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{{short description|Filipino basketball player}}
{{short description|Filipino basketball player}}
{{Infobox basketball biography
{{Infobox basketball biography
| name = Nonoy Baclao
| name = Nonoy Baclao
| image = PBA - Meralco vs Alaska - Noy Baclao - Alaska - 2016-0425 (26374070370).jpg
| image = PBA - Meralco vs Alaska - Noy Baclao - Alaska - 2016-0425 (26374070370).jpg
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| caption = Baclao with the [[Alaska Aces (PBA)|Alaska Aces]] in 2016
| image_size = 200px
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| number =
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| caption = Baclao with the [[Alaska Aces (PBA)|Alaska Aces]] in 2016
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| position = [[Center (basketball)|Center]] / [[Power forward (basketball)|power forward]]
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| number = 97
| league =
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| position = [[Center (basketball)|Center]] / [[Power forward (basketball)|Power forward]]
| team = Free agent
| league = [[Philippine Basketball Association|PBA]]
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| nationality = Filipino
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| team = Meralco Bolts
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| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1987|06|15|mf=y}}
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| nationality = Filipino
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| birth_place = [[Bacolod]], Philippines
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| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1987|06|15|mf=y}}
| height_ft = 6
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| birth_place = [[Bacolod]], Philippines
| height_ft = 6
| height_in = 5
| height_in = 5
| weight_lbs = 190
| high_school = [[West Negros University|WNU High School]] ([[Bacolod]])
| weight_lbs = 190
| high_school = [[West Negros University]]
| college = [[West Negros University|WNU]] (2005)<br>[[Ateneo Blue Eagles men's basketball team|Ateneo]] (2007–2009)
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| draft_year_pba = 2010
| college = [[West Negros University]] (2005)<br>[[Ateneo de Manila University]] (2007–2009)
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| draft_year_pba = 2010
| draft_round_pba = 1
| draft_round_pba = 1
| draft_pick_pba = [[Philippine Basketball Association draft#List of first overall picks|1st]] overall
| draft_pick_pba = [[Philippine Basketball Association draft#List of first overall picks|1st]] overall
| draft_team_pba = [[Air21 Express]]
| draft_team_pba = [[Air21 Express]]
| career_start = 2009
| career_start = 2009
| years1 = 2009–2010
| years1 = 2009–2010
| team1 = [[Philippine Patriots]]
| team1 = [[Philippine Patriots]]
| years2 = 2010–2011
| years2 = 2010–2011
| team2 = [[Barako Bull Energy|Air21 Express]]
| team2 = [[Barako Bull Energy|Air21 Express]]
| years3 = 2011–2012
| years3 = 2011–2012
| team3 = [[Petron Blaze Boosters]]
| team3 = [[San Miguel Beermen|Petron Blaze Boosters]]
| years4 = 2012–2013
| years4 = 2012–2013
| team4 = [[Air21 Express]]
| team4 = [[Air21 Express]]
| years5 = 2013
| years5 = 2013
| team5 = [[Meralco Bolts]]
| team5 = [[Meralco Bolts]]
| years6 = 2013–2014
| years6 = 2013–2014
| team6 = [[Talk 'N Text Tropang Texters]]
| team6 = [[Talk 'N Text Tropang Texters]]
| years7 = 2014–2015
| years7 = 2014–2015
| team7 = [[GlobalPort Batang Pier]]
| team7 = [[GlobalPort Batang Pier]]
| years8 = 2015–2019
| years8 = 2015–2019
| team8 = [[Alaska Aces (PBA)|Alaska Aces]]
| team8 = [[Alaska Aces (PBA)|Alaska Aces]]
| years9 = 2021–present
| years9 = 2021–2023
| team9 = Meralco Bolts
| team9 = Meralco Bolts
| years10 = 2023–2024
| awards =
| team10 = San Miguel Beermen
* [[List of Philippine Basketball Association champions|PBA champion]] ([[2011 PBA Governors' Cup|2011 Governors']])
| awards = * 2× [[List of Philippine Basketball Association champions|PBA champion]] ([[2011 PBA Governors' Cup|2011 Governors']], [[2023–24 PBA Commissioner's Cup Finals|2023–24 Commissioner's]])
* [[Philippine Basketball Association All-Rookie Team|PBA All-Rookie Team]] ({{pbay|2010|end}})
* [[Philippine Basketball Association All-Rookie Team|PBA All-Rookie Team]] ({{pbay|2010|end}})
* [[ASEAN Basketball League|ABL]] champion ([[2009–10 ABL season|2010]])
* [[ASEAN Basketball League|ABL]] champion ([[2009–10 ABL season|2010]])
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* [[University Athletic Association of the Philippines|UAAP]] Finals Most Valuable Player ([[UAAP Season 71|2008]])
* [[University Athletic Association of the Philippines|UAAP]] Finals Most Valuable Player ([[UAAP Season 71|2008]])
* [[University Athletic Association of the Philippines|UAAP]] Defensive Player of the Year [[UAAP Season 71]]
* [[University Athletic Association of the Philippines|UAAP]] Defensive Player of the Year [[UAAP Season 71]]
* 2× [[Philippine Collegiate Champions League|PCCL]] champion (2007, [[2009 Philippine Collegiate Championship|2009]])
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'''Siverino A. "Nonoy" Baclao Jr.''' (born June 15, 1987) is a Filipino professional [[basketball]] player for the [[Meralco Bolts]] of the [[Philippine Basketball Association]] (PBA). A [[Forward (basketball)|forward]], he played three seasons for the [[Ateneo de Manila University|Ateneo de Manila]] [[Ateneo Blue Eagles|Blue Eagles]] in the [[University Athletic Association of the Philippines]] from [[UAAP Season 70|2007]] to [[UAAP Season 72|2009]] and led the Eagles to back-to-back basketball championships in his last two seasons with them. He also played for the [[Philippine Patriots]] in the [[ASEAN Basketball League]] and led the team as the inaugural champion of the [[2009-10 ABL season]].
'''Siverino A. "Nonoy" Baclao Jr.''' (born June 15, 1987) is a Filipino professional [[basketball]] player who last played for the [[San Miguel Beermen]] of the [[Philippine Basketball Association]] (PBA). A [[Forward (basketball)|forward]] who can also play [[Center (basketball)|center]], he played three seasons for the [[Ateneo de Manila University|Ateneo de Manila]] [[Ateneo Blue Eagles|Blue Eagles]] in the [[University Athletic Association of the Philippines]] from [[UAAP Season 70|2007]] to [[UAAP Season 72|2009]] and led the Eagles to back-to-back basketball championships in his last two seasons with them. He also played for the [[Philippine Patriots]] in the [[ASEAN Basketball League]] and led the team as the inaugural champion of the [[2009-10 ABL season]]. In the PBA, he made the [[PBA All-Rookie Team|All-Rookie Team]] and has won two championships.

== Early life and high school career ==
Baclao was born in [[Bacolod City]].<ref name=":0" /> Growing up, he played football. By the time he was 14 years old, he was 5'11". One day, when he was buying shoelaces, the coach of [[West Negros University|WNU High School]] spotted him and offered a spot on their varsity team without a tryout. He took their athletic scholarship to help his family.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Terrado |first=Reuben |date=July 22, 2020 |title=How a shoe lace - and a dear friend - changed Noy Baclao's life |url=https://www.spin.ph/basketball/pba/how-a-shoe-lace-and-a-close-friend-changed-noy-baclao-s-life-a795-20200722?ref=article_tag |access-date=2024-08-29 |website=Spin.ph |language=en}}</ref>


==College career==
==College career==
Baclao attended high school and the first few years of college at the [[West Negros University]], where he led the WNU Mustangs to the 2005 National University Games (Unigames) crown in Bacolod City and the 2006 Basketball Association of the Philippines (BAP) National Students Championship (Inter-Collegiate) title.<ref>[http://devel.sunstar.com.ph/bacolod/baclao-shines-eagles-outlast-archers-uaap Baclao shines as Eagles outlast Archers in UAAP]</ref> His reputation as a major defensive contributor, especially in blocking and rebounding, was noticed by Manila-based college scouts, and in 2006 he was recruited by [[Ateneo de Manila University]], which was led by [[Japeth Aguilar]] and [[Chris Tiu]] among others.
Baclao attended the first few years of college at the [[West Negros University]], where he led the WNU Mustangs to the 2005 National University Games (Unigames) crown in Bacolod City and the 2006 Basketball Association of the Philippines (BAP) National Students Championship (Inter-Collegiate) title.<ref name=":1">{{Cite web |last= |date=2010-10-02 |title=Can Baclao continue personal title streak? |url=https://sports.inquirer.net/723/can-baclao-continue-personal-title-streak |access-date=2024-08-29 |website=INQUIRER.net |language=en}}</ref> His reputation as a major defensive contributor, especially in blocking and rebounding, was noticed by Manila-based college scouts, and in 2006 he was recruited by [[Ateneo de Manila University]].<ref name=":2">{{Cite web |last= |date=2010-08-29 |title=Baclao is 2010 PBA's no. 1 overall draft pick |url=https://www.sunstar.com.ph/more-articles/baclao-is-2010-pbas-no-1-overall-draft-pick |access-date=2024-08-29 |website=SunStar Publishing Inc. |language=en}}</ref>


After serving the mandatory one-year residency rule imposed by the [[University Athletic Association of the Philippines]], Baclao made it to the Blue Eagles roster in the 2007 UAAP season, where he contributed to the team's defense, although they failed to make it to the Finals. In 2008, he was designated as the team's co-captain, which he held until his last year of eligibility. In those last two seasons, Baclao averaged 6.1 points per game, 5.9 rebounds per game, and 1.9 blocks per game. He played a major role in the Blue Eagles' conquest of their archrivals, the [[De La Salle University|De La Salle]] [[De La Salle Green Archers|Green Archers]] in the 2008 UAAP Basketball championships. He was adjudged as the Finals MVP and the Smart Defensive Player of the Year.
After serving the mandatory one-year residency rule imposed by the [[University Athletic Association of the Philippines]], Baclao made it to the Blue Eagles roster in the 2007 UAAP season, where he contributed to the team's defense, although they failed to make it to the Finals.<ref name=":2" />


In his final UAAP season, where Baclao shared the captaincy with [[Jai Reyes]] and [[Rabeh Al-Hussaini]], he averaged 6.4 points per game, 8.4 rebounds per game, 2.5 blocks per game, and 1.4 assists per game in 27.9 minutes per game, and was a key factor in the Eagles' defense of the UAAP title against the [[University of the East]] [[UE Red Warriors|Red Warriors]].
In 2008, he was designated as the team's co-captain, which he held until his last year of eligibility. He played a major role in the Blue Eagles' conquest of their archrivals, the [[De La Salle University|De La Salle]] [[De La Salle Green Archers|Green Archers]] in the 2008 UAAP Basketball championships.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Cordero |first=Abac |date=September 26, 2008 |title=Ateneo bags UAAP cage crown |url=https://www.philstar.com/headlines/2008/09/26/403055/ateneo-bags-uaap-cage-crown |access-date=2024-08-29 |website=Philstar.com}}</ref> He was adjudged as the Finals MVP and the Smart Defensive Player of the Year. In his final UAAP season, where Baclao shared the captaincy with [[Jai Reyes]] and [[Rabeh Al-Hussaini]], he averaged 6.4 points per game, 8.4 rebounds per game, 2.5 blocks per game, and 1.4 assists per game in 27.9 minutes per game, and was a key factor in the Eagles' defense of the UAAP title against the [[University of the East]] [[UE Red Warriors|Red Warriors]].<ref name=":2" />

Baclao played for the Blue Eagles for one last time in the PCCL finals, helping them win the [[2009 Philippine Collegiate Championship]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Villar |first=Joey |date=December 14, 2009 |title=Eagles claim year's third crown |url=https://www.philstar.com/sports/2009/12/14/532129/eagles-claim-years-third-crown |access-date=2024-08-29 |website=Philstar.com}}</ref><ref name=":3">{{Cite web |title=Baclao returns as Patriots face Dragons |url=https://www.philstar.com/sports/2009/12/19/533622/baclao-returns-patriots-face-dragons |access-date=2024-08-29 |website=Philstar.com}}</ref>


==Professional career==
==Professional career==
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Weeks after leading the Eagles to its second straight UAAP basketball championship, Baclao signed with the [[Philippine Patriots]], the country's professional team playing for the [[ASEAN Basketball League]]. Coach [[Louie Alas]] saw him reprising his role he had with the Blue Eagles as he backstopped the team's defense.<ref>[http://www.sunstar.com.ph/bacolod/baclao-suit-philippine-patriots-abl Baclao to suit up for Philippine Patriots in ABL]</ref> To date, Baclao's superb clutch plays off the bench has helped the Patriots win games, especially their rematch against the [[Singapore Slingers]] in Manila on November 7, 2009, where they won, 70–53.


=== Philippine Patriots ===
He became the top pick of the [[2010 PBA Draft]], a draft class that featured fellow Blue Eagle [[Rabeh Al-Hussaini]], Letran swingman [[Rey Guevarra]] and [[Sean Anthony (basketball)|Sean Anthony]]. He immediately made impact with his first team providing solid defense. However, his performance was not as stellar as that of Al-Hussaini. Still, he was awarded as a member of the All-Rookie Team by season's end. On his second year, his minutes went down and was seldom used by the Boosters. During the 2012 off-season, he, along with [[Niño Canaleta]], [[Robert Reyes]] and [[John Wilson (PBA player)|John Wilson]] were traded to the Air21 Express. Under Franz Pumaren, his play became better and is now among the regularly used players on the team. He was again traded on October 13, 2013 in a three-team trade that involved Air21, Talk 'N Text, and [[Meralco Bolts|Meralco]].<ref>{{ cite news |title=PBA: Cardona reunites with Pumaren as Meralco, Talk 'N Text add Blue Eagles |url=http://www.gmanetwork.com/news/story/330816/sports/basketball/pba-cardona-reunites-with-pumaren-as-meralco-talk-n-text-add-blue-eagles |work=[[GMA News and Public Affairs]] |date=October 14, 2013 |access-date=November 9, 2015 }}</ref> On September 22, 2014 Baclao and [[Harold Arboleda]] were traded to GlobalPort for [[Jay Washington]]. This trade is a part of a multiple team trade between GlobalPort, Talk 'N Text, and [[NLEX Road Warriors|NLEX]].<ref>{{ cite news |title=Talk 'N Text reacquires Jay Washington, gets Gilas cadet Matt Rosser in 3-team deal |url=http://www.gmanetwork.com/news/story/380517/sports/basketball/talk-n-text-reacquires-jay-washington-gets-gilas-cadet-matt-rosser-in-3-team-deal|work=[[GMA News and Public Affairs]] |date=September 23, 2014 |access-date=November 9, 2015 }}</ref>
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Weeks after leading the Eagles to its second straight UAAP basketball championship, Baclao signed with the [[Philippine Patriots]], the country's professional team playing for the [[ASEAN Basketball League]]. Coach [[Louie Alas]] saw him reprising his role he had with the Blue Eagles as he backstopped the team's defense.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |date=October 23, 2009 |title=Baclao to suit up for Philippine Patriots in ABL |url=http://www.sunstar.com.ph/bacolod/baclao-suit-philippine-patriots-abl |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20091025103550/http://www.sunstar.com.ph/bacolod/baclao-suit-philippine-patriots-abl |archive-date=October 25, 2009 |access-date=November 10, 2009 |website=Sun Star Bacolod}}</ref> Baclao's superb clutch plays off the bench has helped the Patriots win games, especially their rematch against the [[Singapore Slingers]] in Manila on November 7, 2009, where they won, 70–53. After briefly returning to Ateneo for the PCCL finals, he made his return to the team against the [[Kuala Lumpur Dragons]].<ref name=":3" /> The Patriots went on to win the title that season.<ref name=":1" />

=== Air21 Express ===
Baclao became [[Barako Bull Energy|Air21 Express]]'s top pick of the [[2010 PBA Draft]], a draft class that featured fellow Blue Eagles Al-Hussaini and Reyes.<ref name=":2" /> He was signed to a maximum three-year deal.<ref name=":1" /> He immediately made impact with his first team providing solid defense.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Zaldivar |first=A. C. |date=November 29, 2010 |title=Prized rookies |url=https://www.philstar.com/palaro/2010/11/29/634106/prized-rookies |access-date=2024-08-29 |website=Philstar.com}}</ref>

=== Petron Blaze Boosters ===
In 2011, Baclao, Al-Hussaini and [[Rey Guevarra]] were traded to the [[Petron Blaze Boosters]] for [[Danny Seigle]], [[Dondon Hontiveros]], [[Dorian Peña]] and [[Paul Artadi]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Cadayona |first= |date=March 3, 2011 |title=SMBEER-AIR21 trade ok na |url=https://www.philstar.com/palaro/2011/03/03/662104/smbeer-air21-trade-ok-na |access-date=2024-08-29 |website=Philstar.com}}</ref>

He was awarded as a member of the All-Rookie Team by season's end. On his second year, his minutes went down and was seldom used by the Boosters.<ref name=":4">{{Cite web |last=PAMINTUAN |first=CARLO |date=2012-10-04 |title=Freedom, finally, for Nonoy Baclao |url=https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/sports/content/276828/freedom-finally-for-nonoy-baclao/story/ |access-date=2024-08-29 |website=GMA News Online |language=en}}</ref>

=== Air21 Express ===
During the 2012 off-season, he, along with [[Niño Canaleta]], [[Robert Reyes]] and [[John Wilson (PBA player)|John Wilson]] were traded to the [[Barako Bull Energy|Air21 Express]].<ref>{{Cite web |last= |first= |date=2012-08-23 |title=PBA: Air21 loads up via three-team trade with Petron, Ginebra |url=https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/sports/basketball/270862/pba-air21-loads-up-via-three-team-trade-with-petron-ginebra/story/ |access-date=2024-08-29 |website=GMA News Online |language=en}}</ref> Under [[Franz Pumaren]], his play improved and he became more confident in his abilities.<ref name=":4" /> Against the team that drafted him, he scored a career-high 18 points with four rebounds, two assists, a steal, and a block.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Ramos |first=Nikko |date= |title=#FreeNoyBaclao Loyalists Have New Hashtag: #WowBaclao - SLAMonline Philippines |url=http://www.slamonlineph.com/philippine-basketball-association/freenoybaclao-loyalists-have-new-hashtag-wowbaclao/ |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130827054724/http://www.slamonlineph.com/philippine-basketball-association/freenoybaclao-loyalists-have-new-hashtag-wowbaclao/ |archive-date=2013-08-27 |access-date=2024-08-29 |website=web.archive.org}}</ref> They qualified for the playoffs of the [[2012–13 PBA Philippine Cup|2012–13 Philippine Cup]], where they were stopped short of the semifinals by the [[TNT Tropang Giga|Talk 'N Text Tropang Texters.]]<ref>{{Cite web |last=Villar |first=Joey |last2=Beltran |first2=Nelson |date=December 13, 2012 |title=TnT escapes Air21 to enter semis |url=https://www.philstar.com/sports/2012/12/13/885820/tnt-escapes-air21-enter-semis |access-date=2024-08-29 |website=Philstar.com}}</ref>

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=== Meralco Bolts ===
At the start of 2013, Baclao found himself on the move once again as he and Wilson were traded for the [[Meralco Bolts]]' [[Vic Manuel]], [[Carlo Sharma]], and a 2016 second round pick.<ref>{{Cite web |date=July 12, 2013 |title=Meralco's Sharma, Manuel head to Air21 for Baclao, Wilson as trade finally a go |url=https://www.spin.ph/basketball/pba/meralcos-sharma-manuel-head-to-air21-for-baclao-wilson-as-trade-finally-a-go |access-date=2024-08-29 |website=Spin.ph |language=en}}</ref>

=== Talk 'N Text Tropang Texters ===
Baclao was again traded on October 13, 2013 in a three-team trade that involved Air21, Talk 'N Text, and Meralco, this time landing with the [[TNT Tropang Giga|Talk 'N Text Tropang Texters]].<ref>{{cite news |title=PBA: Cardona reunites with Pumaren as Meralco, Talk 'N Text add Blue Eagles |url=http://www.gmanetwork.com/news/story/330816/sports/basketball/pba-cardona-reunites-with-pumaren-as-meralco-talk-n-text-add-blue-eagles |work=[[GMA News and Public Affairs]] |date=October 14, 2013 |access-date=November 9, 2015 }}</ref>

=== GlobalPort Batang Pier ===
On September 22, 2014 Baclao and [[Harold Arboleda]] were traded to [[GlobalPort Batang Pier]] for [[Jay Washington]]. This trade is a part of a multiple team trade between GlobalPort, Talk 'N Text, and the [[NLEX Road Warriors]].<ref>{{cite news |title=Talk 'N Text reacquires Jay Washington, gets Gilas cadet Matt Rosser in 3-team deal |url=http://www.gmanetwork.com/news/story/380517/sports/basketball/talk-n-text-reacquires-jay-washington-gets-gilas-cadet-matt-rosser-in-3-team-deal|work=[[GMA News and Public Affairs]] |date=September 23, 2014 |access-date=November 9, 2015 }}</ref> His usage went down in the [[2015 PBA Commissioner's Cup|2015 Commissioner's Cup]], as he played only four games and averaged .5 points and 3.5 rebounds in 10 minutes.<ref name=":5" />

=== Alaska Aces ===
On March 14, 2015, GlobalPort traded Baclao and a 2017 first round draft pick to the [[Alaska Aces (PBA)|Alaska Aces]] in exchange for [[Gabby Espinas]].<ref name=":5">{{cite web |last1=Dy |first1=Richard |title=Alaska trades Gabby Espinas for Globalport big man Noy Baclao |url=http://www.spin.ph/basketball/news/trade-gabby-espinas-noy-baclao-pba-trade |website=Spin.ph |access-date=March 14, 2015 }}</ref> In a Game 2 win of their [[2015 PBA Commissioner's Cup|Commissioner's Cup]] semifinal series against the [[Star Hotshots]], he stepped up with 10 points and five rebounds.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Leongson |first=Randolph B. |date=2015-07-03 |title=Seldom-used Noy Baclao finally delivers for Alaska |url=https://sports.inquirer.net/185975/seldom-used-noy-baclao-finally-delivers-for-alaska |access-date=2024-08-29 |website=INQUIRER.net |language=en}}</ref> They went on to sweep Star and enter the [[2015 PBA Governors' Cup finals|Finals]], but were swept themselves by the [[San Miguel Beermen]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Giongco |first=Mark |date=2015-07-05 |title=Alaska sweeps Star, returns to PBA Finals |url=https://sports.inquirer.net/186134/alaska-sweeps-star-returns-to-pba-finals |access-date=2024-08-29 |website=INQUIRER.net |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Ramos |first=Gerry |date=July 17, 2015 |title=Game Two meltdown the beginning of the end for Alaska Aces, say coaches |url=https://www.spin.ph/basketball/pba/alaska-louie-alas-alex-compton-game-four-san-miguel-2015-pba-governors-cup-finals?ref=article_tag |access-date=2024-08-29 |website=Spin.ph |language=en}}</ref> After the season, Alaska gave him a one-year contract extension.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Ganglani |first=Naveen |date=2015-08-05 |title=Alaska extends Hontiveros, Baclao; Banchero, Menk, more remain |url=https://www.rappler.com/sports/pba/101655-aces-extend-hontiveros-baclao/ |access-date=2024-08-29 |website=RAPPLER |language=en-US}}</ref> For the [[2015–16 Alaska Aces season|2015–16 season]], they made back-to-back Finals appearances, but lost each time.<ref name=":6">{{Cite web |last=Dioquino |first=Delfin |date=2018-12-20 |title=Alex Compton, Alaska fall short once more of grand prize |url=https://www.rappler.com/sports/pba/219315-alex-compton-alaska-fall-short-grand-prize/ |access-date=2024-08-29 |website=RAPPLER |language=en-US}}</ref>

In the opening game of the [[2016–17 PBA season|2016–17 season]], Baclao scored 12 points in a loss to NLEX, but injured his knee.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Gonzales |first=J. C. |date=2016-11-25 |title=NLEX opens Guiao-era with OT win against Alaska |url=https://tiebreakertimes.com.ph/tbt/nlex-opens-guiao-era-with-ot-win-against-alaska/72619 |access-date=2024-08-29 |website=Tiebreaker Times |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Ramos |first=Gerry |date=December 1, 2016 |title=Thoss, Manuel, Baclao, Exciminiano, dela Rosa, Abueva to miss Alaska game |url=https://www.spin.ph/basketball/pba/abueva-5-players-injured-alaska-ahead-of-game-against-smb?ref=article_tag |access-date=2024-08-29 |website=Spin.ph |language=en}}</ref> He was not able to play for the entire [[2016–17 PBA Philippine Cup|Philippine Cup]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Sacamos |first=Karlo |date=January 10, 2017 |title=Sonny Thoss set for season debut for Alaska, but Noy Baclao out for rest of PH Cup |url=https://www.spin.ph/basketball/pba/sonny-thoss-set-to-make-season-debut-for-alaska-against-star-but-noy-baclao-out-for-rest-of-ph-cup?ref=article_tag |access-date=2024-08-29 |website=Spin.ph |language=en}}</ref>

On August 29, 2018, eight years after he got drafted, Baclao had 15 points, 7 rebounds, 2 blocks and 2 assists in a win over the [[Phoenix Fuel Masters]] as they started the [[2018 PBA Governors' Cup|Governors' Cup]] 3–0.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Dioquino |first=Delfin |date=2018-08-29 |title=Nonoy Baclao plays best Alaska game exactly 8 years since draft |url=https://www.rappler.com/sports/pba/210704-nonoy-baclao-plays-best-alaska-game-exactly-8-years-draft/ |access-date=2024-08-29 |website=RAPPLER |language=en-US}}</ref> They went on to lose in the Finals once again.<ref name=":6" />

In the first game of their [[2019 PBA Governors' Cup|2019 Governors' Cup]] campaign, he injured his right knee.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Villanueva |first=Eros |date=2019-09-20 |title=Noy Baclao set to undergo tests on injured knee injury |url=https://www.espn.ph/basketball/pba/story/_/id/27659882/alaska-noy-baclao-set-undergo-tests-injured-knee-injury |access-date=2024-08-29 |website=ESPN.com |language=en}}</ref> An MRI revealed that he had ruptured his [[Patellar tendon|patella tendon]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Terrado |first=Reuben |date=September 21, 2019 |title=Noy Baclao out up to 10 months due to ruptured tendon in knee |url=https://www.spin.ph/basketball/pba/noy-baclao-ruptured-patella-tendon-knee-injury-eight-months-alaska-a795-20190921?ref=article_tag |access-date=2024-08-29 |website=Spin.ph |language=en}}</ref> After the season, Alaska did not renew his contract.<ref name=":7">{{Cite web |last=Matel |first=Philip |date=2020-04-24 |title=Meralco signs up free agent big man Nonoy Baclao |url=https://www.espn.ph/basketball/pba/story/_/id/29091793/meralco-signs-free-agent-big-man-nonoy-baclao |access-date=2024-08-29 |website=ESPN.com |language=en}}</ref>

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=== Meralco Bolts ===
In 2020, Baclao was signed by Meralco.<ref name=":7" /> As the [[2020 PBA season|2020 season]] was held in a "bubble", he couldn't play for them as teams could only bring 15 players and he was still recovering at the time rosters had to be finalized.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Ramos |first=Gerry |date=November 29, 2020 |title=Norman Black rues missed chance to bring Noy Baclao to PBA bubble |url=https://www.spin.ph/basketball/pba/black-admits-baclao-presence-could-have-helped-bolts-bid-a-great-deal-a793-20201129?ref=article_tag |access-date=2024-08-29 |website=Spin.ph |language=en}}</ref> Despite not playing for them, Meralco signed him for another year.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Ramos |first=Gerry |date=January 11, 2021 |title=Noy Baclao, Jammer Jamito given fresh contracts by Meralco |url=https://www.spin.ph/basketball/pba/noy-baclao-jammer-jamito-back-for-another-tour-of-duty-with-bolts-a793-20210111?ref=article_tag |access-date=2024-08-29 |website=Spin.ph |language=en}}</ref> At the end of the [[2022–23 PBA season|2022–23 season]], Meralco released him.<ref name=":8">{{cite news |last=Ramos |first=Gerry |date=July 17, 2023 |title=Noy Baclao finds a new home at SMB after signing at end of PBA On Tour |url=https://www.spin.ph/basketball/pba/noy-baclao-finds-a-new-home-at-smb-after-signing-at-end-of-pba-on-tour-a793-20230717 |accessdate=July 18, 2023 |work=Spin.ph}}</ref>


=== San Miguel Beermen ===
On March 14, 2015, [[GlobalPort Batang Pier|Globalport]] traded him and a 2017 first round draft pick to the [[Alaska Aces (PBA)|Alaska Aces]] in exchange for [[Gabby Espinas]].<ref>{{ cite web |last1=Dy |first1=Richard |title=Alaska trades Gabby Espinas for Globalport big man Noy Baclao |url=http://www.spin.ph/basketball/news/trade-gabby-espinas-noy-baclao-pba-trade |website=Spin.ph |publisher=Spin.ph |access-date=March 14, 2015 }}</ref>
Baclao played for the [[San Miguel Beermen]] during the PBA On Tour preseason games. On July 17, 2023, he officially signed with the Beermen. This is his second stint with the franchise, having last played with them in 2012 when the team was previously known as the Petron Blaze Boosters.<ref name=":8" />


==PBA career statistics==
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''As of the end of 2022–23 season''<ref>{{Cite web |title=Nonoy Baclao Player Profile, Meralco Bolts - PBA-Online.net |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161110221342/http://www.pba-online.net/profile/Siverino-Baclao/385/ |website=PBA-Online.net}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Nonoy Baclao Player Profile, Meralco Bolts - RealGM |url=https://basketball.realgm.com/player/Nonoy-Baclao/Summary/40324 |website=basketball.realgm.com}}</ref>
''As of the end of 2022–23 season''<ref>{{Cite web |title=Nonoy Baclao Player Profile, Meralco Bolts - PBA-Online.net |url=http://www.pba-online.net/profile/Siverino-Baclao/385/ |website=PBA-Online.net|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161110221342/http://www.pba-online.net/profile/Siverino-Baclao/385/ |archive-date=2016-11-10 }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Nonoy Baclao Player Profile, Meralco Bolts - RealGM |url=https://basketball.realgm.com/player/Nonoy-Baclao/Summary/40324 |website=basketball.realgm.com}}</ref>


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Nonoy Baclao
Baclao with the Alaska Aces in 2016
Free agent
PositionCenter / power forward
Personal information
Born (1987-06-15) June 15, 1987 (age 37)
Bacolod, Philippines
NationalityFilipino
Listed height6 ft 5 in (1.96 m)
Listed weight190 lb (86 kg)
Career information
High schoolWNU High School (Bacolod)
CollegeWNU (2005)
Ateneo (2007–2009)
PBA draft2010: 1st round, 1st overall
Selected by the Air21 Express
Playing career2009–present
Career history
2009–2010Philippine Patriots
2010–2011Air21 Express
2011–2012Petron Blaze Boosters
2012–2013Air21 Express
2013Meralco Bolts
2013–2014Talk 'N Text Tropang Texters
2014–2015GlobalPort Batang Pier
2015–2019Alaska Aces
2021–2023Meralco Bolts
2023–2024San Miguel Beermen
Career highlights and awards

Siverino A. "Nonoy" Baclao Jr. (born June 15, 1987) is a Filipino professional basketball player who last played for the San Miguel Beermen of the Philippine Basketball Association (PBA). A forward who can also play center, he played three seasons for the Ateneo de Manila Blue Eagles in the University Athletic Association of the Philippines from 2007 to 2009 and led the Eagles to back-to-back basketball championships in his last two seasons with them. He also played for the Philippine Patriots in the ASEAN Basketball League and led the team as the inaugural champion of the 2009-10 ABL season. In the PBA, he made the All-Rookie Team and has won two championships.

Early life and high school career

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Baclao was born in Bacolod City.[1] Growing up, he played football. By the time he was 14 years old, he was 5'11". One day, when he was buying shoelaces, the coach of WNU High School spotted him and offered a spot on their varsity team without a tryout. He took their athletic scholarship to help his family.[2]

College career

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Baclao attended the first few years of college at the West Negros University, where he led the WNU Mustangs to the 2005 National University Games (Unigames) crown in Bacolod City and the 2006 Basketball Association of the Philippines (BAP) National Students Championship (Inter-Collegiate) title.[3] His reputation as a major defensive contributor, especially in blocking and rebounding, was noticed by Manila-based college scouts, and in 2006 he was recruited by Ateneo de Manila University.[4]

After serving the mandatory one-year residency rule imposed by the University Athletic Association of the Philippines, Baclao made it to the Blue Eagles roster in the 2007 UAAP season, where he contributed to the team's defense, although they failed to make it to the Finals.[4]

In 2008, he was designated as the team's co-captain, which he held until his last year of eligibility. He played a major role in the Blue Eagles' conquest of their archrivals, the De La Salle Green Archers in the 2008 UAAP Basketball championships.[5] He was adjudged as the Finals MVP and the Smart Defensive Player of the Year. In his final UAAP season, where Baclao shared the captaincy with Jai Reyes and Rabeh Al-Hussaini, he averaged 6.4 points per game, 8.4 rebounds per game, 2.5 blocks per game, and 1.4 assists per game in 27.9 minutes per game, and was a key factor in the Eagles' defense of the UAAP title against the University of the East Red Warriors.[4]

Baclao played for the Blue Eagles for one last time in the PCCL finals, helping them win the 2009 Philippine Collegiate Championship.[6][7]

Professional career

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Philippine Patriots

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Weeks after leading the Eagles to its second straight UAAP basketball championship, Baclao signed with the Philippine Patriots, the country's professional team playing for the ASEAN Basketball League. Coach Louie Alas saw him reprising his role he had with the Blue Eagles as he backstopped the team's defense.[1] Baclao's superb clutch plays off the bench has helped the Patriots win games, especially their rematch against the Singapore Slingers in Manila on November 7, 2009, where they won, 70–53. After briefly returning to Ateneo for the PCCL finals, he made his return to the team against the Kuala Lumpur Dragons.[7] The Patriots went on to win the title that season.[3]

Air21 Express

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Baclao became Air21 Express's top pick of the 2010 PBA Draft, a draft class that featured fellow Blue Eagles Al-Hussaini and Reyes.[4] He was signed to a maximum three-year deal.[3] He immediately made impact with his first team providing solid defense.[8]

Petron Blaze Boosters

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In 2011, Baclao, Al-Hussaini and Rey Guevarra were traded to the Petron Blaze Boosters for Danny Seigle, Dondon Hontiveros, Dorian Peña and Paul Artadi.[9]

He was awarded as a member of the All-Rookie Team by season's end. On his second year, his minutes went down and was seldom used by the Boosters.[10]

Air21 Express

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During the 2012 off-season, he, along with Niño Canaleta, Robert Reyes and John Wilson were traded to the Air21 Express.[11] Under Franz Pumaren, his play improved and he became more confident in his abilities.[10] Against the team that drafted him, he scored a career-high 18 points with four rebounds, two assists, a steal, and a block.[12] They qualified for the playoffs of the 2012–13 Philippine Cup, where they were stopped short of the semifinals by the Talk 'N Text Tropang Texters.[13]

Meralco Bolts

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At the start of 2013, Baclao found himself on the move once again as he and Wilson were traded for the Meralco Bolts' Vic Manuel, Carlo Sharma, and a 2016 second round pick.[14]

Talk 'N Text Tropang Texters

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Baclao was again traded on October 13, 2013 in a three-team trade that involved Air21, Talk 'N Text, and Meralco, this time landing with the Talk 'N Text Tropang Texters.[15]

GlobalPort Batang Pier

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On September 22, 2014 Baclao and Harold Arboleda were traded to GlobalPort Batang Pier for Jay Washington. This trade is a part of a multiple team trade between GlobalPort, Talk 'N Text, and the NLEX Road Warriors.[16] His usage went down in the 2015 Commissioner's Cup, as he played only four games and averaged .5 points and 3.5 rebounds in 10 minutes.[17]

Alaska Aces

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On March 14, 2015, GlobalPort traded Baclao and a 2017 first round draft pick to the Alaska Aces in exchange for Gabby Espinas.[17] In a Game 2 win of their Commissioner's Cup semifinal series against the Star Hotshots, he stepped up with 10 points and five rebounds.[18] They went on to sweep Star and enter the Finals, but were swept themselves by the San Miguel Beermen.[19][20] After the season, Alaska gave him a one-year contract extension.[21] For the 2015–16 season, they made back-to-back Finals appearances, but lost each time.[22]

In the opening game of the 2016–17 season, Baclao scored 12 points in a loss to NLEX, but injured his knee.[23][24] He was not able to play for the entire Philippine Cup.[25]

On August 29, 2018, eight years after he got drafted, Baclao had 15 points, 7 rebounds, 2 blocks and 2 assists in a win over the Phoenix Fuel Masters as they started the Governors' Cup 3–0.[26] They went on to lose in the Finals once again.[22]

In the first game of their 2019 Governors' Cup campaign, he injured his right knee.[27] An MRI revealed that he had ruptured his patella tendon.[28] After the season, Alaska did not renew his contract.[29]

Meralco Bolts

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In 2020, Baclao was signed by Meralco.[29] As the 2020 season was held in a "bubble", he couldn't play for them as teams could only bring 15 players and he was still recovering at the time rosters had to be finalized.[30] Despite not playing for them, Meralco signed him for another year.[31] At the end of the 2022–23 season, Meralco released him.[32]

San Miguel Beermen

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Baclao played for the San Miguel Beermen during the PBA On Tour preseason games. On July 17, 2023, he officially signed with the Beermen. This is his second stint with the franchise, having last played with them in 2012 when the team was previously known as the Petron Blaze Boosters.[32]

PBA career statistics

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Legend
  GP Games played   GS Games started  MPG  Minutes per game
 FG%  Field-goal percentage  3P%  3-point field-goal percentage  FT%  Free-throw percentage
 RPG  Rebounds per game  APG  Assists per game  SPG  Steals per game
 BPG  Blocks per game  PPG  Points per game  Bold  Career high

As of the end of 2022–23 season[33][34]

Season-by-season averages

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Year Team GP MPG FG% 3P% FT% RPG APG SPG BPG PPG
2010–11 Air21 35 18.5 .441 .000 .677 5.2 1.1 .2 1.5 3.4
San Miguel / Petron
2011–12 Petron 28 10.6 .474 .000 .429 3.1 .3 .2 .7 2.0
2012–13 Air21 31 16.1 .446 .000 .680 3.2 .8 .2 .7 3.7
Meralco
2013–14 Talk 'N Text 41 13.4 .360 .333 .759 3.7 .6 .4 .8 2.6
2014–15 GlobalPort 28 12.1 .455 .000 .462 2.9 .3 .1 .6 2.0
Alaska
2015–16 Alaska 52 14.8 .473 .000 .667 2.5 .5 .4 .5 3.2
2016–17 Alaska 12 15.1 .524 .000 .667 4.0 1.1 .3 1.3 4.2
2017–18 Alaska 44 16.7 .463 .000 .500 3.8 1.0 .3 .8 3.7
2019 Alaska 21 18.1 .418 .111 .471 4.2 .9 .5 .9 3.1
2021 Meralco 21 8.4 .474 .429 .750 .5 .2 .0 .2 2.0
2022–23 Meralco 17 7.2 .250 .250 1.000 1.1 .2 .4 .1 1.0
Career 330 14.2 .441 .162 .626 3.2 .7 .3 .7 2.9

Career highlights and awards

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