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James Yap
James Carlos Agravante Yap Sr. (born February 15, 1982) is a Filipino professional basketball player and politician who last played for the Blackwater Bossing of the Philippine Basketball Association (PBA). Known by his nickname Big Game James, he is widely regarded as one of the greatest players to ever play in the PBA.
Yap spent his high school career initially with Bacolod Tay Tung High School before moving to Iloilo Central Commercial High School. In college, he spent his entire college career with the University of the East, playing for the Red Warriors. He won the MVP award in Season 66 (2003) and was part of two Mythical Five teams. During this time he also played in the Philippine Basketball League.
In 2004, Yap was selected second overall by the Star Hotshots in the 2004 PBA draft. He spent twelve years with the Purefoods franchise before being sent to the Rain or Shine Elasto Painters in 2016 in a blockbuster trade. He played for Rain or Shine for eight years, though he took a break in 2022 as he began to get into politics. In 2024, he moved to the Blackwater Bossing, and has since yet to return.
In politics, he is currently serving as the city councilor for San Juan, where he has assumed office since 2022.
Yap was born in Escalante, Negros Occidental. As a child, Yap already showed athleticism playing football, baseball, and track and field until high school. Growing up, he looked up to one of the most prolific players in the history of Philippine Basketball, Samboy Lim.
Yap emerged to be one of the most promising basketball stars in the Iloilo/Negros region back in the late 1990s. Early on that decade, he played for the Bacolod Tay Tung High School and made his mark. He was transferred to Iloilo Central Commercial High School, displaying his skills. Manila Standard. Along the way, he sparked his team to three consecutive Iloilo PRISAA titles.
Instead, Yap went on to play at the collegiate level where he polished his skills. He played for the UE Red Warriors under former national team coach Boysie Zamar. In 2002, known for his quick-release shooting and all-around presence, he, alongside Paul Artadi and Ronald Tubid, brought the Red Warriors to the Final Four after years of absence. However, second seed University of the East lost to a dramatic semifinal series as they faced the Ateneo Blue Eagles the eventual champions. Nevertheless, Yap established himself as one of the most prolific scorers averaging more than 20 points per game in just his third year in the league.
In the same year, he led UE to the first Bantay Bata Crossover Cup, exacting a sweet revenge against Ateneo in the finals. A month after, he again led UE to the inaugural Collegiate Champions League crown, beating FEU.
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James Yap
James Carlos Agravante Yap Sr. (born February 15, 1982) is a Filipino professional basketball player and politician who last played for the Blackwater Bossing of the Philippine Basketball Association (PBA). Known by his nickname Big Game James, he is widely regarded as one of the greatest players to ever play in the PBA.
Yap spent his high school career initially with Bacolod Tay Tung High School before moving to Iloilo Central Commercial High School. In college, he spent his entire college career with the University of the East, playing for the Red Warriors. He won the MVP award in Season 66 (2003) and was part of two Mythical Five teams. During this time he also played in the Philippine Basketball League.
In 2004, Yap was selected second overall by the Star Hotshots in the 2004 PBA draft. He spent twelve years with the Purefoods franchise before being sent to the Rain or Shine Elasto Painters in 2016 in a blockbuster trade. He played for Rain or Shine for eight years, though he took a break in 2022 as he began to get into politics. In 2024, he moved to the Blackwater Bossing, and has since yet to return.
In politics, he is currently serving as the city councilor for San Juan, where he has assumed office since 2022.
Yap was born in Escalante, Negros Occidental. As a child, Yap already showed athleticism playing football, baseball, and track and field until high school. Growing up, he looked up to one of the most prolific players in the history of Philippine Basketball, Samboy Lim.
Yap emerged to be one of the most promising basketball stars in the Iloilo/Negros region back in the late 1990s. Early on that decade, he played for the Bacolod Tay Tung High School and made his mark. He was transferred to Iloilo Central Commercial High School, displaying his skills. Manila Standard. Along the way, he sparked his team to three consecutive Iloilo PRISAA titles.
Instead, Yap went on to play at the collegiate level where he polished his skills. He played for the UE Red Warriors under former national team coach Boysie Zamar. In 2002, known for his quick-release shooting and all-around presence, he, alongside Paul Artadi and Ronald Tubid, brought the Red Warriors to the Final Four after years of absence. However, second seed University of the East lost to a dramatic semifinal series as they faced the Ateneo Blue Eagles the eventual champions. Nevertheless, Yap established himself as one of the most prolific scorers averaging more than 20 points per game in just his third year in the league.
In the same year, he led UE to the first Bantay Bata Crossover Cup, exacting a sweet revenge against Ateneo in the finals. A month after, he again led UE to the inaugural Collegiate Champions League crown, beating FEU.