PBA STATS | FRANCIS ARNAIZ

FRANCIS "MR. CLUTCH" ARNAIZ

1975

PIONEER

ATENEO BLUE EAGLES

1975 - 1991

MOST VALUABLE PLAYER | NONE

BEST PLAYER OF THE CONFERENCE | NONE

MYTHICAL FIVE | 3 - 1975, 1976, 1982

MYTHICAL TEN | NONE

FINALS MVP | NONE

CHAMPIONSHIPS | 10

DEFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE YEAR | NONE

ALL-DEFENSIVE TEAM | NONE

ALL-STAR MVP | NONE

Francis Arnaiz was a cornerstone of Filipino basketball during his illustrious career, as he was known for his ability to step up in crucial moments. Arnaiz helped his teams secure 10 championships, showcasing his versatility, basketball IQ, and leadership. A dynamic guard who could score and facilitate, Arnaiz was named to the Mythical Five three times (1975, 1976, 1982), solidifying his reputation as one of the league’s premier players during the 1970s and 1980s. Though he never claimed MVP honors, his knack for performing when the game was on the line earned him the affectionate nickname "Mr. Clutch." A key player for Ateneo and later in his professional career, Arnaiz’s contributions to Philippine basketball are still remembered by fans and players alike.

FRANCIS ARNAIZ STATS

SOURCES: This is not official. Information credit comes from the following sources: PBA, The PBA Hardcourt Annual, the defunct PBA Online website, the Real GM website, Philippine Basketball Reference, PBA Archives, PBA Records and Oddities, Edmon 1974, and Wikipedia.