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Ricci Rivero

Ricci Paolo Uy Rivero is a Filipino professional basketball player.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 26, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Ricci Paolo Uy Rivero is a Filipino professional basketball player. He has played in the Philippine collegiate leagues for De La Salle University and the University of the Philippines, and professionally for the Phoenix Super LPG Fuel Masters in the PBA and the Taoyuan Pilots in Taiwan.

Early life and background

Ricci Rivero was born in Ilagan, Isabela, Philippines, on May 25, 1998. He became known as a standout Filipino guard-forward before moving into collegiate and professional basketball.

Collegiate career

Rivero played for the De La Salle Green Archers and later transferred to the UP Fighting Maroons. His collegiate career included a UAAP championship with UP and individual recognition as one of the league’s prominent players.

Professional career

Rivero began his professional career overseas with the Taoyuan Pilots in Taiwan’s P.League+ before joining the Phoenix Super LPG Fuel Masters in the PBA. He was drafted by Phoenix in 2023.

Playing style and position

Rivero is listed as a guard and forward, with a height of 6 feet 1 inch (185 cm). His profile has been recorded across league and statistics databases as a versatile perimeter player.

Key facts

  • Rivero is a Filipino basketball player born in 1998.
  • He played college basketball for both De La Salle University and the University of the Philippines.
  • He helped UP win a UAAP championship in 2021.
  • He signed with the Taoyuan Pilots in Taiwan’s P.League+ for the 2022–23 season.
  • He was selected by Phoenix Super LPG in the 2023 PBA rookie draft.

Frequently asked questions

Who is Ricci Rivero?
Ricci Rivero is a Filipino professional basketball player who has played in the UAAP, Taiwan’s P.League+, and the Philippine Basketball Association.
What teams has Ricci Rivero played for?
He has played for De La Salle University, the University of the Philippines, the Taoyuan Pilots, and the Phoenix Super LPG Fuel Masters.
When was Ricci Rivero born?
He was born on May 25, 1998.
What position does Ricci Rivero play?
He is listed as a guard and forward.
Did Ricci Rivero play outside the Philippines?
Yes. He signed with the Taoyuan Pilots in Taiwan’s P.League+ for the 2022–23 season.
Was Ricci Rivero drafted into the PBA?
Yes. He was selected by Phoenix Super LPG in the 2023 PBA rookie draft.

References

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ricci_Rivero
    Supports: Full name, birth date, nationality, and professional team information.
  2. FIBA — https://www.fiba.basketball/en/players/210590-ricci-paolo-rivero
    Supports: Date of birth and player identity.
  3. Philippine Daily Inquirer — https://sports.inquirer.net/467599/ricci-rivero-signs-with-taoyuan-pilots-in-taiwan-p-league-as-world-import
    Supports: Signing with Taoyuan Pilots and context of his move to Taiwan.
  4. ESPN Philippines — https://www.espn.ph/basketball/colleges/story/_/id/23536164/ricci-rivero-decides-play-fighting-maroons
    Supports: Transfer to the UP Fighting Maroons.
  5. ESPN Philippines — https://www.espn.ph/basketball/colleges/story/_/id/23646498/ricci-rivero-begins-new-journey-fighting-maroons
    Supports: UP career context and collegiate timeline.
  6. Philippine Entertainment Portal — https://www.pep.ph/news/local/175939/ricci-rivero-pba-draft-a755-20230918-lfrm
    Supports: 2023 PBA rookie draft selection by Phoenix Super LPG.