January 11, 2022|website=Tiebreaker Times|language=en-US}}</ref> With [[Terrence Jones]] as their import, they clinched 1st seed.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Li|first=Matthew|date=July 17, 2019|title=Terrence Jones, TNT blast Magnolia to clinch top seed|url=https://tiebreakertimes.com.ph/tbt/terrence-jones-tnt-blast-magnolia-to-clinch-top-seed/154888|access-date=January 11, 2022|website=Tiebreaker Times|language=en-US}}</ref> They beat Alaska in the quarterfinals,<ref>{{Cite web|last=Bacnis|first=Justine|date=July 24, 2019|title=Terrence Jones slams Alaska as TNT moves to semis|url=https://tiebreakertimes.com.ph/tbt/terrence-jones-slams-alaska-tnt-moves-semis/155472|access-date=January 11, 2022|website=Tiebreaker Times|language=en-US}}</ref> and Ginebra in the semifinals.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Bacnis|first=Justine|date=August 1, 2019|title=Jayson Castro steers TNT to Finals, dethrones Ginebra|url=https://tiebreakertimes.com.ph/tbt/jayson-castro-steers-tnt-finals-dethrones-ginebra/156205|access-date=January 11, 2022|website=Tiebreaker Times|language=en-US}}</ref> They matched up with the Beermen once again, winning Game 1 of the [[2019 PBA Commissioner's Cup Finals|Finals]].<ref>{{Cite web|last=Bacnis|first=Justine|date=August 4, 2019|title=Terrence Jones dominates as TNT draws first blood against San Miguel|url=https://tiebreakertimes.com.ph/tbt/terrence-jones-dominates-tnt-draws-first-blood-san-miguel/156439|access-date=January 11, 2022|website=Tiebreaker Times|language=en-US}}</ref> San Miguel evened the series in Game 2.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Li|first=Matthew|date=August 7, 2019|title=San Miguel Beermen survive TNT in 2OT to tie Finals series|url=https://tiebreakertimes.com.ph/tbt/troy-rosario-catches-fire-tnt-storms-back-san-miguel-go-2-0/156571|access-date=January 11, 2022|website=Tiebreaker Times|language=en-US}}</ref> In Game 3, Pogoy scored 29 points with 5 threes and 8 rebounds to take a 2–1 lead.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Bacnis|first=Justine|date=August 9, 2019|title=Roger Pogoy torches San Miguel as TNT goes up 2–1|url=https://tiebreakertimes.com.ph/tbt/roger-pogoy-torches-san-miguel-as-tnt-goes-up-2-1/156697|access-date=January 11, 2022|website=Tiebreaker Times|language=en-US}}</ref> The Beermen eventually won the series in six games, 4–2.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Li|first=Matthew|date=August 16, 2019|title=San Miguel on track for Grand Slam, finishes down TNT in 6|url=https://tiebreakertimes.com.ph/tbt/san-miguel-track-grand-slam-finishes-tnt-6/157246|access-date=January 11, 2022|website=Tiebreaker Times|language=en-US}}</ref>


In the [[2019 PBA Governors' Cup|2019 Governor's Cup]], they started off 7–0 before losing to the NLEX Road Warriors.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Bacnis|first=Justine|date=October 25, 2019|title=Manny Harris outduels McDaniels as NLEX hands TNT first loss|url=https://tiebreakertimes.com.ph/tbt/manny-harris-outduels-mcdaniels-nlex-hands-tnt-first-loss/167318|access-date=January 11, 2022|website=Tiebreaker Times|language=en-US}}</ref> They clinched the 3rd seed,<ref>{{Cite web|last=Bacnis|first=Justine|date=November 20, 2019|title=KJ McDaniels delivers as TNT escapes San Miguel to clinch third seed|url=https://tiebreakertimes.com.ph/tbt/kj-mcdaniels-delivers-tnt-escapes-san-miguel-clinch-third-seed/170834|access-date=January 11, 2022|website=Tiebreaker Times|language=en-US}}</ref> but Pogoy suffered a back injury,<ref>{{Cite web|last=Bacnis|first=Justine|date=November 25, 2019|title=Roger Pogoy suffers apparent back injury late in TNT's QF game|url=https://tiebreakertimes.com.ph/tbt/roger-pogoy-suffers-apparent-back-injury-late-tnts-qf-game/171363|access-date=January 11, 2022|website=Tiebreaker Times|language=en-US}}</ref> later revealed to be a nerve root irritation caused by a bulging disc.<ref name=":2" /> He played through it in the semifinals after missing a [[2019 Southeast Asian Games|SEA Games]] stint.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Bacnis|first=Justine|date=December 16, 2019|title=Roger Pogoy playing through injury: 'Tinitiis ko lang kasi sayang eh'|url=https://tiebreakertimes.com.ph/tbt/roger-pogoy-playing-injury-tinitiis-ko-lang-kasi-sayang-eh/174291|access-date=January 11, 2022|website=Tiebreaker Times|language=en-US}}</ref> TNT lost in 5 games to the [[Meralco Bolts]].<ref>{{Cite web|last=Bacnis|first=Justine|date=December 23, 2019|title=Bong Quinto lifts Meralco to Finals trilogy vs Ginebra|url=https://tiebreakertimes.com.ph/tbt/bong-quinto-lifts-meralco-finals-trilogy-vs-ginebra/174813|access-date=January 11, 2022|website=Tiebreaker Times|language=en-US}}</ref> He ended the season as a member of the Mythical Second Team.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Bacnis|first=Justine|date=March 8, 2020|title=Fajardo cops sixth MVP as San Miguel hauls awards in 44th Leo Awards|url=https://tiebreakertimes.com.ph/tbt/fajardo-cops-sixth-mvp-san-miguel-hauls-awards-44th-leo-awards/181735|access-date=January 11, 2022|website=Tiebreaker Times|language=en-US}}</ref>
In the [[2019 PBA Governors' Cup|2019 Governor's Cup]], they started off 7–0 before losing to the [[NLEX Road Warriors]].<ref>{{Cite web|last=Bacnis|first=Justine|date=October 25, 2019|title=Manny Harris outduels McDaniels as NLEX hands TNT first loss|url=https://tiebreakertimes.com.ph/tbt/manny-harris-outduels-mcdaniels-nlex-hands-tnt-first-loss/167318|access-date=January 11, 2022|website=Tiebreaker Times|language=en-US}}</ref> They clinched the 3rd seed,<ref>{{Cite web|last=Bacnis|first=Justine|date=November 20, 2019|title=KJ McDaniels delivers as TNT escapes San Miguel to clinch third seed|url=https://tiebreakertimes.com.ph/tbt/kj-mcdaniels-delivers-tnt-escapes-san-miguel-clinch-third-seed/170834|access-date=January 11, 2022|website=Tiebreaker Times|language=en-US}}</ref> but Pogoy suffered a back injury,<ref>{{Cite web|last=Bacnis|first=Justine|date=November 25, 2019|title=Roger Pogoy suffers apparent back injury late in TNT's QF game|url=https://tiebreakertimes.com.ph/tbt/roger-pogoy-suffers-apparent-back-injury-late-tnts-qf-game/171363|access-date=January 11, 2022|website=Tiebreaker Times|language=en-US}}</ref> later revealed to be a nerve root irritation caused by a bulging disc.<ref name=":2" /> He played through it in the semifinals after missing a [[2019 Southeast Asian Games|SEA Games]] stint.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Bacnis|first=Justine|date=December 16, 2019|title=Roger Pogoy playing through injury: 'Tinitiis ko lang kasi sayang eh'|url=https://tiebreakertimes.com.ph/tbt/roger-pogoy-playing-injury-tinitiis-ko-lang-kasi-sayang-eh/174291|access-date=January 11, 2022|website=Tiebreaker Times|language=en-US}}</ref> TNT lost in 5 games to the Meralco.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Bacnis|first=Justine|date=December 23, 2019|title=Bong Quinto lifts Meralco to Finals trilogy vs Ginebra|url=https://tiebreakertimes.com.ph/tbt/bong-quinto-lifts-meralco-finals-trilogy-vs-ginebra/174813|access-date=January 11, 2022|website=Tiebreaker Times|language=en-US}}</ref> He ended the season as a member of the Mythical Second Team.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Bacnis|first=Justine|date=March 8, 2020|title=Fajardo cops sixth MVP as San Miguel hauls awards in 44th Leo Awards|url=https://tiebreakertimes.com.ph/tbt/fajardo-cops-sixth-mvp-san-miguel-hauls-awards-44th-leo-awards/181735|access-date=January 11, 2022|website=Tiebreaker Times|language=en-US}}</ref>


==== Bubble Season and First Championship (2020–present) ====
==== Bubble Season and First Championship (2020–2021) ====
On September 17, the PBA Board of Governors have approved a plan to restart the season on October 11 (originally on October 9), then was given a provisional approval by the [[Inter-Agency Task Force for the Management of Emerging Infectious Diseases]] (IATF-EID) on September 24. All games were played in the "PBA bubble" in [[Angeles City]], the isolation zone specifically created for league operations.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Terrado|first=Reuben|title=PBA to hold 'bubble season' at Clark Freeport Zone in Pampanga|url=https://www.spin.ph/basketball/pba/pba-to-hold-bubble-season-at-clark-freeport-zone-in-pampanga-a795-20200917|access-date=January 11, 2022|website=Spin.ph|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|last=Ramos|first=Gerry|title=IATF provisional clearance paves way for PBA scrimmages, games in Clark bubble|url=https://www.spin.ph/basketball/pba/pba-given-provisional-clearance-for-scrimmages-games-in-bubble-a793-20200924|access-date=January 11, 2022|website=Spin.ph|language=en}}</ref> In the their first game of the bubble, Pogoy erupted for a career-high 45 points (21 in the first half) with 10 threes (which tied his career-high and the franchise record for most threes made by a local) to get their first win 100–95.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Bacnis|first=Justine|date=October 11, 2020|title=Pogoy sparks with 45, Castro finishes as TNT escapes Alaska in PBA Bubble opening|url=https://tiebreakertimes.com.ph/tbt/pogoy-sparks-45-castro-finishes-tnt-escapes-alaska-pba-bubble-opening/191440|access-date=January 11, 2022|website=Tiebreaker Times|language=en-US}}</ref> In the next game, his teammate [[Bobby Ray Parks Jr.]] scored 40 points against the Terrafirma Dyip, making him and Pogoy the first teammates in 30 years to score 40 points one after the other.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Bacnis|first=Justine|date=October 13, 2020|title=Ray Parks fires 40 in PBA Bubble debut, leads TNT past Terra Firma to go to 2–0|url=https://tiebreakertimes.com.ph/tbt/ray-parks-fires-40-pba-bubble-debut-leads-tnt-past-terra-firma-go-2-0/191677|access-date=January 11, 2022|website=Tiebreaker Times|language=en-US}}</ref> He injured his left ankle in the 3rd game,<ref>{{Cite web|last=Bacnis|first=Justine|date=October 16, 2020|title=TNT hopes Roger Pogoy injury not as severe as it looks|url=https://tiebreakertimes.com.ph/tbt/tnt-hopes-roger-pogoy-injury-not-as-severe-as-it-looks/192073|access-date=January 11, 2022|website=Tiebreaker Times|language=en-US}}</ref> but showed no signs of injury in the next game as he scored 30 points, 5 rebounds, 2 assists, and a block.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Bacnis|first=Justine|date=October 19, 2020|title=Pogoy shows no signs of injury as TNT firepower too much for Phoenix, remains unscathed|url=https://tiebreakertimes.com.ph/tbt/pogoy-shows-no-signs-injury-tnt-firepower-much-phoenix-remain-unscathed/192345|access-date=January 11, 2022|website=Tiebreaker Times|language=en-US}}</ref> He earned the first PBA Bubble Player of the Week.<ref>{{Cite web|date=October 20, 2020|title=TNT's 'Wolverine' Pogoy earns first PBA Bubble Player of the Week honor|url=https://tiebreakertimes.com.ph/tbt/tnts-wolverine-pogoy-earns-first-pba-bubble-player-of-the-week-honor/192469|access-date=January 11, 2022|website=Tiebreaker Times|language=en-US}}</ref> TNT was able to win 5 straight games<ref>{{Cite web|last=Bacnis|first=Justine|date=October 22, 2020|title=Enciso steps up for Castro, steers TNT to 5–0 after Blackwater rout|url=https://tiebreakertimes.com.ph/tbt/enciso-steps-up-for-castro-steers-tnt-to-5-0-after-blackwater-rout/192758|access-date=January 11, 2022|website=Tiebreaker Times|language=en-US}}</ref> before losing their first game against NLEX.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Bacnis|first=Justine|date=October 29, 2020|title=Kiefer Ravena nails dagger as NLEX deals TNT first loss in PBA bubble|url=https://tiebreakertimes.com.ph/tbt/kiefer-ravena-nails-dagger-as-nlex-deals-tnt-first-loss-in-pba-bubble/193788|access-date=January 11, 2022|website=Tiebreaker Times|language=en-US}}</ref> They eventually made the playoffs as a 3rd seed.<ref>{{Cite web|date=November 12, 2020|title=PBA Philippine Cup playoffs: What to expect from the bubble survivors|url=https://mb.com.ph/2020/11/12/pba-philippine-cup-playoffs-what-to-expect-from-the-bubble-survivors/|access-date=January 11, 2022|website=Manila Bulletin|language=en-US}}</ref> He scored 34 points in a quarterfinals win against the [[Alaska Aces (PBA)|Alaska Aces]].<ref>{{Cite web|last=Bacnis|first=Justine|date=November 14, 2020|title=Pogoy sizzles anew as TNT eliminates Alaska from PBA Bubble|url=https://tiebreakertimes.com.ph/tbt/pogoy-sizzles-anew-as-tnt-eliminates-alaska-from-pba-bubble/195790|access-date=January 11, 2022|website=Tiebreaker Times|language=en-US}}</ref> In the semis, they were able to eliminate Phoenix in five games, making it to the Finals.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Bacnis|first=Justine|date=November 27, 2020|title=TNT punches PBA Bubble Finals ticket as Phoenix crumbles under pressure|url=https://tiebreakertimes.com.ph/tbt/tnt-punches-pba-bubble-finals-ticket-as-phoenix-crumbles-under-pressure/196908|access-date=January 11, 2022|website=Tiebreaker Times|language=en-US}}</ref> In the [[2020 PBA Philippine Cup Finals|Finals]], Pogoy scored 19 points and 38 in the first two losses to Ginebra.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Bacnis|first=Justine|date=November 29, 2020|title=Tenorio wills Ginebra past TNT in OT for 1–0 lead in PBA Finals|url=https://tiebreakertimes.com.ph/tbt/tenorio-wills-ginebra-past-tnt-in-ot-to-1-0-pba-finals-lead/197142|access-date=January 11, 2022|website=Tiebreaker Times|language=en-US}}</ref> In Game 3, he top-scored for his team with 18 points to get their first win in the Finals.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Bacnis|first=Justine|date=December 4, 2020|title=Rosario, Erram break out of slump as TNT on the board in PBA Finals|url=https://tiebreakertimes.com.ph/tbt/rosario-erram-break-out-of-slump-as-tnt-on-the-board-in-pba-finals/197533|access-date=January 11, 2022|website=Tiebreaker Times|language=en-US}}</ref> In Game 4, he scored 34 points in a losing effort as Ginebra took a 3–1 lead.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Bacnis|first=Justine|date=December 6, 2020|title=Tenorio stops Pogoy's flurry, sends Ginebra to brink of PBA PH Cup|url=https://tiebreakertimes.com.ph/tbt/tenorio-stops-pogoys-flurry-sends-ginebra-to-brink-of-pba-ph-cup/197730|access-date=January 11, 2022|website=Tiebreaker Times|language=en-US}}</ref> In the last game, he scored 23 points as Ginebra won the championship.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Bacnis|first=Justine|date=December 9, 2020|title=Lucky 13: Japeth Aguilar finishes TNT, lifts Ginebra to 13th PBA championship|url=https://tiebreakertimes.com.ph/tbt/japeth-aguilar-finishes-tnt-lifts-ginebra-to-13th-pba-championship/197916|access-date=January 11, 2022|website=Tiebreaker Times|language=en-US}}</ref> Pogoy was nominated for Best Player of the Conference,<ref>{{Cite web|date=January 5, 2021|title=Pringle, Parks lead cast for PBA BPC nominees|url=https://tiebreakertimes.com.ph/tbt/pringle-parks-lead-cast-for-pba-bpc-nominees/199131|access-date=January 11, 2022|website=Tiebreaker Times|language=en-US}}</ref> but lost to Stanley Pringle.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Bacnis|first=Justine|date=January 17, 2021|title=Stanley Pringle caps season as PBA Best Player of the Conference|url=https://tiebreakertimes.com.ph/tbt/stanley-pringle-caps-season-as-pba-best-player-of-the-conference/199654|access-date=January 11, 2022|website=Tiebreaker Times|language=en-US}}</ref>
On September 17, the PBA Board of Governors have approved a plan to restart the season on October 11 (originally on October 9), then was given a provisional approval by the [[Inter-Agency Task Force for the Management of Emerging Infectious Diseases]] (IATF-EID) on September 24. All games were played in the "PBA bubble" in [[Angeles City]], the isolation zone specifically created for league operations.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Terrado|first=Reuben|title=PBA to hold 'bubble season' at Clark Freeport Zone in Pampanga|url=https://www.spin.ph/basketball/pba/pba-to-hold-bubble-season-at-clark-freeport-zone-in-pampanga-a795-20200917|access-date=January 11, 2022|website=Spin.ph|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|last=Ramos|first=Gerry|title=IATF provisional clearance paves way for PBA scrimmages, games in Clark bubble|url=https://www.spin.ph/basketball/pba/pba-given-provisional-clearance-for-scrimmages-games-in-bubble-a793-20200924|access-date=January 11, 2022|website=Spin.ph|language=en}}</ref> In the their first game of the bubble, Pogoy erupted for a career-high 45 points (21 in the first half) with 10 threes (which tied his career-high and the franchise record for most threes made by a local) to get their first win 100–95.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Bacnis|first=Justine|date=October 11, 2020|title=Pogoy sparks with 45, Castro finishes as TNT escapes Alaska in PBA Bubble opening|url=https://tiebreakertimes.com.ph/tbt/pogoy-sparks-45-castro-finishes-tnt-escapes-alaska-pba-bubble-opening/191440|access-date=January 11, 2022|website=Tiebreaker Times|language=en-US}}</ref> In the next game, his teammate [[Bobby Ray Parks Jr.]] scored 40 points against the Terrafirma Dyip, making him and Pogoy the first teammates in 30 years to score 40 points one after the other.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Bacnis|first=Justine|date=October 13, 2020|title=Ray Parks fires 40 in PBA Bubble debut, leads TNT past Terra Firma to go to 2–0|url=https://tiebreakertimes.com.ph/tbt/ray-parks-fires-40-pba-bubble-debut-leads-tnt-past-terra-firma-go-2-0/191677|access-date=January 11, 2022|website=Tiebreaker Times|language=en-US}}</ref> He injured his left ankle in the 3rd game,<ref>{{Cite web|last=Bacnis|first=Justine|date=October 16, 2020|title=TNT hopes Roger Pogoy injury not as severe as it looks|url=https://tiebreakertimes.com.ph/tbt/tnt-hopes-roger-pogoy-injury-not-as-severe-as-it-looks/192073|access-date=January 11, 2022|website=Tiebreaker Times|language=en-US}}</ref> but showed no signs of injury in the next game as he scored 30 points, 5 rebounds, 2 assists, and a block.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Bacnis|first=Justine|date=October 19, 2020|title=Pogoy shows no signs of injury as TNT firepower too much for Phoenix, remains unscathed|url=https://tiebreakertimes.com.ph/tbt/pogoy-shows-no-signs-injury-tnt-firepower-much-phoenix-remain-unscathed/192345|access-date=January 11, 2022|website=Tiebreaker Times|language=en-US}}</ref> He earned the first PBA Bubble Player of the Week.<ref>{{Cite web|date=October 20, 2020|title=TNT's 'Wolverine' Pogoy earns first PBA Bubble Player of the Week honor|url=https://tiebreakertimes.com.ph/tbt/tnts-wolverine-pogoy-earns-first-pba-bubble-player-of-the-week-honor/192469|access-date=January 11, 2022|website=Tiebreaker Times|language=en-US}}</ref> TNT was able to win 5 straight games<ref>{{Cite web|last=Bacnis|first=Justine|date=October 22, 2020|title=Enciso steps up for Castro, steers TNT to 5–0 after Blackwater rout|url=https://tiebreakertimes.com.ph/tbt/enciso-steps-up-for-castro-steers-tnt-to-5-0-after-blackwater-rout/192758|access-date=January 11, 2022|website=Tiebreaker Times|language=en-US}}</ref> before losing their first game against NLEX.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Bacnis|first=Justine|date=October 29, 2020|title=Kiefer Ravena nails dagger as NLEX deals TNT first loss in PBA bubble|url=https://tiebreakertimes.com.ph/tbt/kiefer-ravena-nails-dagger-as-nlex-deals-tnt-first-loss-in-pba-bubble/193788|access-date=January 11, 2022|website=Tiebreaker Times|language=en-US}}</ref> They eventually made the playoffs as a 3rd seed.<ref>{{Cite web|date=November 12, 2020|title=PBA Philippine Cup playoffs: What to expect from the bubble survivors|url=https://mb.com.ph/2020/11/12/pba-philippine-cup-playoffs-what-to-expect-from-the-bubble-survivors/|access-date=January 11, 2022|website=Manila Bulletin|language=en-US}}</ref> He scored 34 points in a quarterfinals win against the [[Alaska Aces (PBA)|Alaska Aces]].<ref>{{Cite web|last=Bacnis|first=Justine|date=November 14, 2020|title=Pogoy sizzles anew as TNT eliminates Alaska from PBA Bubble|url=https://tiebreakertimes.com.ph/tbt/pogoy-sizzles-anew-as-tnt-eliminates-alaska-from-pba-bubble/195790|access-date=January 11, 2022|website=Tiebreaker Times|language=en-US}}</ref> In the semis, they were able to eliminate Phoenix in five games, making it to the Finals.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Bacnis|first=Justine|date=November 27, 2020|title=TNT punches PBA Bubble Finals ticket as Phoenix crumbles under pressure|url=https://tiebreakertimes.com.ph/tbt/tnt-punches-pba-bubble-finals-ticket-as-phoenix-crumbles-under-pressure/196908|access-date=January 11, 2022|website=Tiebreaker Times|language=en-US}}</ref> In the [[2020 PBA Philippine Cup Finals|Finals]], Pogoy scored 19 points and 38 in the first two losses to Ginebra.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Bacnis|first=Justine|date=November 29, 2020|title=Tenorio wills Ginebra past TNT in OT for 1–0 lead in PBA Finals|url=https://tiebreakertimes.com.ph/tbt/tenorio-wills-ginebra-past-tnt-in-ot-to-1-0-pba-finals-lead/197142|access-date=January 11, 2022|website=Tiebreaker Times|language=en-US}}</ref> In Game 3, he top-scored for his team with 18 points to get their first win in the Finals.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Bacnis|first=Justine|date=December 4, 2020|title=Rosario, Erram break out of slump as TNT on the board in PBA Finals|url=https://tiebreakertimes.com.ph/tbt/rosario-erram-break-out-of-slump-as-tnt-on-the-board-in-pba-finals/197533|access-date=January 11, 2022|website=Tiebreaker Times|language=en-US}}</ref> In Game 4, he scored 34 points in a losing effort as Ginebra took a 3–1 lead.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Bacnis|first=Justine|date=December 6, 2020|title=Tenorio stops Pogoy's flurry, sends Ginebra to brink of PBA PH Cup|url=https://tiebreakertimes.com.ph/tbt/tenorio-stops-pogoys-flurry-sends-ginebra-to-brink-of-pba-ph-cup/197730|access-date=January 11, 2022|website=Tiebreaker Times|language=en-US}}</ref> In the last game, he scored 23 points as Ginebra won the championship.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Bacnis|first=Justine|date=December 9, 2020|title=Lucky 13: Japeth Aguilar finishes TNT, lifts Ginebra to 13th PBA championship|url=https://tiebreakertimes.com.ph/tbt/japeth-aguilar-finishes-tnt-lifts-ginebra-to-13th-pba-championship/197916|access-date=January 11, 2022|website=Tiebreaker Times|language=en-US}}</ref> Pogoy was nominated for Best Player of the Conference,<ref>{{Cite web|date=January 5, 2021|title=Pringle, Parks lead cast for PBA BPC nominees|url=https://tiebreakertimes.com.ph/tbt/pringle-parks-lead-cast-for-pba-bpc-nominees/199131|access-date=January 11, 2022|website=Tiebreaker Times|language=en-US}}</ref> but lost to [[Stanley Pringle]].<ref>{{Cite web|last=Bacnis|first=Justine|date=January 17, 2021|title=Stanley Pringle caps season as PBA Best Player of the Conference|url=https://tiebreakertimes.com.ph/tbt/stanley-pringle-caps-season-as-pba-best-player-of-the-conference/199654|access-date=January 11, 2022|website=Tiebreaker Times|language=en-US}}</ref>


In the [[2021 PBA Philippine Cup|2021 Philippine Cup]], Pogoy scored 13 points in their first game.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Bacnis|first=Justine|date=July 30, 2021|title=TNT makes successful PBA PH Cup return as ROS struggles continue|url=https://tiebreakertimes.com.ph/tbt/tnt-makes-successful-pba-ph-cup-return-as-ros-struggles-continue/215347|access-date=January 11, 2022|website=Tiebreaker Times|language=en-US}}</ref> They won 6 straight games,<ref>{{Cite web|last=Bacnis|first=Justine|date=September 5, 2021|title=Kelly Williams turns back the clock, powers TNT to 6–0 in PBA PH Cup|url=https://tiebreakertimes.com.ph/tbt/castro-k-williams-make-it-rain-on-magnolia-powers-tnt-to-6-0-in-pba-ph-cup/218616|access-date=January 11, 2022|website=Tiebreaker Times|language=en-US}}</ref> but had their first loss against San Miguel.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Bacnis|first=Justine|date=September 8, 2021|title=San Miguel deals TNT first PBA PH Cup loss in dominant fashion|url=https://tiebreakertimes.com.ph/tbt/san-miguel-deals-tnt-first-pba-ph-cup-loss-in-dominant-fashion/218821|access-date=January 11, 2022|website=Tiebreaker Times|language=en-US}}</ref> They then won their next four games, closing out as the 1st seed.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Bacnis|first=Justine|date=September 18, 2021|title=Top seed TNT dominates Alaska to end PBA PH Cup elims|url=https://tiebreakertimes.com.ph/tbt/top-seed-tnt-dominates-alaska-to-end-pba-ph-cup-elims/219731|access-date=January 11, 2022|website=Tiebreaker Times|language=en-US}}</ref> Pogoy scored 16 points to lead TNT to eliminate Ginebra in the first round.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Bacnis|first=Justine|date=September 29, 2021|title=Top seed TNT ends Ginebra's PBA PH Cup reign|url=https://tiebreakertimes.com.ph/tbt/top-seed-tnt-ends-ginebras-pba-ph-cup-reign/220720|access-date=January 11, 2022|website=Tiebreaker Times|language=en-US}}</ref> In Game 1 of the semis against the Beermen, he scored 23 points and prevented [[Marcio Lassiter]] from taking a shot to win 89–88.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Bacnis|first=Justine|date=October 3, 2021|title=TNT relies on late D, escapes San Miguel to take 1–0 PBA Semis lead|url=https://tiebreakertimes.com.ph/tbt/tnt-relies-on-late-d-escapes-san-miguel-to-take-1-0-pba-semis-lead/221138|access-date=January 11, 2022|website=Tiebreaker Times|language=en-US}}</ref> Lassiter beat the buzzer in Game 2 to even the series,<ref>{{Cite web|last=Bacnis|first=Justine|date=October 6, 2021|title=Lassiter beats the buzzer as San Miguel evens PBA semis series with TNT|url=https://tiebreakertimes.com.ph/tbt/lassiter-beats-the-buzzer-as-san-miguel-evens-pba-semis-series-with-tnt/221369|access-date=January 11, 2022|website=Tiebreaker Times|language=en-US}}</ref> but TNT eventually won in 7 games, setting themselves up for a showdown against Magnolia.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Bacnis|first=Justine|date=October 17, 2021|title=TNT finishes San Miguel, sets up PBA Finals showdown with Magnolia|url=https://tiebreakertimes.com.ph/tbt/tnt-finishes-san-miguel-sets-up-pba-finals-showdown-with-magnolia/222312|access-date=January 11, 2022|website=Tiebreaker Times|language=en-US}}</ref> This was actually Pogoy's first playoff series win against the Beermen ever since he came into the league.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Bacnis|first=Justine|date=October 17, 2021|title=Pogoy finally gets back at SMB after years of heartbreak|url=https://tiebreakertimes.com.ph/tbt/pogoy-finally-gets-back-at-smb-after-years-of-heartbreak/222357|access-date=January 11, 2022|website=Tiebreaker Times|language=en-US}}</ref> In Game 5 of the [[2021 PBA Philippine Cup Finals|Finals]] he scored 19 points, 3 rebounds, 3 steals and 2 assists as he finally won his first PBA championship.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Bacnis|first=Justine|date=October 29, 2021|title=TNT ends SMC's five-year PBA reign, rules PH Cup|url=https://tiebreakertimes.com.ph/tbt/tnt-ends-smcs-five-year-pba-reign-rules-ph-cup/223468|access-date=January 11, 2022|website=Tiebreaker Times|language=en-US}}</ref>
In the [[2021 PBA Philippine Cup|2021 Philippine Cup]], Pogoy scored 13 points in their first game.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Bacnis|first=Justine|date=July 30, 2021|title=TNT makes successful PBA PH Cup return as ROS struggles continue|url=https://tiebreakertimes.com.ph/tbt/tnt-makes-successful-pba-ph-cup-return-as-ros-struggles-continue/215347|access-date=January 11, 2022|website=Tiebreaker Times|language=en-US}}</ref> They won 6 straight games,<ref>{{Cite web|last=Bacnis|first=Justine|date=September 5, 2021|title=Kelly Williams turns back the clock, powers TNT to 6–0 in PBA PH Cup|url=https://tiebreakertimes.com.ph/tbt/castro-k-williams-make-it-rain-on-magnolia-powers-tnt-to-6-0-in-pba-ph-cup/218616|access-date=January 11, 2022|website=Tiebreaker Times|language=en-US}}</ref> but had their first loss against San Miguel.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Bacnis|first=Justine|date=September 8, 2021|title=San Miguel deals TNT first PBA PH Cup loss in dominant fashion|url=https://tiebreakertimes.com.ph/tbt/san-miguel-deals-tnt-first-pba-ph-cup-loss-in-dominant-fashion/218821|access-date=January 11, 2022|website=Tiebreaker Times|language=en-US}}</ref> They then won their next four games, closing out as the 1st seed.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Bacnis|first=Justine|date=September 18, 2021|title=Top seed TNT dominates Alaska to end PBA PH Cup elims|url=https://tiebreakertimes.com.ph/tbt/top-seed-tnt-dominates-alaska-to-end-pba-ph-cup-elims/219731|access-date=January 11, 2022|website=Tiebreaker Times|language=en-US}}</ref> Pogoy scored 16 points to lead TNT to eliminate Ginebra in the first round.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Bacnis|first=Justine|date=September 29, 2021|title=Top seed TNT ends Ginebra's PBA PH Cup reign|url=https://tiebreakertimes.com.ph/tbt/top-seed-tnt-ends-ginebras-pba-ph-cup-reign/220720|access-date=January 11, 2022|website=Tiebreaker Times|language=en-US}}</ref> In Game 1 of the semis against the Beermen, he scored 23 points and prevented [[Marcio Lassiter]] from taking a shot to win 89–88.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Bacnis|first=Justine|date=October 3, 2021|title=TNT relies on late D, escapes San Miguel to take 1–0 PBA Semis lead|url=https://tiebreakertimes.com.ph/tbt/tnt-relies-on-late-d-escapes-san-miguel-to-take-1-0-pba-semis-lead/221138|access-date=January 11, 2022|website=Tiebreaker Times|language=en-US}}</ref> Lassiter beat the buzzer in Game 2 to even the series,<ref>{{Cite web|last=Bacnis|first=Justine|date=October 6, 2021|title=Lassiter beats the buzzer as San Miguel evens PBA semis series with TNT|url=https://tiebreakertimes.com.ph/tbt/lassiter-beats-the-buzzer-as-san-miguel-evens-pba-semis-series-with-tnt/221369|access-date=January 11, 2022|website=Tiebreaker Times|language=en-US}}</ref> but TNT eventually won in 7 games, setting themselves up for a showdown against Magnolia.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Bacnis|first=Justine|date=October 17, 2021|title=TNT finishes San Miguel, sets up PBA Finals showdown with Magnolia|url=https://tiebreakertimes.com.ph/tbt/tnt-finishes-san-miguel-sets-up-pba-finals-showdown-with-magnolia/222312|access-date=January 11, 2022|website=Tiebreaker Times|language=en-US}}</ref> This was actually Pogoy's first playoff series win against the Beermen ever since he came into the league.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Bacnis|first=Justine|date=October 17, 2021|title=Pogoy finally gets back at SMB after years of heartbreak|url=https://tiebreakertimes.com.ph/tbt/pogoy-finally-gets-back-at-smb-after-years-of-heartbreak/222357|access-date=January 11, 2022|website=Tiebreaker Times|language=en-US}}</ref> In Game 5 of the [[2021 PBA Philippine Cup Finals|Finals]] he scored 19 points, 3 rebounds, 3 steals and 2 assists as he finally won his first PBA championship.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Bacnis|first=Justine|date=October 29, 2021|title=TNT ends SMC's five-year PBA reign, rules PH Cup|url=https://tiebreakertimes.com.ph/tbt/tnt-ends-smcs-five-year-pba-reign-rules-ph-cup/223468|access-date=January 11, 2022|website=Tiebreaker Times|language=en-US}}</ref>

In a [[2021 PBA Governors' Cup|Governors' Cup]] loss to Meralco, Pogoy scored 25 points, but didn't finish the game due to severe cramps.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Bacnis |first=Justine |date=December 22, 2021 |title=PBA: Bishop dominates Moore as Meralco escapes TNT to go to 2-0 |url=https://tiebreakertimes.com.ph/tbt/pba-bishop-dominates-moore-as-meralco-escapes-tnt-to-go-to-2-0/228504 |access-date=October 18, 2023 |website=Tiebreaker Times |language=en-US}}</ref> He then scored 18 points as TNT scored its first win of the conference.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Bacnis |first=Justine |date=December 26, 2021 |title=PBA: TNT scrapes past Rain or Shine in Fuller's debut |url=https://tiebreakertimes.com.ph/tbt/pba-tnt-scrapes-past-rain-or-shine-in-fullers-debut/228762 |access-date=October 18, 2023 |website=Tiebreaker Times |language=en-US}}</ref> Several months later, he had to sit out a game due to a calf injury he suffered in a scrimmage.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Ramos |first=Gerry |date=February 11, 2022 |title=Pogoy sits out TNT game vs Magnolia due to injury |url=https://www.spin.ph/basketball/pba/roger-pogoy-sits-out-tnt-game-vs-magnolia-due-to-injury-a793-20220211 |access-date=October 18, 2023 |website=Spin.ph |language=en}}</ref> In the quarterfinals, they lost to Ginebra.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Dioquino |first=Delfin |date=March 19, 2022 |title=Ginebra clobbers stunned TNT by 20 points to gain PBA semis spot |url=https://www.rappler.com/sports/pba/quarterfinals-game-results-barangay-ginebra-tnt-tropang-giga-march-19-2022/ |access-date=October 18, 2023 |website=RAPPLER |language=en-US}}</ref>

==== 2nd Championship and Myocarditis Diagnosis (2022–present) ====
In their second game of the [[2022–23 PBA season|2022–23 season]] against Blackwater, he scored 32 points (with 17 coming in the fourth quarter to bring them back from a 13-point deficit). However, his performance was offset by [[JVee Casio|Jvee Casio]], who scored 12 of his 22 points in the fourth quarter, and TNT lost that game.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Bacnis |first=Justine |date=June 9, 2022 |title=Roger Pogoy admits TNT badly misses Mikey Williams' scoring |url=https://tiebreakertimes.com.ph/tbt/roger-pogoy-admits-tnt-badly-misses-mikey-williams-scoring/242164 |access-date=October 18, 2023 |website=Tiebreaker Times |language=en-US}}</ref> On his 30th birthday, he scored 30 points against NLEX, but lost that game, their second loss in four games.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Bacnis |first=Justine |date=June 16, 2022 |title=PBA: Trollano spoils Pogoy's birthday, lifts NLEX past TNT in thriller |url=https://tiebreakertimes.com.ph/tbt/pba-trollano-spoils-pogoys-birthday-lifts-nlex-past-tnt-in-thriller/242799 |access-date=October 18, 2023 |website=Tiebreaker Times |language=en-US}}</ref> He scored 20 points for the third time in the [[2022 PBA Philippine Cup|Philippine Cup]] in a win over Phoenix.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Bacnis |first=Justine |date=June 26, 2022 |title=PBA: Mikey Williams regains touch, leads TNT breakaway vs Phoenix |url=https://tiebreakertimes.com.ph/tbt/pba-mikey-williams-regains-touch-leads-tnt-breakaway-vs-phoenix/243870 |access-date=October 18, 2023 |website=Tiebreaker Times |language=en-US}}</ref> In a win over the Batang Pier, he contributed 22 points, five rebounds, four assists, and two steals.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Bacnis |first=Justine |date=June 29, 2022 |title=PBA: TNT weathers Bolick-less Northport's stand, earns sixth win |url=https://tiebreakertimes.com.ph/tbt/pba-tnt-weathers-bolick-less-northports-stand-earns-sixth-win/244001 |access-date=October 18, 2023 |website=Tiebreaker Times |language=en-US}}</ref> TNT finished the elimination round with an 8–3 record, with their last win coming against Ginebra in which he led with 30 points, eight rebounds, and three steals.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Valencia |first=Justin |date=July 10, 2022 |title=PBA: TNT gives Chot, Erram fitting sendoff, romps Ginebra for 8-3 slate |url=https://tiebreakertimes.com.ph/tbt/pba-tnt-gives-chot-erram-fitting-sendoff-romps-ginebra-for-eighth-win/244949 |access-date=October 18, 2023 |website=Tiebreaker Times |language=en-US}}</ref> In Game 1 of the semis against Magnolia, he scored 23 points with five assists as they got the opening win.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Bacnis |first=Justine |date=August 3, 2022 |title=PBA: Mikey Williams powers TNT rout of Magnolia to draw first blood |url=https://tiebreakertimes.com.ph/tbt/pba-mikey-williams-powers-tnt-rout-of-magnolia-to-draw-first-blood/246817 |access-date=October 18, 2023 |website=Tiebreaker Times |language=en-US}}</ref> They got past Magnolia in five games and returned to the [[2022 PBA Philippine Cup Finals|Finals]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Bacnis |first=Justine |date=August 14, 2022 |title=PBA: Castro, TNT put finishing touches on Magnolia, advance to Finals |url=https://tiebreakertimes.com.ph/tbt/pba-castro-tnt-put-finishing-touches-in-magnolia-advance-to-finals/247737 |access-date=October 18, 2023 |website=Tiebreaker Times |language=en-US}}</ref> There, they lost to San Miguel in seven games.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Bacnis |first=Justine |date=September 4, 2022 |title=PBA: After three years, San Miguel regains Philippine Cup throne |url=https://tiebreakertimes.com.ph/tbt/pba-after-three-years-san-miguel-regains-philippine-cup-throne/249295 |access-date=October 18, 2023 |website=Tiebreaker Times |language=en-US}}</ref> At the end of the conference, he led all scorers with 18.9 points.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Ramos |first=Gerry |date=September 7, 2022 |title=RR Pogoy tops PH Cup scoring, Fajardo no. 1 in rebounding |url=https://www.spin.ph/basketball/pba/rr-pogoy-tops-ph-cup-scoring-fajardo-no-1-in-rebound-a793-20220907 |access-date=October 18, 2023 |website=Spin.ph |language=en}}</ref>

Pogoy started the [[2022–23 PBA Commissioner's Cup|Commissioner's Cup]] with a 23-point performance in a loss to the Hotshots.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Bacnis |first=Justine |date=October 5, 2022 |title=PBA: Lee's clutch FTs complete Magnolia comeback vs TNT |url=https://tiebreakertimes.com.ph/tbt/pba-lees-clutch-fts-complete-magnolia-comeback-vs-tnt/251587 |access-date=October 18, 2023 |website=Tiebreaker Times |language=en-US}}</ref> He then led TNT to its first win of the conference by making his first 10 shots of their game against the Batang Pier and finished with 32 points in 28 minutes.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Bacnis |first=Justine |date=October 8, 2022 |title=PBA: Pogoy, TNT vent ire on Northport for first win |url=https://tiebreakertimes.com.ph/tbt/pba-pogoy-tnt-vent-ire-on-northport-for-first-win/251830 |access-date=October 18, 2023 |website=Tiebreaker Times |language=en-US}}</ref> Against the Fuel Masters, he scored 22 points with eight rebounds, but missed what could have been the game-winning basket.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Bacnis |first=Justine |date=October 30, 2022 |title=PBA: Serrano, Phoenix continue super run, shock TNT |url=https://tiebreakertimes.com.ph/tbt/pba-serrano-phoenix-continue-super-run-shock-tnt/253898 |access-date=October 18, 2023 |website=Tiebreaker Times |language=en-US}}</ref> TNT did not make the playoffs that conference, missing the playoffs after 24 straight appearances.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Bacnis |first=Justine |date=November 26, 2022 |title=PBA: San Miguel ends TNT's playoff hopes |url=https://tiebreakertimes.com.ph/tbt/pba-san-miguel-ends-tnts-playoff-hopes/256438 |access-date=October 18, 2023 |website=Tiebreaker Times |language=en-US}}</ref>

In the [[2023 PBA Governors' Cup|Governors' Cup]], he scored 21 points on 9-of-11 shooting with six rebounds in a win over Phoenix.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Bacnis |first=Justine |date=January 25, 2023 |title=PBA: Hudson, TNT give Jolas successful debut, eke past Jarin's Phoenix |url=https://tiebreakertimes.com.ph/tbt/pba-hudson-tnt-give-jolas-successful-debut-ekes-past-jarins-phoenix/260394 |access-date=October 18, 2023 |website=Tiebreaker Times |language=en-US}}</ref> He then scored 22 points (with 14 points in the third quarter) in a come from behind win over Rain or Shine.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Bacnis |first=Justine |date=January 27, 2023 |title=PBA: Mikey Williams comes alive, powers TNT to come-from-behind win vs ROS |url=https://tiebreakertimes.com.ph/tbt/pba-mikey-williams-comes-alive-powers-tnt-to-come-from-behind-win-vs-ros/260560 |access-date=October 18, 2023 |website=Tiebreaker Times |language=en-US}}</ref> In a win over Magnolia, he scored 20 points for the fourth straight game.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Terrado |first=Reuben |date=February 3, 2023 |title=RR Pogoy 'probably the best two-way player in PBA,' says Jolas |url=https://www.spin.ph/basketball/pba/pogoy-becoming-one-of-the-best-two-way-players-in-the-pba-says-jolas-a795-20230203 |access-date=October 18, 2023 |website=Spin.ph |language=en}}</ref> Against Blackwater, he scored a season-high 40 points on seven three-pointers alongside nine rebounds as he and import [[Rondae Hollis-Jefferson]] combined for 77 points and 22 rebounds to lead TNT to the blowout win.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Bacnis |first=Justine |date=February 15, 2023 |title=PBA: Pogoy, RHJ combine for 77 as TNT torches Blackwater |url=https://tiebreakertimes.com.ph/tbt/pba-pogoy-rhj-combine-for-77-as-tnt-torches-blackwater/262103 |access-date=October 18, 2023 |website=Tiebreaker Times |language=en-US}}</ref> That season, he was voted in as an All-Star for the [[2023 PBA All-Star Weekend|2023 All-Star Game]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Bacnis |first=Justine |date=February 17, 2023 |title=It's Team Japeth vs Team Scottie in PBA All-Star |url=https://tiebreakertimes.com.ph/tbt/its-team-japeth-vs-team-scottie-in-pba-all-star/262293 |access-date=October 18, 2023 |website=Tiebreaker Times |language=en-US}}</ref> He also participated in the Three-Point Shootout.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Bacnis |first=Justine |date=March 10, 2023 |title=PBA: Paul Lee torches Marcio, Juami in 3-point final |url=https://tiebreakertimes.com.ph/tbt/pba-paul-lee-torches-marcio-juami-in-3-point-final/265244 |access-date=October 18, 2023 |website=Tiebreaker Times |language=en-US}}</ref> TNT entered the playoffs with a 10–1 record and the first seed.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Bacnis |first=Justine |date=March 17, 2023 |title=PBA: Pogoy takes charge as TNT takes top seed from Ginebra |url=https://tiebreakertimes.com.ph/tbt/pba-pogoy-takes-charge-as-tnt-takes-top-seed-from-ginebra/266255 |access-date=October 18, 2023 |website=Tiebreaker Times |language=en-US}}</ref> In the quarterfinals, he led with 25 points on 11-of-18 shooting, alongside 11 rebounds, seven assists, four steals, and a block against Phoenix as they returned to the semis.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Bacnis |first=Justine |date=March 22, 2023 |title=PBA: Khobuntin spark, Rondae triple-double propel TNT back to semis |url=https://tiebreakertimes.com.ph/tbt/pba-khobuntin-spark-rondae-triple-double-propel-tnt-back-to-semis/267002 |access-date=October 18, 2023 |website=Tiebreaker Times |language=en-US}}</ref> There, they defeated Meralco 3–1, getting into the [[2023 PBA Governors' Cup Finals|Finals]] against Ginebra.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Terrado |first=Reuben |date=March 31, 2023 |title=TNT finishes off Meralco in Game 4, gets shot at Ginebra in PBA Finals |url=https://www.spin.ph/basketball/pba/tnt-beats-meralco-in-game-4-meets-ginebra-in-pba-finals-a795-20230331 |access-date=October 18, 2023 |website=Spin.ph |language=en}}</ref> In Game 1 of the Finals, he struggled as he only had six points and shot 20% from the field in the loss.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Bacnis |first=Justine |date=April 10, 2023 |title=Pogoy looks to balance defending Brownlee and offense heading to Game 2 |url=https://tiebreakertimes.com.ph/tbt/pogoy-looks-to-balance-defending-brownlee-and-offense-heading-to-game-2/268914 |access-date=October 18, 2023 |website=Tiebreaker Times |language=en-US}}</ref> After promising to bounce back, he scored 17 points with three triples while also grabbing seven rebounds and three assists as they won Game 2.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Ramos |first=Gerry |date=April 12, 2023 |title=Roger Pogoy lives up to promise with game-redeeming performance |url=https://www.spin.ph/basketball/pba/roger-pogoy-lives-up-to-promise-with-game-redeeming-performance-a793-20230412 |access-date=October 18, 2023 |website=Spin.ph |language=en}}</ref> In Game 3, he fractured his pinky and was out for the rest of the Finals.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Bacnis |first=Justine |date=April 16, 2023 |title=Roger Pogoy out for rest of Finals due to fractured finger |url=https://tiebreakertimes.com.ph/tbt/roger-pogoy-out-for-rest-of-finals-due-to-fractured-finger/269475 |access-date=October 18, 2023 |website=Tiebreaker Times |language=en-US}}</ref> Despite his absence, TNT was able to win the championship.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Dalupang |first=Denison Rey A. |date=April 21, 2023 |title=TNT ends Ginebra reign, wins 2023 PBA Governors’ Cup crown |url=https://sports.inquirer.net/506172/tnt-ends-ginebra-reign-wins-2023-pba-governors-cup-crown |access-date=October 18, 2023 |website=INQUIRER.net |language=en}}</ref>


On June 26, 2023, Pogoy signed a three-year contract extension with the team.<ref>{{Cite web|title=RR Pogoy resists Japan offers to sign three-year TNT deal|url=https://www.spin.ph/basketball/pba/rr-pogoy-resists-japan-offers-to-sign-three-year-tnt-deal-a1374-20230626 |date=June 26, 2023|access-date=June 26, 2023|website=Spin.ph}}</ref> However, it was announced before the start of the [[2023–24 PBA Commissioner's Cup|2023–24 Commissioner's Cup]] that he would not be playing for at least six months due to him being diagnosed with [[myocarditis]], a rare heart disease.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Li |first=Matthew |date=October 13, 2023 |title=Roger Pogoy out for Comm's Cup due to rare heart disease |url=https://tiebreakertimes.com.ph/tbt/tnt-roger-pogoy-out-for-comms-cup-due-to-rare-heart-condition/284077 |access-date=October 14, 2023 |website=Tiebreaker Times |language=en-US}}</ref>
On June 26, 2023, Pogoy signed a three-year contract extension with the team.<ref>{{Cite web|title=RR Pogoy resists Japan offers to sign three-year TNT deal|url=https://www.spin.ph/basketball/pba/rr-pogoy-resists-japan-offers-to-sign-three-year-tnt-deal-a1374-20230626 |date=June 26, 2023|access-date=June 26, 2023|website=Spin.ph}}</ref> However, it was announced before the start of the [[2023–24 PBA Commissioner's Cup|2023–24 Commissioner's Cup]] that he would not be playing for at least six months due to him being diagnosed with [[myocarditis]], a rare heart disease.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Li |first=Matthew |date=October 13, 2023 |title=Roger Pogoy out for Comm's Cup due to rare heart disease |url=https://tiebreakertimes.com.ph/tbt/tnt-roger-pogoy-out-for-comms-cup-due-to-rare-heart-condition/284077 |access-date=October 14, 2023 |website=Tiebreaker Times |language=en-US}}</ref>
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=== Role in Philippines-Australia brawl ===
=== Role in Philippines-Australia brawl ===
{{Main|Philippines–Australia basketball brawl}}
{{Main|Philippines–Australia basketball brawl}}
In a game against Australia in the July window, Pogoy<ref>{{Cite news|date=July 2, 2018|title=Philippine officials express regret over brawl|language=en|work=Reuters|url=https://www.reuters.com/article/us-basketball-world-brawl-idUSKBN1JS25P|access-date=January 11, 2022}}</ref> hit Australian player Chris Goulding with two [[Personal foul (basketball)|hard fouls]], one away from the play. Kickert, Goulding's teammate, retaliated by giving a similar hard foul to Pogoy with his elbow and forearm. Kickert's response caused Blatche<ref>{{Cite web|title=Sports|url=https://mb.com.ph/sports/|access-date=January 11, 2022|website=Manila Bulletin|language=en-US}}</ref> and [[Jayson Castro]] to rush to retaliate. Other Filipino players from the bench rushed onto the court to join the brawl.<ref>{{Cite web|date=July 6, 2018|title=FIBA investigation into Australia-Philippenes brawl to 'drag out a little' as players seek legal advice|url=https://www.foxsports.com.au/basketball/fiba-investigation-into-australiaphilippenes-brawl-to-drag-out-a-little-as-players-seek-legal-advice/news-story/8a5a00b441dac175c5ccea10c788eeeb|access-date=January 11, 2022|website=Fox Sports|language=en}}</ref> He apologized for his actions and was suspended for 5 games.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Li|first=Matthew|date=July 4, 2018|title=Remorseful Roger Pogoy grateful for teammates' support|url=https://tiebreakertimes.com.ph/tbt/remorseful-roger-pogoy-grateful-teammates-back/120466|access-date=January 11, 2022|website=Tiebreaker Times|language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|last=Ansis|first=JC|date=July 5, 2018|title=FIBA issues sanctions over Gilas-Boomers brawl|url=https://www.espn.ph/basketball/gilas/story/_/id/24002291/fiba-hands-sanctions-gilas-boomers-brawl|access-date=January 11, 2022|website=ESPN.com|language=en}}</ref>
In a game against [[Australia men's national basketball team|Australia]] in the July window, Pogoy hit Australian player [[Chris Goulding]] with two [[Personal foul (basketball)|hard fouls]], one away from the play.<ref>{{Cite news |date=July 2, 2018 |title=Philippine officials express regret over brawl |language=en |work=Reuters |url=https://www.reuters.com/article/us-basketball-world-brawl-idUSKBN1JS25P |access-date=January 11, 2022}}</ref> [[Daniel Kickert]], Goulding's teammate, retaliated by giving him a similar hard foul with his elbow and forearm. Kickert's response caused [[Andray Blatche]] and [[Jayson Castro]] to rush him to retaliate. Other Filipino players from the bench rushed onto the court to join the brawl.<ref>{{Cite web|date=July 6, 2018|title=FIBA investigation into Australia-Philippenes brawl to 'drag out a little' as players seek legal advice|url=https://www.foxsports.com.au/basketball/fiba-investigation-into-australiaphilippenes-brawl-to-drag-out-a-little-as-players-seek-legal-advice/news-story/8a5a00b441dac175c5ccea10c788eeeb|access-date=January 11, 2022|website=Fox Sports|language=en}}</ref> He apologized for his actions and was suspended for 5 games.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Li|first=Matthew|date=July 4, 2018|title=Remorseful Roger Pogoy grateful for teammates' support|url=https://tiebreakertimes.com.ph/tbt/remorseful-roger-pogoy-grateful-teammates-back/120466|access-date=January 11, 2022|website=Tiebreaker Times|language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|last=Ansis|first=JC|date=July 5, 2018|title=FIBA issues sanctions over Gilas-Boomers brawl|url=https://www.espn.ph/basketball/gilas/story/_/id/24002291/fiba-hands-sanctions-gilas-boomers-brawl|access-date=January 11, 2022|website=ESPN.com|language=en}}</ref>


=== Return and subsequent competitions ===
=== Return and subsequent competitions ===
Pogoy made his return after his suspension in a game against Kazakhstan.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Bacnis|first=Justine|date=February 23, 2019|title=Roger Pogoy makes return, replaces Scottie Thompson for Gilas-Kazakhstan showdown|url=https://tiebreakertimes.com.ph/tbt/roger-pogoy-makes-return-replaces-scottie-thompson-gilas-kazakhstan-showdown/141583|access-date=January 11, 2022|website=Tiebreaker Times|language=en-US}}</ref> He was also on the [[2019 FIBA Basketball World Cup|2019 FIBA World Cup]] lineup.<ref>{{Cite web|date=August 25, 2019|title=Kiefer Ravena makes it to Gilas World Cup lineup as Wright, Erram cut|url=https://tiebreakertimes.com.ph/tbt/kiefer-ravena-makes-gilas-world-cup-lineup-wright-erram-cut/158136|access-date=January 11, 2022|website=Tiebreaker Times|language=en-US}}</ref> Pogoy only shot 42% from the field and 25% on threes for the tournament.<ref>{{Cite web|title=RR Pogoy International Stats|url=https://www.basketball-reference.com/international/players/rr-pogoy-1.html|access-date=January 11, 2022|website=Basketball-Reference.com|language=en}}</ref> He was also selected to join the Gilas squad for the [[2019 Southeast Asian Games]] but was unable to play due to a nerve root irritation caused by a bulging disc.<ref name=":2">{{Cite web|url=https://sports.inquirer.net/374929/roger-pogoy-ruled-out-of-sea-games-with-disc-bulge|title=Roger Pogoy ruled out of SEA Games with disc bulge|first=Mark|last=Giongco|date=November 27, 2019|website=INQUIRER.net}}</ref>
Pogoy made his return after his suspension in a game against [[Kazakhstan men's national basketball team|Kazakhstan]].<ref>{{Cite web|last=Bacnis|first=Justine|date=February 23, 2019|title=Roger Pogoy makes return, replaces Scottie Thompson for Gilas-Kazakhstan showdown|url=https://tiebreakertimes.com.ph/tbt/roger-pogoy-makes-return-replaces-scottie-thompson-gilas-kazakhstan-showdown/141583|access-date=January 11, 2022|website=Tiebreaker Times|language=en-US}}</ref> He was also on the [[2019 FIBA Basketball World Cup|2019 FIBA World Cup]] lineup.<ref>{{Cite web|date=August 25, 2019|title=Kiefer Ravena makes it to Gilas World Cup lineup as Wright, Erram cut|url=https://tiebreakertimes.com.ph/tbt/kiefer-ravena-makes-gilas-world-cup-lineup-wright-erram-cut/158136|access-date=January 11, 2022|website=Tiebreaker Times|language=en-US}}</ref> Pogoy only shot 42% from the field and 25% on threes for the tournament.<ref>{{Cite web|title=RR Pogoy International Stats|url=https://www.basketball-reference.com/international/players/rr-pogoy-1.html|access-date=January 11, 2022|website=Basketball-Reference.com|language=en}}</ref> He was also selected to join the Gilas squad for the [[2019 Southeast Asian Games]] but was unable to play due to a nerve root irritation caused by a bulging disc.<ref name=":2">{{Cite web|url=https://sports.inquirer.net/374929/roger-pogoy-ruled-out-of-sea-games-with-disc-bulge|title=Roger Pogoy ruled out of SEA Games with disc bulge|first=Mark|last=Giongco|date=November 27, 2019|website=INQUIRER.net}}</ref>


Before the pandemic, he played against Indonesia in the FIBA Asia Cup 2021 Qualifiers.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Bacnis|first=Justine|date=February 23, 2020|title=FIBA ACQ: Thirdy Ravena impresses, leads Gilas' 30-point mauling of Indonesia|url=https://tiebreakertimes.com.ph/tbt/fiba-acq-thirdy-ravena-impresses-leads-gilas-30-point-mauling-indonesia/179879|access-date=January 11, 2022|website=Tiebreaker Times|language=en-US}}</ref>
Before the pandemic, he played against Indonesia in the FIBA Asia Cup 2021 Qualifiers.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Bacnis|first=Justine|date=February 23, 2020|title=FIBA ACQ: Thirdy Ravena impresses, leads Gilas' 30-point mauling of Indonesia|url=https://tiebreakertimes.com.ph/tbt/fiba-acq-thirdy-ravena-impresses-leads-gilas-30-point-mauling-indonesia/179879|access-date=January 11, 2022|website=Tiebreaker Times|language=en-US}}</ref>
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In 2022, he played in the February qualifiers for the [[2023 FIBA Basketball World Cup|2023 FIBA World Cup]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Leongson |first=Randolph B. |date=February 25, 2022 |title=Troy Rosario, Roger Pogoy, Poy Erram, Kelly Williams, Robert Bolick in Gilas 12 vs India |url=https://www.spin.ph/basketball/fiba/rosario-pogoy-erram-williams-bolick-in-gilas-12-vs-india-a2438-20220225 |access-date=June 21, 2022 |website=Spin.ph |language=en}}</ref> He also got a silver medal in the [[2021 Southeast Asian Games|31st SEA Games]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Padronia |first=Earl Kim |date=June 11, 2022 |title=Cebuano SEA Games medalists given heroes' welcome |url=https://ph.news.yahoo.com/cebuano-sea-games-medalists-given-092500182.html |access-date=June 21, 2022 |website=ph.news.yahoo.com |language=en-PH}}</ref>
In 2022, he played in the February qualifiers for the [[2023 FIBA Basketball World Cup|2023 FIBA World Cup]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Leongson |first=Randolph B. |date=February 25, 2022 |title=Troy Rosario, Roger Pogoy, Poy Erram, Kelly Williams, Robert Bolick in Gilas 12 vs India |url=https://www.spin.ph/basketball/fiba/rosario-pogoy-erram-williams-bolick-in-gilas-12-vs-india-a2438-20220225 |access-date=June 21, 2022 |website=Spin.ph |language=en}}</ref> He also got a silver medal in the [[2021 Southeast Asian Games|31st SEA Games]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Padronia |first=Earl Kim |date=June 11, 2022 |title=Cebuano SEA Games medalists given heroes' welcome |url=https://ph.news.yahoo.com/cebuano-sea-games-medalists-given-092500182.html |access-date=June 21, 2022 |website=ph.news.yahoo.com |language=en-PH}}</ref>


Pogoy was included in the 21-man pool for the [[2023 FIBA Basketball World Cup|2023 FIBA World Cup]],<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.spin.ph/basketball/fiba/the-21-man-gilas-pool-for-2023-fiba-world-cup-a795-20230606|title=Clarkson, Brownlee, Kouame head 21-man Gilas pool for World Cup|website=spin.ph|last=Terrado|first=Reuben|date=June 6, 2023|access-date=September 9, 2023}}</ref> where he was eventually included in the final 12-man lineup.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.espn.com/basketball/gilas/story/_/id/38243263/gilas-pilipinas-confirm-final-12-fiba-world-cup|title=Gilas Pilipinas confirm final 12 for FIBA World Cup|website=[[ESPN.com]]|last=Ventura|first=Sid|date=August 23, 2023|access-date=October 12, 2023}}</ref>
Pogoy was included in the 21-man pool for the [[2023 FIBA Basketball World Cup|2023 FIBA World Cup]],<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.spin.ph/basketball/fiba/the-21-man-gilas-pool-for-2023-fiba-world-cup-a795-20230606|title=Clarkson, Brownlee, Kouame head 21-man Gilas pool for World Cup|website=spin.ph|last=Terrado|first=Reuben|date=June 6, 2023|access-date=September 9, 2023}}</ref> where he was eventually included in the final 12-man lineup.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.espn.com/basketball/gilas/story/_/id/38243263/gilas-pilipinas-confirm-final-12-fiba-world-cup|title=Gilas Pilipinas confirm final 12 for FIBA World Cup|website=[[ESPN.com]]|last=Ventura|first=Sid|date=August 23, 2023|access-date=October 12, 2023}}</ref> He was set to play in the [[Basketball at the 2022 Asian Games – Men|Asian Games]], but due to health problems, he had to withdraw.<ref>{{Cite web |last=MICALLER |first=BEA |date=September 19, 2023 |title=Gilas Pilipinas' RR Pogoy withdraws from Asian Games due to health issues |url=https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/sports/basketball/882593/gilas-pilipinas-rr-pogoy-withdraws-from-asian-games-due-to-health-issues/story/ |access-date=October 18, 2023 |website=GMA News Online |language=en}}</ref>


==Career statistics==
==Career statistics==

Revision as of 17:48, 18 October 2023

Roger Pogoy
Pogoy in 2023
No. 16 – TNT Tropang Giga
PositionShooting guard / small forward
LeaguePBA
Personal information
Born (1992-06-16) June 16, 1992 (age 32)
Minglanilla, Cebu, Philippines
NationalityFilipino
Listed height6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Listed weight180 lb (82 kg)
Career information
High schoolUniversity of Cebu
CollegeFar Eastern University
PBA draft2016: Special draft
Selected by the TNT KaTropa
Playing career2016–present
Career history
2016–presentTNT KaTropa / TNT Tropang Giga
Career highlights and awards
Medals
Men's basketball
Representing  Philippines
SEABA Championship
Gold medal – first place 2017 Quezon City Team
SEABA Cup
Gold medal – first place 2016 Bangkok Team
Southeast Asian Games
Silver medal – second place 2021 Hanoi Team

Roger Ray Bacusma Pogoy (born June 16, 1992) is a Filipino professional basketball player for the TNT Tropang Giga of the Philippine Basketball Association (PBA). He won a championship in high school then played for Far Eastern University where he won a championship in his final year there. He was then drafted by TNT, where he became an All-Star, won Rookie of the Year, Mythical Team member and 2x PBA champion.

He has also represented the Philippines national team in international competitions. He has played in two FIBA World Cups and many other tournaments at the Asian and Southeast Asian levels as well.

Early life and college career

Pogoy grew up in Talisay, Cebu as the youngest of two brothers and two sisters and was taught basketball by his father, who was a former basketball player in Mindanao turned seaman.[1][2] Although he didn't play basketball in grade school, he played it at summer camps and at local courts.[3]

Pogoy started getting recognition for his basketball skills at the Salazar Institute of Technology, but dropped out of the school.[2] In his first year of high school, he got a scholarship from the University of Visayas, where he trained as a Team B player by waking up at 4 am for 5 am practices and was mentored by Rudy Enterina, a former PBA player.[3] During this time however, he frequently played computer games, such as Counter Strike, which affected his grades and caused him to skip practices.[2] After a talk with his father made him acknowledge that his grades were suffering and that he needed to improve his discipline, he transferred to the University of Cebu (UC).

At UC, Pogoy first played for their Under-16 team in the inaugural season of the Cebu Youth Basketball League (CYBL) in 2008.[3] He eventually became a star for the UC Junior Webmasters that year, leading them to a Cebu Schools Athletic Foundation, Inc. (CESAFI) juniors title, and claiming the Finals MVP award.[4][5] He then joined the Tamaraws after his father read about the FEU tryouts in Cebu in the local newspaper, and encouraged him to try out.[6]

College career

Pogoy first played for the FEU Tamaraws in UAAP Season 74.[7] The Tamaraws made it to the finals that year, but lost to the Ateneo Blue Eagles in two games.[8] In Season 75, Pogoy had a game where he scored 17 points and 13 rebounds.[9] The team finished fifth, with a win–loss record of 9–5. Pogoy returned for Season 76.[10] They lost in the Final Four to the De La Salle Green Archers.[11] In the Season 77 Finals, Pogoy scored 10 of his 14 points in the third quarter to help the Tamaraws win Game 1.[12] They eventually lost in 3 games to the NU Bulldogs.

In his first four years at FEU, Pogoy often spent more time on the bench of games, behind the likes of Terrence Romeo, RR Garcia and JR Cawaling.[3] He got frustrated, and told his parents and high school coach that he wanted to go home. His parents convinced him to stay, so he kept working. Coach Nash Racela then made him dormmates with teammate Mac Belo, who influenced him to be even more disciplined.[13]

In Season 78, Pogoy had an expanded role, as the team relied on him for scoring and defense.[14] He led all scorers in the game that brought them back to the Finals, scoring 16 points with 10 coming in the second half.[15] Their opponent in the Finals were the UST Growling Tigers.[16] In Game 1, Pogoy had 15 points (12 in the first quarter) to lead a balanced attack to get the win.[17] In Game 2, Pogoy had 12 points but missed the latter part of the fourth quarter due to cramps. The Tamaraws lost that game, 62–56.[18] In Game 3, Pogoy scored 14 points to put UST away, winning FEU its first title since 2005.[19] He graduated after that season.[20]

Amateur career

PBA D-League

Pogoy played for Café France in the D-League Aspirant's Cup in 2012.[21] In 2014, he and several of his Tamaraw teammates played for the MJM Builders.[22] In 2015, he played for the Phoenix Petroleum.[23]

Professional career

TNT Tropang Giga (2016–present)

Rookie Season (2016–2017)

Pogoy was drafted in 2016 from the national team training pool by the TNT Katropa, and signed for P9 million.[24] He debuted with 9 points and 3 rebounds.[25] In the next game, against Barangay Ginebra San Miguel, he scored 15 points, played good defense on L.A. Tenorio, and grabbed a crucial offensive rebound.[26][27] He had 16 points to go along with 4 assists and 4 steals in a 104–92 win against the Mahindra Floodbusters.[28] In a win that qualified the Katropa for the All-Filipino playoffs, he scored 20 points and had 4 rebounds.[29] In the quarterfinals, the team ousted the Globalport Batang Pier, setting them up for a semifinals series against the San Miguel Beermen.[30] In Game 3, he had a then career-high 22 points with 7 rebounds and 6 triples (3 made in the final quarter) to lead the series 2–1.[31][32] The KaTropa eventually lost the series in 7 games.[33]

Halfway through the Commissioner's Cup, Pogoy made the All-Star Games as a member of Gilas Pilipinas.[34] The KaTropa finished with a record of 8–3,[35] good for 4th place.[36] They beat the Meralco Bolts in the first round,[37] and Ginebra in the second round.[38] Prior to the Finals, he averaged 12 points, 3 rebounds, and 2 threes made.[39] For the Finals, they matched up against the Beermen.[39] In Game 1, he set another career high of 27 points with 5 threes, 5 rebounds, and 3 steals.[40] That, and Joshua Smith's lay-up with 1.6 seconds left won the game for the Katropa.[40] In Game 2, he was fined PHP 30,000.00 for deliberately hitting Arwind Santos in the groin.[41] TNT eventually lost 88–102. They lost Game 3, but won Game 4.[42] San Miguel then closed out the series to win the Commissioner's Cup.[43]

After his stint with the national team, Pogoy and Gilas teammates Jayson Castro and Troy Rosario returned to the KaTropa for the Governor's Cup.[44] The team clinched a twice-to-beat advantage[45] and beat Rain or Shine in the quarterfinals.[46] They also faced Ginebra in the semis.[46] TNT lost in four games.[47] He finished the season winning Rookie of the Year[48] and was on the All-Rookie Team.[49]

No Championship (2017–2019)

In his first game of his 2nd season, Pogoy scored 16 points on 7 of 18 shooting.[50] He had a game-high 24 points along with 8 rebounds, 3 assists, and 2 steals against his former FEU teammates Mac Belo and Raymar Jose.[51] The KaTropa made it to the playoffs,[52] but failed to advance to the semis.[53] He was second in voting among Visayas players for the All-Star Games.[54] In the Commissioner's Cup, they lost to the Beermen again.[55] Pogoy was injured with a sprained ankle in the Governor's Cup,[56] but he was able to play in their next games as the KaTropa did not make the playoffs.[57]

In the opening game for the 2019 Philippine Cup, Pogoy grabbed a career-high 16 rebounds in a loss to Ginebra.[58] He had 30 points (17 coming in the fourth quarter and a three to send the game into overtime) and 12 boards in a 84–93 loss to the Phoenix Fuel Masters.[59] In a game against the Magnolia Hotshots, he scored 26 points, scoring 5 of the team's 8 points in overtime, including a turnaround jumper from the post over Jio Jalalon that sealed the win.[60] After sitting out versus Rain or Shine due to flu, he returned with 28 points on 13-of-17 shooting, including 12 in the final quarter, where he scored 10 straight in a span of less than two minutes and led the TNT KaTropa’s 127–89 whitewashing of the Blackwater Elite while also collecting six rebounds and four assists.[61] The KaTropa won two more games before losing to the Batang Pier, giving them a record of 7–4.[61] Before the playoffs, he was part of the All-Star Three-Point Shootout, the Rookie-Sophomores vs. Juniors Game, and the North vs. South Game in the 2019 All-Star Weekend.[62] They lost in the quarterfinals to the Beermen in 3 games.[63] He was also a finalist for Best Player of the Conference.[64]

In the 2019 Commissioner's Cup, Pogoy had a then career-high 31 points on 10 of 21 shooting in a physical 114–88 match against Phoenix.[65] In a win against Ginebra, he made a new career-high with 38 points on 10 threes, becoming only the fourth local player in league history to shoot that many threes in a game.[66] With Terrence Jones as their import, they clinched 1st seed.[67] They beat Alaska in the quarterfinals,[68] and Ginebra in the semifinals.[69] They matched up with the Beermen once again, winning Game 1 of the Finals.[70] San Miguel evened the series in Game 2.[71] In Game 3, Pogoy scored 29 points with 5 threes and 8 rebounds to take a 2–1 lead.[72] The Beermen eventually won the series in six games, 4–2.[73]

In the 2019 Governor's Cup, they started off 7–0 before losing to the NLEX Road Warriors.[74] They clinched the 3rd seed,[75] but Pogoy suffered a back injury,[76] later revealed to be a nerve root irritation caused by a bulging disc.[77] He played through it in the semifinals after missing a SEA Games stint.[78] TNT lost in 5 games to the Meralco.[79] He ended the season as a member of the Mythical Second Team.[80]

Bubble Season and First Championship (2020–2021)

On September 17, the PBA Board of Governors have approved a plan to restart the season on October 11 (originally on October 9), then was given a provisional approval by the Inter-Agency Task Force for the Management of Emerging Infectious Diseases (IATF-EID) on September 24. All games were played in the "PBA bubble" in Angeles City, the isolation zone specifically created for league operations.[81][82] In the their first game of the bubble, Pogoy erupted for a career-high 45 points (21 in the first half) with 10 threes (which tied his career-high and the franchise record for most threes made by a local) to get their first win 100–95.[83] In the next game, his teammate Bobby Ray Parks Jr. scored 40 points against the Terrafirma Dyip, making him and Pogoy the first teammates in 30 years to score 40 points one after the other.[84] He injured his left ankle in the 3rd game,[85] but showed no signs of injury in the next game as he scored 30 points, 5 rebounds, 2 assists, and a block.[86] He earned the first PBA Bubble Player of the Week.[87] TNT was able to win 5 straight games[88] before losing their first game against NLEX.[89] They eventually made the playoffs as a 3rd seed.[90] He scored 34 points in a quarterfinals win against the Alaska Aces.[91] In the semis, they were able to eliminate Phoenix in five games, making it to the Finals.[92] In the Finals, Pogoy scored 19 points and 38 in the first two losses to Ginebra.[93] In Game 3, he top-scored for his team with 18 points to get their first win in the Finals.[94] In Game 4, he scored 34 points in a losing effort as Ginebra took a 3–1 lead.[95] In the last game, he scored 23 points as Ginebra won the championship.[96] Pogoy was nominated for Best Player of the Conference,[97] but lost to Stanley Pringle.[98]

In the 2021 Philippine Cup, Pogoy scored 13 points in their first game.[99] They won 6 straight games,[100] but had their first loss against San Miguel.[101] They then won their next four games, closing out as the 1st seed.[102] Pogoy scored 16 points to lead TNT to eliminate Ginebra in the first round.[103] In Game 1 of the semis against the Beermen, he scored 23 points and prevented Marcio Lassiter from taking a shot to win 89–88.[104] Lassiter beat the buzzer in Game 2 to even the series,[105] but TNT eventually won in 7 games, setting themselves up for a showdown against Magnolia.[106] This was actually Pogoy's first playoff series win against the Beermen ever since he came into the league.[107] In Game 5 of the Finals he scored 19 points, 3 rebounds, 3 steals and 2 assists as he finally won his first PBA championship.[108]

In a Governors' Cup loss to Meralco, Pogoy scored 25 points, but didn't finish the game due to severe cramps.[109] He then scored 18 points as TNT scored its first win of the conference.[110] Several months later, he had to sit out a game due to a calf injury he suffered in a scrimmage.[111] In the quarterfinals, they lost to Ginebra.[112]

2nd Championship and Myocarditis Diagnosis (2022–present)

In their second game of the 2022–23 season against Blackwater, he scored 32 points (with 17 coming in the fourth quarter to bring them back from a 13-point deficit). However, his performance was offset by Jvee Casio, who scored 12 of his 22 points in the fourth quarter, and TNT lost that game.[113] On his 30th birthday, he scored 30 points against NLEX, but lost that game, their second loss in four games.[114] He scored 20 points for the third time in the Philippine Cup in a win over Phoenix.[115] In a win over the Batang Pier, he contributed 22 points, five rebounds, four assists, and two steals.[116] TNT finished the elimination round with an 8–3 record, with their last win coming against Ginebra in which he led with 30 points, eight rebounds, and three steals.[117] In Game 1 of the semis against Magnolia, he scored 23 points with five assists as they got the opening win.[118] They got past Magnolia in five games and returned to the Finals.[119] There, they lost to San Miguel in seven games.[120] At the end of the conference, he led all scorers with 18.9 points.[121]

Pogoy started the Commissioner's Cup with a 23-point performance in a loss to the Hotshots.[122] He then led TNT to its first win of the conference by making his first 10 shots of their game against the Batang Pier and finished with 32 points in 28 minutes.[123] Against the Fuel Masters, he scored 22 points with eight rebounds, but missed what could have been the game-winning basket.[124] TNT did not make the playoffs that conference, missing the playoffs after 24 straight appearances.[125]

In the Governors' Cup, he scored 21 points on 9-of-11 shooting with six rebounds in a win over Phoenix.[126] He then scored 22 points (with 14 points in the third quarter) in a come from behind win over Rain or Shine.[127] In a win over Magnolia, he scored 20 points for the fourth straight game.[128] Against Blackwater, he scored a season-high 40 points on seven three-pointers alongside nine rebounds as he and import Rondae Hollis-Jefferson combined for 77 points and 22 rebounds to lead TNT to the blowout win.[129] That season, he was voted in as an All-Star for the 2023 All-Star Game.[130] He also participated in the Three-Point Shootout.[131] TNT entered the playoffs with a 10–1 record and the first seed.[132] In the quarterfinals, he led with 25 points on 11-of-18 shooting, alongside 11 rebounds, seven assists, four steals, and a block against Phoenix as they returned to the semis.[133] There, they defeated Meralco 3–1, getting into the Finals against Ginebra.[134] In Game 1 of the Finals, he struggled as he only had six points and shot 20% from the field in the loss.[135] After promising to bounce back, he scored 17 points with three triples while also grabbing seven rebounds and three assists as they won Game 2.[136] In Game 3, he fractured his pinky and was out for the rest of the Finals.[137] Despite his absence, TNT was able to win the championship.[138]

On June 26, 2023, Pogoy signed a three-year contract extension with the team.[139] However, it was announced before the start of the 2023–24 Commissioner's Cup that he would not be playing for at least six months due to him being diagnosed with myocarditis, a rare heart disease.[140]

National team career

Pogoy first played for the national team in the SEABA Stankovic Cup in 2016.[141] He was also on the 24-man list for the 2016 Olympic Qualifying Tournament (OQT) in Manila.[142] He also joined the team for the 2016 FIBA Asia Challenge.[143] He averaged 6.8 points, 4.2 rebounds and 1.6 assists in the tournament.

Pogoy was also named to the 2017 SEABA Championship lineup,[144] and the 2017 William Jones Cup lineup.[145] His team also finished 7th in the 2017 FIBA Asia Cup.[146] He also participated in the November 2017 window and February 2018 window for the 2019 FIBA Asia World Cup Qualifiers.[147][148]

In 2018, Pogoy was on the Gilas 3x3 team for the 2018 FIBA 3x3 World Cup.[149] He scored 4 points in his debut against Brazil.[150] They lost their next games against Mongolia[151] and Canada,[152] but finished their campaign with a win against Russia to finish 3rd in Pool D.[153]

Role in Philippines-Australia brawl

In a game against Australia in the July window, Pogoy hit Australian player Chris Goulding with two hard fouls, one away from the play.[154] Daniel Kickert, Goulding's teammate, retaliated by giving him a similar hard foul with his elbow and forearm. Kickert's response caused Andray Blatche and Jayson Castro to rush him to retaliate. Other Filipino players from the bench rushed onto the court to join the brawl.[155] He apologized for his actions and was suspended for 5 games.[156][157]

Return and subsequent competitions

Pogoy made his return after his suspension in a game against Kazakhstan.[158] He was also on the 2019 FIBA World Cup lineup.[159] Pogoy only shot 42% from the field and 25% on threes for the tournament.[160] He was also selected to join the Gilas squad for the 2019 Southeast Asian Games but was unable to play due to a nerve root irritation caused by a bulging disc.[77]

Before the pandemic, he played against Indonesia in the FIBA Asia Cup 2021 Qualifiers.[161]

In 2022, he played in the February qualifiers for the 2023 FIBA World Cup.[162] He also got a silver medal in the 31st SEA Games.[163]

Pogoy was included in the 21-man pool for the 2023 FIBA World Cup,[164] where he was eventually included in the final 12-man lineup.[165] He was set to play in the Asian Games, but due to health problems, he had to withdraw.[166]

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 2022–23 Season[167]

PBA season-by-season averages

Year Team GP MPG FG% 3P% FT% RPG APG SPG BPG PPG
2016–17 TNT 58 27.9 .418 .326 .559 4.1 1.2 .8 .4 11.1
2017–18 TNT 37 26.4 .423 .230 .671 5.0 1.8 1.3 .4 12.7
2019 TNT 53 36.9 .444 .350 .631 5.6 1.6 1.8 .3 16.6
2020 TNT 22 36.4 .412 .318 .831 5.7 2.5 2.0 .2 20.0
2021 TNT 33 30.8 .380 .232 .700 3.9 1.8 1.5 .5 13.5
2022–23 TNT 55 33.9 .450 .413 .660 4.0 2.0 1.3 .5 18.3
Career 258 31.9 .426 .331 .666 4.6 1.7 1.4 .4 15.1

College

[168]

Elimination rounds

Year Team GP MPG FG% 3P% FT% RPG APG SPG BPG PPG
2011-12 FEU 11 4.7 .556 .000 .571 1.8 .4 .2 .1 2.2
2012-13 14 20.7 .474 .143 .765 5.5 1.5 .5 .6 6.2
2013-14 14 21.2 .415 .320 .778 6.0 1.4 .5 .6 6.4
2014-15 14 24.1 .442 .379 .432 5.9 2.0 .9 .5 8.5
2015-16 14 20.1 .394 .342 .636 3.7 1.5 .5 .9 10.8
Career 67 18.8 .431 .324 .604 4.7 1.4 .5 .6 7.0

Playoffs

Year Team GP MPG FG% 3P% FT% RPG APG SPG BPG PPG
2013-14 FEU 2 21.5 .308 .333 - 7.0 1.0 1.0 - 5.0
2014-15 6 24.7 .302 .300 .429 6.3 1.5 .7 1.2 5.8
2015-16 4 25.4 .333 .323 .750 4.0 1.0 .8 .8 14.3
Career 12 24.4 .319 .319 .577 5.7 1.3 .8 .8 8.5

Personal life

A few weeks after winning his first championship in 2021, Pogoy married his longtime girlfriend Love Portes.[169]

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