Poy Erram

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Poy Erram
No. 7 – TNT Tropang Giga
PositionCenter
LeaguePBA
Personal information
Born (1989-07-07) July 7, 1989 (age 34)
Makati, Philippines
NationalityFilipino
Listed height6 ft 8 in (2.03 m)
Listed weight237 lb (108 kg)
Career information
High schoolPilgrim Christian College
CollegeXavier University – Ateneo de Cagayan
Ateneo de Manila University
PBA draft2013: 2nd round, 15th overall pick
Selected by the Talk 'N Text Tropang Textes
Playing career2014–present
Career history
2014–2018Blackwater Elite
2019NLEX Road Warriors
2020–presentTNT Tropang Giga
Career highlights and awards

John Paul "Poy" I. Erram (born July 7, 1989) is a Filipino professional basketball player for the TNT Tropang Giga of the Philippine Basketball Association (PBA).[1] He was drafted 15th overall in 2013 by the Talk 'N Text Tropang Texters.

He started his career in Ateneo de Manila University (ADMU) where he played for the university's basketball team, the Ateneo Blue Eagles.[2]

Professional career[edit]

On January 19, 2018, against the GlobalPort Batang Pier, Erram recorded a career-high 7 blocks in a 101–76 losing effort.[3] Eight days later, Erram scored 14 points and grabbed a career-high 21 rebounds in a 84–88 loss to the Alaska Aces.[4]

On January 21, 2019, Erram was named by the PBA Press Corps as the Defensive Player of the Year for the 2018 season after averaging a league-leading 1.9 blocks.[5]

National team career[edit]

Erram was included in the 21-man pool of the Philippines for the 2023 FIBA World Cup.[6] He was eventually ruled out due to injury.[7] He subsequently announced his retirement from the national team on August 13, 2023.[8]

PBA career statistics[edit]

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[9]

Season-by-season averages[edit]

Year Team GP MPG FG% 3P% FT% RPG APG SPG BPG PPG
2014–15 Blackwater 32 13.3 .538 .000 .606 3.5 .6 .3 .8 4.6
2015–16 Blackwater 27 25.5 .539 .000 .745 6.8 1.0 .7 1.9 10.2
2016–17 Blackwater 14 26.7 .539 .250 .680 8.1 .5 .9 2.0 10.3
2017–18 Blackwater 30 31.2 .464 .152 .586 10.9 1.7 .8 2.0 12.4
2019 NLEX 33 25.8 .474 .302 .623 8.2 1.8 .5 2.1 11.7
2020 TNT 22 27.7 .513 .239 .610 9.7 1.6 .8 1.1 11.8
2021 TNT 36 20.1 .470 .286 .708 6.4 .9 .3 1.2 8.4
2022–23 TNT 46 22.0 .480 .200 .598 7.3 1.4 .6 1.2 9.2
Career 240 23.4 .492 .248 .633 7.4 1.2 .6 1.5 9.6

References[edit]

  1. ^ Verona, Levi (November 6, 2013). "Looking at the 2013 PBA Draft". Rappler. Retrieved December 12, 2015.
  2. ^ Siarot, Paul (March 18, 2013). "THE IMPORTANCE OF JP ERRAM". Ateneo de Manila University. Archived from the original on December 22, 2015. Retrieved December 12, 2015.
  3. ^ "NorthPort Batang Pier 101 – Blackwater Elite 76". RealGM. January 19, 2018. Retrieved April 30, 2020.
  4. ^ "Alaska Aces 88 – Blackwater Elite 84". RealGM. January 27, 2018. Retrieved April 30, 2020.
  5. ^ "PBA: JP Erram is Defensive Player of the Year". ABS-CBN Sports. January 16, 2019. Retrieved January 23, 2019.
  6. ^ Terrado, Reuben (June 6, 2023). "Clarkson, Brownlee, Kouame head 21-man Gilas pool for World Cup". spin.ph. Retrieved September 9, 2023.
  7. ^ Li, Matthew (July 27, 2023). "Poy Erram out of Gilas World Cup pool due to bone spurs". Tiebreaker Times. Retrieved September 9, 2023.
  8. ^ Anzures, Rom (August 13, 2023). "FIBA: Poy Erram announces retirement from Gilas Pilipinas". News.abs-cbn.com. Retrieved September 9, 2023.
  9. ^ "Poy Erram Player Profile, TNT Tropang Giga - RealGM". basketball.realgm.com.