Chris Koon

Chris Koon
No. 6 – Magnolia Chicken Timplados Hotshots
PositionSmall forward / shooting guard
LeaguePBA
Personal information
Born (2001-02-06) February 6, 2001 (age 25)
Listed height
6 ft 5 in (1.96 m)
Career information
High schoolRolling Hills Prep (Los Angeles, California)
CollegeAteneo (2020–2024)
PBA draft2025: 1st round, 4th overall pick
Drafted byNorthPort Batang Pier
Playing career
2025–present
Career history
2025Titan Ultra Giant Risers
2025–presentMagnolia Chicken Timplados Hotshots
Career highlights

Christopher Tomas Koon (born February 6, 2001) is a Filipino-American professional basketball player for the Magnolia Chicken Timplados Hotshots of the Philippine Basketball Association (PBA).

A native of Torrance, California in the Los Angeles County, Koon played for Rolling Hills Prep in four years of high school, where he won a state title. In 2020, he joined the Ateneo Blue Eagles, winning a championship in Season 85 (2022)

In 2025, he was selected by the NorthPort Batang Pier with the fourth overall pick of the PBA season 50 draft, and would later play for its successor, the Titan Ultra Giant Risers. Early in his rookie season, he was traded to the Magnolia Chicken Timplados Hotshots.

High school career

Koon played for Rolling Hills Prep in high school, where he averaged 16 points, 6.6 rebounds, and 4.4 assists per game. Along the way, he won three California Interscholastic Federation (CIF) Southern Section titles and a CIF state championship.

College career

In 2019, he was recruited by California State Polytechnic University, Pomona to play for the Broncos. However he never played any games for the Broncos.

On September 11, 2020, Koon entered Philippine collegiate basketball with his commitment to play for Ateneo de Manila University's Blue Eagles. He concluded his stint with Ateneo in UAAP Season 87 in 2024.

Professional career

Titan Ultra Giant Risers (2025)

After graduating, Koon briefly played for the Strong Group Athletics in Dubai, United Arab Emirates for the 34th Dubai International Basketball Championship in early 2025.

Koon later joined the Philippine Basketball Association via the Season 50 draft in September 2025. He was the fourth overall pick, being selected by the NorthPort Batang Pier. After signing a two-year contract with NorthPort's successor, Titan Ultra Giant Risers, he made his PBA debut at the 2025 Philippine Cup.

Magnolia Chicken Timplados Hotshots (2025–present)

On October 28, 2025, after playing just five games with Titan Ultra, Koon was traded to the Magnolia Chicken Timplados Hotshots in exchange for Aris Dionisio.

PBA career statistics

Legend
  GP Games played   MPG Minutes per game  FG%  Field-goal percentage
 3FG%  3-point field-goal percentage  4P%  4-point field-goal percentage  FT%  Free-throw percentage
 RPG  Rebounds per game  APG  Assists per game  SPG  Steals per game
 BPG  Blocks per game  PPG  Points per game  127  Career high

As of the end of 2025–26 season

Season-by-season averages

Year Team GP MPG FG% 3P% 4P% FT% RPG APG SPG BPG PPG
2025–26 Titan Ultra 3116.9.327.274.500.5133.01.2.4.14.9
Magnolia

Personal life

Chris Koon hails from Torrance, California. Koon's mother Iderlina is a Filipina from Quezon City. Chris Koon is a dual citizen, having both American and Filipino citizenships.

National team

Koon was named as part of the Philippine national 3x3 team for the 2026 FIBA 3x3 Asia Cup.

References

  1. ↑ "Christopher Tomas Koon - Players". Philippine Basketball Association. Retrieved April 3, 2026.
  2. 1 2 "Chris Koon - 2019-20 - Men's Basketball". Cal Poly Pomona Athletics. Retrieved April 3, 2026.
  3. ↑ Isaga, JR (September 11, 2020). "Ginobili-like Fil-Am teen Chris Koon commits to Ateneo". Rappler. Retrieved December 28, 2025.
  4. ↑ Li, Matthew (September 11, 2020). "Dwight Ramos' schoolmate Chris Koon transfers to Ateneo". Tiebreaker Times. Retrieved November 28, 2025.
  5. ↑ Ganglani, Naveen (August 24, 2025). "Chris Koon Declares for PBA Draft After Leading Role at Ateneo". All-Star. Retrieved April 3, 2026.
  6. ↑ "Chris Koon begins post-Ateneo journey with Strong Group". Tiebreaker Times. January 16, 2025. Retrieved April 3, 2026.
  7. ↑ Ramos, Gerry (October 6, 2025). "Titan Ultra signs No. 4 pick Chris Koon to a two-year contract". Sports Interactive Network Philippines. Retrieved April 3, 2026.
  8. ↑ Terrado, Jonas (October 28, 2025). "PBA: Magnolia acquires Chris Koon from Titan Ultra". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved April 3, 2026.
  9. ↑ "Koon traded to Magnolia for Dionisio just 5 games into PBA career". Sports Interactive Network Philippines. October 28, 2025. Retrieved October 28, 2025.
  10. ↑ Ambat, Pao (October 28, 2025). "PBA: Magnolia acquires Chris Koon, ships Aris Dionisio to Titan Ultra". One Sports. Retrieved October 28, 2025.
  11. ↑ "Chris Koon Player Profile - RealGM". basketball.realgm.com.
  12. ↑ Matel, Philip (September 11, 2020). "Fil-American Chris Koon commits to the Ateneo Blue Eagles". ESPN.com. Retrieved April 3, 2026.
  13. ↑ "Chris Koon sees Holy Week work as 'privilege' as he plays in FIBA 3x3 Asia Cup for Gilas". Dugout Philippines. Retrieved April 3, 2026.