Tantoy Ferrer

Tantoy Ferrer
RK Hoops–Quezon City
LeagueWMPBL
Personal information
Born (1999-05-26) May 26, 1999
Listed height5 ft 7 in (170 cm)
Career information
CollegeUST
Playing career2025–present
Career history
2025Discovery Perlas
2026–presentRK Hoops–Quezon City
Career highlights
Medals
Women's 3x3 basketball
Philippines
Asian Beach Games
Silver medal – second place2026 SanyaTeam

Reynalyn "Tantoy" Ferrer[1] (born May 26, 1999[2]) is a Filipino professional basketball player. She also represents the Philippine national team in international 3x3 basketball competitions.

College

Ferrer was recruited to join the UST Growling Tigresses of the University Athletic Association of the Philippines (UAAP) back in 2018 by coach Haydee Ong.[3]She was named rookie of the year in her debut in Season 81 [1]

She suffered from a ACL injury during her participation at the 3x3 tournament of the Season 84 in 2022 rendering her unavailable for the entire Season 85. She recovered and helped UST win the 5x5 women's title in her senior year during Season 86 in 2023. Ferrer was named Finals MVP.[4][5][6]

Club

Ferrer played for Discovery Perlas in the 2025 Invitational Tournament of the Women's Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League.[7] She also featured for Discovery in the inaugural 2025 regular season.[8]

For the 2026 season, Ferrer joined the RK Hoops–Quezon City.[9]

National team

Ferrer has played for the Philippines women's national 3x3 team. She was part of the youth team which took part at the 2017 FIBA 3x3 U18 Asia Cup[10] She later became part of the senior team and took part at the 2025 SEA Games in Thailand and the 2026 FIBA 3x3 World Cup Qualifiers in Singapore.[11][12][13]

References

  1. 1 2 Javier, Nikole (December 6, 2023). "UST's graduating star Tantoy Ferrer named women's Finals MVP". Manila Bulletin. Retrieved April 12, 2026.
  2. ↑ "3x3 Basketball - Entry List by NOC" (PDF). 2026 Asian Beach Games. April 24, 2026. Retrieved April 24, 2026.
  3. ↑ Fuertes, Rommel Jr. (December 6, 2023). "Coach Haydee Ong, Tantoy Ferrer relish fairytale ending to their special bond". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved April 12, 2026.
  4. ↑ Carandang, Justin Kenneth (December 6, 2023). "From ACL injury to Finals MVP, UST's Tantoy Ferrer caps collegiate career with championship". GMA News. Retrieved April 12, 2026.
  5. ↑ Garcia, John Mark (December 6, 2023). "Tantoy Ferrer weaves inspiring story on triumph against adversity". Spin.ph. Retrieved April 12, 2026.
  6. ↑ Villanueva, Ralph Edwin (December 6, 2023). "Golden Tigresses' UAAP title a fitting ending to Ferrer's triumphant battle with ACL injury". The Philippine Star. Retrieved April 12, 2026.
  7. ↑ Dannug, Jonash (March 3, 2025). "Tantoy Ferrer clutch as Discovery edges New Zealand-Bluefire to cap WMPBL elims run". Tiebreaker Times. Retrieved April 12, 2026.
  8. ↑ "WMPBL: Perlas crushes RK Hoops-QC in Ferrer's return". ABS-CBN News. September 29, 2025. Retrieved April 12, 2026.
  9. ↑ Dannug, Jonash (April 12, 2026). "Eka Soriano shines in WMPBL debut as Biñan-Tatak Gel rolls past RK Hoops-QC". Tiebreaker Times. Retrieved April 12, 2026.
  10. ↑ "NU Bullpups' Rhayyan Amsali leads PH team bid for Fiba 3x3 U18 Asia Cup title". Sports Interactive Network Philippines. May 25, 2017. Retrieved April 12, 2026.
  11. ↑ "2025 SEA Games". 3x3 Play. FIBA. Retrieved April 12, 2026.
  12. ↑ Javier, Paige (April 9, 2026). "Tantoy Ferrer joins Gilas Women for FIBA 3x3 World Cup Qualifiers". ABS-CBN News. Retrieved April 12, 2026.
  13. ↑ Ramos, Gerry (April 11, 2026). "Gilas Women 3x3 team shoots for FIBA World Cup berth". Sports Interactive Network Philippines. Retrieved April 12, 2026.