Avan Nava
No. 27 – San Miguel Beermen
PositionPoint guard / Shooting guard
LeaguePBA
Personal information
Born (2000-04-04) April 4, 2000 (age 24)
Canada
NationalityFilipino
Listed height6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Listed weight183 lb (83 kg)
Career information
High schoolThe Rise Centre Academy
CollegeSt. Francis Xavier
PBA draft2024: 1st round, 12th overall pick
Selected by the San Miguel Beermen
Playing career2023–present
Career history
2023-2024Seoul Samsung Thunders
2024-presentSan Miguel Beermen
Career highlights and awards

Avan Nava (born April 4, 2000) is a Filipino-Canadian professional basketball player for the San Miguel Beermen of the Philippine Basketball Association (PBA).

College career

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In college, Avan Nava played for St. Francis Xavier University.[1]

San Miguel Beermen (2024–present)

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On July 14, 2024, during the Season 49 draft of the PBA, Nava was selected with the 12th overall pick by the San Miguel Beermen.[2]

On August 10, 2024, after reports that Nava is seen practicing with the TNT Tropang Giga, SMB team Manager Gee Abanilla made it known it hasn't let go of first-round pick Avan Nava. Abanilla said it was the camp of Nava declined what initially was a two-year offer from the Beermen. After signing Kris Rosales, Abanilla said the door still open for Nava and gives the camp of Nava an ultimatum and a new offer of one (1) year contract.[3]

On August 15, 2024, the camp of Avan Nava and SMB finally reach agreement on contract.[4]

References

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  1. ^ https://www.goxgo.ca/sports/mbkb/2019-20/bios/nava_avan
  2. ^ Terrado, Jonas (July 17, 2024). "PBA: Unknown picks Felix Lemetti, Avan Nava look to spring surprise". sports.inquirer.net. Retrieved September 7, 2024.
  3. ^ Ramos, Gerry (August 10, 2024). "SMB gives Avan Nava ultimatum after rejecting two-year offer". spin.ph. Retrieved September 7, 2024.
  4. ^ Ramos, Gerry (August 15, 2024). "Avan Nava, SMB finally come to terms after lengthy negotiation". spin.ph. Retrieved September 7, 2024.
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