Alex Compton

Alexander M. Compton (born March 16, 1974) is a Filipino-born American retired basketball player and coach. He also served as the head coach of the Alaska Aces of the Philippine Basketball Association.

Alex Compton
Personal information
Born (1974-03-16) March 16, 1974
Makati, Philippines
NationalityAmerican
Listed height5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)
Listed weight175 lb (79 kg)
Career information
High schoolMadison West (Madison, Wisconsin)
College
  • Saint Joseph's (1992–1994)
  • Cornell (1995–1997)
Playing career1998–2008
Coaching career2006–2019
Career history
As player:
1998–2000Manila Metrostars
2001Batangas Blades
2002LBC-Batangas Blades
2003Sunkist-UST Tigers
2004–2005Montaña Pawnshop Jewels
2006–2008Welcoat Dragons
As coach:
2006–2009Welcoat Dragons/Rain or Shine Elasto Painters (assistant)
2009–2012Coca-Cola Tigers / Powerade Tigers (assistant)
2012–2014Alaska Aces (assistant)
2014–2019Alaska Aces
Career highlights and awards
As player:
  • 2× MBA champion (1999, 2001)
  • MBA Most Valuable Player (1999)
  • All-MBA (1999, 2001)
  • PBL champion (2004-05 Open Championship's)
  • PBL Finals MVP (2004-05 Open Championship's)
  • PBL Mythical Second Team (2003-04 Platinum, 2006 Unity)
  • PBL Sportsmanship Award (2002-03 Challenge)

As assistant coach:

Medals
Men's Basketball
Assistant coach for  Philippines
FIBA Asia Championship
2015 Changsha Team
William Jones Cup
2015 Taipei National Team
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