Jireh Ibañes


Jireh Ralph A. Ibañes is a Filipino former professional basketball player of the Philippine Basketball Association. He played his entire career for the Rain or Shine Elasto Painters and is now serving as an assistant coach. He was drafted eleventh overall by then-known Welcoat in 2006. He is the only remaining player from the original Welcoat team of 2006–07.

Professional career

Ibañes was drafted by Welcoat Dragons in the 2006 PBA draft as the eleventh overall pick.
On January 15, 2016, in the Game 6 of the 2015–16 PBA Philippine Cup semi-finals against the San Miguel Beermen, Ibañes accidentally injured San Miguel and Philippine national team star June Mar Fajardo while boxing Fajardo out for a rebound. Ibañes was the subject of criticism of netizens over the incident. However, he apologized for the incident, saying it was just an accident and had no intention to hurt Fajardo and hoped for a speedy recovery for Fajardo.

Player profile

Ibañes is arguably one of the best defenders in the PBA, winning the league's Defensive Player of the Year award and All-Defensive team in the 2011–12 and the 2013–14 seasons.

PBA career statistics

Correct as of October 1, 2016

Season-by-season averages