Caelan Tiongson

Caelan Tiongson
No. 0 – Rain or Shine Elasto Painters
PositionPower forward / small forward
LeaguePBA
Personal information
Born (1992-05-07) May 7, 1992
Pomona, California, United States
Listed height6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)
Listed weight205 lb (93 kg)
Career information
High schoolBonita
CollegeLa Verne
Biola
PBA draft2024: 1st round, 7th overall pick
Drafted byRain or Shine Elasto Painters
Playing career2017–present
Career history
2017–2018Nanhai/Chong Son Kung Fu
2018Alab Pilipinas
2021–2022Taoyuan Leopards
2024–presentRain or Shine Elasto Painters
Career highlights

Caelan Todd Tiongson[1][2] (born May 7, 1992) is a Filipino-American professional basketball player for the Rain or Shine Elasto Painters of the Philippine Basketball Association (PBA).

A native of Pomona, California, Tiongson played at Bonita High School in high school before playing for the University of La Verne Leopards in NCAA Division III to start his college career. His last college stint saw him play for Biola University's Eagles. In 2017, he made his pro debut with the ASEAN Basketball League team now known as the Macau Giant Pandas. In 2018, he moved to Alab Pilipinas before announcing his initial retirement from basketball in 2019.

He returned in 2021 to play for the T1 League's Taoyuan Leopards. In 2024, he was drafted seventh overall by the Rain or Shine Elasto Painters in the PBA season 49 draft. He made the PBA All-Rookie Team and was selected as an all-star in his sophomore season.

Professional career

Nanhai/Chong Son Kung Fu (2017–2018)

Coming off a stint with the Biola Eagles of NCAA Division II, Tiongson began his pro career with the Nanhai Kung Fu (later renamed to Chong Son Kung Fu; known today as the Macau Black Knights) in the ASEAN Basketball League.[3] He averaged 11.7 points, 8.2 rebounds, and 3.3 assists in his first season in the ABL.[4]

Alab Pilipinas (2018)

On July 4, 2018, Tiongson moved to Alab Pilipinas, taking his talents to the Philippines for the first time.[4] He averaged 6.9 points, 4.6 rebounds, and 2.3 assists with Alab.[5]

Taoyuan Leopards (2021–2022)

After initially retiring from basketball in 2019, Tiongson would return to the court in 2021 with the Taoyuan Leopards of the newly-established T1 League in Taiwan.[6]

Rain or Shine Elasto Painters (2024–present)

On June 28, 2024, at the age of 32, Tiongson would finally declare for the PBA draft, signing up for season 49.[7][8] He was selected by the Rain or Shine Elasto Painters with the seventh overall selection.[9] He later signed a three-year deal with the team on July 28.[10] After being selected to the PBA All-Rookie Team in 2025, Tiongson became an all-star for the 2026 PBA All-Star Weekend.[11]

Personal life

While in Biola University, Tiongson had a relationship with eventual The Bachelor season 23 winner Cassie Randolph. Their relationship was explored in the second season of the Young Once docuseries.[12] ‎His father hails from Cebu[13].

References

  1. ↑ "Caelan Todd Tiongson — Born 1992, Los Angeles County, California". CaliforniaBirthIndex.org. Retrieved August 4, 2026.
  2. ↑ "Caelan Todd Tiongson () - Basketball Stats, Height, Age". FIBA Basketball. Retrieved August 4, 2026.
  3. ↑ Terrado, Reuben (January 29, 2018). "Fil-Am Caelan Tiongson thrilled to make PH debut as Chong Son faces host Alab". SPIN.ph. Retrieved October 16, 2025.
  4. 1 2 Terrado, Reuben (July 4, 2018). "Fil-Am Caelan Tiongson joins Alab after stint with Chong Son". SPIN.ph. Retrieved October 16, 2025.
  5. ↑ Leongson, Randolph B. (October 14, 2019). "Fil-Am Caelan Tiongson announces retirement from basketball". SPIN.ph. Retrieved October 16, 2025.
  6. ↑ Leongson, Randolph B. (October 15, 2021). "Caelan Tiongson comes out of retirement to play in Taiwan pro league". SPIN.ph. Retrieved October 16, 2025.
  7. ↑ Ramos, Gerry (June 28, 2024). "Fil-Am Caelan Tiongson formally throws name into PBA Draft hat". SPIN.ph. Retrieved October 16, 2025.
  8. ↑ Terrado, Jonas (July 13, 2024). "Caelan Tiongson finally takes his shot in the PBA". INQUIRER.net. Retrieved August 2, 2025.
  9. ↑ Bacnis, Justine (July 16, 2024). "Yeng Guiao excited about Caelan Tiongson's leadership role at Rain or Shine". Tiebreaker Times. Retrieved August 2, 2025.
  10. ↑ Ramos, Gerry (July 28, 2024). "No. 7 draft pick Caelan Tiongson signs three-year ROS contract". Spin.ph. Retrieved August 2, 2025.
  11. ↑ Bacnis, Justine (February 9, 2026). "Leo Austria, June Mar Fajardo meet on opposite sides in PBA All-Star Game". Tiebreaker Times. Retrieved May 21, 2026.
  12. ↑ Stone, Natalie (February 6, 2019). "'The Bachelor' 's Cassie Randolph Addresses Docuseries That's Currently Airing About Her and Her Ex". People. Retrieved May 21, 2026.
  13. ↑ "San Miguel Alab Pilipinas to play home game in Cebu". Cebu Daily News. Retrieved August 13, 2026.
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