Calvin Abueva

Calvin Abueva
Abueva with the Magnolia Hotshots in 2021
No. 8 – Converge FiberXers
PositionSmall forward / power forward
LeaguePBA
Personal information
Born (1988-02-04) February 4, 1988
Angeles City, Philippines
Listed height6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
Listed weight209 lb (95 kg)
Career information
High schoolHoly Angel (Angeles City)
CollegeSan Sebastian
PBA draft2012: 1st round, 2nd overall pick
Drafted byAlaska Aces
Playing career2012–present
Career history
2012–2018Alaska Aces
2018–2020Phoenix Fuel Masters / Phoenix Pulse Fuel Masters / Phoenix Super LPG Fuel Masters
2021–2025Magnolia Pambansang Manok Hotshots / Magnolia Chicken Timplados Hotshots
2025NorthPort Batang Pier
2025–2026Titan Ultra Giant Risers
2026–presentConverge FiberXers
Career highlights
Medals
Men's basketball
Philippines
FIBA Asia Championship
2015 Changsha Team
SEABA Championship
2017 Quezon City Team
William Jones Cup
2015 Taipei Team

Calvin Abueva (born February 4, 1988) is a Filipino professional basketball player for the Converge FiberXers of the Philippine Basketball Association (PBA). He was picked second overall by the Alaska Aces during the 2012 PBA Draft. He was nicknamed "The Beast" due to the all-around threat he brings at both ends of the court, he dominated the nation's collegiate ranks by posting excellent numbers during his tenure with the San Sebastian College – Recoletos Stags in the NCAA. He also became the first player in collegiate basketball history to lead a college league in points, rebounds, and assists. Due to his versatility, him being frequently listed between 6'2 or 6'3, and his position as an undersized power forward for the Aces, Abueva has been frequently compared to the legendary import Sean Chambers.