Mark Jayven "Mac" Tallo (born January 2, 1994) is a Filipino professional basketball player for the Basilan Steel of the Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League (MPBL).
| Basilan Steel | |
|---|---|
| Position | Point guard / Shooting guard |
| League | MPBL |
| Personal information | |
| Born | January 2, 1994 Cebu City, Philippines |
| Nationality | Filipino |
| Listed height | 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) |
| Listed weight | 187 lb (85 kg) |
| Career information | |
| College | De La Salle (2012) SWU (2013–2017) |
| PBA draft | 2017: 1st round, 10th overall pick |
| Drafted by | TNT KaTropa |
| Playing career | 2017–present |
| Career history | |
| 2017 | TNT KaTropa |
| 2018–2019 | NLEX Road Warriors |
| 2019 | Bacolod Master Sardines |
| 2019–2020 | Manila Stars |
| 2020 | Bacolod Master Sardines |
| 2021 | Bicol Volcanoes |
| 2023 | Converge FiberXers |
| 2024 | Abra Weavers |
| 2024 | Davao Occidental Tigers |
| 2024–2025 | Pangasinan Abono Reapers / Heatwaves |
| 2025 | Cebu Greats |
| 2026–present | Basilan Steel |
| Career highlights | |
Career
editFirst PBA stint
editTallo started his professional career with the Philippine Basketball Association (PBA, having been selected 10th overall by TNT KaTropa in the 2017 PBA draft.[1] but later played for the NLEX Road Warriors.[2]
First MPBL stint
editTallo has played in the Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League (MPBL) specifically for the Bacolod Master Sardines, Manila Stars,[3][4] and the Bicol Volcanoes.[5]
Chooks-to-Go 3x3
editTallo is also a 3x3 basketball player and has suited up for Chooks-to-Go's 3x3 pro circuit teams.[6] until 2023.[7]
Second PBA stint
editHe has played for the Converge FiberXers in a pre-season tournament in a lead up to the 2023–24 PBA season.[8] He later signed a two-year contract with the team.[9][10]
On February 7, 2024, his contract was terminated by the team after committing several ligang labas infractions.[11]
Second MPBL stint
editOn March 13, 2024, Tallo would sign with the expansion side Abra Weavers for the 2024 MPBL season.[12] Mid-season, Abra sent Tallo to the Davao Occidental Tigers in exchange for Jun Manzo.
Career statistics
edit| Legend | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GP | Games played | 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 2023–24 season[13]
PBA
editReferences
edit- ↑ "TNT top pick Macmac Tallo looks forward to fresh start after being picked up by NLEX". Spin.ph. Retrieved January 20, 2019.
- ↑ "Mark Tallo earns Player of the Week citation". pba.ph. Retrieved January 20, 2019.
- ↑ "Tallo joins Manila Stars after Bacolod snafu". Sun.Star Cebu. November 6, 2019. Retrieved November 6, 2019.
- ↑ Leongson, Randolph (April 3, 2020). "Mac Tallo rejoins home team Bacolod after mending relationship with coach". Sports Interactive Network Philippines. Retrieved October 21, 2023.
- ↑ "Mac Tallo to play for Bicol Volcanoes in MPBL". SunStar. May 18, 2021. Retrieved October 21, 2023.
- ↑ "Mac Tallo remains PH's no. 1 3x3 player, rises to world no. 72". Tiebreaker Times. May 31, 2022. Retrieved May 31, 2022.
- ↑ "Mac Tallo released by Chooks-to-Go after 2-year stint". ABS-CBN News. October 21, 2023. Retrieved October 21, 2023.
- ↑ Magallon, Reynald (October 20, 2023). "Mac Tallo gets release from Chooks 3x3, opens door for possible PBA comeback". Manila Bulletin. Retrieved October 21, 2023.
- ↑ Anzures, Rom (October 21, 2023). "PBA: Mac Tallo makes PBA return with Converge". ABS-CBN News. Retrieved February 7, 2024.
- ↑ "Mac Tallo activated by Converge after getting PBA green light". Spin.ph. November 7, 2023. Retrieved February 7, 2024.
The six-foot Tallo was signed to a two-year contract by the FiberXers...
- ↑ "Converge terminates Mac Tallo contract for 'ligang labas' violation". Spin.ph. February 7, 2024. Retrieved February 7, 2024.
- ↑ Villanueva, Ralph Edwin (March 13, 2024). "Tallo signs with new MPBL team Abra". The Philippine Star. Retrieved July 1, 2024.
- ↑ "Mark Tallo Player Profile, Converge FiberXers - RealGM". basketball.realgm.com.
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