Ryan Clarence Buenafe (born February 1, 1990) is a Filipino former professional basketball player. From a highly touted high school basketball career with the San Sebastian College–Recoletos Staglets, Buenafe played college basketball for the Ateneo de Manila University Blue Eagles of the

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(UAAP) from

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. He was selected 8th overall in the

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by the Alaska Aces. As a member of the Siquijor Mystics, Buenafe was involved in a controversial 2021 Pilipinas VisMin Super Cup game against the Lapu-Lapu City Heroes. The scandal caused the

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to impose a lifetime ban on the members of Siquijor, including Buenafe. In October 2021, after a six-month investigation, the Philippine

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revoked Buenafe's professional license, along with other members of the Mystics, effectively barring them from playing professional basketball in the Philippines.

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1990 births Living people Filipino men's basketball players Basketball players from Quezon City Ateneo Blue Eagles men's basketball players Shooting guards Alaska Aces (PBA) players Meralco Bolts players Alaska Aces (PBA) draft picks Zamboanga Valientes players 21st-century Filipino sportsmen {{Philippines-basketball-bio-stub