Gabe Norwood
Norwood in 2014 | |
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | February 9, 1985 |
| Nationality | Filipino / American |
| Listed height | 6 ft 6 in (1.98 m) |
| Listed weight | 190 lb (86 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school | State College Area (State College, Pennsylvania) |
| College | George Mason (2003–2007) |
| PBA draft | 2008: 1st round, 1st overall |
| Drafted by | Rain or Shine Elasto Painters |
| Playing career | 2008–2025 |
| Coaching career | 2024–2025 |
| Career history | |
Playing | |
| 2008–2025 | Rain or Shine Elasto Painters |
Coaching | |
| 2024–2025 | Rain or Shine Elasto Painters (assistant) |
| Career highlights | |
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Gabriel Daniel Viloria Norwood (born February 9, 1985) is a Filipino-American former professional basketball player and coach. He played his whole professional career for the Rain or Shine Elasto Painters of the Philippine Basketball Association (PBA).
Norwood played at State College Area High School in high school, then jumped to George Mason University for his collegiate career. In 2008, Norwood was selected first overall by the Rain or Shine Elasto Painters in the 2008 PBA draft. He won two PBA championships, won Defensive Player of the Year in 2010, and earned seven All-Defensive Team selections, all while playing for the Elasto Painters.
In the 2024–25 PBA season, Norwood also took on the role of Rain or Shine assistant coach. In October 2025, he announced his retirement that would come after the 2025–26 PBA Philippine Cup. He played his final game on December 29, 2025.
He has also played for the Philippines national basketball team in international competitions.