{{Short description|Filipino basketball player (born 1989)}} {{Use mdy dates|date=April 2022}} {{Use Philippine English|date=May 2023}} {{Infobox basketball biography | name = Jackson Corpuz | position = [[Power forward]] | team = Imus Bandera | league = [[MPBL]] | number = | nationality = Filipino | birth_date = {{birth date and age|1989|2|8}} | birth_place = [[Ilagan, Isabela]], Philippines | height_ft = 6 | height_in = 4 | weight_lbs = 180 | high_school = [[Arellano University|Arellano]] ([[Pasay]]) | college = [[PCU Dolphins|PCU]] | draft_year_pba = 2014 | draft_pba = Undrafted | career_start = 2017 | years1 = 2017–2019 | team1 = [[Columbian Dyip|Mahindra Floodbuster / Kia Picanto / Columbian Dyip]] | years2 = 2020–2024 | team2 = [[Magnolia Hotshots]] | years3 = 2025 | team3 = [[Converge FiberXers]] | years4 = 2025 | team4 = [[GenSan Warriors]] | years5 = 2026–present | team5 = [[Imus Bandera]] | highlights = }}
'''Jackson Corpuz''' (born February 8, 1989) is a Filipino professional [[basketball]] player for the [[Imus Bandera]] of the [[Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League]] (MPBL). He was undrafted during the [[2014 PBA draft]] and was later signed by the [[Columbian Dyip|Mahindra Floodbuster]] in 2017.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |last=Ramos |first=Gerry |date=April 10, 2017 |title=Surreal feeling as Jackson Corpuz finally sets foot on PBA floor, three years after draft snub |url=https://www.spin.ph/basketball/pba/dream-finally-come-true-as-jackson-corpuz-makes-pba-debut-after-going-undrafted-in-2014- |website=Spin.ph}}</ref> He is known as the '''"Pinoy Fukuda"''' and is also known for repeatedly dyeing his hair multiple colors.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Leongson |first=Randolph B. |date=Oct 26, 2019 |title=Some superstitious players change shoes at halftime; Jackson Corpuz changes hair color |url=https://www.spin.ph/life/active-lifestyle/jackson-corpuz-changes-hair-color-at-halftime-for-good-luck-a2437-20191026 |access-date=2022-04-29 |website=Spin.ph |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Dioquino |first=Delfin |date=Oct 15, 2020 |title=Like Pingris, Corpuz gives Magnolia energy, hustle |url=https://www.rappler.com/sports/pba/jackson-corpuz-gives-magnolia-energy-hustle-like-marc-pingris/ |access-date=2022-04-29 |website=Rappler |language=en-US}}</ref>
== Professional career ==
=== PBA D-League === After going undrafted in 2014, Corpuz played for the Erase XFoliant Erasers, the Derulo Accelero Oilers, and the Bread Story Smashing Bakers in the [[PBA Developmental League|PBA D-League]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Leongson |first=Randolph B. |date=April 10, 2017 |title=Corpuz gets PBA call-up after going undrafted: 'I almost gave up' |url=https://sports.inquirer.net/244370/undrafted-jackson-corpuz-pba-call-up-mahindra-floodbuster |access-date=2022-04-29 |website=INQUIRER.net |language=en}}</ref> In the quarterfinals of the 2014-15 Aspirants' Cup, he and [[Jio Jalalon|Jiovanni Jalalon]] each scored 21 points to force a rubber match for a slot in the semis.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Terrado |first=Reuben |date=Jan 29, 2015 |title=Bread Story-Lyceum downs Cafe France to force rubber match for a semifinal berth in D-League Aspirants Cup |url=https://www.spin.ph/basketball/d-league/bread-story-lyceum-pba-d-league-cafe-france-jackson-corpuz |access-date=2022-04-29 |website=Spin.ph |language=en}}</ref> But they lost that match to the [[Café France-CEU Bakers]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Terrado |first=Reuben |date=Feb 2, 2015 |title=Aaron Jeruta shows way as Café France turns back upset-conscious Breadstory to gain semis |url=https://www.spin.ph/basketball/d-league/aaron-jeruta-cafe-france-dleague-semifinals-breadstory-lyceum |access-date=2022-04-29 |website=Spin.ph |language=en}}</ref> In the 2015 Foundation Cup, he switched to the [[Cebuana Lhuillier Gems]].<ref name=":1">{{Cite web |last=Ganglani |first=Naveen |date=March 19, 2015 |title=Rebounding record matched, first female ref debuts in PBA D-League |url=https://www.rappler.com/sports/87398-dleague-taganas-rebound-record-umana-female-referee/ |access-date=2022-04-29 |website=RAPPLER |language=en-US}}</ref> Against the MP Hotel Warriors, he scored 26 points in a 118–78 blowout win.<ref name=":1" />
Beginning in the [[2016 PBA D-League Aspirants' Cup|2016 Aspirants' Cup]], he played for the Caida Tile Masters.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Terrado |first=Reuben |date=Jan 21, 2016 |title=Caida Tiles scores big win in D-League debut, overcomes Tanduay Light |url=https://www.spin.ph/basketball/d-league/jiovani-jalalon-caida-tiles-tanduay-light-ryan-wetherell-pba-d-league |access-date=2022-04-29 |website=Spin.ph |language=en}}</ref> His team made it to the semifinals that conference and in the [[2016 PBA D-League Foundation Cup|Foundation Cup]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Terrado |first=Reuben |date=March 15, 2016 |title=Caida Tile Master use huge third quarter to beat Titans, reach D-League semifinals |url=https://www.spin.ph/basketball/d-league/jason-perkins-caida-tile-master-pba-d-league-semifinals-ama-titans |access-date=2022-04-29 |website=Spin.ph |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Ballesteros |first=Jan |date=Aug 11, 2016 |title=Tanduay squanders huge lead but holds on to beat Racal and force rubber match for spot in finals |url=https://www.spin.ph/basketball/d-league/tanduay-beats-racal-forces-rubber-match-finals-d-league-foundation |access-date=2022-04-29 |website=Spin.ph |language=en}}</ref> They made it to the Finals of the [[2017 PBA D-League Aspirants' Cup|2017 Aspirants' Cup]] against the Cignal-San Beda Hawkeyes.<ref name=":2">{{Cite web |last=Ballesteros |first=Jan |date=March 30, 2017 |title=Jason Perkins takes charge as Cignal-San Beda holds off Racal to close in on Aspirants' Cup title |url=https://www.spin.ph/basketball/d-league/cignal-san-beda-racal-jason-perkins-pamboy-raymundo-cusp-aspirants-cup-title |access-date=2022-04-29 |website=Spin.ph |language=en}}</ref> The Tile Masters lost Game 1,<ref name=":2" /> but he bounced back in Game 2 with a double-double of 20 points and 11 rebounds.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Ballesteros |first=Jan |date=Apr 3, 2017 |title=Racal Ceramica gets back at Cignal to force decider in Aspirants Cup title series |url=https://www.spin.ph/basketball/d-league/rey-nambatac-jackson-corpuz-racal-tile-cignal-san-beda-aspirants-cup-finals |access-date=2022-04-29 |website=Spin.ph |language=en}}</ref> In Game 3, Hawkeye forward [[Jason Perkins]] had 21 points, including a go-ahead three pointer, that gave Cignal the Aspirants' Cup championship.
=== Mahindra Floodbuster / Kia Picanto / Columbian Dyip === After averaging 20 points and 9.3 rebounds in the PBA D-League Finals, Corpuz was signed by the [[Mahindra Floodbuster]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Ballesteros |first=Jan |date=Apr 7, 2017 |title=Jackson Corpuz signed by Mahindra after impressive stint with Racal in PBA D-League |url=https://www.spin.ph/basketball/pba/joseph-corpuz-signed-by-mahindra-after-impressive-stint-with-racal-in-pba-d-league |access-date=2022-04-29 |website=Spin.ph |language=en}}</ref> On April 10, 2017, he started in his debut,<ref name=":0" /> but was fined P5,000 after his debut.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Ramos |first=Gerry |date=April 11, 2017 |title=Mahindra rookie free agent Jackson Corpuz gets hit with P5K fine right on PBA debut |url=https://www.spin.ph/basketball/pba/nash-racela-free-agent-rookie-jackson-corpuz-lead-latest-wave-of-fines-meted-by-pba- |access-date=2022-04-29 |website=Spin.ph |language=en}}</ref>
In the [[2017–18 PBA Philippine Cup|2018 Philippine Cup]], Corpuz injured his hand, putting him out for some time.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Ramos |first=Gerry |date=Jan 14, 2018 |title=KIA woes pile up as Jackson Corpuz out for a month after suffering a fractured hand |url=https://www.spin.ph/basketball/pba/kia-woes-piles-up-as-wingman-jackson-corpuz-out-for-a-month-after-suffering-a-fractured-hand |access-date=2022-04-29 |website=Spin.ph |language=en}}</ref> He was injured again, this time an ankle injury after having 12 points and 7 rebounds in a loss to the [[San Miguel Beermen]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Bacnis |first=Justine |date=Feb 23, 2018 |title=Marcio Lassiter-Chris Ross connection saves San Miguel from Kia upset |url=https://tiebreakertimes.com.ph/tbt/2018-pba-philippine-cup-marcio-lassiter-chris-ross-connection-saves-san-miguel-kia-upset/109979 |access-date=2022-04-29 |website=Tiebreaker Times |language=en-US}}</ref> In the [[2018 PBA Governors' Cup|2018 Governors' Cup]], he had solid performances. In a loss to the Beermen, he had a career-high 28 points and 10 rebounds.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Isaga |first=JR |date=Sep 21, 2018 |title=San Miguel 3-point party blasts winless Columbian |url=https://www.rappler.com/sports/212528-governors-cup-san-miguel-beermen-columbian-dyip-september-21-2018/ |access-date=2022-04-29 |website=RAPPLER |language=en-US}}</ref> He had 19 points and five rebounds in a loss to the [[Alaska Aces (PBA)|Alaska Aces]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Terrado |first=Reuben |date=Oct 18, 2018 |title=Jackson Corpuz not letting impending free agency be a distraction |url=https://www.spin.ph/basketball/pba/jackson-corpuz-not-letting-impending-free-agency-be-a-distraction-a795-20181018 |access-date=2022-04-29 |website=Spin.ph |language=en}}</ref> At the end of that season, he received a three-year contract.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Ramos |first=Gerry |date=Dec 15, 2018 |title=Corpuz, McCarthy sign new deals as Columbian keeps young core intact |url=https://www.spin.ph/basketball/pba/rashawn-mccarthy-jackson-corpuz-new-contracts-columbian-dyip-a793-20181215 |access-date=2022-04-29 |website=Spin.ph |language=en}}</ref>
In the [[2019 PBA Philippine Cup|2019 Philippine Cup]], Corpuz had 21 points and 11 rebounds in an upset win over the Beermen.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Terrado |first=Reuben |date=Jan 18, 2019 |title=Perez, Corpuz show way as Columbian pulls off upset vs San Miguel Beer |url=https://www.spin.ph/basketball/pba/columbian-dyip-san-miguel-beer-upset-cj-perez-jackson-corpuz-a795-20190118 |access-date=2022-04-29 |website=Spin.ph |language=en}}</ref> In their rematch in the [[2019 PBA Commissioner's Cup|Commissioner's Cup]], he suffered an ACL sprain and a meniscus tear.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Romas |first=Gerry |date=Jul 4, 2019 |title=Another blow for Columbian as Jackson Corpuz ruled out up to four months |url=https://www.spin.ph/basketball/pba/jackson-corpuz-out-four-months-with-acl-sprain-a793-20190704 |access-date=2022-04-29 |website=Spin.ph |language=en}}</ref> He returned in the [[2019 PBA Governors' Cup|Governors' Cup]] in a win over the [[NorthPort Batang Pier|Northport Batang Pier]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Ramos |first=Gerry |date=Oct 2, 2019 |title=Jackson Corpuz wastes no time announcing Columbian comeback with hard foul |url=https://www.spin.ph/basketball/pba/jackson-corpuz-columbian-dyip-comeback-pba-governors-cup-a793-20191002 |access-date=2022-04-29 |website=Spin.ph |language=en}}</ref>
=== Magnolia Hotshots === After their season ended, the Magnolia Hotshots and the Dyip worked out a trade that sent Corpuz to Magnolia, and [[Aldrech Ramos]] to Columbian.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Ramos |first=Gerry |date=Dec 15, 2019 |title=PBA gives Jackson Corpuz-Aldrech Ramos one-on-one deal the green light |url=https://www.spin.ph/basketball/pba/pba-approves-jackson-corpuz-aldrech-ramos-trade-green-light-a793-20191215 |access-date=2022-04-29 |website=Spin.ph |language=en}}</ref> Before the [[2020 PBA Philippine Cup|2020 Philippine Cup]] was suspended, he had 16 points and 13 rebounds in his debut.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Cortez |first=Noli |date=Oct 20, 2020 |title=Does Corpuz need to color hair anew? |url=https://malaya.com.ph/news_sports/does-corpuz-need-to-color-hair-anew/ |access-date=2022-04-29 |website=malaya.com.ph |language=en-US}}</ref> Following the suspension, he had 20 points on 8-of-12 shooting and 11 rebounds against [[Barangay Ginebra San Miguel|Barangay Ginebra]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Ramos |first=Gerry |date=Oct 26, 2020 |title='Clasico' tips from roommate Paul Lee serve Jackson Corpuz well |url=https://www.spin.ph/basketball/pba/old-manila-classico-clips-courtesy-of-lee-settles-down-corpuz-a793-20201026 |access-date=2022-04-29 |website=Spin.ph |language=en}}</ref> This started a six-game winning streak that ended when they were eliminated by the [[2020 Phoenix Super LPG Fuel Masters season|Phoenix Super LPG Fuel Masters]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Terrado |first=Reuben |date=Dec 28, 2020 |title=PBA yearender: Magnolia's strong elims finish still leads to early bubble exit |url=https://www.spin.ph/basketball/pba/magnolia-hotshots-2020-recap-a795-20201228 |access-date=2022-04-29 |website=Spin.ph |language=en}}</ref>
In the [[2021 PBA Philippine Cup|2021 Philippine Cup]], Corpuz finished the elimination round leading the league with a career-high 6.6 rebounds per game.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Villanueva |first=Eros |date=July 16, 2021 |title=How will Phoenix, Matthew Wright fare vs. Magnolia, ex-teammate Calvin Abueva? |url=https://www.espn.ph/basketball/pba/story/_/id/31826928/how-phoenix-matthew-wright-fare-vs-magnolia-ex-teammate-calvin-abueva |access-date=2022-04-29 |website=ESPN.com |language=en}}</ref> During Game 3 of the [[2021 PBA Philippine Cup Finals|Finals]], against the [[TNT Tropang Giga|TnT Tropang Giga]], he had an infamous tackle on [[Troy Rosario]] while Rosario was still in the air.<ref name=":3">{{Cite web |last=Ramos |first=Gerry |date=Oct 25, 2021 |title=Jackson Corpuz to be summoned by PBA; Game 3 officiating under review |url=https://www.spin.ph/basketball/pba/game-3-officiating-under-review-as-jackson-corpuz-summoned-a793-20211025 |access-date=2022-04-29 |website=Spin.ph |language=en}}</ref> As a result, Rosario had a bad fall and dislocated his finger and was also revealed to have suffered [[spinal shock]], while Corpuz was ejected from the game.<ref name=":3" /><ref>{{Cite web |last=Ramos |first=Gerry |date=Oct 25, 2021 |title=Troy Rosario suffers spinal shock, may need surgery for dislocated finger |url=https://www.spin.ph/basketball/pba/rosario-suffers-spinal-shock-may-need-surgery-for-dislocated-finger-a793-20211025 |access-date=2022-04-29 |website=Spin.ph |language=en}}</ref> He then had to pay a P20,000 fine.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Ramos |first=Gerry |date=Oct 26, 2021 |title=Corpuz sees foul on Troy upgraded to FFP2, but escapes suspension |url=https://www.spin.ph/basketball/pba/jackson-corpuz-flagrant-foul-penalty-2-on-troy-rosario-a793-20211026 |access-date=2022-04-29 |website=Spin.ph |language=en}}</ref> The Hotshots lost that series, and both he and Rosario have made peace.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Bacnis |first=Justine |date=Oct 30, 2021 |title=Troy Rosario, Jackson Corpuz make peace after PBA Finals |url=https://tiebreakertimes.com.ph/tbt/troy-rosario-jackson-corpuz-make-peace-after-pba-finals/223626 |access-date=2022-04-29 |website=Tiebreaker Times |language=en-US}}</ref>
Corpuz signed a two-year deal with the Hotshots.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Ramos |first=Gerry |date=Dec 13, 2021 |title=Jackson Corpuz signed to new two-year deal by Magnolia |url=https://www.spin.ph/basketball/pba/jackson-corpuz-signs-new-two-year-deal-with-magnolia-a793-20211213 |access-date=2022-04-29 |website=Spin.ph |language=en}}</ref> He led the league in field goal percentage in the [[2021 PBA Governors' Cup|2021 Governors' Cup]], shooting 62.5% for that conference.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2022-03-16 |title=Stat Leaders {{!}} PBA - The Official Website |url=https://www.pba.ph/leaders |access-date=2022-04-29 |archive-date=March 16, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220316120956/https://www.pba.ph/leaders |url-status=bot: unknown }}</ref>
On August 2, 2024, Corpuz was released by the Hotshots.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Ramos |first=Gerry |date=August 2, 2024 |title=Jackson Corpuz's five-season stint at Magnolia comes to an end |url=https://www.spin.ph/basketball/pba/magnolia-hotshots-let-go-of-veteran-jackson-corpuz-a793-20240802 |access-date=August 2, 2024 |website=Spin.ph |language=en}}</ref>
=== Converge FiberXers === On March 14, 2025, Corpuz signed with the [[Converge FiberXers]].<ref>{{cite news |first=Reuben |last=Terrado |date=March 14, 2025 |title=Jackson Corpuz makes PBA comeback by signing with Converge |url=https://www.spin.ph/basketball/pba/jackson-corpuz-makes-pba-comeback-by-signing-with-converge-a795-20250314 |website=Spin.ph |access-date=March 14, 2025 }}</ref>
==PBA career statistics== {{PBA player statistics legend 2}} ''As of the end of 2024–25 season''<ref>{{Cite web |title=Jackson Corpuz Player Profile - RealGM |url=https://basketball.realgm.com/player/Jackson-Corpuz/Summary/118778 |website=basketball.realgm.com}}</ref>
===Season-by-season averages=== {{PBA player statistics start 2}} |- | align=left | {{pbay|2016}} | align=left | [[2016–17 Kia Picanto season|Mahindra / Kia]] | 17 || 17.6 || .440 || .000 || {{sort|-|—}} || .688 || 5.8 || .6 || .3 || .5 || 6.3 |- | align=left | {{pbay|2017}} | align=left | [[2017–18 Columbian Dyip season|Kia / Columbian]] | 28 || 16.9 || '''.509''' || .000 || {{sort|-|—}} || .633 || 4.8 || .8 || 1.0 || '''.8''' || 7.6 |- | align=left | {{pbay|2019}} | align=left | [[2019 Columbian Dyip season|Columbian]] | 28 || 23.3 || .477 || .327 || {{sort|-|—}} || .597 || 5.9 || '''1.0''' || '''1.1''' || .7 || '''10.0''' |- | align=left | {{pbay|2020}} | align=left | [[2020 Magnolia Hotshots Pambansang Manok season|Magnolia]] | 12 || '''24.4''' || .474 || '''.333''' || {{sort|-|—}} || .750 || '''6.6''' || .9 || .3 || .3 || 7.6 |- | align=left | {{pbay|2021}} | align=left | [[2021 Magnolia Pambansang Manok Hotshots season|Magnolia]] | 40 || 12.1 || .469 || '''.333''' || {{sort|-|—}} || .638 || 2.9 || .4 || .3 || .3 || 4.0 |- | align=left | {{pbay|2022}} | align=left | [[2022–23 Magnolia Chicken Timplados Hotshots season|Magnolia]] | '''45''' || 9.8 || .408 || .175 || {{sort|-|—}} || .576 || 2.2 || .5 || .2 || .2 || 3.2 |- | align=left | {{pbay|2023}} | align=left | [[2023–24 Magnolia Chicken Timplados Hotshots season|Magnolia]] | 9 || 6.9 || .478 || .200 || {{sort|-|—}} || '''1.000''' || 1.0 || .3 || {{sort|-|—}} || .1 || 2.8 |- | align=left | {{pbay|2024}} | align=left | [[2024–25 Converge FiberXers season|Converge]] | 11 || 7.7 || .474 || .167 || {{sort|-|—}} || .444 || 2.2 || {{sort|-|—}} || .2 || .2 || 2.1 |-class=sortbottom | align=center colspan=2 | Career | 190 || 14.7 || .466 || .255 || {{sort|-|—}} || .627 || 3.8 || .6 || .5 || .4 || 5.5 {{end}}
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