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Player selection in Philippine basketball
1997 Philippine Basketball Association (PBA) rookie draft was an event at which teams drafted players from the amateur ranks. The annual rookie draft
1997_PBA_draft
Player selection in Philippine basketball
Basketball Association (PBA) rookie draft was an event at which teams drafted players from the amateur ranks. The annual rookie draft was held on January
1990_PBA_draft
Annual draft of Basketball players
Basketball Association draft is an annual Philippine Basketball Association (PBA) event dating back to 1985 in which the league's teams can draft eligible prospects
Philippine Basketball Association draft
Philippine_Basketball_Association_draft
Player selection in Philippine basketball
Association (PBA) rookie draft was an event at which teams drafted players from the amateur ranks. The annual rookie draft was held on December 22, 1997, at the
1998_PBA_draft
Player selection in Philippine basketball
Basketball Association (PBA) rookie draft was an event at which teams drafted players from the amateur ranks. The annual rookie draft was held on January
1996_PBA_draft
23rd PBA season
The 1997 PBA season was the 23rd season of the Philippine Basketball Association (PBA). Emilio P. Bernardino, Jr. (Commissioner) Nazario L. Avendaño (Chairman
1997_PBA_season
Filipino-American basketball player (born 1997)
September 9, 1997) is a Filipino-American professional basketball player for the TNT Tropang 5G of the Philippine Basketball Association (PBA). He was born
Henry_Galinato
Filipino basketball player (born 1997)
March 8, 1997) is a Filipino professional basketball player for the Barangay Ginebra San Miguel of the Philippine Basketball Association (PBA). In 2014
Ralph_Cu
Men's professional basketball league in the Philippines
The Philippine Basketball Association (PBA) is a men's professional basketball league in the Philippines, composed of twelve company-branded franchise
Philippine Basketball Association
Philippine_Basketball_Association
American sports organization
The PBA plays host to bowling's biggest tournaments, including the PBA Tour, PBA Regional Tour and PBA50 Tour. The PBA has launched ... The PBA League
Professional Bowlers Association
Professional_Bowlers_Association
Philippine professional basketball team
with a 7–29 record for the 2006–07 PBA season and was awarded the first overall draft pick after they won the draft lottery. They eventually selected Joe
Rain_or_Shine_Elasto_Painters
Philippine professional basketball team
not sold within the ongoing season, the PBA would place the players in a dispersal draft. On March 23, the PBA announced the sale of the Alaska Aces to
Converge_FiberXers
Philippine professional basketball team
a professional basketball team in the Philippine Basketball Association (PBA). It is owned by Ginebra San Miguel, Inc. (formerly, La Tondeña Distillers
Barangay_Ginebra_San_Miguel
San Miguel participated in the first ever PBA draft in 1985, selecting Reynaldo Perez as the first be drafted by them at 5th overall. They have 3 first
Barangay Ginebra San Miguel draft history
Barangay_Ginebra_San_Miguel_draft_history
Filipino basketball player (born 2001)
League. In September 2025, Chiu was drafted first overall by the Terrafirma Dyip during the PBA season 50 draft. He also suited up for the Philippines
Geo_Chiu
Filipino basketball player
(born February 5, 1997) is a Filipino professional basketball player for the TNT Tropang 5G of the Philippine Basketball Association (PBA). Aurin played
Kim_Aurin
Filipino basketball player
(born May 31, 1997) is a Filipino professional basketball player for the TNT Tropang 5G of the Philippine Basketball Association (PBA). He played college
Mike_Nieto
Philippine professional basketball team
Frankie Lim from Great Taste, and Dennis Abbatuan from Shell. In the PBA draft, as the newest member of the league, they had the first crack and Alaska
Alaska_Aces_(PBA)
Filipino basketball player
Association (PBA). A former king Tamaraw at Far Eastern University, Pablo was the second overall pick in the 1993 PBA draft. He was drafted by Ginebra San
Victor_Pablo
Filipino-Greek basketball player (born 1997)
Basketball Association (PBA) with the second pick of the special round of the season 46 draft. He wouldn't start playing in the PBA until October 2022 when
William_Navarro
Filipino-American basketball player (born 1987)
last two years in college. He was the first overall pick of the 2014 PBA draft. Pringle is the son of a former US Navy veteran and a Filipina mother
Stanley_Pringle
Filipino basketball player
before moving to the GenSan Warriors in 2023. During the PBA season 48 draft, Jimenez was drafted by San Miguel in the ninth round with the 76th overall
Kyt_Jimenez
Philippine professional basketball team
Corporation. The team competes in the Philippine Basketball Association (PBA) and are the only active founding member, operating in the league since 1975
San_Miguel_Beermen
Basketball team
Governor's Cup. The Realtors had Jason Webb as the third overall pick in the 1997 PBA draft and Chot Reyes calling the shots. Reyes left the team in 1998, replacing
Sta._Lucia_Realtors
Filipino basketball player (born 1976)
the 1998 PBA draft and the 2014 PBA Expansion Draft, becoming the only player in the PBA to be drafted first-overall two times and being drafted first-overall
Danny_Ildefonso
Filipino basketball player (born 1997)
PBA season 49 draft in 2024. He was also selected to three UAAP Mythical Teams while playing for De La Salle. Baltazar was born on February 19, 1997 in
Justine_Baltazar
Filipino-New Zealand basketball player
(born 5 May 1997) is a Filipino-New Zealand basketball player for the Phoenix Super LPG Fuel Masters of the Philippine Basketball Association (PBA). Tuffin
Kenneth_Tuffin
Filipino retired basketball player
2022). "Former champion PBA player Dong Polistico dies". RAPPLER. Retrieved August 4, 2024. "Saldana, Boybits, Bolado, other PBA players who had 'gone too
Dong_Polistico
Filipino-Australian basketball player
Association (PBA). Pennisi played three seasons of college basketball in the United States for the Eastern Michigan Eagles between 1994 and 1997. Pennisi
Mick_Pennisi
Filipino basketball player
Association (PBA). Mamuyac was selected 5th overall pick by the Rain or Shine Elasto Painters in 2022 PBA draft. As a rookie, he earned his first PBA All-Star
Gian_Mamuyac
Filipino basketball player (born 1988)
Philippine Basketball Association (PBA). He was picked second overall by the Alaska Aces during the 2012 PBA Draft. He was nicknamed "The Beast" due to
Calvin_Abueva
Basketball team season
Basketball Association (PBA). September 7, 2025: The PBA season 50 draft was held at the SM Mall of Asia Music Hall in Pasay. Source: PBA.ph Rules for classification:
2025–26 San Miguel Beermen season
2025–26_San_Miguel_Beermen_season
Filipino basketball player (born 1989)
Basketball League before being selected as the first overall in the 2012 PBA draft by Petron Blaze Boosters. Despite his young age, Fajardo showed great
June_Mar_Fajardo
Philippine professional basketball team
dispersal draft in July consisting of unprotected current PBA players and free agents. They will also get to pick rookies in the 2014 PBA draft in August
Terrafirma_Dyip
Filipino basketball player (born 1981)
Pozorrubio, Pangasinan, Pingris started his career in the PBA being picked third overall at the 2004 PBA draft by FedEx, and was traded to Purefoods after a few
Marc_Pingris
Method of creating new teams in sports
expansion draft 2000 PBA expansion draft 2014 PBA expansion draft 1998 WNBA expansion draft 1999 WNBA expansion draft 2000 WNBA expansion draft 2006 WNBA
Expansion_draft
honors the same season. Three winners have been elected to the PBA Hall of Fame. The PBA draft was instituted in 1985. The 2020 season only had one conference
PBA_Rookie_of_the_Year_award
Filipino basketball player
team who drafted him. Both happen to be corporate rivals. There was a dispute between the two franchises which delayed his entry to the PBA. This ruined
Alvin_Patrimonio
Filipino basketball player and coach (born 1984)
was selected by the San Miguel Beermen with the fourth pick of the 2006 PBA draft. He then was selected to the All-Rookie Team. In 2008, Tenorio was traded
LA_Tenorio
Basketball team season
Basketball Association (PBA). September 7, 2025: The PBA season 50 draft was held at the SM Mall of Asia Music Hall in Pasay. Source: PBA.ph Rules for classification:
2025–26 Magnolia Chicken Timplados Hotshots season
2025–26_Magnolia_Chicken_Timplados_Hotshots_season
Filipino basketball player (born 1987)
points and 8.3 rebounds per game. Manuel was drafted ninth overall by GlobalPort Batang Pier in the 2012 PBA draft. After spending one season at GlobalPort
Vic_Manuel
Filipino basketball player (born 1995)
Pilipinas Basketball League (MPBL). He was drafted 17th overall pick in the 2nd round of the 2019 PBA draft. Jaycee was born in Olongapo City along with
Jaycee_Marcelino
Basketball team season
Basketball Association (PBA). September 7, 2025: The PBA season 50 draft was held at the SM Mall of Asia Music Hall in Pasay. Source: PBA.ph Rules for classification:
2025–26 NLEX Road Warriors season
2025–26_NLEX_Road_Warriors_season
Basketball team season
franchise in the Philippine Basketball Association (PBA). September 7, 2025: The PBA season 50 draft was held at the SM Mall of Asia Music Hall in Pasay
2025–26 Barangay Ginebra San Miguel season
2025–26_Barangay_Ginebra_San_Miguel_season
Filipino basketball player (born 1990)
drafted in the second round, 13th overall by the Alaska Aces in the 2014 PBA draft. He spent the first two conferences mostly on the bench, acting as a third-stringer
Rome_dela_Rosa
Basketball team season
Basketball Association (PBA). September 7, 2025: The PBA season 50 draft was held at the SM Mall of Asia Music Hall in Pasay. Source: PBA.ph Rules for classification:
2025–26 Converge FiberXers season
2025–26_Converge_FiberXers_season
Filipino basketball player (born 1999)
Barangay Ginebra San Miguel as the third overall pick in the 2024 PBA Rookie Draft. On July 29, 2024, he signed a three-year rookie contract with the
RJ_Abarrientos
Filipino basketball player
season before being selected sixth overall by the Alaska Aces in the 2007 PBA draft. In the Philippine Basketball League (PBL), Bono played for Montaña Pawnshop
Ken_Bono
Filipino basketball player (born 1989)
Philippine Basketball Association (PBA). He was drafted first overall by the TNT Tropang Texters in the 2015 PBA draft. Tautuaa attended high school at
Moala_Tautuaa
Filipino-American basketball player (born 1993)
Philippine Basketball Association (PBA). Parks Sr. had been drafted 58th overall in the third round of the 1984 NBA draft, and went on to become a seven-time
Bobby_Ray_Parks_Jr.
Philippine professional basketball team
Basketball Association (PBA) since 1990. The franchise began in 1990 when Pepsi-Cola Products Philippines, Inc. (PCPPI) acquired a PBA franchise. Under PCPPI
TNT_Tropang_5G
Filipino basketball player (born 1991)
of the Philippine Basketball Association (PBA). He was drafted 2nd overall by the Mixers in the 2013 PBA draft. Sangalang came from the Holy Rosary Academy
Ian_Sangalang
Basketball team season
franchise in the Philippine Basketball Association (PBA). September 7, 2025: The PBA season 50 draft was held at the SM Mall of Asia Music Hall in Pasay
2025–26_TNT_Tropang_5G_season
Filipino senator, basketball coach and basketball player
Basketball Association (PBA). He is widely regarded as one of the best and most popular PBA players of all time. He was named part of the PBA's 40 Greatest Players
Robert_Jaworski
Filipino-Australian basketball player
(born August 12, 1997) is a Filipino-Australian basketball player for the Meralco Bolts of the Philippine Basketball Association (PBA). Bates played for
Brandon_Bates
Filipino basketball player and coach
and three MVPs. Abarrientos was then selected third overall in the 1993 PBA Draft by Alaska. He helped Alaska win nine championships, including a grand
Johnny_Abarrientos
Philippine professional basketball team
Philippines, Inc., which debuted in the Philippine Basketball Association (PBA) in the 2016 Commissioner's Cup. The franchise began after the company acquired
Phoenix Super LPG Fuel Masters
Phoenix_Super_LPG_Fuel_Masters
Filipino basketball player
teammate Marlou Aquino who was picked first overall by Ginebra in the 1996 PBA Draft. In the 1996 Commissioner's Cup, Ginebra barged into the semifinals, facing
Bal_David
Philippine professional basketball team
required approval from the PBA board, the team entered a transition period. NorthPort still took part in the PBA season 50 draft on September 7, selecting
Titan_Ultra_Giant_Risers
Filipino basketball player (born 1996)
declared for the PBA season 46 draft. He was offered to be included in the special Gilas round during the draft, but he declined. He was drafted with the third
Calvin_Oftana
Philippine professional basketball team
Philippine Basketball Association (PBA) since the 2014–2015 season. The Road Warriors began in the PBA Developmental League (PBA D-League) as one of its founding
NLEX_Road_Warriors
Filipino basketball player
Association (PBA). He played his entire career for the Rain or Shine Elasto Painters and is now serving as an assistant team manager. He was drafted eleventh
Jireh_Ibañes
Filipino-Tongan basketball player
professional basketball player in the Philippine Basketball Association (PBA). Standing 6 ft 9 in (2.06 m) tall and weighing 245 pounds (111 kg), Taulava
Asi_Taulava
Filipino basketball player (born 1997)
(born April 3, 1997) is a Filipino professional basketball player for the Blackwater Bossing of the Philippine Basketball Association (PBA). He played college
RK_Ilagan
Filipino basketball player (died 2023)
Association (PBA). Prior to entering the PBA, he was a player for the San Beda Red Lions in college. Victoria entered the PBA through the 1994 draft where he
Boybits_Victoria
Filipino basketball player (born 1986)
Baracael, Jason Ballesteros, and Dylan Ababou applied for the 2011 PBA draft. On draft day, he was taken 5th overall by the Shopinas.com Clickers, who immediately
Mark_Barroca
Filipino politician and basketball player
and won a PBA championship: the 1997 Commissioner's Cup. Jaworski was drafted by PBA team Ginebra San Miguel in 1995 to join his father, then playing coach
Robert_Jaworski_Jr.
Filipino basketball player (born 1980)
Association (PBA). He played his whole career in the Philippine Basketball Association (PBA). He was the first overall pick of 2004 PBA draft by the Shell
Rich_Alvarez
Philippine professional basketball team
(PBA) beginning in the 2014–2015 season. The franchise started as one of the founding teams in the PBA Developmental League. It transferred to the PBA
Blackwater_Bossing
Filipino politician and former basketball player
In the 2000 PBA draft, he was a direct hire of Tanduay and was later traded to the San Miguel Beermen, where he won the 2005 and 2009 PBA Fiesta Conferences
Dondon_Hontiveros
Basketball team season
franchise in the Philippine Basketball Association (PBA). September 7, 2025: The PBA season 50 draft was held at the SM Mall of Asia Music Hall in Pasay
2025–26 Rain or Shine Elasto Painters season
2025–26_Rain_or_Shine_Elasto_Painters_season
Filipino basketball player
He was selected seventh overall pick in the 2017 PBA draft by Rain or Shine Elasto Painters. In his PBA debut back on December 22, 2017, Nambatac recorded
Rey_Nambatac
American-Filipino basketball player (born 1988)
Basketball Association (PBA). He played college basketball for the St. John's Red Storm. After going undrafted in the 2011 NBA draft, Brownlee played in the
Justin_Brownlee
American basketball player (born 1995)
three-time Best Import of the Conference (2023 PBA Governors' Cup, 2024 PBA Governors' Cup and the 2024–25 PBA Commissioner's Cup). Hollis-Jefferson was born
Rondae_Hollis-Jefferson
Filipino-American basketball player
PBA Most Freethrows Made 2000 PBA Most 2-Pointers Made 2001 PBA Finals Most Valuable Player (All-Filipino Cup) 2001 PBA Mythical First Team 2001 PBA Most
Danny_Seigle
Filipino basketball player
SEA Games. This then led Limpot to be the PBA's most sought-after amateur in the 1993 PBA Draft. He was drafted 1st overall by the Sta. Lucia Realtors,
Jun_Limpot
Basketball team season
this season. September 7, 2025: The PBA season 50 draft was held at the SM Mall of Asia Music Hall in Pasay. Source: PBA.ph Rules for classification: 1) winning
2025–26 Terrafirma Dyip season
2025–26_Terrafirma_Dyip_season
Filipino basketball player (1966–2024)
played for the Pepsi Mega Bottlers in the Philippine Basketball Association (PBA). Quilban was born on March 25, 1966. He studied at the University of Manila
Eugene_Quilban
Filipino basketball player (born 1999)
2022 PBA draft, ending speculations that he would join a B.League team. Arana was selected 4th overall pick by the Converge FiberXers in the 2022 PBA draft
Justin_Arana
Filipino basketball player (born 1986)
Philippine Basketball Association (PBA). He was drafted first overall by the Powerade Tigers in the 2011 PBA draft. Casio started playing basketball at
JVee_Casio
Philippine professional basketball team
three PBA ball clubs currently owned by the SMC group of companies, along with Barangay Ginebra San Miguel and the San Miguel Beermen. They have 14 PBA championships
Magnolia Chicken Timplados Hotshots
Magnolia_Chicken_Timplados_Hotshots
Filipino-American basketball player
ending his three-year hiatus from the PBA. As of the end of 2022–23 season The 2021 draft was composed of two drafts: the Gilas special round, which consists
Mikey Williams (basketball, born 1991)
Mikey_Williams_(basketball,_born_1991)
Basketball team season
Basketball Association (PBA). May 15: The PBA season 47 draft was held at the Robinsons Place Manila in Manila. Source: PBA.ph Rules for classification:
2022–23 Converge FiberXers season
2022–23_Converge_FiberXers_season
Filipino basketball player (born 1989)
the Philippine Basketball Association (PBA). He was drafted 2nd overall by Rain or Shine in the 2011 PBA draft. Paul John Lee was born on February 14
Paul_Lee_(basketball)
Philippine professional basketball team
the 2011 PBA Draft, Meralco selected Gilas reserve Jason Ballesteros, as well as Gilbert Bulawan to augment their frontline. In the 2011-12 PBA Philippine
Meralco_Bolts
Filipino basketball player
2020, Muyang announced that he would enter the upcoming PBA season 46 draft. In said draft, he was selected with the seventh pick of the first round
Larry_Muyang
American basketball player (1961–2013)
in the Philippine Basketball Association (PBA), Parks became the second American ever inducted into the PBA Hall of Fame in 2009. Bobby Parks came to
Bobby_Parks
Filipino basketball player (born 1972)
the Year 1996) PBA Mythical First Team 1996, 1997 PBA Mythical Second Team 2000, 2003 PBA All-Defensive Team 2003, 2001, 1997, 1996 PBA Best Player of
Marlou_Aquino
Filipino-American basketball player
League. In 2003, he was the first overall pick of Alaska Aces in the 2003 PBA draft. In 2000, Cortez debuted for the De La Salle Green Archers. With him,
Mike_Cortez
Filipino basketball player (born 1997)
was drafted 4th overall by the NLEX Road Warriors in the 2018 PBA draft before being traded to the Blackwater Bossing where he spent his entire PBA career
Paul_Desiderio
Filipino basketball player (born 1977)
future PBA superstar. After graduating, he was selected with the first overall by the Thunder in the 2001 PBA draft. He led the franchise to two PBA championships
Willie_Miller_(basketball)
Process used to allocate certain players to sports teams
round of the draft and slots can be exchanged with other teams. The Philippine Basketball Association (PBA) draft is an annual event in the PBA calendar in
Draft_(sports)
Filipino basketball player (born 1987)
Whoppers nabbed Aguilar as its overall No.1 draft pick in the 2009 PBA draft; however days after the draft, he boldly declared that he would join the Smart
Japeth_Aguilar
Filipino basketball player
the Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League. Mid-season, during the PBA season 49 draft, Nonoy was selected with the 10th overall pick by the Terrafirma
Mark_Nonoy
Filipino basketball player and coach
Locsin, Jun Limpot and Johnedel Cardel. He was drafted 5th overall by San Miguel Beer in the 1992 PBA draft and earned a serious reputation as a deadeye
Bong_Ravena
Filipino basketball player
that won five straight titles from 1993 to 1997. Pascual was drafted 24th overall by Kia in the 2014 PBA draft. On March 20, 2016, Pascual was traded to
Kyle_Pascual
Filipino-American basketball player
Association (PBA). He had a stint with the Philippine national basketball team, the Smart Gilas. Considered the best all-around sharpshooter in the PBA when Smart
Marcio_Lassiter
Basketball team season
franchise in the Philippine Basketball Association (PBA). September 7, 2025: The PBA season 50 draft was held at the SM Mall of Asia Music Hall in Pasay
2025–26_Meralco_Bolts_season
Filipino basketball player (born 1992)
Far Eastern University before being selected fifth overall in the 2013 PBA draft by Barako Bull. He won the 2010 UAAP Rookie of the Year, was a member
Terrence_Romeo
Filipino-American basketball player (born 1995)
Munzon was selected first overall by the Terrafirma Dyip in the PBA season 46 draft. On January 12, 2023, Munzon was traded to the NorthPort Batang Pier
Joshua_Munzon
1997 PBA-DRAFT
1997 PBA-DRAFT
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, obviam venit.
Girl/Female
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Pride; Disdain
Girl/Female
Tamil
Pea-hen
Boy/Male
Indian
Pea
Girl/Female
Tamil
Pea-hen
Female
Hebrew
(חֶפְצִי-בָּהּ) Variant spelling of Hebrew Chephtsiy-bahh, CHEFTZI-BA means "she is my desire."Â
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Pride, Sense
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English : from Middle English pē ‘peacock’ (see Peacock).
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Pea-hen
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Hindu
Pea-hen
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Beloved
1997 PBA-DRAFT
1997 PBA-DRAFT
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Muslim
Princess. Rich woman. Leader. Also a: Well populated.
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Life
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Darling. From the Old English 'dearling'.
Girl/Female
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Christian.
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Deer.
Surname or Lastname
Scottish and northern Irish
Scottish and northern Irish : from a pet form of the personal name William.English : variant spelling of Wiley.
Female
English
Variant spelling of English Annabelle, ANNABELL means "gracious beauty."
Boy/Male
Bengali, Gujarati, Hindu, Indian, Tamil
Enjoying Person
Boy/Male
Tamil
Jeetu | ஜீதà¯à®‚, ஜீதà¯à®‚Â
Always winner
Surname or Lastname
English
English : habitational name from Great Rutleigh in Northlew, Devon.
1997 PBA-DRAFT
1997 PBA-DRAFT
1997 PBA-DRAFT
1997 PBA-DRAFT
1997 PBA-DRAFT
p.a.
Erroneous; wrong; as, a mistaken notion.
p.a.
Supplied with brains.
p.a.
Alt. of Moulding
n.
A Small leguminous plant (Cicer arietinum) of Asia, Africa, and the south of Europe; the chich; the dwarf pea; the gram.
pl.
of Pea
p.a.
Bespotted with mud or dirt.
a.
Pertaining to the pia mater.
p.a.
Being in error; judging wrongly; having a wrong opinion or a misconception; as, a mistaken man; he is mistaken.
p.a.
Braided; broidered.
n.
The glory pea. See under Glory.
pl.
of Pea
n.
The peba.
n.
See 1st Pea.
n.
A pea.
n.
A plural form of Pea. See the Note under Pea.
n.
The chick-pea.
n.
A pea.
n.
The chick-pea.
p.a.
Used in making a mold or moldings; used in shaping anything according to a pattern.