Axel Doruelo


Axel John Doruelo is a Filipino former professional basketball player. He played college basketball for the SSC-Cavite Baycats and the UP [Fighting Maroons basketball team|UP Fighting Maroons]. He last played for the San Miguel Beermen in the PBA.

College career

Doruelo first played for the SSC-Cavite Baycats in the National [Capital Region Athletic Association|NCRAA]. He scored 35 points in a win over Rizal [Technological University].
For UAAP Season 68 [men's basketball tournament|UAAP Season 68], Doruelo transferred to the UP Fighting Maroons. In a win against the NU Bulldogs, he had 20 points and 12 rebounds. UP head coach Lito Vergara called him a "blessing". He then had a career-high 26 points and 13 rebounds in a win against the Adamson Soaring Falcons. UP did not make it into the Final Four that season, finishing in fifth place.

Semi-professional career

In 2006, Doruelo played in the Philippine Basketball League for Hapee-PCU. He also played for the Rain or Shine Elastopainters, the Teletech Titans, and the Noosa Shoes Stars.
Doruelo also played in the regional league Liga Pilipinas. He scored 21 points in a win over the Cebu Niños.

Professional career

Doruelo was among 33 undrafted players in the PBA draft|2009 PBA Draft].

ABL career

Doruelo then played for the Hi-Tech [Bangkok City|Thai Tigers] in the ASEAN Basketball League.
He also played for the San Miguel Beermen for the 2013 ABL season.

PBA career

In 2011, he then played for the Petron Blaze Boosters in the Philippine Basketball Association.
He then returned to the Beermen after his ABL stint. He was mostly on the reserves list.

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