Kent Pastrana
| Free agent | |
|---|---|
| Personal information | |
| Born | September 5, 2000 |
| Listed height | 5 ft 7 in (1.70 m) |
| Career information | |
| High school | DMLMHS (Silay, Negros Occidental) |
| College | De La Salle (2019) UST (2023–2026) |
Kent Jane Pastrana is a Filipina basketball player who last played for the UST Growling Tigresses of the University Athletic Association of the Philippines (UAAP).
Early life and education
Kent Pastrana was born on September 5, 2000.[1] She took up basketball when she was in fifth grade but was initially discouraged by her elder brothers since she was the only girl among siblings.[2]
Eventually they allowed Pastrana to commit to playing basketball leading to her recruitment for the Doña Montserrat Lopez Memorial High School in Silay, Negros Occidental. For her collegiate studies she initially attended the De La Salle University (DLSU) before transferring to the University of Santo Tomas (UST) in 2022.[3][4]
Career
Collegiate
De La Salle
Pastrana was set on joining DLSU, her dream school despite attempts by UST coach Haydee Ong to recruit her. Pastrana initially played for the La Salle Lady Archers in University Athletic Association of the Philippines (UAAP). She was named Rookie of the Year and part of the Mythical Team in UAAP Season 82 in 2019.[5][6]
UST
However the COVID-19 pandemic disrupted the league, and Pastrana later moved to UST.[7] She had to sat out Season 85 following her 2022 transfer.[8]
She made her UAAP debut with the UST Golden Tigresses in Season 86 and helped the team won the championship.[6] This disrupted the championship streak of the NU Lady Bulldogs.[9] The team finished as runners-up in Season 87, and won the title again in Season 88 in 2025 where Pastrana was named Finals MVP.[7][10] She was part of the Mythical Team throughout all seasons she played for UST.[7]
Pastrana also played 3x3 basketball for UST winning the Seasons 86 and 88 titles. She finished her collegiate career with the 3x3 tournament in 2026.[11]
National team
Pastrana became part of the Philippine national team in 2025.[12][13] Notably omitted from the 2025 William Jones Cup roster, Pastrana debuted at the 2025 FIBA Asia Cup Division A tournament.[14][15] She took part in the 2026 FIBA Women's Basketball World Cup qualifiers.[16]
Personal life
Pastrana is described as a native of either Silay or Victorias, Negros Occidental.[9][3]
References
- ↑ "Kent Jane Pastrana (Philippines) - Basketball Stats, Height, Age". FIBA. May 8, 2026. Retrieved May 8, 2026.
- ↑ Cabas, Chinyere (November 14, 2025). "Kent Pastrana: The Tigress Who Refused to Back Down". All-Star. Retrieved May 8, 2026.
- 1 2 Co, Adrian Stewart (September 15, 2022). "Negrense Pastrana transfers to UST women's basketball". Panay News. Retrieved May 8, 2026.
- ↑ Anzures, Rom (December 14, 2025). "UAAP: UST a home away from home for Finals MVP Kent Pastrana". ABS-CBN News. Retrieved May 8, 2026.
- ↑ "UST has double celebration as Chabi Yo, Irebu receive UAAP MVP plums". Tiebreaker Times. November 20, 2019. Retrieved May 8, 2026.
- 1 2 Valencia, Justin (December 4, 2024). "Haydee Ong hails Kent Pastrana as 'hulog ng Diyos' to UST, UAAP". Tiebreaker Times. Retrieved May 8, 2026.
- ↑ Verora, Levi Joshua Jr. (March 27, 2023). "'Parang rookie ulit': UST's Pastrana excited to make UAAP return". ABS-CBN News. Retrieved May 8, 2026.
- 1 2 Martin, Vito (December 6, 2023). "Kent Pastrana fulfills promise to Haydee Ong: Bring championship back to UST". Tiebreaker Times. Retrieved May 8, 2026.
- ↑ Valencia, Justin (December 14, 2025). "Kent Pastrana caps UAAP career with Finals MVP". Tiebreaker Times. Retrieved May 8, 2026.
- ↑ Valencia, Justin (May 8, 2026). "Kent Pastrana eyes overseas pro leap after farewell with UST". Tiebreaker Times. Retrieved May 8, 2026.
- ↑ Co, Adrian Stewart (June 19, 2025). "Negrense Pastrana thrilled with Gilas Pilipinas debut". Panay News. Retrieved May 8, 2026.
- ↑ Payo, Jasmine (June 20, 2025). "New guards take over: Pastrana confident of new-look Gilas Women". Rappler. Retrieved May 8, 2026.
- ↑ Tuazon, Ernest (July 1, 2025). "Kent Pastrana stays locked in for Asia Cup despite Jones Cup absence". Tiebreaker Times. Retrieved May 8, 2026.
- ↑ Terrado, Reuben (July 16, 2025). "Gilas Women nip Lebanon, keep place in Division A of Asia Cup". Sports Interactive Network Philippines. Retrieved May 8, 2026.
- ↑ Morales, Luisa (April 1, 2026). "Kent Pastrana hopes to use Gilas Women stint lessons in pursuing overseas career". One Sports. Retrieved May 8, 2026.