
The PBA rookie class of 2025 continues to dazzle, with some first-year players already making a significant impact on their respective teams.
Converge’s Jordan Heading, whose scoring and playmaking prowess (17.1 PPG, 5.8 APG) have made him the undisputed top rookie as of press time. Not far behind is his teammate Justine Baltazar, whose rebounding dominance and defensive versatility have propelled him into the second spot, showcasing Converge’s unmatched depth in their rookie ranks.
Ginebra’s RJ Abarrientos holds steady at third, consistently contributing both as a scorer and facilitator for the Gin Kings. Meanwhile, Magnolia’s Jerom Lastimosa and NorthPort’s Evan Nelle round out the top five, providing stability and energy to their squads.
However, not all stories are triumphant. Injuries have sidelined potential Rookie of the Year contender Sedrick Barefield, whose eye-popping stats (20.8 PPG, 4.3 RPG) make his absence all the more notable. Despite these setbacks, other players are stepping up to keep the season competitive.
Game starts now!
ROOKIE RANKINGS | START TO JANUARY 19, 2025
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RANK | LAST | PLAYER | TEAM | STATS |
1 | 1 | JORDAN HEADING | CONVERGE | 17.1PPG – 4.1RPG – 5.8APG – 0.7SPG |
2 | 5 | JUSTINE BALTAZAR | CONVERGE | 10.3PPG – 8.3RPG – 2.3APG – 1.1SPG |
3 | 3 | RJ ABARRIENTOS | GINEBRA | 12.7PPG – 2.3RPG – 3.5APG – 1.2SPG |
4 | 6 | JEROM LASTIMOSA | MAGNOLIA | 11.4PPG – 2.9RPG – 2.7APG – 0.9SPG |
5 | 4 | EVAN NELLE | NORTHPORT | 6.8PPG – 3.5RPG – 4.3APG – 1.7SPG |
6 | 7 | MARK NONOY | TERRAFIRMA | 9.0PPG – 2.0RPG – 1.1APG – 0.9SPG |
7 | 9 | CAELAN TIONGSON | RAIN OR SHINE | 9.3PPG – 2.0RPG – 1.0APG |
8 | 17 | JONNEL POLICARPIO | NLEX | 5.8PPG – 3.6RPG – 1.1APG |
9 | 13 | KAI BALLUNGAY | PHOENIX | 7.8PPG – 3.8RPG |
10 | NEW | PETER ALFARO | MAGNOLIA | 6.7PPG – 1.0RPG – 1.7APG – 1.0SPG |
11 | 10 | XYRUS TORRES | NLEX | 8.0PPG – 1.5RPG – 1.1APG |
12 | 8 | FELIX LEMETTI | RAIN OR SHINE | 4.4PPG – 1.4RPG – 2.8APG |
13 | NEW | CJ CANSINO | MERALCO | 6.2PPG – 2.4RPG |
14 | 11 | CJ CATAPUSAN | TERRAFIRMA | 3.8PPG – 2.6RPG – 1.1APG |
15 | NEW | BRANDON RAMIREZ | NLEX | 6.3PPG – 2.0RPG |
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OUTSIDE LOOKING IN
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RANK | LAST | PLAYER | TEAM | STATS |
16 | 14 | MIKE MALONZO | RAIN OR SHINE | 3.8PPG – 3.2RPG |
17 | 15 | PAOLO HERNANDEZ | TERRAFIRMA | 3.4PPG – 2.0RPG – 1.4APG |
18 | 12 | KURT REYSON | MERALCO | 3.8PPG – 1.0RPG – 1.2APG – 0.8SPG |
19 | 16 | JIELO RAZON | TNT | 1.9PPG – 2.4RPG – 0.9APG |
INJ | 2 | SEDRICK BAREFIELD | BLACKWATER | 20.8PPG – 4.3RPG – 3.8APG – 0.8SPG |
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