Amateur Career
Abarrientos began his basketball career in the University Athletic Association of the Philippines for the Far Eastern University Tamaraws alongside future pro Victor Pablo and led the Tamaraws to two UAAP crowns in 1991 and 1992. His jersey #14 was retired by FEU in July 6, 2011.
He also played in the Philippine Basketball League for the Crispa Redmanizers and Triple-V before jumping ship to the PBA.
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