{{Short description|Filipino basketball player (born 1995)}} {{Use mdy dates|date=December 2023}} {{Infobox basketball biography | name = Jaycee Marcelino | number = | position = [[Point guard]] | league = | team = | nationality = Filipino | birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1995|10|19|mf=y}} | birth_place = [[Olongapo City]], Philippines | height_ft = 5 | height_in = 9 | college = [[Lyceum Pirates basketball|Lyceum]] | draft_year_pba = 2019 | draft_round_pba = 2 | draft_pick_pba = 17 | draft_team_pba = [[Alaska Aces (PBA)|Alaska Aces]] | career_start = 2020 | years1 = 2020–2022 | team1 = [[Alaska Aces (PBA)|Alaska Aces]] | years2 = 2022–2024 | team2 = [[Zamboanga Master Sardines|Zamboanga Family's Brand / Master Sardines]] | years3 = 2025 | team3 = [[Nueva Ecija Rice Vanguards]] | highlights = * [[MPBL Most Valuable Player award|MPBL Most Valuable Player]] ([[2022 MPBL season|2022]]) * 3× [[All-MPBL Team|All-MPBL First Team]] ([[2022 MPBL season|2022]]–[[2024 MPBL season|2024]]) * [[All-MPBL Team|All-MPBL Second Team]] ([[2025 MPBL season|2025]]) * 4× [[MPBL All-Star Game|MPBL All-Star]] ([[2022 MPBL All-Star Game|2022]]–[[2025 MPBL All-Star Game|2025]]) * [[MPBL All-Star Game Most Valuable Player award|MPBL All-Star Game MVP]] ([[2022 MPBL season|2022]]) * [[National Collegiate Athletic Association (Philippines)|NCAA Philippines]] Rookie of the Year ([[NCAA Season 93 basketball tournaments|2017]]) * NCAA Philippines Mythical Five ([[NCAA Season 95 basketball tournaments|2019]]) * [[Philippine Collegiate Champions League|PCCL]] Champion ([[2017 PCCL National Collegiate Championship|2017]]) * PCCL MVP ([[2017 PCCL National Collegiate Championship|2017]]) * PCCL Finals MVP ([[2017 PCCL National Collegiate Championship|2017]]) * PCCL Mythical Five ([[2017 PCCL National Collegiate Championship|2017]]) }} '''Jaycee Carlos Marcelino''' (born October 19, 1995) is a Filipino [[basketball]] player who last played for the [[Nueva Ecija Rice Vanguards]] of the [[Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League]] (MPBL). He was drafted 17th overall pick in the 2nd round of the [[2019 PBA draft]].
== Early life == Jaycee was born in [[Olongapo City]] along with his twin brother, Jayvee. Their father died when they were four years old, so they were raised by their mother and their grandfather.<ref>{{Cite web |date=May 25, 2021 |title=Mag-utol na Marcelino rumaket bilang kargador |url=https://www.abante.com.ph/2021/05/25/mag-utol-na-marcelinorumaket-bilang-kargador/ |access-date=November 30, 2023 |website=www.abante.com.ph |language=en-US}}</ref><ref name=":0">{{Cite web |last=Tangtengco |first=Ceej |date=August 28, 2017 |title=From kargador kids to the top team: How the Marcelino twins found a home in LPU - SLAMonline Philippines |url=http://www.slamonlineph.com/started-from-the-bottom-now-we-lpu/ |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171015162629/http://www.slamonlineph.com/started-from-the-bottom-now-we-lpu/ |archive-date=October 15, 2017 |access-date=November 30, 2023 |website=Slam Online PH}}</ref> Their mother worked as a domestic helper in [[Dubai]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Cruz |first=Danine |date=November 15, 2017 |title=Surprise visit from mother inspires top rookie Jaycee Marcelino |url=https://tiebreakertimes.com.ph/tbt/surprise-visit-from-mother-inspires-top-rookie-jaycee-marcelino/102084 |access-date=November 30, 2023 |website=Tiebreaker Times |language=en-US}}</ref> They couldn't always afford to eat three times a day, so they worked at a young age as vegetable sellers and as ''karagadors'' (porters).<ref name=":0" /> They learned basketball by playing against their friends in their barangay, as they lived near the barangay court, and also from their relatives.<ref name=":0" /><ref name=":1">{{Citation |title=MPBL JOURNEY feat The Marcelino Twins {{!}} Kambal ng Gapo | date=December 17, 2022 |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_SulvQH_aG4 |access-date=November 30, 2023 |language=en}}</ref>
== College career == When they got older, their basketball skills were discovered at an exhibition game in [[Orani, Bataan]].<ref name=":1" /> Encouraged by the mayor of Orani, who knew personally the coach of the [[Adamson Falcons]] (which was [[Kenneth Duremdes]] at the time), the twins decided to move to Manila.<ref name=":1" /> In 2015, they joined the Falcons' Team B.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Leongson |first=Randolph B. |date=May 22, 2020 |title=UAAP castoffs who looked untouchable in the NCAA |url=https://www.spin.ph/basketball/ncaa-men/uaap-rejects-who-looked-untouchable-in-the-ncaa-a2437-20200522-lfrm |access-date=November 30, 2023 |website=Spin.ph |language=en}}</ref> However, when a new head coach took over the program, they decided to leave.
=== Lyceum Pirates === The twins made a phone call to [[Topex Robinson]], who was the head coach of the [[Lyceum Pirates basketball|Lyceum Pirates]], and was also from Olongapo.<ref name=":0" /> He offered them spots on the team and they soon joined. Although Jaycee officially didn't play in 2016, he did get to join the NCAA's Slam Dunk contest.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Li |first=Matthew |date=August 12, 2016 |title=Haruna finally wins one for Benilde |url=https://tiebreakertimes.com.ph/tbt/haruna-finally-wins-one-for-benilde/63525 |access-date=November 30, 2023 |website=Tiebreaker Times |language=en-US}}</ref>
==== Season 93 ==== In 2017, the twins joined a Lyceum recruiting class that also included transferee [[CJ Perez]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=July 7, 2017 |title=NCAA 93 Preview: LPU Pirates and AU Chiefs |url=https://www.philstar.com/sports/2017/07/07/1717323/ncaa-93-preview-lpu-pirates-and-au-chiefs?nomobile=1 |access-date=November 30, 2023 |website=Philstar.com}}</ref> In a win over the [[Arellano Chiefs basketball|Arellano Chiefs]], Jaycee had 13 points, six rebounds, two assists, and two steals while also limiting Arellano's main scorer [[Kent Salado]] to just 11 points on 5-of-15 shooting with four turnovers.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Li |first=Matthew |date=July 25, 2017 |title=Lyceum blasts Arellano by 34 points, cruises to fourth straight win |url=https://tiebreakertimes.com.ph/tbt/ncaa-season-93-lyceum-blasts-arellano-by-34-points-cruises-to-fourth-straight-win/91236 |access-date=November 30, 2023 |website=Tiebreaker Times |language=en-US}}</ref> He then had 17 points on 7-for-9 shooting to go along with seven rebounds and three assists in a win over the [[Benilde Blazers basketball|Benilde Blazers]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Li |first=Matthew |date=August 1, 2017 |title=Lyceum crushes Saint Benilde by 43 points, cruises to 5-0 |url=https://tiebreakertimes.com.ph/tbt/ncaa-season-93-lyceum-crushes-saint-benilde-by-43-points-cruises-to-5-0/91811 |access-date=November 30, 2023 |website=Tiebreaker Times |language=en-US}}</ref> Against the [[EAC Generals basketball|EAC Generals]], he made a clutch steal and breakaway steal as he and Perez led the team to the win with 20 points each.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Li |first=Matthew |date=August 10, 2017 |title=Lyceum weathers inspired EAC outing, Topex Robinson ejection |url=https://tiebreakertimes.com.ph/tbt/ncaa-season-93-lyceum-weathers-inspired-eac-outing-topex-robinson-ejection/92606 |access-date=November 30, 2023 |website=Tiebreaker Times |language=en-US}}</ref> In a win over the [[Mapúa Cardinals basketball|Mapúa Cardinals]], he scored 19 points.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Li |first=Matthew |date=September 5, 2017 |title=Lyceum keeps perfect record intact |url=https://tiebreakertimes.com.ph/tbt/ncaa-season-93-lyceum-lets-guard-down-against-mapua-to-go-to-10-0/94828 |access-date=November 30, 2023 |website=Tiebreaker Times |language=en-US}}</ref> On the twins' 20th birthday, they won over the [[San Beda Red Lions basketball|San Beda Red Lions]], ensuring an 18–0 sweep of the elimination rounds and an automatic Finals appearance.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Li |first=Matthew |date=October 19, 2017 |title=Marcelino twins celebrate birthday with 18-0 sweep |url=https://tiebreakertimes.com.ph/tbt/jayvee-jaycee-marcelino-celebrate-birthday-with-18-0-sweep/99912 |access-date=November 30, 2023 |website=Tiebreaker Times |language=en-US}}</ref> Jaycee was awarded as the league's Rookie of the Year, with averages of 10.7 points, 5.4 rebounds, 2.4 assists, and 1.4 steals.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Li |first=Matthew |date=November 10, 2017 |title=CJ Perez bags NCAA Season 93 MVP |url=https://tiebreakertimes.com.ph/tbt/cj-perez-bags-first-ever-ncaa-season-93-mvp/101616 |access-date=November 30, 2023 |website=Tiebreaker Times |language=en-US}}</ref> However, Lyceum did not win the title, as they lost to San Beda in the Finals.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Li |first=Matthew |date=November 16, 2017 |title=San Beda sweeps Lyceum to continue reign |url=https://tiebreakertimes.com.ph/tbt/ncaa-season-93-san-beda-continues-reign-sweeps-lyceum/102134 |access-date=November 30, 2023 |website=Tiebreaker Times |language=en-US}}</ref>
==== Season 94 ==== In the preseason, Lyceum won the [[2017 PCCL National Collegiate Championship|Philippine Collegiate Champions League]] (PCCL) title, with Jaycee winning Finals MVP.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Terrado |first=Reuben |date=February 15, 2018 |title=Sweet payback for Lyceum as Pirates tame Red Lions for first-ever PCCL crown |url=https://www.spin.ph/basketball/sweet-payback-for-lyceum-as-pirates-tame-red-lions-for-first-ever-pccl-crown |access-date=November 30, 2023 |website=Spin.ph |language=en}}</ref> He was also awarded as the overall MVP and was named to the tournament's Mythical Team.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Saldajeno |first=Ivan Stewart |date=February 16, 2018 |title=Lyceum avenges NCAA Finals loss to San Beda, claims PCCL crown |url=https://www.pna.gov.ph/articles/1025462 |access-date=November 30, 2023 |website=pna.gov.ph}}</ref> In a [[NCAA Season 94 basketball tournaments|Season 94]] win over EAC, he scored 13 of his 24 points in the fourth quarter and also provided eight rebounds, five steals, and two assists as EAC nearly got the win after overcoming a 31-point deficit.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Leongson |first=Randolph B. |date=July 13, 2018 |title=Jaycee Marcelino spares Pirates blushes after near-31-point meltdown |url=https://www.spin.ph/basketball/ncaa-men/jaycee-marcelino-spares-blushes-after-near-31-point-meltdown-a2437-20180713 |access-date=November 30, 2023 |website=Spin.ph |language=en}}</ref> For that performance, he won a Player of the Week award.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Times |first=Tiebreaker |date=July 14, 2018 |title=Chooks-to-Go Player of the Week Jaycee Marcelino looks forward to new challenge |url=https://tiebreakertimes.com.ph/tbt/chooks-go-player-week-jaycee-marcelino-looks-forward-new-challenge/121537 |access-date=November 30, 2023 |website=Tiebreaker Times |language=en-US}}</ref> In a win over Mapúa, he had 13 points, two rebounds, two assists, and two steals.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Li |first=Matthew |date=July 27, 2018 |title=CJ Perez, Mike Nzeusseu link up, power Lyceum surge against Mapua |url=https://tiebreakertimes.com.ph/tbt/ncaa-season-94-cj-perez-mike-nzeusseu-link-power-lyceum-surge-mapua/122674 |access-date=November 30, 2023 |website=Tiebreaker Times |language=en-US}}</ref> He then had 20 points on 8-of 11 shooting in a win over the [[Perpetual Altas basketball|Perpetual Altas]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Li |first=Matthew |date=August 3, 2018 |title=Lyceum overwhelms upstart Perpetual to keep slate unblemished |url=https://tiebreakertimes.com.ph/tbt/ncaa-season-94-lyceum-overwhelms-upstart-perpetual-to-keep-slate-unblemished/123373 |access-date=November 30, 2023 |website=Tiebreaker Times |language=en-US}}</ref> Lyceum ended the first round of eliminations with no losses.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Times |first=Tiebreaker |date=August 21, 2018 |title=CJ Perez nails dagger as Lyceum sweeps first round |url=https://tiebreakertimes.com.ph/tbt/ncaa-season-94-cj-perez-nails-dagger-lyceum-sweeps-first-round/124951 |access-date=November 30, 2023 |website=Tiebreaker Times |language=en-US}}</ref> That season, he and Jayvee got to play in that year's All-Star Game, where they teamed up to do a viral highlight in which Jayvee (also listed as 5′9") lifted him up for the dunk.<ref>{{Cite web |date=December 1, 2018 |title=The Viral Marcelino Twins, Future PBA Stars? |url=https://ballislife.com/marcelino-twins-pba/ |access-date=November 30, 2023 |website=ballislife.com |language=en-US}}</ref> Although he scored 15 points, their team lost the game.
In a win over the [[San Sebastian Stags basketball|San Sebastian Stags]], Jaycee contributed 17 points, six rebounds, three assists, and two steals as Lyceum won its 10th straight game of the season.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Times |first=Tiebreaker |date=September 4, 2018 |title=Marcelino Twins buck San Sebastian as Lyceum cruises to 10th straight win |url=https://tiebreakertimes.com.ph/tbt/ncaa-season-94-marcelino-twins-buck-san-sebastian-lyceum-cruises-10th-straight-win/126481 |access-date=November 30, 2023 |website=Tiebreaker Times |language=en-US}}</ref> In a rematch with EAC, he had 15 points, seven assists, and four steals as they made the Generals commit 38 turnovers for the Pirates' 12th straight win.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Li |first=Matthew |date=September 13, 2018 |title=Lyceum forces EAC to commit 38 TOs for 30th straight elims win |url=https://tiebreakertimes.com.ph/tbt/ncaa-season-94-lyceum-forces-eac-to-commit-38-tos-for-30th-straight-elims-win/127370 |access-date=November 30, 2023 |website=Tiebreaker Times |language=en-US}}</ref> The winning streak was snapped the following game as Lyceum lost in the elimination rounds for the first time since 2016 due to a buzzer-beating putback from Perpetual's Prince Eze.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Li |first=Matthew |date=September 21, 2018 |title=Prince Eze beats buzzer, ends Lyceum's elims streak |url=https://tiebreakertimes.com.ph/tbt/prince-eze-beats-buzzer-ends-lyceums-elims-streak/128100 |access-date=November 30, 2023 |website=Tiebreaker Times |language=en-US}}</ref> He bounced back the following game against Arellano with 21 points on 8-for-11 shooting with three rebounds, three assists, and four steals without his brother's help as Jayvee had been injured in the previous game.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Li |first=Matthew |date=September 27, 2018 |title=Lyceum vents ire on Arellano, clinches playoff spot |url=https://tiebreakertimes.com.ph/tbt/ncaa-season-94-lyceum-vents-ire-arellano-clinches-playoff-spot/128847 |access-date=November 30, 2023 |website=Tiebreaker Times |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Li |first=Matthew |date=September 27, 2018 |title=Jaycee Marcelino plays inspired basketball for bruised brother Jayvee |url=https://tiebreakertimes.com.ph/tbt/jaycee-marcelino-plays-inspired-basketball-bruised-brother-jayvee/128864 |access-date=November 30, 2023 |website=Tiebreaker Times |language=en-US}}</ref> In his brother's return against the [[Letran Knights basketball|Letran Knights]], he made a clutch three-pointer that could have tied the game with 40 seconds left in the game, however, it was ruled to be a two-pointer and Letran got a one-point win.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Jacinto |first=Christian |date=October 5, 2018 |title=NCAA: Letran deals Lyceum rare loss - thanks to downgraded Pirates triple |url=https://www.spin.ph/basketball/ncaa-men/ncaa-letran-lyceum-controversial-downgraded-triple-jc-marcelino-bong-quinto-season-94-a1331-20181005 |access-date=November 30, 2023 |website=Spin.ph |language=en}}</ref> They ended the elimination rounds with one more loss, this time to San Beda, as they finished 15–3 and with the no. 2 seed.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Li |first=Matthew |date=October 18, 2018 |title=San Beda holds off late Lyceum storm to seal top seed |url=https://tiebreakertimes.com.ph/tbt/ncaa-season-94-san-beda-holds-off-late-lyceum-storm-seal-top-seed/131226 |access-date=November 30, 2023 |website=Tiebreaker Times |language=en-US}}</ref> Lyceum got back into the Finals against San Beda where in Game 1, he had 13 points, five rebounds, three assists, and a steal but Lyceum lost.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Li |first=Matthew |date=November 6, 2018 |title=No surprise as San Beda romps CJ Perez-less Lyceum to take Game 1 |url=https://tiebreakertimes.com.ph/tbt/ncaa-season-94-no-surprise-san-beda-blows-cj-perez-less-lyceum-take-game-1/133184 |access-date=November 30, 2023 |website=Tiebreaker Times |language=en-US}}</ref> They lost Game 2 and San Beda won another title.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Isaga |first=JR |date=November 12, 2018 |title=San Beda Red Lions sink Lyceum Pirates in Game 2, nail title 3-peat |url=https://www.rappler.com/sports/ncaa/216521-results-san-beda-lyceum-game-november-12-2018/ |access-date=November 30, 2023 |website=RAPPLER |language=en-US}}</ref>
==== Season 95 ==== [[NCAA Season 95 basketball tournaments|Season 95]] saw CJ Perez and team captain [[MJ Ayaay]] leave Lyceum to turn pro, giving more responsibility to Marcelino.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Atencio |first=Peter |date=July 4, 2019 |title=Lyceum Pirates resume pursuit of elusive NCAA hoop crown |url=https://www.manilastandard.net/?p=298960 |access-date=December 1, 2023 |website=Manila Standard |language=en-US}}</ref> In Lyceum's first game of the season against the Knights, he scored 24 points, six rebounds, five assists, and three steals while his brother supported him with 18 points, six rebounds, two assists, and the game-sealing layup with four seconds remaining.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Leongson |first=Randolph B. |date=July 7, 2019 |title=Marcelino twins take charge in endgame as Lyceum nips Letran in NCAA opener |url=https://www.spin.ph/basketball/ncaa-men/jaycee-and-jayvee-marcelino-power-lyceum-to-opening-day-win-over-letran-a2437-20190707 |access-date=December 1, 2023 |website=Spin.ph |language=en}}</ref> They lost by two points in their next game, which was against the Generals, despite him leading with 23 points, six rebounds, and four assists.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Li |first=Matthew |date=July 12, 2019 |title=Jethro Mendoza scores winner as EAC stuns Lyceum |url=https://tiebreakertimes.com.ph/tbt/jethro-mendoza-scores-winner-eac-stuns-lyceum/154502 |access-date=December 1, 2023 |website=Tiebreaker Times |language=en-US}}</ref> He got the Pirates back into the winning column with a win over the Cardinals with 14 points, seven rebounds, two assists, two steals, and two blocks.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Leongson |first=Randolph B. |date=July 19, 2019 |title=Lyceum gets back on track, sends Mapua to third straight loss |url=https://www.spin.ph/basketball/ncaa-men/lyceum-gets-back-on-track-sends-mapua-to-third-straight-loss-a2437-20190719 |access-date=December 1, 2023 |website=Spin.ph |language=en}}</ref> In a win over the Blazers, he led with 23 points and five rebounds.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Leongson |first=Randolph B. |date=August 16, 2019 |title=Lyceum gives St. Benilde reality check, deals Blazers first NCAA loss |url=https://www.spin.ph/basketball/ncaa-men/lyceum-vs-st-benilde-ncaa-season-95-seniors-basketball-tournament-jaycee-marcelino-a2437-20190816 |access-date=December 1, 2023 |website=Spin.ph |language=en}}</ref> They then lost once again to the Red Lions, in which he shot just 4-of-11 from the field and committed seven turnovers.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Li |first=Matthew |date=August 20, 2019 |title=San Beda runs roughshod on Lyceum for seventh win |url=https://tiebreakertimes.com.ph/tbt/san-beda-runs-roughshod-lyceum-seventh-win/157599 |access-date=December 1, 2023 |website=Tiebreaker Times |language=en-US}}</ref>
In a win over the Altas, Marcelino led with 21 points and five rebounds as they got into second place in the standings.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Li |first=Matthew |date=September 12, 2019 |title=Lyceum shows lethal form, blitzes Perpetual for solo second |url=https://tiebreakertimes.com.ph/tbt/lyceum-shows-lethal-form-blitzes-perpetual-solo-second/159904 |access-date=December 1, 2023 |website=Tiebreaker Times |language=en-US}}</ref> In a rematch against the Blazers, he scored 15 of his 22 points in the second half to lead the Pirates to their ninth win of the season.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Villar |first=Joey |date=September 20, 2019 |title=Jaycee Marcelino powers Pirates past Blazers |url=https://www.philstar.com/sports/2019/09/20/1953505/jaycee-marcelino-powers-pirates-past-blazers |access-date=December 1, 2023 |website=Philstar.com}}</ref> Despite suffering from a flu before their game against the Knights, he put up a career-high 25 points to lead them to a win.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Leongson |first=Randolph B. |date=September 27, 2019 |title=Barely recovered from flu, Marcelino still stands tall as Lyceum haunts Letran |url=https://www.spin.ph/basketball/ncaa-men/lyceum-vs-letran-ncaa-season-95-seniors-basketball-tournament-a2437-20190927 |access-date=December 1, 2023 |website=Spin.ph |language=en}}</ref> For that performance, he earned a Player of the Week award.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Times |first=Tiebreaker |date=September 30, 2019 |title=Jaycee Marcelino's flu game leads to Chooks-to-Go Collegiate POW award |url=https://tiebreakertimes.com.ph/tbt/jaycee-marcelinos-flu-game-leads-to-chooks-to-go-collegiate-pow-award/162581 |access-date=December 1, 2023 |website=Tiebreaker Times |language=en-US}}</ref> In a rematch against the Generals, he scored 13 of his 23 points in the fourth to prevent another loss to the Generals.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Li |first=Matthew |date=October 4, 2019 |title=Jaycee Marcelino takes over anew as Lyceum staves off EAC |url=https://tiebreakertimes.com.ph/tbt/jaycee-marcelino-takes-anew-lyceum-staves-off-eac/163186 |access-date=December 1, 2023 |website=Tiebreaker Times |language=en-US}}</ref> He only missed one of his 11 attempts in that game.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Leongson |first=Randolph B. |date=October 4, 2019 |title=Marcelino almost perfect as Lyceum gives upset-conscious EAC reality check |url=https://www.spin.ph/basketball/ncaa-men/lyceum-eac-ncaa-season-95-seniors-basketball-tournament-jaycee-marcelino-a2437-20191004 |access-date=December 1, 2023 |website=Spin.ph |language=en}}</ref> They then lost to the Stags despite his 21 points, six rebounds, and three assists.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Li |first=Matthew |date=October 8, 2019 |title=Bulanadi sparks, Calahat finishes as Baste stuns LPU to gain Final Four cushion |url=https://tiebreakertimes.com.ph/tbt/bulanadi-sparks-calahat-finishes-baste-stuns-lpu-gain-final-four-cushion/164181 |access-date=December 1, 2023 |website=Tiebreaker Times |language=en-US}}</ref> The Pirates officially claimed the second seed with a win over the [[JRU Heavy Bombers basketball|JRU Heavy Bombers]] in which he had 23 points and five rebounds.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Li |first=Matthew |date=October 11, 2019 |title=Lyceum clinches second seed, survives physical encounter vs JRU |url=https://tiebreakertimes.com.ph/tbt/lyceum-clinches-second-seed-survives-physical-encounter-vs-jru/164783 |access-date=December 1, 2023 |website=Tiebreaker Times |language=en-US}}</ref> They then closed out the elimination rounds with a loss to the Red Lions in which he had 17 points and four rebounds.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Payo |first=Jasmine |date=October 17, 2019 |title=NCAA: San Beda completes elims sweep for outright title berth |url=https://www.rappler.com/sports/ncaa/242799-game-results-san-beda-lyceum-october-17-2019/ |access-date=December 1, 2023 |website=RAPPLER |language=en-US}}</ref>
In the Final Four, despite Marcelino's career-high 26 points, the Pirates were upset by the Knights.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Li |first=Matthew |date=November 8, 2019 |title=Letran exorcises Lyceum ghost, sets up Finals showdown vs San Beda |url=https://tiebreakertimes.com.ph/tbt/letran-exorcises-lyceum-ghost-sets-finals-showdown-vs-san-beda/168946 |access-date=December 1, 2023 |website=Tiebreaker Times |language=en-US}}</ref> He did get into the Mythical Team that season with averages of 18.6 points on 53% shooting, along with 5.1 rebounds, 2.8 assists, and 1.4 steals.<ref name=":2">{{Cite web |last=Leongson |first=Randolph B. |date=November 27, 2019 |title=Marcelino twins pass up final year at Lyceum to join PBA draft |url=https://www.spin.ph/basketball/pba/marcelino-twins-pass-up-final-year-at-lyceum-to-join-pba-rookie-draft-a2437-20191127 |access-date=December 1, 2023 |website=Spin.ph |language=en}}</ref> Both he and his brother got to play in the All-Star Game as well.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Agcaoili |first=Lance |date=November 26, 2019 |title=Letran, San Beda stars set aside rivalry as Saints stun Heroes in All-Star Game |url=https://www.spin.ph/basketball/ncaa-men/team-saints-team-heroes-ncaa-season-95-all-star-game-rk-ilagan-jerrick-balanza-clint-doliguez-a2522-20191126 |access-date=December 1, 2023 |website=Spin.ph |language=en}}</ref> Despite both of them having one more year of eligibility, they decided to turn pro and declared for the PBA Draft.<ref name=":2" />
==Professional career==
=== Alaska Aces (2020–2022) === Marcelino was drafted by the [[Alaska Aces (PBA)|Alaska Aces]] in the 2nd round (with the 5th pick) of the [[2019 PBA draft]].<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.spin.ph/basketball/pba/jaycee-marcelino-jayvee-marcelino-twins-pba-alaska-nlex-a2437-20191225?ref=article_tag |title=Jayvee Marcelino eager to prove worth at NLEX as Jaycee joins Alaska |date=December 25, 2019 |website=Spin.ph}}</ref> He was signed to a two-year deal.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Ramos |first=Gerry |date=December 17, 2019 |title=Alaska keeps Racal on two-year contact, signs rookie Marcelino |url=https://www.spin.ph/basketball/pba/kevin-racal-stays-with-alaska-after-signing-new-two-year-deal-a793-20191217 |access-date=December 1, 2023 |website=Spin.ph |language=en}}</ref> In his rookie season, he had little playing time as he only averaged 4.3 minutes and around two points per game.<ref name=":3" />
In the [[2021 PBA Philippine Cup|2021 Philippine Cup]], Marcelino scored eight points in a win over [[Barangay Ginebra San Miguel|Barangay Ginebra]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=MICALLER |first=BEA |date=September 17, 2021 |title=Alaska snaps two-game skid, rips Ginebra to keep playoff hopes alive |url=https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/sports/basketball/803705/alaska-snaps-two-game-skid-rips-ginebra-to-keep-playoff-hopes-alive/story/ |access-date=December 1, 2023 |website=GMA News Online |language=en}}</ref> He then scored nine points in a win over the [[TNT Tropang Giga]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Mendoza |first=Martin |date=September 18, 2021 |title=Red-hot TNT cruises past Alaska to claim top seed |url=https://www.rappler.com/sports/pba/game-results-tnt-tropang-giga-alaska-aces-september-18-2021/ |access-date=December 1, 2023 |website=RAPPLER |language=en-US}}</ref>
=== Zamboanga Family's Brand / Master Sardines (2022–2024) ===
==== 2022 season ==== In 2022, he and his twin brother, Jayvee debuted in the [[Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League]] with the [[Zamboanga Family's Brand Sardines]].<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://manilastandard.net/sports/314229796/zamboanga-tests-caloocans-mettle-sarangani-aims-for-win-no-2-vs-rizal.html |title=Zamboanga tests Caloocan' mettle, Sarangani aims for win No. 2 vs Rizal |date=May 20, 2022 |website=Manila Standard |access-date=May 28, 2022}}</ref> They started the season 5–0 with a win over the [[Pasig Sta. Lucia Realtors]] in which he had 20 points, six rebounds, six assists, and five steals.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Saldajeno |first=Ivan |date=June 25, 2022 |title=Zamboanga blazes Pasig to go 5-0 in MPBL season |url=https://www.dugout.ph/2022/06/zamboanga-blazes-pasig-to-go-5-0-in.html |access-date=December 1, 2023}}</ref> In a win over the Sarangani Marlins, he had a near triple-double with nine points, nine rebounds, and seven assists to go along with his three steals.<ref>{{Cite web |date=July 13, 2022 |title=Zamboanga holds off Sarangani - Journalnews |url=https://journalnews.com.ph/zamboanga-holds-off-sarangani/ |access-date=December 1, 2023 |language=en-US}}</ref> He then scored 21 of his 26 points in the fourth quarter and overtime to lead his team to a come-from-behind win over [[Valenzuela XUR Homes Realty Inc.|Valenzuela XUR Homes Realty Inc]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=July 19, 2022 |title=Villarias saves day for Nueva Ecija in three-overtime battle vs Bacolod |url=https://www.spin.ph/basketball/nueva-ecija-rice-vanguards-beat-bacolod-in-mpbl-a1373-20220719 |access-date=December 1, 2023 |website=Spin.ph |language=en}}</ref> He got the MVP award in that year's MPBL All-Star Game, scoring 19 points, seven assists, and three rebounds as he led the South All-Stars to the win.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Sports |first=Manila Standard |date=October 3, 2022 |title=South tames North in MPBL All-Star; Pacquiao shines |url=https://www.manilastandard.net/?p=314265434 |access-date=December 1, 2023 |website=Manila Standard |language=en-US}}</ref> For leading Zamboanga to an 18–3 record, Marcelino won the league MVP award and was also named to the Mythical Team.<ref>{{Cite web |date=December 5, 2022 |title=Marcelino, Gabo lead MPBL mythical team; Kyt Jimenez is top rookie |url=https://www.spin.ph/basketball/marcelino-gabo-mpbl-mythical-team-kyt-jimenez-top-rookie-a1373-20221205 |access-date=December 1, 2023 |website=Spin.ph |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=December 9, 2022 |title=Jaycee Marcelino named MPBL MVP |url=https://www.dugout.ph/2022/12/jaycee-marcelino-named-mpbl-mvp.html |access-date=December 1, 2023 |website=Dugout Philippines}}</ref>
In Game 1 of their first round series against the [[Muntinlupa Cagers]], the Marcelino twins combined for 20 points, 10 rebounds, and 15 assists.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Times |first=Tiebreaker |date=October 18, 2022 |title=MPBL: Zamboanga routs Muntinlupa, moves on verge of semis |url=https://tiebreakertimes.com.ph/tbt/mpbl-zamboanga-routs-muntinlupa-to-move-to-verge-of-semis/252691 |access-date=December 1, 2023 |website=Tiebreaker Times |language=en-US}}</ref> Jaycee then delivered a triple-double in Game 2 with 24 points, 11 rebounds, 11 assists, plus six steals as they moved on to the division semis.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Times |first=Tiebreaker |date=October 25, 2022 |title=MPBL: GenSan forces decider; Marcelino steers Zamboanga FBS to semis |url=https://tiebreakertimes.com.ph/tbt/mpbl-gensan-forces-decider-marcelino-steers-zamboanga-fbs-to-semis/253392 |access-date=December 1, 2023 |website=Tiebreaker Times |language=en-US}}</ref> In Game 1 of their semis against the Bacolod Bingo Plus, he led with a double-double of 21 points and 13 rebounds.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Times |first=Tiebreaker |date=November 9, 2022 |title=MPBL: Hernandez lifts Batangas to verge of South Finals; Marcelino twins deliver for Zamboanga |url=https://tiebreakertimes.com.ph/tbt/mpbl-hernandez-lifts-batangas-to-verge-of-south-finals-marcelino-twins-deliver-for-zamboanga/254811 |access-date=December 1, 2023 |website=Tiebreaker Times |language=en-US}}</ref> They closed out the series in Game 2 in which he had 21 points, six rebounds, six assists, three steals, and one block.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Saldajeno |first=Ivan Stewart |date=November 16, 2022 |title=Zamboanga enters MPBL South Finals |url=https://www.pna.gov.ph/articles/1188682 |access-date=December 1, 2023 |website=pna.gov.ph}}</ref> In the division finals, despite his 22 points and six rebounds, the [[Batangas City Embassy Chill]] won the first game.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Times |first=Tiebreaker |date=November 19, 2022 |title=MPBL: Batangas silences Zamboanga on the road, moves closer to Nat'l Finals |url=https://tiebreakertimes.com.ph/tbt/mpbl-batangas-silences-zamboanga-on-the-road-moves-closer-to-natl-finals/255727 |access-date=December 1, 2023 |website=Tiebreaker Times |language=en-US}}</ref> Zamboanga then won the next game and in Game 3, he put up 14 points, 7 rebounds, 6 assists, and 5 steals to give Zamboanga the South Division title.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Payo |first=Jasmine |date=November 27, 2022 |title=Zamboanga snatches MPBL South division title |url=https://www.rappler.com/sports/game-results-mpbl-south-division-finals-zamboanga-batangas-city-november-26-2022/ |access-date=December 1, 2023 |website=RAPPLER |language=en-US}}</ref>
In Game 1 of the National Finals, he was limited to just 12 points as the [[Nueva Ecija Rice Vanguards]] got the win.<ref>{{Cite web |last=TDT |date=December 3, 2022 |title=Gabo, Vanguards draw first blood |url=https://tribune.net.ph/2022/12/gabo-vanguards-draw-first-blood/ |access-date=December 1, 2023 |website=Daily Tribune |language=en-US}}</ref> In Game 2, despite his 26 points, seven rebounds, four assists, and two steals, Zamboanga lost by one point.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Times |first=Tiebreaker |date=December 5, 2022 |title=MPBL: Nueva Ecija weathers Zamboanga's furious rally, moves on cusp of national title |url=https://tiebreakertimes.com.ph/tbt/mpbl-nueva-ecija-weathers-zamboangas-furious-rally-moves-on-cusp-of-national-title/257406 |access-date=December 1, 2023 |website=Tiebreaker Times |language=en-US}}</ref> His brother Jayvee then stepped up in Game 3 with 22 points, seven rebounds and three assists, although he was able to make an impact with nine points, 10 rebounds, nine assists, and four steals, as they extended the series.<ref>{{Cite web |date=December 9, 2022 |title=Jayvee Marcelino steps up as Zamboanga averts Nueva Ecija sweep |url=https://www.spin.ph/basketball/zamboanga-beats-nueva-ecija-in-game-three-of-mpbl-finals-a1373-20221209 |access-date=December 1, 2023 |website=Spin.ph |language=en}}</ref> Nueva Ecija then beat them in Game 4 to claim the national championship.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Times |first=Tiebreaker |date=December 12, 2022 |title=MPBL: Villarias delivers in Game 4 as Nueva Ecija captures National Championship |url=https://tiebreakertimes.com.ph/tbt/mpbl-villarias-delivers-in-game-4-as-nueva-ecija-captures-national-championship/258048 |access-date=December 1, 2023 |website=Tiebreaker Times |language=en-US}}</ref>
==== 2023 season ==== In the preseason, Zamboanga won the [[2023 MPBL Preseason Invitational]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=March 1, 2023 |title=Zamboanga rules MPBL Preseason Cup |url=https://www.philstar.com/sports/2023/03/01/2248313/zamboanga-rules-mpbl-preseason-cup |access-date=December 3, 2023 |website=Philstar.com}}</ref> In a win over Valenzuela, Marcelino scored 22 points, six assists, four steals and four rebounds.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Times |first=Tiebreaker |date=March 15, 2023 |title=MPBL: Little-known Felipe Chavez shines as Marikina shocks Bacolod |url=https://tiebreakertimes.com.ph/tbt/mpbl-little-known-felipe-chavez-shines-as-marikina-shocks-bacolod/265943 |access-date=December 3, 2023 |website=Tiebreaker Times |language=en-US}}</ref> He then recorded 17 points, eight assists, five rebounds, three steals and one block in a win over the [[Pasay Voyagers]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=March 21, 2023 |title=MPBL: Aaron Jeruta powers Bacoor past Marikina for share of early lead |url=https://sports.inquirer.net/501888/mpbl-aaron-jeruta-powers-bacoor-past-marikina-for-share-of-early-lead |access-date=December 3, 2023 |website=INQUIRER.net |language=en}}</ref> Against the [[Marikina Shoemasters]], he scored 22 points (with the last five of those points tying the game in the clutch), six rebounds, and three steals, but they lost due to a buzzer-beater from Marikina.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Times |first=Tiebreaker |date=June 11, 2023 |title=MPBL: Batangas routs Bulacan as Marikina, Muntinlupa stun favored foes |url=https://tiebreakertimes.com.ph/tbt/mpbl-batangas-routs-bulacan-as-marikina-muntinlupa-stun-favored-foes/274255 |access-date=December 3, 2023 |website=Tiebreaker Times |language=en-US}}</ref> In a win over the [[Rizal Golden Coolers]], he scored a career-high 27 points to go along with his five rebounds and four assists as they raised their record to 12–3.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Times |first=Tiebreaker |date=June 25, 2023 |title=MPBL: Marcelino twins, Zamboanga romp Rizal for 12th win |url=https://tiebreakertimes.com.ph/tbt/mpbl-marcelino-twins-zamboanga-romp-rizal-for-12th-win/275174 |access-date=December 3, 2023 |website=Tiebreaker Times |language=en-US}}</ref> That season, he was an All-Star once again, contributing 16 points and eight rebounds as his team lost.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Times |first=Tiebreaker |date=September 17, 2023 |title=Pacquiao, Baltazar put on show in MPBL All-Star |url=https://tiebreakertimes.com.ph/tbt/pacquiao-baltazar-put-on-show-in-mpbl-all-star/281601 |access-date=December 3, 2023 |website=Tiebreaker Times |language=en-US}}</ref> In an overtime win over Pasig, he led with 21 points, four rebounds, two steals and two assists.<ref>{{Cite web |date=September 20, 2023 |title=MPBL: Zamboanga hangs on, squeaks past Pasig in OT |url=https://www.philstar.com/sports/2023/09/20/2297701/mpbl-zamboanga-hangs-on-squeaks-past-pasig-ot |access-date=December 3, 2023 |website=Philstar.com}}</ref>
Once again, Zamboanga got into the playoffs. In Game 1 of their first round series against the [[Quezon Huskers]], Marcelino almost put up a triple-double with 20 points, 10 rebounds, and seven assists to lead them to the win.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Saldajeno |first=Ivan Stewart |date=October 8, 2023 |title=Iloilo shocks Bacoor City on Catapusan buzzer-beater |url=https://www.pna.gov.ph/articles/1211367 |access-date=December 3, 2023 |website=pna.gov}}</ref> They closed out that series in Game 3.<ref>{{Cite web |date=October 21, 2023 |title=Zamboanga bounces back from home loss, eliminates Quezon from MPBL Playoffs |url=https://www.dugout.ph/2023/10/zamboanga-bounces-back-from-home-loss.html |access-date=December 3, 2023}}</ref> In Game 1 of the division semifinals, he led with 18 points, eight rebounds, four assists and two steals, but also recorded six turnovers as they lost to the [[Bacoor City Strikers]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=October 30, 2023 |title=Bacoor, Batangas prevail |url=https://sports.tribune.net.ph/2023/10/30/bacoor-batangas-prevail/ |access-date=December 3, 2023 |language=en-US}}</ref> They lost the next game, and were eliminated from contending for the South Division title.<ref>{{Cite web |date=November 5, 2023 |title=MPBL: Bacoor punches South Finals slot, awaits winner of Gen San-Batangas |url=https://tiebreakertimes.com.ph/tbt/mpbl-bacoor-punches-south-finals-slot-awaits-winner-of-gen-san-batangas/286556 |access-date=December 3, 2023 |website=Tiebreaker Times |language=en-US}}</ref> Once again, he was named to the Mythical Team.<ref>{{Cite web |date=November 28, 2023 |title=Justine Baltazar is runaway winner of MPBL MVP award |url=https://www.spin.ph/basketball/justine-baltazar-is-runaway-winner-of-mpbl-mvp-award-a1373-20231128 |access-date=December 3, 2023 |website=Spin.ph |language=en}}</ref>
==== 2024 Season ==== In the opening game win against the [[Valenzuela Classic]], Marcelino tallied 26 points, eight rebounds, a steal, and 12 out of 21 from the field. In the same game, Marcelino achieved his 1,000th career points in his MPBL career in just 3 seasons, the 29th player to do so. In the next game, he recorded his new career-high with 31 points, along with four rebounds, three assists, and eight steals in a win over [[Bicolandia Oragons]]. Marcelino scored 20 points, seven rebounds, six assists, and four steals in an 18-point comeback win over [[South Cotabato Warriors]]. The next game, he scored 24 points, nine rebounds, three assists, and a block in an Overtime loss over the [[Quezon Huskers]].
==Career statistics==
===PBA=== {{PBA player statistics legend}} ''As of the end of 2021 season''<ref name=":3">[https://basketball.realgm.com/player/Jaycee-Carlos-Marcelino/Summary/172101#International] Real GM</ref>
====Season-by-season averages==== {{PBA player statistics start}} |- | align=left | {{pbay|2020}} | align=left | [[2020 Alaska Aces season|Alaska]] | 5 || 4.3 || '''.571''' || — || '''1.000''' || .4 || .4 || .2 || .0 || 1.8 |- | align=left | {{pbay|2021}} | align=left | [[2021 Alaska Aces season|Alaska]] | '''10''' || '''8.2''' || .467 || .000 || '''1.000''' || '''1.2''' || '''.8''' || '''.5''' || '''.1''' || '''3.0''' |-class=sortbottom | align="center" colspan=2 | Career | 15 || 6.9 || .486 || .000 || 1.000 || .9 || .7 || .4 || .1 || 2.6 {{end}}
===MPBL=== {{MPBL player statistics legend}} ''As of the end of 2023 season''
====Season-by-season averages==== {{MPBL player statistics start}} |- | align=left | [[2022 MPBL season|2022]] | align=left | [[2022 Zamboanga Family's Brand Sardines season|Zamboanga]] | 30 || 15 || 26.4 || '''.507''' || .225 || '''.708''' || '''6.3''' || 4.7 || '''2.7''' || '''.8''' || '''18.4''' |- | align=left | [[2023 MPBL season|2023]] | align=left | [[2023 Zamboanga Family's Brand Sardines season|Zamboanga]] | '''32''' || '''18''' || '''27.3''' || | .474 || '''.291''' || .707 || 5.5 || '''5.5''' || 1.9 || .5 || 15.1 {{end}}
== References == {{reflist}}
== External links == * [https://basketball.realgm.com/player/Jaycee-Carlos-Marcelino/Summary/172101 Jaycee Carlos Marcelino Player Profile - RealGM] * [https://mpbl.web.geniussports.com/competitions/?WHurl=%2Fcompetition%2Fall%2Fperson%2F1832213 Jaycee Marcelino - Genious Sports (MPBL)]
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