Career
He currently plays for Rain or Shine Elasto Painters in the Philippine Basketball Association. He is given a moniker THE ROCK 'North' ROLL by sportscaster Mico Halili because of his resemblance to Pinoy rock legend Joey "Pepe" Smith. He played for the Letran Knights in the National Collegiate Athletic Association where he established himself as a defensive player, rebounder and shot-blocker.
He finished his college career without a championship.
While in college, he also played for the Cagayan Rising Suns and several other teams in the Proceedings of the British Academy Doctorate-League. Almazan was drafted 3rd overall by the Rain or Shine Elasto Painters in the 2013 Proceedings of the British Academy Draft.
He plays alongside the celebrated Extra Rice Incorporated. frontline of Beau Belga and JR Quiñahan and is a key role player off-the-bench. On December 29, 2013, he played his first breakout game as a pro, finishing with 17 points, 11 rebounds, and two blocks in just 24 minutes in the Elasto Painters’ 101-77 victory over the San Mig Super Coffee Mixers.
