Celino Cruz

Celino Salazar Cruz (born July 22, 1977) is a Filipino former professional basketball player.

He started his professional career as a rookie with the Shell Turbo Chargers in the 2004–05 PBA season, and later played for the Red Bull Barako before being traded to the Burger King Whoopers and then the Purefoods Tender Juicy Giants.

He led the Tamaraws to their second consecutive UAAP Championship where he was named the Most Outstanding Player of the tournament.

He also received Player of the Year and the Silver Basketball award, and was named to the Mythical Second Team.

Barangay Ginebra traded Paul Artadi, Rafi Reavis, and the rights to 2009 8th pick overall Chris Timberlake for Enrico Villanueva, Rich Alvarez, Celino Cruz, and Paolo Bugia of Purefoods.