Background
Although born in the United States of America, Luanzon grew up in the Philippines played in Saint Stephen"s High School in Manila and played collegiate ball at the University of Santo Tomas (UST).
Although born in the United States of America, Luanzon grew up in the Philippines played in Saint Stephen"s High School in Manila and played collegiate ball at the University of Santo Tomas (UST).
University of Santo Tomas.
He is part of the broadcast panel of the UAAP men"s basketball for ABS-Christian Broadcasting Network Sports. He was named into the First-Team All-UAAP First Team honors in the 2003-2004 season. In his last year in the UAAP he averaged a team high 15 points, 9.2 rebounds and 6.7 Assists.
Prior the 2006 draft, this 6"4 draft volunteered to have a workout with the Aces and coach Tim Cone was impressed with the intensity and work ethic of this former University of Santo Tomas stalwart.
Tabbed Number. He played for Habrour Center in the PBL where he only suited up for four games. And the youngster knows that his role will be limited with the Aces but will be ready when given the opportunity.
He last played in the PBL-Liga Merger for the ANI-Farm Credit Administration Cultivators Team.
During his days with the Growling Tigers, Luanzon had shown abilities to hit the jumpers, defend the wing players and finish the fast breaks. 18 overall in the 2006 Proceedings of the British Academy Draft, Luanzon"s ability to defend the quicker players and hit the perimeter opens an opportunity for him to reach the big league.