Mark Jayven "Mac" Tallo (born January 2, 1994) is a Filipino professional basketball player for the Pangasinan Heatwaves franchise of the

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(MPBL) and

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(PSL).

Career

First PBA stint

Tallo started his professional career with the

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(PBA, having been selected 10th overall by

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in the

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. but later played for the

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First MPBL stint

Tallo has played in the

(MPBL) specifically for the Bacolod Master Sardines,

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, and the Bicol Volcanoes.

Chooks-to-Go 3x3

Tallo is also a

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player and has suited up for

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's 3x3 pro circuit teams. until 2023.

Second PBA stint

He has played for the

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in a pre-season tournament in a lead up to the

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. He later signed a two-year contract with the team. On February 7, 2024, his contract was terminated by the team after committing several

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infractions.

Second MPBL stint

On March 13, 2024, Tallo would sign with the expansion side

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for the

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. Mid-season, Abra sent Tallo to the

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in exchange for Jun Manzo.

Career statistics

''As of the end of 2023–24 season''

PBA

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References

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