Why Allyn Bulanadi Hasn’t Fully Emerged as a PBA Star (Yet)
Despite flashes of brilliance—including a career-high 26 points for NorthPort—Bulanadi’s rise has been slowed by a few key factors:
- Frequent Trades: He played for four teams in just one year, including Alaska, Converge, NorthPort, and San Miguel. This constant movement made it hard to build rhythm and long-term chemistry.
- Late PBA Debut: Although drafted in 2019 by Alaska, he didn’t play in the league until 2022 due to his commitment to Gilas Pilipinas and the sale of the Alaska franchise.
- Limited Minutes: His average playing time has hovered around 15 minutes per game, which limits his ability to consistently showcase his scoring and playmaking skills.
- Adjustment Period: Even after scoring well, Bulanadi admitted he’s still “trying to find his way” with teams like San Miguel, showing that confidence and fit are still developing.
Allyn Bulanadi – 2025 Season Snapshot (NorthPort Batang Pier)
| Category | Stat |
|---|---|
| Games Played | 18 |
| Minutes per Game | 13.4 |
| Points per Game | 6.4 |
| FG% (Field Goals) | 50.0% (2FG), 42.0% (3FG) |
| FT% (Free Throws) | 57.1% |
| Rebounds per Game | 1.3 |
| Assists per Game | 0.3 |
| Steals per Game | 0.2 |
| Turnovers per Game | 0.4 |
🔹 Best Game: Scored 26 points vs. Ginebra Kings on March 7, 2025 🔹 Strengths: Efficient shooting, especially from two-point range; flashes of scoring brilliance 🔹 Challenges: Limited minutes, inconsistent role, and low assist/rebound numbers
🆚 Comparison with Rising PBA Players (2025)
| Player | Team | PPG | FG% | 3P% | RPG | APG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allyn Bulanadi | NorthPort | 6.4 | 50.0% | 42.0% | 1.3 | 0.3 |
| Zavier Lucero | Magnolia Hotshots | 18.2 | 52.1% | 41.3% | 7.9 | 2.3 |
| CJ Perez | SMB | 20.7 | 43.8% | 31.5% | 4.3 | 4.2 |
| Joshua Munzon | Terrafirma Dyip | 19.8 | 37.9% | 25.9% | 5.6 | 4.9 |
| Robert Bolick | NLEX RW | 19.2 | 40.3% | 29.4% | 6.5 | 6.6 |
📈 Insight: While Bulanadi’s shooting percentages are solid, his scoring and playmaking lag behind top-tier young guards like Munzon and Bolick. His potential is clear—he just needs consistent minutes and a defined role.
Want me to visualize this in a chart or help you build a scouting report for him? I can also compare his trajectory to past breakout stars like CJ Perez or Arvin Tolentino.
He’s shown he can light it up when given the chance—so it’s not a question of talent, but timing, opportunity, and stability. If he finds the right system and consistent minutes, he could still become a breakout star.
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Allyn Bulanadi should be given a slot the next qualifying window. Touted as the next Allan Caidic.
Allyn Bulanadi torches UPHSD with 44 PTS from NCAA 95
Allyn Bulanadi produced 31 points as Baste heats up! from NCAA 95
