(born October 16, 1981) is a Filipino professional basketball player for the Magnolia Hotshots of the Philippine Basketball Association (PBA).
Born in Pozorrubio, Pangasinan, Pingris started his career in the PBA at the 2004 PBA draft which featured James Yap, Gary David, Ranidel de Ocampo, Rich Alvarez and Nelbert Omolon.
Pingris was drafted by the FedEx Express with the 3rd overall pick, but was quickly traded to the Purefoods TJ Hotdogs along with Egay Billones.
It is with Purefoods that Pingris established his reputation as perhaps the best defender in the PBA today.