Carl Tamayo

{{Short description|Filipino basketball player (born 2001)}} {{Use mdy dates|date=December 2022}} {{Philippine name|Cabellon|Tamayo}} {{Infobox basketball biography | image = | caption = | position = [[Power forward]] | height_cm = 202 | height_order = flip | weight_lb = 202 | league = [[Korean Basketball League|KBL]] | team = Changwon LG Sakers | number = 33 | birth_date = {{Birth date and age|2001|2|13|mf=y}} | birth_place = [[Talisay, Cebu]], Philippines | nationality = | high_school = [[Adamson University|Adamson]] ([[Manila]])<br />[[National University (Philippines)|NSNU]] (Manila) | college = [[UP Fighting Maroons basketball|UP]] (2021–2022) | career_start = 2023 | years1 = 2023–2024 | team1 = [[Ryukyu Golden Kings]] | years2 = 2024–present | team2 = [[Changwon LG Sakers]] | highlights = * [[Korean Basketball League|KBL champion]] ([[2024–25 KBL season|2025]]) * [[B.League|B.League champion]] ([[2022–23 B.League season|2023]]) * [[University Athletic Association of the Philippines|UAAP champion]] ([[UAAP Season 84|2021]]) * 2× UAAP Mythical Team ([[UAAP Season 84|2021]], [[UAAP Season 85|2022]]) * UAAP Rookie of the Year ([[UAAP Season 84|2021]]) }}

'''Carl Vincent Cabellon Tamayo''' (born February 13, 2001) is a Filipino professional [[basketball]] player for the [[Changwon LG Sakers]] of the [[Korean Basketball League]] (KBL). He played [[college basketball]] for the [[UP Fighting Maroons basketball team|UP Fighting Maroons]] of the [[University Athletic Association of the Philippines]] (UAAP). He has won championships in the juniors and seniors division of the UAAP, and has played for the [[Philippines men's national basketball team|Philippine national team]] multiple times. He is listed at 6 feet 8 inches (2.02 m).<ref name="bleagueprofile">{{cite web | url=https://www.bleague.jp/roster_detail/?PlayerID=51000260 | title=カール・タマヨ }}</ref>

== Early life == Tamayo was born in [[Talisay, Cebu]], to Simpoy Tamayo, a former basketball player for [[University of Southern Philippines Foundation]] (USPF) and Hermenia Tamayo ({{nee|Cabellon}}), a former volleyball player for [[Southwestern University (Philippines)|Southwestern University]] (SWU).<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |date=January 9, 2020 |title=Commentary: USPF legend's son leads NU |url=https://www.sunstar.com.ph/article/1839179 |access-date=May 20, 2022 |website=www.sunstar.com.ph}}</ref> Days after he was born, his father died of a heart attack. He studied at Southwestern University for his primary education.

== High school career ==

=== Adamson Baby Falcons === Before basketball, Tamayo's sport was billiards.<ref name=":1">{{Cite web |last=Riego |first=Normie |date=August 15, 2021 |title=New UP coach Goldwin Monteverde's 32-year wait is finally over |url=https://www.espn.ph/basketball/colleges/story/_/id/32026234/new-coach-goldwin-monteverde-32-year-wait-over |access-date=May 20, 2022 |website=ESPN.com |language=en}}</ref> When he was 13 years old, he was discovered by coach [[Goldwin Monteverde]], who recruited him to play for [[Adamson University|Adamson High School]] in [[Manila]].<ref name=":0" /><ref name=":1" /> Monteverde did this by promising him a photo opportunity with his favorite PBA player, [[June Mar Fajardo]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=March 4, 2021 |title=Promising star Tamayo 'just wanted a photo with Fajardo' |url=https://www.sunstar.com.ph/article/1887720/cebu/sports/promising-star-tamayo-just-wanted-a-photo-with-fajardo |access-date=August 30, 2022 |website=SUNSTAR |language=English}}</ref> Tamayo won Juniors Rookie of the Year for [[UAAP Season 78 basketball tournaments|UAAP Season 78]] as he averaged five points, 5.2 rebounds, and 1.4 blocks.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Riego |first=Norman Lee Benjamin |date=February 19, 2016 |title=Kapampangan connection, Diliman brothers complete Jrs. Mythical Team |url=http://sports.abs-cbn.com/uaap/news/2016/02/17/kapampangans-diliman-brothers-complete-jrs-mythical-team-8883 |access-date=May 20, 2022 |website= |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160219091352/http://sports.abs-cbn.com/uaap/news/2016/02/17/kapampangans-diliman-brothers-complete-jrs-mythical-team-8883 |archive-date=February 19, 2016 |url-status=dead}}</ref> In the first game of Season 79, he had 14 points and 11 rebounds.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Terrado |first=Reuben |date=November 14, 2016 |title=SJ Belangel stars, Kai Sotto makes quiet UAAP juniors debut as Ateneo downs UST |url=https://www.spin.ph/basketball/uaap-men/sj-belangel-stars-kai-sotto-debuts-ateneo-beats-ust-uaap-season-79-juniors |access-date=May 20, 2022 |website=Spin.ph |language=en}}</ref> Unfortunately, most of their wins that season were forfeited as they fielded an ineligible player in guard [[Encho Serrano]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Terrado |first=Reuben |date=February 4, 2017 |title=Adamson Baby Falcons bow out of Season 79 with big win over semis top seeds NU Bullpups |url=https://www.spin.ph/basketball/uaap-juniors/adamson-baby-falcons-season-79-juniors-basketball-nu-bullpups- |access-date=May 20, 2022 |website=Spin.ph |language=en}}</ref> In his final game for them, he had 13 points and 13 rebounds.

=== NU Bullpups ===

==== Red-shirt season ==== After that season, Tamayo, along with his teammate [[Gerry Abadiano]], followed Coach Monteverde in transferring from Adamson to [[National University (Philippines)|Nazareth School of National University]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Riego |first=Norman Lee Benjamin |date=May 28, 2017 |title=9 players transfer in wake of Monteverde's new post at NU |url=https://www.abs-cbn.com/sports/05/28/17/9-players-transfer-in-wake-of-monteverdes-new-post-at-nu |access-date=May 20, 2022 |website=ABS-CBN News}}</ref> Him and Abadiano had to serve residency for [[UAAP Season 80 basketball tournaments|Season 80]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Terrado |first=Reuben |date=March 17, 2018 |title=Gilas prospect Carl Tamayo, former Adamson star Gerry Abadiano to suit up for NU in NBTC |url=https://www.spin.ph/basketball/carl-tamayo-gerry-abadiano-nu-bullpups-nbtc-league |access-date=May 20, 2022 |website=Spin.ph |language=en}}</ref> The NU Bullpups then won tournaments such as the [[NBTC League]],<ref>{{Cite web |last=Li |first=Matthew |date=March 23, 2018 |title=NSNU weathers late LSGH surge to claim NBTC National Championship |url=https://tiebreakertimes.com.ph/tbt/nsnu-weather-late-lsgh-surge-claim-nbtc-national-championship/112747 |access-date=May 20, 2022 |website=Tiebreaker Times |language=en-US}}</ref> the [[2018 Palarong Pambansa]] (in which he made the Mythical Five along with his teammates Abadiano and [[Terrence Fortea]]),<ref>{{Cite web |last=Terrado |first=Reuben |date=April 21, 2018 |title=Bullpups guard Abadiano bags MVP as NCR rips Davao to win back-to-back Palaro basketball gold |url=https://www.spin.ph/multisport/palarong-pambansa/bullpups-standout-abadiano-bags-mvp-as-ncr-routs-davao-to-win-back-to-back-palaro-basketball-titles |access-date=May 20, 2022 |website=Spin.ph |language=en}}</ref> and the 2018 [[ASEAN School Games]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Terrado |first=Reuben |title=Double gold for Philippines in Asean School Games basketball |url=https://www.spin.ph/multisport/double-gold-for-philippines-in-asean-school-games-basketball-a795-20180725 |access-date=May 20, 2022 |website=Spin.ph |language=en}}</ref>

==== Season 81: First championship ==== The Bullpups opened their [[UAAP Season 81 basketball tournaments|Season 81]] campaign with a win over the [[FEU–D Baby Tamaraws|FEU Baby Tamaraws]], in which Tamayo scored 18 points, 10 rebounds, an assist and a block in 14 minutes off the bench.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Leongson |first=Randolph B. |date=November 11, 2018 |title=Bullpups escape with win against Baby Tams in UAAP juniors opener |url=https://www.spin.ph/basketball/uaap-juniors/nu-bullpups-uaap-juniors-basketball-season-81-a2437-20181111 |access-date=June 10, 2022 |website=Spin.ph |language=en}}</ref> All season long, he played through a right ankle sprain.<ref name=":4">{{Cite web |last=Leongson |first=Randolph B. |date=February 22, 2019 |title=After roller-coaster year, Tamayo proves steady when it matters most for Bullpups |url=https://www.spin.ph/basketball/uaap-juniors/carl-tamayo-nu-bullpups-champion-uaap-juniors-finals-ateneo-a2437-20190222 |access-date=June 10, 2022 |website=Spin.ph |language=en}}</ref> In his winning return against the [[Ateneo Blue Eagles|Ateneo Blue Eaglets]], he had 13 points, 10 rebounds, and three blocks.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Leongson |first=Randolph B. |date=December 15, 2018 |title=NU Bullpups ground Ateneo Blue Eaglets, Kai Sotto to end Round 1 on top |url=https://www.spin.ph/basketball/uaap-juniors/nu-bullpups-vs-ateneo-blue-eaglets-terrence-fortea-gerry-abadiano-carl-tamayo-kai-sotto-a2437-20181215 |access-date=June 10, 2022 |website=Spin.ph |language=en}}</ref> In their rematch in the second round of eliminations, he made a clutch and-one off a putback to give NU the lead and they eventually won again.<ref>{{Cite web |last=AGCAOILI |first=LANCE |date=January 13, 2019 |title=NU Bullpups repeat over Ateneo Blue Eaglets in UAAP juniors basketball |url=https://www.spin.ph/basketball/uaap-juniors/carl-tamayo-nu-bullpups-ateneo-blue-eaglets-uaap-jrs-a2522-20190113 |access-date=June 10, 2022 |website=Spin.ph |language=en}}</ref> They went on to sweep the second round.<ref>{{Cite web |date=February 13, 2019 |title=NU slotman Carl Tamayo takes No. 1 spot in NBTC UAAP 24 |url=https://www.spin.ph/basketball/uaap-juniors/carl-tamayo-nbtc-uaap-24-national-university-nu-bullpups-a1373-20190213 |access-date=June 10, 2022 |website=Spin.ph |language=en}}</ref> It was also during this time that he found himself on top of the NBTC UAAP 24 high school rankings. They met Ateneo again in the Finals, where in Game 1, he had 15 points and 12 rebounds to lead NU to the win.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Terrado |first=Reuben |date=February 18, 2019 |title=Tamayo, Quiambao take turns vs Sotto as Bullpups move on cusp of dethroning Eaglets |url=https://www.spin.ph/basketball/uaap-juniors/nu-bullpups-ateneo-blue-eaglets-uaap-season-81-juniors-basketball-finals-game-1-a795-20190218 |access-date=June 10, 2022 |website=Spin.ph |language=en}}</ref> With [[Kevin Quiambao]], they combined for 29 points and 25 rebounds and limited Ateneo's star center [[Kai Sotto]] to just 16 points.<ref name=":5">{{Cite web |last=Agcaoili |first=Lance |date=February 18, 2019 |title=Two heads better than one as Tamayo, Quiambao make Sotto bleed for points in opener |url=https://www.spin.ph/basketball/uaap-juniors/carl-tamayo-kevin-quiambao-kai-sotto-nu-bullpups-ateneo-blue-eaglets-uaap-juniors-finals-a2522-20190218 |access-date=June 10, 2022 |website=Spin.ph |language=en}}</ref> In Game 2, he had another double-double of 13 points and 10 rebounds, and NU won the juniors' championship for the first time since 2016.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Leongson |first=Randolph B. |date=February 22, 2019 |title=NU Bullpups cut Kai Sotto, Ateneo down to size to wrest UAAP title |url=https://www.spin.ph/basketball/uaap-juniors/nu-bullpups-cut-kai-sotto-ateneo-down-to-size-to-wrest-uaap-title-a2437-20190222 |access-date=June 10, 2022 |website=Spin.ph |language=en}}</ref> He was awarded Finals MVP.<ref name=":4" />

==== Season 82: Second championship ==== Before the start of [[UAAP Season 82 basketball tournaments|Season 82]], NU successfully defended its ASEAN School Games title, in which they defeated [[Indonesia men's national basketball team|Indonesia]] for the gold medal.<ref>{{Cite web |title=NU Bullpups bag back-to-back championship crown; volleyball girls nip silver in 2019 ASEAN School Games |url=https://national-u.edu.ph/sports/nu-bullpups-bag-back-to-back-championship-crown-volleyball-girls-nip-silver-in-2019-asean-school-games/ |access-date=June 10, 2022 |website=National University |language=en-US}}</ref>

During the season, they swept the elimination rounds, earning an outright spot in the Finals.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Isaga |first=JR |date=February 5, 2020 |title=Dominant NU Bullpups sweep elims, earn outright finals berth |url=https://www.rappler.com/sports/251094-game-results-nu-bullpups-feu-baby-tamaraws-february-5-2020/ |access-date=June 10, 2022 |website=RAPPLER |language=en-US}}</ref> The Bullpups then swept the Baby Tamaraws in the Finals, with Tamayo leading them in Game 2 with 26 points and 22 rebounds.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Leongson |first=Randolph B. |date=March 9, 2020 |title=Season sweep complete as NU Bullpups overcome FEU Baby Tams in UAAP Jrs finals |url=https://www.spin.ph/basketball/uaap-juniors/carl-tamayo-leads-way-as-nu-bullpups-beat-feu-baby-tams-in-uaap-jrs-finals-a2437-20200309 |access-date=June 10, 2022 |website=Spin.ph |language=en}}</ref> He finished his high school career with another Finals MVP. He also finished second in the NBTC 24 rankings, with only [[San Beda Red Lions|San Beda]] forward [[Rhayyan Amsali]] ahead of him.<ref>{{Cite web |date=March 20, 2020 |title=Rhayyan Amsali bests NU's Carl Tamayo, Kevin Quiambao to top final NBTC 24 |url=https://www.spin.ph/basketball/rhayyan-amsali-tops-final-nbtc-24-carl-tamayo-kevin-quiambao-a1373-20200320 |access-date=June 10, 2022 |website=Spin.ph |language=en}}</ref>

== College career ==

=== UP Fighting Maroons === On August 1, 2020, it was announced that both Tamayo and Abadiano had committed to the [[UP Fighting Maroons basketball team|UP Fighting Maroons]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Leongson |first=Randolph B. |date=August 1, 2020 |title=UP Maroons confirm transfer of Carl Tamayo, Gerry Abadiano from NU |url=https://www.spin.ph/basketball/uaap-men/up-maroons-confirm-transfer-of-carl-tamayo-gerry-abadiano-from-nu-a2437-20200801 |access-date=June 10, 2022 |website=Spin.ph |language=en}}</ref> He cited his aunt, a [[University of the Philippines]] graduate, as one of the reasons he chose UP.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Leongson |first=Randolph B. |date=August 2, 2020 |title=Carl Tamayo cites UP alum aunt as one of reasons behind transfer |url=https://www.spin.ph/basketball/uaap-men/basketball-isn-t-forever-up-alum-aunt-tells-newcomer-carl-tamayo-a2437-20200802 |access-date=June 10, 2022 |website=Spin.ph |language=en}}</ref> His arrival led to premature comparisons to center [[Benjie Paras]], who led UP to a UAAP title in [[UAAP Season 49 men's basketball tournament|1986]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Leongson |first=Randolph B. |date=August 7, 2020 |title=Carl Tamayo 'a game-changer' for UP, but Paras comparisons premature, says Bo |url=https://www.spin.ph/basketball/uaap-men/carl-tamayo-a-game-changer-for-up-but-benjie-paras-comparisons-premature-says-bo-perasol-a2437-20200807 |access-date=June 10, 2022 |website=Spin.ph |language=en}}</ref> Several weeks later, their high school coach Monteverde resigned from NU, who was supposed to be the head coach for the senior team of NU.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Leongson |first=Randolph B. |date=August 18, 2020 |title=NU basketball program hits reboot button after Monteverde exit |url=https://www.spin.ph/basketball/uaap-men/nu-faces-uncertain-future-as-men-s-boys-program-move-on-from-goldwin-monteverde-a2437-20200818 |access-date=June 10, 2022 |website=Spin.ph |language=en}}</ref> Another former teammate, Cyril Gonzales, left [[Mapúa Cardinals|Mapúa]] to join them at UP.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Leongson |first=Randolph B. |date=August 20, 2020 |title=Cyril Gonzales abandons planned return to NU, joins Tamayo at UP instead |url=https://www.spin.ph/basketball/uaap-men/cyril-gonzales-abandons-planned-return-to-nu-joins-tamayo-at-up-maroons-a2437-20200820 |access-date=June 10, 2022 |website=Spin.ph |language=en}}</ref> In 2021, two more of Tamayo's former teammates reunited with him at UP, with guards Fortea and [[Harold Alarcon]] also committing to UP.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Li |first=Matthew |date=May 10, 2021 |title=Terrence Fortea commits to UP |url=https://tiebreakertimes.com.ph/tbt/terrence-fortea-commits-to-up/207788 |access-date=June 10, 2022 |website=Tiebreaker Times |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Leongson |first=Randolph B. |title=UP gets another Bullpup as Harold Alarcon moves to Diliman |url=https://www.spin.ph/basketball/uaap-men/up-gets-another-bullpup-as-harold-alarcon-moves-to-diliman-a2437-20210928 |access-date=June 10, 2022 |website=Spin.ph |language=en}}</ref> That year, Coach Monteverde was named head coach for the Maroons, reuniting him with many of his former players.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Leongson |first=Randolph B. |date=August 13, 2021 |title=UP names Goldwin Monteverde as new Maroons coach |url=https://www.spin.ph/basketball/uaap-men/up-names-goldwin-monteverde-as-new-coach-a2437-20210813 |access-date=June 10, 2022 |website=Spin.ph |language=en}}</ref>

==== Rookie season: UAAP seniors' championship ==== Tamayo made his UAAP seniors' debut in [[UAAP Season 84 men's basketball tournament|Season 84]] in a loss to the [[Ateneo Blue Eagles]] with 13 points and 10 rebounds.<ref>{{Cite web |last=CARANDANG |first=JUSTIN KENNETH |date=March 27, 2022 |title=Ateneo opens title defense bid with victory over UP; FEU, NU, DLSU pick up wins in UAAP Season 84 opener |url=https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/sports/basketball/826450/ateneo-opens-title-defense-bid-with-victory-over-up-feu-nu-dlsu-pick-up-wins-in-uaap-season-84-opener/story/ |access-date=June 10, 2022 |website=GMA News Online |language=en}}</ref> In UP's 5th straight win, he had nine points and 11 rebounds against the [[De La Salle Green Archers|La Salle Green Archers]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Leongson |first=Randolph B. |date=April 7, 2022 |title=Justine Baltazar hardly surprised with Carl Tamayo's solid game |url=https://www.spin.ph/basketball/uaap-men/justine-baltazar-hardly-surprised-with-carl-tamayo-solid-game-a2437-20220407 |access-date=June 10, 2022 |website=Spin.ph |language=en}}</ref> They extended the win streak to seven against the [[NU Bulldogs]], with him scoring 21 points, 10 rebounds, and three steals.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Leongson |first=Randolph B. |date=April 12, 2022 |title=Carl Tamayo double-double powers UP Maroons past NU Bulldogs |url=https://www.spin.ph/basketball/uaap-men/carl-tamayo-posts-double-double-as-up-downs-nu-a2438-20220412 |access-date=June 10, 2022 |website=Spin.ph |language=en}}</ref> Their win streak ended at eight with a loss to the [[Adamson Soaring Falcons]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Leongson |first=Randolph B. |date=April 21, 2022 |title=Lastimosa killer trey for Adamson ends UP's eight-game win streak |url=https://www.spin.ph/basketball/uaap-men/adamson-beats-up-ends-maroons-eight-game-win-streak-a2437-20220421 |access-date=June 10, 2022 |website=Spin.ph |language=en}}</ref> They bounced back with a win over La Salle, in which he had a career-high 23 points with 11 rebounds.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Leongson |first=Randolph B. |date=April 23, 2022 |title=Ricci embraces loss to Adamson as UP recovers: 'We have to fall sometimes' |url=https://www.spin.ph/basketball/uaap-men/up-looks-at-adamson-loss-as-wake-up-call-in-final-four-push-a2437-20220423 |access-date=June 10, 2022 |website=Spin.ph |language=en}}</ref> They faced La Salle again in the Final Four.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Leongson |first=Randolph B. |date=May 6, 2022 |title=UP Maroons pull off great comeback vs La Salle, reach UAAP Finals |url=https://www.spin.ph/basketball/uaap-men/up-maroons-beat-la-salle-to-reach-uaap-finals-vs-ateneo-a2437-20220506 |access-date=June 10, 2022 |website=Spin.ph |language=en}}</ref> In Game 2, with UP down by 14 points with seven minutes in the game, he scored 12 of his 19 points in that period that led to UP having a 76–74 lead with 21.4 seconds remaining. La Salle guard [[Evan Nelle]] had a chance to tie the game with a layup, but it missed which Tamayo rebounded. He then made two free throws to seal a 78–74 win that sent UP back to the Finals. He finished the game with 19 points, 10 rebounds, four steals, and three assists. This set them up for a best-of-three Finals match against defending champions Ateneo.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Riego |first=Normie |date=May 7, 2022 |title=The numbers that could spell the difference between Ateneo and UP in UAAP 84 Finals |url=https://www.espn.ph/basketball/colleges/story/_/id/33872740/the-numbers-spell-difference-ateneo-uaap-season-84-finals |access-date=June 10, 2022 |website=ESPN.com |language=en}}</ref> In Game 1, he had 10 points, nine rebounds, five steals, three assists, and two blocks in the overtime victory.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Leongson |first=Randolph B. |date=May 8, 2022 |title=Never-say-die UP Maroons a win away from first UAAP title since 1986 |url=https://www.spin.ph/basketball/uaap-men/up-maroons-beat-ateneo-in-overtime-in-game-1-of-uaap-finals-a2437-20220508 |access-date=June 10, 2022 |website=Spin.ph |language=en}}</ref> Before Game 2, he was awarded UAAP Rookie of the Year.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Leongson |first=Randolph B. |date=May 10, 2022 |title=Ange Kouame set to be named MVP; Carl Tamayo top rookie |url=https://www.spin.ph/basketball/uaap-men/ange-kouame-to-be-named-as-mvp-carl-tamayo-top-rookie-a2437-20220510 |access-date=June 10, 2022 |website=Spin.ph |language=en}}</ref> He also made it to the Season 84 Mythical Five, along with his teammate [[Zavier Lucero]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Leongson |first=Randolph B. |date=May 10, 2022 |title=Five frontline players make up UAAP Season 84 Mythical Five |url=https://www.spin.ph/basketball/uaap-men/five-frontline-players-make-up-uaap-season-84-mythical-five-a2437-20220510 |access-date=June 10, 2022 |website=Spin.ph |language=en}}</ref> In Game 2, he had 18 points, 12 rebounds, and two steals, but Ateneo won the game.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Masoy |first=Niel Victor C. |date=May 12, 2022 |title=Ateneo stays alive for Game 3 vs UP |url=https://www.manilatimes.net/2022/05/12/news/ateneo-stays-alive-for-game-3-vs-up/1843381 |access-date=June 10, 2022 |website=The Manila Times |language=en}}</ref> In Game 3, he only had six points, but UP won the game with [[JD Cagulangan]] making the game-winning shot.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Agcaoili |first=Lance |date=May 17, 2022 |title=UAAP: UP rookie Carl Tamayo attributes early success to hard work |url=https://sports.inquirer.net/462760/uaap-up-rookie-carl-tamayo-attributes-early-success-to-hard-work |access-date=June 10, 2022 |website=INQUIRER.net |language=en}}</ref> This ended UP's 36-year title drought and made him a champion once again.

==== Sophomore and final season: Runner-up finish ==== Tamayo started the title defense campaign with a close win over the Green Archers in which he produced 18 points, 19 rebounds and two clutch free throws.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Valencia |first=Justin |date=October 1, 2022 |title=UAAP 85 MBB: Fortea seizes the moment as UP scores comeback win vs DLSU |url=https://tiebreakertimes.com.ph/tbt/uaap-85-mbt-fortea-steps-up-for-cagulangan-sa-up-scores-come-from-behind-win-vs-dlsu/251220 |access-date=December 20, 2022 |website=Tiebreaker Times |language=en-US}}</ref> Against the [[FEU Tamaraws basketball|FEU Tamaraws]], he had 16 points (with eight coming in the fourth quarter) as the Maroons scored their third straight win.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Carmen |first=Lorenzo del |date=October 8, 2022 |title=Three close games made UP ready for anything, says Tamayo |url=https://tiebreakertimes.com.ph/tbt/three-close-games-makes-up-ready-for-anything-says-tamayo/251841 |access-date=December 20, 2022 |website=Tiebreaker Times |language=en-US}}</ref> The Maroons suffered their first loss of the season against the Bulldogs, despite his 17 points and 11 rebounds.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Valencia |first=Justin |date=October 12, 2022 |title=No Comebacks This Time: NU deals UP first loss in UAAP 85 MBB |url=https://tiebreakertimes.com.ph/tbt/no-comeback-this-time-nu-deals-up-first-loss-in-uaap-85-mbt/252151 |access-date=December 20, 2022 |website=Tiebreaker Times |language=en-US}}</ref> In a rematch against Ateneo, he had a costly turnover in the last 20 seconds of regulation, but he bounced back in order by scoring six of his 20 points in overtime and got UP the win.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Matel |first=Philip Martin |date=October 17, 2022 |title=Tamayo thankful for teammates' trust, atones for late blunder with big shots in OT |url=https://www.spin.ph/basketball/uaap-men/tamayo-thanks-teammates-for-trust-atones-for-late-blunder-a5112-20221017 |access-date=December 20, 2022 |website=Spin.ph |language=en}}</ref> He then had 13 points, seven rebounds, and four steals in a win over the [[UE Red Warriors]], but he sprained his ankle in the final minute of that game.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Leongson |first=Randolph B. |date=October 19, 2022 |title=UP Maroons turn to bench to put away tenacious UE Warriors |url=https://www.spin.ph/basketball/uaap-men/uaap-game-score-up-maroons-beat-ue-red-warriors-a2437-20221019 |access-date=December 20, 2022 |website=Spin.ph |language=en}}</ref> Coach Monteverde said after the game that the injury was minor.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Carmen |first=Lorenzo del |date=October 19, 2022 |title=Monteverde gives update on Tamayo injury, Cagulangan absence |url=https://tiebreakertimes.com.ph/tbt/monteverde-gives-update-on-tamayo-injury-cagulangan-absence/252817 |access-date=December 20, 2022 |website=Tiebreaker Times |language=en-US}}</ref> He was able to play the next game as UP coasted to an easy win over the [[UST Growling Tigers basketball|UST Growling Tigers]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Leongson |first=Randolph B. |date=October 22, 2022 |title=UP wins by 25 points over UST to extend win streak to three |url=https://www.spin.ph/basketball/uaap-men/up-blasts-ust-by-25-to-end-first-round-on-a-high-a2437-20221022 |access-date=December 20, 2022 |website=Spin.ph |language=en}}</ref> At the end of the first round, he was in the top 5 in the MVP race.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Carmen |first=Lorenzo del |date=October 30, 2022 |title=Deschon Winston leads UAAP 85 MVP race |url=https://tiebreakertimes.com.ph/tbt/deschon-winston-leads-uaap-85-mvp-race/253774 |access-date=December 20, 2022 |website=Tiebreaker Times |language=en-US}}</ref>

In the second round, Tamayo scored 18 points in a rout of Adamson.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Valencia |first=Justin |date=November 2, 2022 |title=UAAP 85 MBB: No miracles for Adamson as UP scores rout for 8th win |url=https://tiebreakertimes.com.ph/tbt/uaap-85-mbt-no-miracles-for-adamson-as-up-scores-rout-for-8th-win/253998 |access-date=December 20, 2022 |website=Tiebreaker Times |language=en-US}}</ref> They continued their win streak until the Green Archers stopped their streak at seven, despite his 14 points and seven rebounds.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Valencia |first=Justin |date=November 20, 2022 |title=UAAP 85 MBB: La Salle ends UP's seven-game winning streak |url=https://tiebreakertimes.com.ph/tbt/uaap-85-mbb-la-salle-ends-ups-seven-game-winning-streak/255855 |access-date=December 20, 2022 |website=Tiebreaker Times |language=en-US}}</ref> He then led all scorers with 19 points to go along with his nine rebounds as UP beat UST once again.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Valencia |first=Justin |date=November 23, 2022 |title=UAAP 85 MBB: UP beats down hapless UST, gets chance for top two |url=https://tiebreakertimes.com.ph/tbt/uaap-85-mbb-up-assured-of-top-two-after-beatdown-of-hapless-ust/256037 |access-date=December 20, 2022 |website=Tiebreaker Times |language=en-US}}</ref> UP made the Finals once again by beating NU in the Final Four.<ref>{{Cite web |date=December 7, 2022 |title=UP rules endgame anew vs feisty NU, returns to defend title in Season 85 finals |url=https://www.rappler.com/sports/uaap/final-four-game-results-up-fighting-maroons-nu-bulldogs-december-7-2022/ |access-date=December 20, 2022 |website=RAPPLER |language=en-US}}</ref> The Maroons won Game 1 despite him being limited to seven points, four rebounds, two assists, one steal, and one block.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Carmen |first=Lorenzo del |date=December 11, 2022 |title=UAAP 85 MBB: UP shows composure amid Ateneo storm, nears back-to-back |url=https://tiebreakertimes.com.ph/tbt/uaap-85-mbb-up-shows-composure-amid-ateneo-storm-nears-back-to-back/257948 |access-date=December 20, 2022 |website=Tiebreaker Times |language=en-US}}</ref> Before Game 2, he won a spot in the UAAP Mythical Five and P30,000 for the [[Lazada]] Swag Player of the Season, a fan award.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Valencia |first=Justin |date=December 14, 2022 |title=Malick Diouf becomes fourth Fighting Maroon crowned MVP |url=https://tiebreakertimes.com.ph/tbt/malick-diouf-becomes-fourth-fighting-maroon-crowned-mvp/258125 |access-date=December 20, 2022 |website=Tiebreaker Times |language=en-US}}</ref> His teammate [[Malick Diouf]] was also on the Mythical Team and won the MVP award. Ateneo however, bounced back in Game 2.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Valencia |first=Justin |date=December 14, 2022 |title=UAAP 85 MBB: Relentless Ateneo stifles UP, forces winner-take-all tilt |url=https://tiebreakertimes.com.ph/tbt/uaap-85-mbb-ateneo-relentless-vs-up-in-game-2-forces-winner-take-all-tilt/258169 |access-date=December 20, 2022 |website=Tiebreaker Times |language=en-US}}</ref> He only had 11 points and nine rebounds in Game 3 as despite the Maroons' efforts, the Blue Eagles won the championship.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Bolima |first=Martin Dale |date=December 20, 2022 |title=In furious fightback, UP shows there is still a way up |url=https://www.onesports.ph/uaap/article/8516/in-furious-fightback-up-shows-there-is-still-a-way-up |access-date=December 20, 2022 |website=onesports.ph}}</ref>

On January 10, 2023, Tamayo announced that he will leave UP to play in the Japanese [[B.League]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Morales |first=Luisa |date=January 10, 2023 |title=Carl Tamayo leaves UP for Japan B. League |url=https://www.philstar.com/sports/2023/01/10/2236616/carl-tamayo-leaves-japan-b-league |access-date=January 10, 2023|publisher=[[The Philippine Star]] |language=en}}</ref>

==Professional career== ===Ryukyu Golden Kings (2023–2024)=== On January 11, 2023, Tamayo signed with [[Ryukyu Golden Kings]] of the Japanese [[B.League]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Leongson |first=Randolph |date=January 11, 2023 |title=Carl Tamayo officially signs with Ryukyu in Japan B.League |url=https://www.spin.ph/basketball/japan-b-league/carl-tamayo-officially-signs-with-ryukyu-in-japan-b-league-a2438-20230111 |access-date=January 11, 2023|website=Spin.ph |language=en}}</ref> He first got to play for them during the [[2023 EASL Champions Week|EASL Champions Week]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Terrado |first=Reuben |date=March 3, 2023 |title=Carl Tamayo thrilled to make pro debut against his 'kuyas' at SMB |url=https://www.spin.ph/basketball/pba/carl-tamayo-makes-professional-debut-against-kuyas-at-smb-a795-20230302 |access-date=March 8, 2023 |website=Spin.ph |language=en}}</ref> He scored his first points in the B.League during a win over the [[Nagoya Diamond Dolphins]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Agcaoili |first=Lance |date=March 15, 2023 |title=B.League: Kai Sotto pours 20 points to carry Hiroshima; Carl Tamayo finally sees action |url=https://sports.inquirer.net/500944/b-league-kai-sotto-pours-20-points-to-carry-hiroshima-carl-tamayo-finally-sees-action |access-date=March 15, 2023 |website=INQUIRER.net |language=en}}</ref> He got limited playing time in his rookie season, but was still able to win a championship in the [[2022–23 B.League season|2022–23 season]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Fuertes Jr |first=Rommel |date=May 28, 2023 |title=B.League: Carl Tamayo elated to win first pro title despite limited role with Ryukyu |url=https://sports.inquirer.net/512054/b-league-carl-tamayo-elated-to-win-first-pro-title-despite-limited-role-with-ryukyu |access-date=May 28, 2023 |website=INQUIRER.net |language=en}}</ref>

In his second season, Tamayo continued getting limited playing time but was still able to develop as a player.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Sports |first=Manila Standard |date=January 18, 2024 |title=Tamayo leaves B.League team Ryuku |url=https://manilastandard.net/sports/314408260/tamayo-leaves-b-league-team-ryuku.html |access-date=February 18, 2024 |website=Manila Standard |language=en-US}}</ref> In Ryukyu's opening win, he had 15 points against the [[Saga Ballooners]], then followed it up with 10 rebounds in a winning rematch against them.<ref>{{Cite web |last= |first= |date=October 12, 2023 |title=Tamayo, Parks, Abarrientos squads score back-to-back wins in B.LEAGUE opening week |url=https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/sports/basketball/885033/tamayo-parks-abarrientos-squads-score-back-to-back-wins-in-b-league-opening-week/story/ |access-date=January 16, 2024 |website=GMA News Online |language=en}}</ref> He got to play in the 2024 Asia All-Stars vs Rising Stars game, in which he the Asia All-Stars to the win with 18 points.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Matel |first=Philip |date=January 13, 2024 |title=Tamayo, Filipinos show who's boss in Japan B. League All-Stars |url=https://www.rappler.com/sports/game-results-japan-b-league-asia-rising-all-stars-january-13-2024/ |access-date=January 16, 2024 |website=RAPPLER |language=en-US}}</ref> He was released by the team on January 18, 2024, per his request.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Garcia |first=John Mark |date=January 18, 2024 |title=Carl Tamayo eyes fresh start as release granted by Ryukyu Golden Kings|url=https://www.spin.ph/basketball/japan-b-league/carl-tamayo-release-request-granted-by-ryukyu-golden-kings-a5172-20240118 |access-date=January 18, 2024|website=Spin.ph}}</ref> The lack of playing time for Tamayo was cited as the reason for the mutual decision.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Reyes |first1=Kate |title=Ryukyu recognizes 'lack of playing time' in granting Tamayo release |url=https://www.spin.ph/basketball/japan-b-league/lack-of-playing-time-mulled-ryuku-s-decision-to-release-carl-tamayo-a6035-20240118 |access-date=15 June 2024 |work=SPIN.ph |date=18 January 2024}}</ref>

=== Changwon LG Sakers (2024–present) === On June 5, 2024, Tamayo signed with the [[Changwon LG Sakers]] in the [[Korean Basketball League]] (KBL).<ref>{{Cite web |last=Ramos |first=Gerry |date=June 5, 2024 |title=Carl Tamayo signs with Korean ballclub Changwon LG Sakers |url=https://www.spin.ph/basketball/carl-tamayo-signs-with-korean-ballclub-changwon-lg-sakers-a793-20240605 |access-date=2024-10-25 |website=Spin.ph |language=en}}</ref> In his first game with them, he contributed eight points, seven rebounds, two steals, one assist, and one block in a win over the [[Daegu KOGAS Pegasus]]. He then followed it up with 16 points, five rebounds and four assists as they won back to back games.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Jr |first=Rommel Fuertes |date=2024-10-22 |title=KBL: Carl Tamayo shines in Changwon's win over Jeonju |url=https://sports.inquirer.net/590643/kbl-carl-tamayo-shines-in-changwons-win-over-jeonju |access-date=2024-10-25 |website=INQUIRER.net |language=en}}</ref> The team went on to win eight straight games. However, he had to sit out for a while due to a groin injury.<ref>{{Cite web |date=December 30, 2024 |title=Carl Tamayo injury a dampener for Sakers' eight-game win streak |url=https://www.spin.ph/basketball/carl-tamayo-injury-a-dampener-for-changwon-lg-sakers-streak-a2437-20241230 |access-date=2025-01-15 |website=Spin.ph |language=en}}</ref>

Three games later, Tamayo returned with 17 points seven rebounds, and three assists as he made a clutch jumper with 1:19 remaining in a win over the [[Goyang Sono Skygunners]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Morales |first=Luisa |date=January 5, 2025 |title=Carl Tamayo returns from injury in Changwon win, SJ Belangel's Daegu keeps 3rd in KBL play |url=https://www.onesports.ph/more-sports/article/27750/carl-tamayo-returns-from-injury-in-changwon-win-sj-belangel-s-daegu-keeps-3rd-in-kbl-play |access-date=2025-01-15 |website=onesports.ph |language=en}}</ref> In their next game, he scored a career-high 37 points as he made all of his 15 shots from inside the arc along with seven rebounds and three assists in a loss to the [[Seoul Samsung Thunders]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=2025-01-09 |title=Changwon LG couldn't laugh even at Carl Tamayo's one-man show.LG lost 88-92 against Seoul Samsung in.. - MK |url=https://www.mk.co.kr/en/sports/11214306 |access-date=2025-01-15 |website=매일경제 |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Carl Tamayo's 37-point explosion for naught as Sakers lose again |url=https://www.spin.ph/volleyball/pvl/kbl-carl-tamayo-scores-37-points-in-changwon-lg-sakers-loss-a1374-20250110 |access-date=2025-01-15 |website=Spin.ph |language=en}}</ref> He followed it up with 31 points and eight rebounds in a win over the [[Anyang Jung Kwan Jang Red Boosters]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Demigillo |first=Kiko |date=January 11, 2025 |title=Carl Tamayo follows up career game with 31 points in LG Sakers win over Javi GDL's Anyang |url=https://www.onesports.ph/more-sports/article/27916/carl-tamayo-follows-up-career-game-with-31-points-in-lg-sakers-win-over-javi-gdl-s-anyang |access-date=2025-01-15 |website=onesports.ph |language=en}}</ref> For his play, he was selected as the MVP of the third round, the first Changwon player to be given the honor since [[Assem Marei]] during the [[2023–24 KBL season|2023–24 season]], and the first Asian import to receive this honor.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2025-01-15 |title=Carl Tamayo of Changwon LG was selected as the MVP of the third round of Sports Illustrated.Tamayo w.. - MK |url=https://www.mk.co.kr/en/sports/11218506 |access-date=2025-01-15 |website=매일경제 |language=en}}</ref>

Tamayo went on to help Changwon reach the finals with a sweep of the [[Ulsan Hyundai Mobis Phoebus]] in the semis.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Fuertes Jr |first=Rommel |date=2025-04-29 |title=KBL: Carl Tamayo helps Changwon advance to finals |url=https://sports.inquirer.net/621395/kbl-carl-tamayo-helps-changwon-advance-to-finals |access-date=2025-05-17 |website=INQUIRER.net |language=en}}</ref> In the first two games of the finals, he led the team with 24 and 27 points respectively.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Morales |first=Luisa |date=May 5, 2025 |title=Carl Tamayo’s 24 leads Changwon past Seoul in Game 1 of KBL Finals |url=https://www.onesports.ph/more-sports/article/31766/carl-tamayo-s-24-leads-changwon-past-seoul-in-game-1-of-kbl-finals |access-date=2025-05-17 |website=onesports.ph |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Montejo |first=Mark Rey |date=2025-05-08 |title=Tamayo dazzles anew, lifts Sakers over de Liaño, Knights to take 2-0 lead |url=https://mb.com.ph/2025/05/08/tamayo-dazzles-anew-lifts-sakers-over-de-liano-knights-to-take-2-0-lead |access-date=2025-05-17 |website=Manila Bulletin |language=en}}</ref> Changwon even held a 3–0 lead in the series over the [[Seoul SK Knights]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Pastor |first=Norielle |date=May 9, 2025 |title=Carl Tamayo, Changwon stay perfect in KBL Finals vs Seoul SK, now 1 win away from title |url=https://www.dugout.ph/2025/05/carl-tamayo-changwon-stay-perfect-in.html |access-date=2025-05-17}}</ref> However, Seoul went on to win the next three games, forcing a Game 7. In Game 7, Changwon fended off Seoul to win its first title in 28 years.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Li |first=Matthew |date=2025-05-17 |title=Carl Tamayo, Changwon LG avoid collapse, claim KBL crown |url=https://tiebreakertimes.com.ph/tbt/carl-tamayo-changwon-lg-avoid-collapse-claim-kbl-crown/337898 |access-date=2025-05-17 |website=Tiebreaker Times |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2025-05-17 |title=The 28-year "Peongolmae Corps" hell has ended.Changwon LG won 62-58 in Game 7 of the 2024-25 KCC Pro.. - MK |url=https://www.mk.co.kr/en/sports/11319532 |access-date=2025-05-17 |website=매일경제 |language=en}}</ref> With the championship, Tamayo became the first Filipino import to win a title both in the Japanese B.League and KBL.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Fuertes Jr |first=Rommel |date=2025-05-17 |title=Carl Tamayo makes history with LG Sakers’ first KBL title |url=https://sports.inquirer.net/624071/carl-tamayo-makes-history-with-lg-sakers-historic-kbl-title |access-date=2025-05-17 |website=INQUIRER.net |language=en}}</ref> The following season, they were eliminated in the semifinals by Goyang.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Arcenal |first=John Miles |date=April 27, 2026 |title=KQ, Goyang Sono reach KBL finals after ousting Tamayo, Changwon |url=https://www.spin.ph/basketball/kq-goyang-sono-reach-kbl-finals-after-ousting-tamayo-lg-sakers-a8144-20260427 |access-date=2026-05-20 |website=Spin.ph |language=en}}</ref>

== National team career ==

=== Junior national team === Tamayo was named to the "23-for-2023" pool, which was composed of young players for the [[2023 FIBA Basketball World Cup|2023 FIBA World Cup]].<ref name=":2">{{Cite web |date=January 5, 2018 |title=There's a BIG reason Ambohot, Tamayo, Sinclair, Tuffin, Gozum, Carino are part of Gilas pool |url=https://www.spin.ph/basketball/fiba/gilas-cadet-pool-2023-world-cup-jeo-ambohot-joshua-sinclair-ken-tuffin-will-gozum-carl-tamayo |access-date=May 20, 2022 |website=Spin.ph |language=en}}</ref> He, along with other members of that pool, played in the [[2018 Filoil Flying V Preseason Premier Cup]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Li |first=Matthew |date=April 9, 2018 |title=23 for 2023 cadets to join Filoil tourney |url=https://tiebreakertimes.com.ph/tbt/23-2023-cadets-join-filoil-tourney/113835 |access-date=May 20, 2022 |website=Tiebreaker Times |language=en-US}}</ref>

Tamayo then played for the [[Philippines men's national under-17 basketball team|Philippines]] in the [[2018 FIBA Under-17 Basketball World Cup]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Leongson |first=Randolph B. |date=June 29, 2018 |title=Kai Sotto, Carl Tamayo lead Batang Gilas squad to U-17 World Cup |url=https://www.spin.ph/basketball/fiba/kai-sotto-carl-tamayo-lead-batang-gilas-squad-to-u-17-world-cup-a2437-20180629 |access-date=May 20, 2022 |website=Spin.ph |language=en}}</ref> He injured his foot in that tournament, causing him to miss the [[2018 FIBA Under-18 Asian Championship]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Leongson |first=Randolph B. |date=July 28, 2018 |title=Tamayo out, but Batang Gilas still has Sotto, Edu in Asian U18 |url=https://www.spin.ph/basketball/fiba/tamayo-out-but-batang-gilas-still-has-sotto-edu-in-asian-u18-a2437-20180728 |access-date=June 10, 2022 |website=Spin.ph |language=en}}</ref>

In 2019, Tamayo played in that year's [[2019 FIBA Under-19 Basketball World Cup|FIBA Under-19 World Cup]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Leongson |first=Randolph B. |date=July 6, 2019 |title=Ildefonso, Tamayo deliver as Gilas Youth rips China for first U19 World Cup win |url=https://www.spin.ph/basketball/fiba/gilas-pilipinas-youth-vs-china-2019-fiba-under-19-world-cup-dave-ildefonso-carl-tamayo-a2437-20190706 |access-date=June 10, 2022 |website=Spin.ph |language=en}}</ref> His best game came in a win over [[China men's national basketball team|China]], in which he had 20 points and six rebounds. He also represented the Philippines in the [[FIBA 3x3 Under-18 Asian Championships|2019 FIBA 3x3 U-18 Asia Cup]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Abadiano suffers cut on forehead as China stops Gilas in Fiba 3x3 U18 Asia Cup quarters |url=https://www.spin.ph/basketball/fiba/china-stops-gilas-in-fiba-3x3-u18-asia-cup-quarterfinals-a2437-20190824 |access-date=June 10, 2022 |website=Spin.ph |language=en}}</ref>

=== Senior national team === In 2021, Tamayo made his [[Philippines men's national basketball team|Gilas seniors]] debut against [[South Korea men's national basketball team|Korea]] in the [[2022 FIBA Asia Cup qualification|2022 FIBA Asia Cup qualifiers]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Leongson |first=Randolph B. |date=June 15, 2021 |title=Aside from Kai Sotto, here are Gilas debutants in Korea game |url=https://www.spin.ph/basketball/fiba/gilas-to-have-five-debutants-in-korea-game-a2437-20210615 |access-date=June 10, 2022 |website=Spin.ph |language=en}}</ref> In his debut, he scored 10 points on 4-of-5 shooting to spark Gilas to the win.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Terrado |first=Reuben |date=June 17, 2021 |title=Gilas youngster Carl Tamayo shows he belongs with gutsy plays |url=https://www.spin.ph/basketball/fiba/carl-tamayo-one-of-the-unsung-heroes-of-gilas-in-win-over-korea-a795-20210617 |access-date=June 10, 2022 |website=Spin.ph |language=en}}</ref> However, he injured his ankle in their next win against Indonesia.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Ramos |first=Gerry |date=June 18, 2021 |title=Carl Tamayo 'not probable' for Korea rematch, says Baldwin |url=https://www.spin.ph/basketball/fiba/baldwin-says-injured-carl-tamayo-not-probable-in-return-match-with-korea-a793-20210618 |access-date=June 10, 2022 |website=Spin.ph |language=en}}</ref> This caused him to miss the rematch against Korea and he focused on rehabbing his ankle instead.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Ramos |first=Gerry |date=June 19, 2021 |title=Left off Korea rematch, Tamayo making most of sprain recovery |url=https://www.spin.ph/basketball/fiba/carl-tamayo-sprained-ankle-gilas-vs-korea-a793-20210619 |access-date=June 10, 2022 |website=Spin.ph |language=en}}</ref> He was able to play in that year's [[2020 FIBA Men's Olympic Qualifying Tournaments squads|OQT]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=July 1, 2021 |title='Sulit ang puyat': Netizens salute true grit of Gilas |url=https://www.spin.ph/life/guide/twitter-reactions-to-gilas-vs-serbia-a1374-20210701 |access-date=June 10, 2022 |website=Spin.ph |language=en}}</ref>

The following year, he was ruled out of the February window of the [[2023 FIBA Basketball World Cup|2023 FIBA World Cup]] Asian qualifiers.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Leongson |first=Randolph B. |date=February 4, 2022 |title=Gilas youngster Carl Tamayo ruled out of February qualifiers |url=https://www.spin.ph/basketball/fiba/gilas-youngster-carl-tamayo-ruled-out-of-february-qualifiers-a2437-20220204 |access-date=June 10, 2022 |website=Spin.ph |language=en}}</ref> He rejoined the team for the third window.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Valencia |first=Justin |date=July 3, 2022 |title=Facing Tall Blacks, India was a reality check for Gilas' young bull Tamayo |url=https://tiebreakertimes.com.ph/tbt/carl-tamayo-looks-to-strengthen-body-after-facing-tall-blacks-india/244288 |access-date=July 4, 2022 |website=Tiebreaker Times |language=en-US}}</ref> In the loss to [[New Zealand men's national basketball team|New Zealand]], he had a game-high 16 points to go with five rebounds against four turnovers. He rolled his ankle in that game, but still managed to play in the win against [[India men's national basketball team|India]], wherein he had three steals to go with nine points and nine rebounds while limiting his turnovers to just two. He was then included for the [[2022 FIBA Asia Cup]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Leongson |first=Randolph B. |date=July 9, 2022 |title=Erram, Parks, Thirdy added to Gilas squad for Fiba Asia Cup |url=https://www.spin.ph/basketball/fiba/erram-parks-thirdy-added-to-gilas-squad-for-fiba-asia-cup-a2438-20220709 |access-date=July 11, 2022 |website=Spin.ph |language=en}}</ref> In that tournament, they failed to qualify for the quarterfinals.<ref>{{Cite web |last=CARANDANG |first=JUSTIN KENNETH |date=July 19, 2022 |title=Gilas Pilipinas crashes out of FIBA Asia Cup with loss to Japan |url=https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/sports/basketball/838709/gilas-pilipinas-crashes-out-of-fiba-asia-cup-with-loss-to-japan/story/ |access-date=July 20, 2022 |website=GMA News Online |language=en}}</ref> He was among the leaders of the team in points and rebounds.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Philippines at the FIBA Asia Cup 2022 |url=https://www.fiba.basketball/asiacup/2022/team/Philippines |access-date=July 20, 2022 |website=FIBA.basketball |language=en}}</ref> In the fourth window of qualifying, he played in the loss to [[Lebanon men's national basketball team|Lebanon]], but was not able to play against [[Saudi Arabia men's national basketball team|Saudi Arabia]] due to commitments to the UP Maroons.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Leongson |first=Randolph B. |date=August 28, 2022 |title=Adams set for Gilas callup vs Saudi as Tamayo joining UP trip to Korea |url=https://www.spin.ph/basketball/fiba/adams-set-for-gilas-callup-as-tamayo-joins-up-in-korea-a2437-20220828 |access-date=August 28, 2022 |website=Spin.ph |language=en}}</ref> For the fifth window, he was called-up once again, but this time declined as he needed to recover from an injury he sustained during [[UAAP Season 85 basketball tournaments|UAAP Season 85]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Morales |first=Luisa |date=November 5, 2022 |title=Tamayo begs off from Gilas for upcoming FIBA window due to nagging injury |url=https://www.philstar.com/sports/2022/11/05/2221716/tamayo-begs-gilas-upcoming-fiba-window-due-nagging-injury |access-date=November 5, 2022 |website=Philstar.com}}</ref> He was called up to the national pool for the FIBA World Cup, but [[tendonitis]] forced him to beg off the pool.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Times |first=Tiebreaker |date=June 13, 2023 |title=Tendonitis forces Carl Tamayo to beg off from Gilas |url=https://tiebreakertimes.com.ph/tbt/tendonitis-forces-carl-tamayo-to-beg-off-from-gilas/274383 |access-date=June 13, 2023 |website=Tiebreaker Times |language=en-US}}</ref>

Tamayo was included in the 21-man pool for the [[2023 FIBA Basketball World Cup|2023 FIBA World Cup]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.spin.ph/basketball/fiba/the-21-man-gilas-pool-for-2023-fiba-world-cup-a795-20230606|title=Clarkson, Brownlee, Kouame head 21-man Gilas pool for World Cup|website=spin.ph|last=Terrado|first=Reuben|date=June 6, 2023|access-date=September 9, 2023}}</ref> However, he begged off due to injury.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://mb.com.ph/2023/6/12/carl-tamayo-begs-off-from-gilas-pool-due-to-knee-injury|title=Carl Tamayo begs off from Gilas pool due to knee injury|work=[[Manila Bulletin]]|last=Magallon|first=Reynald|date=June 12, 2023|access-date=September 9, 2023}}</ref> He made his return in 2024 during the first window of the [[2025 FIBA Asia Cup qualification|2025 FIBA Asia Cup qualifiers]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Fuertes Jr |first=Rommel |date=2024-02-21 |title=Carl Tamayo ecstatic to team up with Kevin Quiambao at Gilas |url=https://sports.inquirer.net/553307/carl-tamayo-ecstatic-to-team-up-with-kevin-quiambao-at-gilas |access-date=2024-02-27 |website=INQUIRER.net |language=en}}</ref> Against [[Chinese Taipei men's national basketball team|Chinese Taipei]], he scored 11 points.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Li |first=Matthew |date=2024-02-25 |title=FIBA: Gilas, led by Brownlee, dominate Chinese-Taipei in spectacular homecoming |url=https://tiebreakertimes.com.ph/tbt/fiba-gilas-led-by-brownlee-dominate-chinese-taipei-in-spectacular-homecoming/295308 |access-date=2024-02-27 |website=Tiebreaker Times |language=en-US}}</ref> He also played in that year's [[2024 FIBA Men's Olympic Qualifying Tournaments squads|OQT]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Ballesteros |first=Jan |date=June 28, 2024 |title=Carl Tamayo shares difference between 2021 and 2024 Gilas OQT teams |url=https://www.onesports.ph/gilas/article/22277/carl-tamayo-shares-difference-between-2021-2024-gilas-oqt-teams |access-date=2024-10-25 |website=onesports.ph |language=en}}</ref> In a win over [[Hong Kong men's national basketball team|Hong Kong]], he scored 16 points and also contributed five rebounds.<ref>{{Cite web |last=MICALLER |first=BEA |date=2024-11-25 |title=Tim Cone believes future Gilas 'superstars' Sotto, Tamayo, Amos, Quiambao will still get better |url=https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/sports/basketball/928067/tim-cone-believes-future-gilas-superstars-sotto-tamayo-amos-quiambao-will-still-get-better/story/ |access-date=2024-12-09 |website=GMA News Online |language=en}}</ref> The following year, he played in the [[2025 FIBA Asia Cup]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Fuertes Jr |first=Rommel |date=2025-08-17 |title=Carl Tamayo’s Gilas shine a product of hard work |url=https://sports.inquirer.net/636041/carl-tamayos-gilas-shine-a-product-of-hard-work |access-date=2025-08-20 |website=INQUIRER.net |language=en}}</ref>

== Player profile == At 6-foot-8, Tamayo plays the [[Power forward (basketball)|power forward]] and the [[Center (basketball)|center]] positions.<ref name=":3">{{Cite web |date=June 18, 2018 |title=Batang Gilas first-timer Carl Tamayo ready to take spotlight in World Cup |url=https://www.rappler.com/sports/205234-batang-gilas-carl-tamayo-world-cup-u17/ |access-date=May 20, 2022 |website=RAPPLER |language=en-US}}</ref> Since high school, he has consistently gotten [[double-double]]s.<ref name=":2" /> He has also held his own against taller centers, such as Kai Sotto.<ref name=":5" />

Tamayo can also play the [[small forward]] position.<ref name=":3" /> This makes him able to play both [[Forward (basketball)|forward]] positions. He has been working on his ball-handling, shooting skills, and reading plays at the three spot.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Pamintuan |first=Carlo |date=June 4, 2021 |title=Extra training benefits "small" forward Carl Tamayo in Gilas bubble |url=https://www.espn.ph/basketball/gilas/story/_/id/31563716/extra-training-benefits-small-forward-carl-tamayo-gilas-bubble |access-date=June 10, 2022 |website=ESPN.com |language=en}}</ref> He has been compared to [[Ranidel de Ocampo]] and [[Kerby Raymundo]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=May 6, 2022 |title=Twitter plaudits for 'modern-day RDO' Carl Tamayo |url=https://www.spin.ph/life/guide/on-twitter-fans-hail-saving-grace-carl-tamayo-a1931-20220506 |access-date=June 10, 2022 |website=Spin.ph |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Alba |first=Katrina |date=June 12, 2024 |title=Gilas: Tim Cone likens Carl Tamayo to former Purefoods champion |url=https://www.onesports.ph/gilas/article/21937/gilas-tim-cone-likens-carl-tamayo-to-former-purefoods-champion |access-date=2024-10-25 |website=onesports.ph |language=en}}</ref> Gilas head coach Chot Reyes compared him to Gilas mainstay [[Gabe Norwood]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Sacamos |first=Karlo |date=June 18, 2021 |title=Chot Reyes says Carl Tamayo 'next Gabe Norwood' of Gilas |url=https://www.spin.ph/basketball/fiba/chot-reyes-to-carl-tamayo-you-re-the-next-gabe-norwood-a794-20210618 |access-date=June 10, 2022 |website=Spin.ph |language=en}}</ref> Former Gilas head coach [[Tab Baldwin]] has also viewed him as a wing player.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Leongson |first=Randolph B. |date=December 7, 2020 |title=Tab sees Carl Tamayo as a key piece of Gilas future as a winger |url=https://www.spin.ph/basketball/fiba/tab-expects-carl-tamayo-to-be-part-of-gilas-sooner-than-later-a2437-20201207 |access-date=June 10, 2022 |website=Spin.ph |language=en}}</ref>

== Personal life == Tamayo's father was 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m)<ref name=":0" /> He has an older sister, Mia who is a model in Cebu and an older brother, Sam, who is into local politics in Talisay, Cebu. He has a girlfriend, Eunice Villota.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Bautista |first=Rafael |date=June 9, 2022 |title=8 UAAP Athletes And Their Partners Who Are Each Other's Biggest Cheerleaders - NYLON MANILA |url=https://nylonmanila.com/uaap-athletes-relationships-couples-goals/,%20https://nylonmanila.com/uaap-athletes-relationships-couples-goals/ |access-date=July 20, 2022 |website=nylonmanila.com |language=en-US}}</ref>

== Career statistics ==

{| class="toccolours" style="font-size: 90%; white-space: nowrap;" |- ! colspan="6" style="background-color: #F2F2F2; border: 1px solid #AAAAAA;" | Legend |- | style="background-color: #F2F2F2; border: 1px solid black;" |   GP | Games played | style="background-color: #F2F2F2; border: 1px solid black;" |   GS | Games started | style="background-color: #F2F2F2; border: 1px solid black" |  MPG  | Minutes per game |- | style="background-color: #F2F2F2; border: 1px solid black;" |  FG%  | style="padding-right: 8px" | [[Field goal (basketball)|Field goal]] percentage | style="background-color: #F2F2F2; border: 1px solid black" |  3P%  | style="padding-right: 8px" | [[Three-point field goal|3-point field goal]] percentage | style="background-color: #F2F2F2; border: 1px solid black" |  FT%  | [[Free throw]] percentage |- | style="background-color: #F2F2F2; border: 1px solid black;" |  RPG  | [[Rebound (basketball)|Rebounds]] per game | style="background-color: #F2F2F2; border: 1px solid black" |  APG  | [[Assist (basketball)|Assists]] per game | style="background-color: #F2F2F2; border: 1px solid black" |  SPG  | [[Steal (basketball)|Steals]] per game |- | style="background-color: #F2F2F2; border: 1px solid black;" |  BPG  | [[Block (basketball)|Blocks]] per game | style="background-color: #F2F2F2; border: 1px solid black" |  PPG  | Points per game | style="background-color: #CFECEC; border: 1px solid black" |  ''' '''  | Led the league |- |}

=== Domestic leagues === As of the end of the ''2024–25 season''<ref>{{Cite web |title=Carl Vincent Tamayo International Stats, Changwon LG Sakers - RealGM |url=https://basketball.realgm.com/player/Carl-Vincent-Tamayo/International/137851/Career/By_Split/Per_Game/Recent_Games |access-date=2025-07-16 |website=basketball.realgm.com |language=en}}</ref> {| class="wikitable" |- | style="background:#AFE6BA; width:3em;"|† | Denotes seasons in which Tamayo won the domestic league championship |} {| class="wikitable sortable" style="font-size:100%; text-align:right;" ! Year ! Team ! League ! {{Tooltip|GP|Games played}} ! {{Tooltip|MPG|Minutes per game}} ! {{Tooltip|FG%|Field goal percentage}} ! {{Tooltip|3P%|3-point field-goal percentage}} ! {{Tooltip|FT%|Free-throw percentage}} ! {{Tooltip|RPG|Rebounds per game}} ! {{Tooltip|APG|Assists per game}} ! {{Tooltip|SPG|Steals per game}} ! {{Tooltip|BPG|Blocks per game}} ! {{Tooltip|PPG|Points per game}} |- | style="text-align:left;background:#AFE6BA;"| [[2022–23 B.League season|2022–23]]† || style="text-align:left;"|{{flagicon|Japan|size=20px}} [[Ryukyu Golden Kings]] || style="text-align:center;"|[[B.League]] || 16 || 7.8 || .259 || .259 || .273 || 1.2 || .2 || .3 || .1 || 2.5 |- | style="text-align:left;"| [[2023–24 B1 League season|2023–24]] || style="text-align:left;"|{{flagicon|Japan|size=20px}} [[Ryukyu Golden Kings]] || style="text-align:center;"|[[B.League]] || 23 || 12.5 || .456 || .407 || .545 || 2.5 || .6 || .3 || .3 || 3.9 |- | style="text-align:left;background:#AFE6BA;"| [[2024–25 KBL season|2024–25]]† || style="text-align:left;"|{{flagicon|South Korea|size=20px}} [[Changwon LG Sakers]] || style="text-align:center;"|[[Korean Basketball League|KBL]] || 60 || 27.2 || .457 || .302 || .687 || 6.0 || 2.1 || .9 || .2 || 15.2 {{S-end}}

== References == {{reflist}}

== External links == * {{FIBA|new_id=252666|name=Carl Tamayo}} * {{FIBA 3x3|f8fb0863-9946-4822-9fe7-85d48c5c92bf|Carl Vincent Tamayo}} * [https://www.bleague.jp/roster_detail/?PlayerID=51000260 Profile] at [[B.League]] {{in lang|ja}}

{{UP Fighting Maroons 2021-2022 UAAP Men's Senior Basketball Champions}} {{UAAP Men's Basketball Rookie of the Year Award}}

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