Mike Tolomia Explained

Position:Point guard / shooting guard
Height Ft:5
Height In:11
Weight Lb:180
League:The Asian Tournament
Team:Zamboanga Valientes
Number:13
Nationality:Filipino
Birth Date:6 January 1993
Birth Place:Zamboanga City, Philippines
High School:FEU-FERN (Quezon City)
College:FEU (2011–2015)
Draft Year Pba:2016
Draft Pba:Special draft
Draft Team Pba:Rain or Shine Elasto Painters
Career Start:2016
Years1:2016–2017
Team1:Rain or Shine Elasto Painters
Years2:2017–2019
Team2:Meralco Bolts
Years3:2019–2021
Team3:Blackwater Elite/Bossing
Years4:2021–2022
Team4:Alaska Aces
Years5:2022–2023
Team5:Converge FiberXers
Years6:2023
Team6:Zamboanga Valientes
Years7:2023–2024
Team7:TNT Tropang Giga
Years8:2024
Team8:Manila Stars
Highlights:
Years9:2024–present
Team9:Zamboanga Valientes

Cris Michael Solis Tolomia (born January 6, 1993) is a Filipino professional basketball player who plays for the Zamboanga Valientes of The Asian Tournament (TAT). He won a UAAP championship with the FEU Tamaraws.

College career

Seasons 74–76

Tolomia first played for the FEU Tamaraws in Season 74. In a game against the UST Growling Tigers in his rookie season, he had 10 points, six rebounds, three assists, two steals and the game-winning three pointer in his 24 minutes of play.[1] In the playoffs, he scored 13 of his 19 points in the second half to help send FEU to the Finals where they would face Ateneo.[2] In Season 76, he scored 16 points against the Ateneo Blue Eagles.[3] That season, the Tamaraws had a chance to make the Finals, but were beaten by the La Salle Green Archers. La Salle went on to win that season.[4]

Season 77

After Season 76, FEU lost its lead guards RR Garcia and Terrence Romeo, to graduation and to the PBA Draft respectively.[5] With them gone, Tolomia became the leader of the team.[6] Before the start of Season 77, he was able to lead his team to the quarterfinals of the Filoil Flying V Preseason Cup and the title in a mini-tournament in Cebu. In their Season 77 debut, he scored 20 of his 23 points in the second half to lead the Tamaraws to an upset win over the Archers.[7] He then scored 14 points in a loss to UST.[8] FEU then bounced back with a win over the UP Fighting Maroons, in which he scored 18 and had three assists.[9] He then had 15 points against Ateneo, but missed a game-tying triple at the buzzer that resulted in FEU losing.[10] To end the first round of eliminations, he fired 21 points in 21 minutes for a win over the Adamson Falcons.[11] With the win, FEU created a three-way tie with La Salle and the NU Bulldogs for the 2nd spot, with Ateneo leading the UAAP in the standings.

When the second round began, FEU beat NU with Tolomia going for 18 points and 5 assists.[12] They then beat the Archers again, despite him spending three days in the days in the hospital for fever and tonsilitis and being discharged just the day before the match.[13] In that game, he scored 22 points and snapped the Archers' seven-game winning streak.[14] For that performance and for scoring 19 in a win over UP, he won Player of the Week honors. He then had a sub-par performance against Ateneo, in which he only scored 10 points on 3-of-16 from the field and a woeful 3-of-10 from the free throw line, including free throws that could have won the game for FEU and secured 1st seed.[15]

Tolomia was able to redeem himself in the playoff for the 2nd seed against La Salle, as he scored 19 points and got FEU the twice-to-beat advantage.[16] However, the following game, he only had seven points on 2-of-14 shooting, resulting in La Salle sending the series into sudden death.[17] In Game 2, he made the game-winning assist to Mac Belo for a wide open three-pointer, sending FEU back to the Finals for the first time since 2011, where they would face the Bulldogs.[18] In the Finals, FEU won Game 1, as he had 15 points to lead the team.[19] However, the Bulldogs went on to win the next two games, denying FEU the championship while ending a 60-year title drought for NU.[20]

Season 78

For Season 78, Tolomia played more as a point guard than as a two guard.[21] He scored 17 in a blowout win over Ateneo to start their season.[22] In their next game however, which was against UST, he had only eight points and 10 turnovers as FEU lost.[23] He then bounced back with 20 points with three triples and five assists in a win over La Salle.[24] In a Finals rematch with NU, he had 19 points with three triples (with two of them in the clutch) as FEU got its revenge.[25] He had no points, but nine rebounds and five assists before spraining his left ankle against the UE Red Warriors.[26] He was able to play limited minutes as FEU won its 9th straight game.[27] The nine-game streak however would be broken by UST, despite Tolomia scoring 17.[28] The Tamaraws finished the elimination rounds as the 2nd seed.[29]

FEU got into the Finals once again, this time against UST.[30] In Game 1, Tolomia had 14 points and sparked a 14–2 run in the final six minutes for FEU to pull away with the win.[31] However, in Game 2, his performance hurt the team, as he had just seven points on 0-of-15 shooting from the field and six turnovers.[32] In contrast, UST's Kevin Ferrer had 29 points (with 24 of them in the third quarter) as UST forced a winner-take-all Game 3. Still, Coach Nash Racela had faith that Tolomia and the team would bounce back.[33] In Game 3, he made a clutch shot that helped put FEU ahead by three.[34] FEU eventually won the game and won their first title in a decade. He finished with 13 points, but shot 4 for 17. This was his final year with FEU, as he had used up his playing years.[35]

For his achievements, he was awarded "Super Senior" along with San Beda's Baser Amer, and Letran's Mark Cruz at the Collegiate Basketball Awards.[36] Several years later, he graduated from FEU with a Bachelor of Science in Sports and Recreational Management degree.[37]

Amateur career

Tolomia played in the PBA D-League from 2013 up to when he was drafted to the PBA.[38] In the 2016 Aspirant's Cup, he had his first triple-double of his career, with 22 points, 10 rebounds, and 10 assists in a win over the AMA Online Education Titans.[39] His team won the title that conference.[40] In the following conference, he had another triple-double, this time with 23 points, 10 rebounds, and 10 assists against AMA once again.[41] Later on, he won the first-ever PBA D-League MVP and claimed the title in the 2016 Foundation Cup.[42] [43]

Professional career

Rain or Shine Elasto Painters (2016–2017)

Tolomia was selected in the special draft of the 2016 PBA draft by the Rain or Shine Elasto Painters.[44] He was Rain or Shine's only pick in that draft. His new coach, Caloy Garcia, expected him to take the place of Paul Lee.[45] In his PBA debut, he scored 11 points, four rebounds and two assists in 15 minutes.[46] He scored 14 points against the Blackwater Elite to help Rain or Shine make the quarterfinals.[47] He made the 2017 All-Star Game as a member of Gilas.[48] Against the Alaska Aces in the Commissioner's Cup, he scored nine points in the fourth quarter and three assists.[49] However, he committed a costly turnover late in the game when he dribbled off his foot, allowing Alaska to seal the win. He still impressed Alaska's Jvee Casio and head coach Alex Compton.[50] In the Governors' Cup, he made the assist that gave James Yap his 10,000th point.[51]

Meralco Bolts (2017–2019)

On August 7, 2017, Tolomia was traded to the Meralco Bolts for Ed Daquioag.[52] Head coach Norman Black did the trade because Meralco needed more point guards while they had many two guards.[53] In his fourth game with the Bolts, he had a career-high 24 points on five three-pointers against Alaska.[54] In the Governors' Cup quarterfinals, he missed a game-winning basket at the buzzer, allowing Blackwater to upset them for Game 1.[55] Meralco eventually moved on to the semis, where he was fined P5,000 for a flagrant foul against the Star Hotshot's Jio Jalalon.[56] Meralco went as far as the Finals that conference, where they lost to Barangay Ginebra in seven games.[57]

In the 2017–18 Philippine Cup, Tolomia scored 21 points, six assists and four rebounds off the bench in a loss to the San Miguel Beermen.[58] During the 2018 Governors' Cup, his conference-high was 17 points, which he scored in a win over Rain or Shine.[59]

In 2019, Tolomia played in the Rookies/Sophomores vs Juniors game during the 2019 PBA All-Star Weekend.[60]

Blackwater Elite (2019–2021)

On October 25, 2019, Tolomia, along with KG Canaleta and two second round draft picks in 2020 and 2022, was traded to the Blackwater Elite for Allein Maliksi and Raymar Jose.[61] Head coach Aries Dimaunahan believed both players could impact the team.[62] He debuted with only two points in a loss to Alaska.

On November 27, 2019, Tolomia's former head coach at FEU, Nash Racela, became the head coach for Blackwater, replacing Dimaunahan.[63] This completed a mini-reunion of FEU alumni at Blackwater, with Mac Belo and Carl Bryan Cruz also on the team. Richard Escoto, Hubert Cani, and Ron Dennison, who were also Tolomia's teammates at FEU, later joined Blackwater.[64] In the 2020 season, he had 10 points and seven assists in a loss to Alaska.[65] He then had 17 points in a loss to SMB, but missed a three-pointer that could have won them the game.[66] Stats-wise, he had a good season as he averaged 8.2 points, 2.5 rebounds, 2.2 assists, and 1.1 steals in 21.9 minutes.[67]

In the 2021 PBA season opener against Alaska, Tolomia tried to spark a comeback win, but Alaska came out with the win.[68] He then scored a game-high 22 points in a loss to Ginebra.[69] Blackwater kept on losing that season, and got their 19th straight loss from Meralco, breaking a PBA all-time record for most consecutive losses.[70] Before he was traded, he was averaging a career-best 11.7 points, 3.1 rebounds, and 2.4 assists.[71]

Alaska Aces (2021–2022)

On October 13, 2021, Tolomia, along with a 2022 second-round pick, was traded to the Alaska Aces for JVee Casio and Barkley Eboña.[72] He was notified of the trade just before practice with Blackwater.[73] Head coach Jeffrey Cariaso liked his scoring.[74] In the 2021 Governors' Cup playoffs, he scored 10 points in the third quarter to extend their series against the NLEX Road Warriors.[75] They were eliminated the following game, as he had 11 points and no one scored more than 15.[76]

Converge FiberXers (2022–2023)

In May 2022, Tolomia signed with the Converge FiberXers, the new team that took over the defunct Alaska Aces franchise.[77] He led Converge in points in a close loss against the TNT Tropang Giga with 17.[78] He became a free agent after the 2022–23 PBA season after being left unsigned.[79]

TNT Tropang Giga (2023–2024)

In November 2023, Tolomia signed a one-conference contract with the TNT Tropang Giga.[80] Prior to signing with the Tropang Giga, he had a stint with the Zamboanga Valientes of the Pilipinas VisMin Super Cup during the 2023 Fiesta Pilar Cup.[81]

Manila Stars (2024–present)

In April 2024, Tolomia moved to the Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League as he joined as Manila Stars.[82]

Career statistics

As of the end of 2023–24 season[83]

PBA season-by-season averages

|-| align=left rowspan=2| | align=left | Rain or Shine| rowspan=2|38 || rowspan=2|11.6 || rowspan=2|.404 || rowspan=2|.348 || rowspan=2|.853 || rowspan=2|1.2 || rowspan=2|1.0 || rowspan=2|.2 || rowspan=2| || rowspan=2|4.7|-| align=left | Meralco|-| align=left | | align=left | Meralco| 35 || 13.6 || .355 || .337 || .758 || 1.9 || 1.4 || .3 || .1 || 5.3|-| align=left rowspan=2| | align=left | Meralco| rowspan=2|22 || rowspan=2|10.7 || rowspan=2|.337 || rowspan=2|.174 || rowspan=2|.467 || rowspan=2|1.1 || rowspan=2|1.2 || rowspan=2|.3 || rowspan=2| || rowspan=2|3.5|-| align=left | Blackwater|-| align=left | | align=left | Blackwater| 11 || 21.9 || .310 || .190 || .571 || 2.5 || 2.2 || 1.1 || || 8.2|-| align=left rowspan=2| | align=left | Blackwater| rowspan=2|22 || rowspan=2|18.4 || rowspan=2|.369 || rowspan=2|.254 || rowspan=2|.746 || rowspan=2|2.3 || rowspan=2|2.0 || rowspan=2|.5 || rowspan=2|.0 || rowspan=2|8.5|-| align=left | Alaska|-| align=left | | align=left | Converge| 23 || 8.6 || .312 || .235 || .429 || .9 || 1.0 || .3 || .0 || 2.6|-| align=left | | align=left | TNT| 6 || 9.0 || .313 || .200 || || 1.2 || 1.0 || || || 2.0|-class=sortbottom| align="center" colspan=2 | Career| 157 || 13.1 || .354 || .272 || .711 || 1.5 || 1.3 || .3 || .0 || 5.0

College

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Elimination rounds

YearTeamGPMPGFG%3P%FT%RPGAPGSPGBPGPPG
2011–12FEU1421.6.282.209.5173.61.5.5.15.9
2012–131017.1.318.161.6921.61.5.4.05.6
2013–141424.7.306.231.6964.83.6.5.19.4
2014–151428.0.400.230.5974.43.4.4.015.2
2015–161423.8.400.309.8464.74.0.1.112.4
Career6623.4.352.238.6614.02.9.4.110.0

Playoffs

YearTeamGPMPGFG%3P%FT%RPGAPGSPGBPGPPG
2013–14FEU220.0.111.0771.0002.53.0.5.04.5
2014–15632.0.356.205.5005.03.01.1.315.5
2015–16427.4.217.115.8575.03.3.0.011.8
Career1228.5.286.157.7116.03.1.8.212.4

National team career

At 17 years old, Tolomia competed in the 2010 Summer Youth Olympic Games in Singapore in the boy's 3x3 basketball event.[85] His team finished 9th out of 20 countries. He then joined the Philippine national team for the 2010 FIBA Asia U-18 Championship.[86] In that tournament, the team placed 5th.[87]

In 2015, Tolomia and Roi Sumang were left out of the Gilas cadet pool, who would go on to represent the team in that year's SEA Games and in the SEABA Championship.[88] [89]

The following year, he made his return to the Gilas cadets for the 2016 SEABA Cup.[90] His team won that tournament. After winning a D-League title, he also represented the Philippines in that year's FIBA Asia Challenge.[91] They did not make the quarterfinals in that tournament.[92]

In 2017, Tolomia was named to the Gilas 5.0 pool.[93] He was one of the final cuts for that year's SEABA Championship.[94] He got to play in the 2017 Jones Cup and won a SEA Games gold medal that year.[95]

In 2018, Tolomia, as a member of the Meralco Bolts, played in the 2018 FIBA Asia Champions Cup.[96]

Personal life

Tolomia is the youngest among four brothers.[97] One of his older brothers, Chester, is a former PBA player.[98] He also played in the PBL with the Welcoat Dragons.[99] Chester got to coach his brother in the PBA D-League in 2014.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Dy . Adrian . July 30, 2011 . Tolomia triple lifts FEU past UST » inboundpass.com – Covering Philippine college basketball / UAAP, NCAA, PCC . https://web.archive.org/web/20110811105624/http://www.inboundpass.com/2011/07/30/tolomia-triple-lifts-feu-past-ust/ . August 11, 2011 . September 5, 2022 .
  2. Web site: Flores . Celest R. . September 18, 2011 . FEU arranges another date in the finals with Ateneo as it overcomes Adamson . September 6, 2022 . INQUIRER.net . en.
  3. Web site: Avinante . Aldo . July 3, 2013 . Romeo, Tams outlast Eagles in OT . September 5, 2022 . Philstar.com.
  4. Web site: October 12, 2013 . La Salle beats UST, wins UAAP title . September 6, 2022 . RAPPLER . en-US.
  5. Web site: Terrado . Reuben . October 20, 2013 . FEU coach Racela in search for new take-charge guys after Romeo's shock exit . September 5, 2022 . Spin.ph . en.
  6. Web site: Panerio . Jonas . June 26, 2014 . FEU Tamaraws' lineup loaded with Cebu standouts. Coach Nash Racela explains why . September 6, 2022 . Spin.ph . en.
  7. Web site: Terrado . Reuben . July 12, 2014 . Mike Tolomia shows way as FEU Tamaraws stun La Salle's Green Archers in UAAP debut . September 6, 2022 . Spin.ph . en.
  8. Web site: Avinante . Aldo . July 20, 2014 . Ferrer lifts Tigers over Tams . September 6, 2022 . Philstar.com.
  9. Web site: Leyba . Olmin . July 27, 2014 . Tams bounce back, trample Maroons . September 6, 2022 . Philstar.com.
  10. Web site: Avinante . Aldo . August 3, 2014 . Kiefer takes over as Eagles survive Tams . September 6, 2022 . Philstar.com.
  11. Web site: Avinante . Aldo . August 13, 2014 . Tams ram Falcons as UAAP first round ends . September 6, 2022 . Philstar.com.
  12. Web site: Leyba . Olmin . August 18, 2014 . Tams outlast Bulldogs in overtime . September 6, 2022 . Philstar.com.
  13. Web site: Terrado . Reuben . August 27, 2014 . Mike Tolomia recovers in time from fever and tonsilitis to lead FEU repeat over La Salle . September 6, 2022 . Spin.ph . en.
  14. Web site: September 1, 2014 . Mike Tolomia, back in top form, earns Player of the Week citation from UAAP scribes . September 6, 2022 . Spin.ph . en.
  15. Web site: Terrado . Reuben . September 14, 2014 . Mike Tolomia inconsolable but FEU coach Nash Racela refuses to dwell on late missed free throws . September 6, 2022 . Spin.ph . en.
  16. Web site: Leyba . Olmin . September 22, 2014 . All green and go for Tams as No. 2 . September 6, 2022 . Philstar.com.
  17. Web site: September 28, 2014 . Archers may laban pa . September 6, 2022 . Philstar.com.
  18. Web site: Avinante . Aldo . October 1, 2014 . Belo's game-winner tows Tams to UAAP finals . September 6, 2022 . Philstar.com.
  19. Web site: October 4, 2014 . Tams draw first blood in UAAP Finals, 75–70 . September 6, 2022 . Philstar.com.
  20. Web site: October 16, 2014 . Nakatikim ang bulldogs UAAP Season 77 champion . September 6, 2022 . Philstar.com.
  21. Web site: Terrado . Reuben . August 28, 2015 . UAAP PREVIEW: Five burning questions facing FEU Tamaraws ahead of Season 78 . September 6, 2022 . Spin.ph . en.
  22. Web site: Sacamos . Karlo . September 6, 2015 . Preseason favorites FEU Tamaraws live up to hype with blowout win over Ateneo Blue Eagles . September 6, 2022 . Spin.ph . en.
  23. Web site: Terrado . Reuben . September 9, 2015 . Imperfect 10: Coach Racela refuses to pin blame on Tolomia turnovers for FEU loss . September 6, 2022 . Spin.ph . en.
  24. Web site: Leyba . Olmin . September 13, 2015 . Tams bounce back with big win over Archers . September 6, 2022 . Philstar.com.
  25. Web site: Terrado . Reuben . October 7, 2015 . Timely Mike Tolomia treys enable FEU Tamaraws to hold off tough NU Bulldogs stand . September 6, 2022 . Spin.ph . en.
  26. Web site: Terrado . Reuben . October 24, 2015 . FEU gunner Mike Tolomia hopeful extent of injury not bad after spraining ankle against UE . September 6, 2022 . Spin.ph . en.
  27. Web site: Leyba . Olmin . October 24, 2015 . Tams gun down Warriors, gain Final 4; Falcons win . September 6, 2022 . Philstar.com.
  28. Web site: Almo . Alder . November 7, 2015 . Tigers stop Tams, secure playoff for twice-to-beat bonus . September 6, 2022 . Philstar.com.
  29. Web site: Almo . Alder . November 14, 2015 . NU escapes FEU, clinches playoff for last Final Four berth . September 6, 2022 . Philstar.com.
  30. Web site: Rappler.com . IN PHOTOS: FEU draws first blood vs UST in UAAP Finals . September 6, 2022 . Rappler . en.
  31. Web site: Leyba . Olmin . November 25, 2015 . Surgin' Tamaraws defang Tigers: Move win shy of clinching UAAP crown . September 6, 2022 . Philstar.com.
  32. Web site: Almo . Alder . November 28, 2015 . Ferrer, Tigers roar back in Game 2 . September 6, 2022 . Philstar.com.
  33. Web site: Terrado . Reuben . November 28, 2015 . FEU coach Racela says Mike Tolomia's horror 0-of-15 performance 'not a concern' . September 6, 2022 . Spin.ph . en.
  34. Web site: Terrado . Reuben . December 3, 2015 . FEU guard Mike Tolomia overcomes woeful shooting through sheer determination . September 6, 2022 . Spin.ph . en.
  35. Web site: Terrado . Reuben . December 18, 2015 . FEU confident there's life after Belo and Co., says Team B players are 'UAAP-ready' . September 6, 2022 . Spin.ph . en.
  36. Web site: January 8, 2016 . 'Super Seniors' Baser Amer, Mark Cruz, Mike Tolomia to be feted in Collegiate Basketball Awards . September 6, 2022 . Spin.ph . en.
  37. Web site: Bacnis . Justine . July 10, 2019 . 'Dream come true' for Mike Tolomia as he finally gets FEU diploma . April 9, 2020 . Tiebreaker Times . en-US.
  38. Web site: April 26, 2013 . Fruitas crushes Informatics . September 6, 2022 . Philstar.com.
  39. Web site: Terrado . Reuben . February 2, 2016 . Mike Tolomia triple double helps rise of Phoenix from 22-points down against AMA . September 6, 2022 . Spin.ph . en.
  40. Web site: Terrado . Reuben . April 14, 2016 . Phoenix wins championship in maiden D-League stint, overcomes Cafe France in OT . September 6, 2022 . Spin.ph . en.
  41. Web site: Terrado . Reuben . July 14, 2016 . Mike Tolomia posts triple-double as Phoenix eases past AMA to retake D-League lead . September 6, 2022 . Spin.ph . en.
  42. Web site: Ballesteros . Jan . August 23, 2016 . Phoenix guard Mike Tolomia wins first PBA D-League MVP award . September 6, 2022 . Spin.ph . en.
  43. Web site: Ballesteros . Jan . August 25, 2016 . Tolomia happy to be fully healthy, makes up for Game Two letdown with title-clinching heroics . September 6, 2022 . Spin.ph . en.
  44. Web site: Sacamos . Karlo . October 30, 2016 . Alaska, Rain or Shine explain why they made just one pick each in PBA rookie draft . September 6, 2022 . Spin.ph . en.
  45. Web site: November 3, 2016 . Garcia: We want Tolomia to take the place of Lee . September 7, 2022 . www.pba.ph . en.
  46. Web site: Ramos . Gerry . November 23, 2016 . Rookie Mike Tolomia admits he's a long way from filling gap left by Paul Lee . September 7, 2022 . Spin.ph . en.
  47. Web site: February 3, 2017 . PBA: Rain Or Shine catches last train to quarterfinals . September 7, 2022 . ABS-CBN News.
  48. Web site: March 27, 2017 . Chooks Gilas rosters announced for 2017 PBA All-Star Week – Bounty Agro Ventures, Inc. (BAVI) . September 7, 2022 . en-US.
  49. Web site: April 3, 2017 . No regrets for Mike Tolomia after late turnover dampens breakout game for RoS . September 7, 2022 . Spin.ph . en.
  50. Web site: Ramos . Gerry . April 2, 2017 . JVee Casio the least surprised to see rookie Mike Tolomia nearly steal win for RoS . September 7, 2022 . Spin.ph . en.
  51. Web site: July 29, 2017 . Bolts disappoint E-Painters, ruin Yap's evening . September 7, 2022 . pba.ph . en.
  52. Web site: Rain or Shine trades Tolomia for Meralco's Daquioag. Rappler.
  53. Web site: Ramos . Gerry . August 8, 2017 . Norman Black explains why trading Daquioag for Tolomia makes sense for Meralco . September 7, 2022 . Spin.ph . en.
  54. Web site: Bacnis . Justine . September 15, 2017 . Seizing opportunities leads to Mike Tolomia's career game . September 7, 2022 . Tiebreaker Times . en-US.
  55. Web site: Ramos . Gerry . September 26, 2017 . Norman Black refuses to blame fatigue factor for top-seed Meralco's shocking loss to Blackwater . September 7, 2022 . Spin.ph . en.
  56. Web site: Ramos . Gerry . October 5, 2017 . Tim Cone fined for entering the court during Japeth Aguilar-Gabby Espinas quarterfinal scuffle . September 7, 2022 . Spin.ph . en.
  57. Web site: October 28, 2017 . Ginebra stays as Govs' Cup champ after subduing Meralco in decider . September 7, 2022 . ptvnews.ph.
  58. Web site: Sacamos . Karlo . December 27, 2017 . Mike Tolomia holds head high even as gallant Meralco stand falls short against SMB . September 7, 2022 . Spin.ph . en.
  59. Web site: October 22, 2018 . PBA: Bolts spill ROS . September 7, 2022 . Tempo – The Nation's Fastest Growing Newspaper . en-US.
  60. Web site: Terrado . Reuben . March 30, 2019 . FEU reunion at All-Star Game a testament to former Tams' hard work, says Belo . September 7, 2022 . Spin.ph . en.
  61. Web site: Maliksi to Meralco trade approved; Blackwater gets Tolomia, Canaleta. Bong. Lozada. October 25, 2019. INQUIRER.net.
  62. Web site: Terrado . Reuben . October 26, 2019 . Dimaunahan insists Canaleta, Tolomia can help salvage Blackwater campaign . September 7, 2022 . Spin.ph . en.
  63. Web site: Bacnis . Justine . November 27, 2019 . Nash Racela agrees terms with Blackwater . September 7, 2022 . Tiebreaker Times . en-US.
  64. Web site: Terrado . Reuben . January 17, 2020 . Nash insists stockpiling of ex-FEU players at Blackwater not intentional . September 7, 2022 . Spin.ph . en.
  65. Web site: Soriano . Lorraine . October 21, 2020 . ALASKA SLAMS BLACKWATER, NOTCHING TWO STRAIGHT VICTORY . September 7, 2022 . The POST . en-US.
  66. Web site: CARANDANG . JUSTIN KENNETH . November 3, 2020 . San Miguel Beer escapes Blackwater in OT NCAA Philippines . September 7, 2022 . www.gmanetwork.com . en.
  67. Web site: Leongson . Randolph B. . February 26, 2021 . What happened to the first batch of the special Gilas draftees? . September 7, 2022 . Spin.ph . en.
  68. Web site: Saldajeno . Ivan Stewart . July 16, 2021 . Alaska wins PBA season opener . September 7, 2022 . www.pna.gov.ph . en.
  69. Web site: July 23, 2021 . Ginebra hands Blackwater third straight loss . September 7, 2022 . www.pba.ph . en.
  70. Web site: Meralco nears QF bonus; Blackwater sets longest PBA skid . September 7, 2022 . www.pna.gov.ph . en.
  71. Web site: Tamayo . Paul . December 6, 2021 . 2021 PBA GOVERNORS' CUP PREVIEW: THE NOWHERE BUT UP TEAMS . September 7, 2022 . Dribblemedia.com.
  72. Web site: Marquez . CJ . Alaska, Casio part ways as PBA approves trade to Blackwater . https://web.archive.org/web/20231015020643/https://www.cnnphilippines.com/sports/2021/10/13/JVee-Casio-Alaska-Blackwater-trade-Ebona-Tolomia.html . October 15, 2023 . dead . cnn.
  73. Web site: Bacnis . Justine . October 12, 2021 . Tolomia on being traded by Blackwater: 'Nararamdaman ko na rin' . September 7, 2022 . Tiebreaker Times . en-US.
  74. Web site: Terrado . Reuben . October 14, 2021 . What makes Mike Tolomia an 'underrated scorer' in eyes of Cariaso . September 7, 2022 . Spin.ph . en.
  75. Web site: Panerio . Jonas N. . March 16, 2022 . Alaska keeps 'last dance' going, beats NLEX in Governors' Cup QFs . September 7, 2022 . ph.news.yahoo.com . en-PH.
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