RJ Abarrientos
Rhon Jhay Abarrientos is a Filipino professional basketball player for the Barangay Ginebra San Miguel of the Philippine Basketball Association. He played college basketball for the FEU Tamaraws
Early life
Rhon Jhay Abarrientos was born on September 14, 1999. His father died due to illness when he was in high school. RJ was raised by his mother, grandparents, and his maternal uncle and former PBA player Johnny Abarrientos.Professional career
Ulsan Hyundai Mobis Phoebus (2022–2023)
On June 14, 2022, Abarrientos decided to forego his remaining years of eligibility left to play for FEU. He was then signed by Ulsan Hyundai Mobis Phoebus of the Korean Basketball League as an Asian player quota, becoming the second Filipino cager to do so after fellow Gilas player, SJ Belangel of Daegu KOGAS Pegasus.On October 15, 2022, Abarrientos made his KBL debut, scoring 13 points, 7 rebounds, 7 assists and 1 steal in win over Suwon KT Sonicboom, 85–76 at Suwon KT Arena.
On March 30, 2023, Abarrientos was honored KBL Rookie of the Year, averaging 13.6 points, 2.7 triples, 4.8 assists, 2.9 rebounds, and 1.4 steals in 29.1 minutes over 51 games on his 2022–23 debut season.
On June 30, 2023, Abarrientos mutually parted ways with team, thus terminating the remaining two years of his contract.
Shinshu Brave Warriors (2023–2024)
On July 4, 2023, Abarrientos signed with Shinshu Brave Warriors of the Japanese B.League.Barangay Ginebra San Miguel (2024–present)
On July 14, 2024, Abarrientos was selected by the Barangay Ginebra San Miguel as the third overall pick in the 2024 PBA Rookie Draft. On July 29, 2024, he signed a three-year rookie contract with the team.On October 5, 2025, Abarrientos won the 2024–25 Rookie of the Year award.
Career statistics
PBA
''As of the end of 2024–25 season''Season-by-season averages
B.League
KBL
Personal life
Abarrientos is a nephew of former PBA MVP and 12-time champion Johnny Abarrientos.He is married to former UAAP courtside reporter Arlove de Jesus.