He started his basketball journey at the age of 12 when he joined the NMI Rollers. His love and passion for the sport blossomed, providing him an opportunity to represent the CNMI in off-island tournaments on Guam and the Philippines. In addition, Fidelino competed in the 2012 18U Marianas Basketball Tournament as a 16-year-old and got the opportunity to play against Guam, Palau and Rota.
The Game Elite’s Jun Fidelino creates space for a jumper over a Dream Team defender in a Marianas International Basketball League game at the Marianas High School gym in 2019.
The Game Elite’s Jun Fidelino was one of the Mythical Five players in the 2019 season of the Marianas International Basketball League. Photos provided by Jun Fidelino
Since then, the 21-year-old has been playing in local leagues and has won multiple awards. He was also a member of the University of Guam varsity team.
Now that he’s back on Saipan, Fidelino is eager to play again in local tournaments. “But right now, I’m just trying to stay healthy so I can continue playing the sport that I love.”
With local sports facilities and leagues still on temporary shutdown, Fidelino said he is exercising daily at home. “My daily exercise routine consists of pushups, squats, and conditioning,” he said. “It’s best that sports facilities remain closed because of the current situation — we have to focus on everyone’s safety and health.”
