PBA season 48 draft
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| PBA season 48 draft | |
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| General information | |
| Date | September 17, 2023 |
| Location | Market! Market! |
| Networks | One Sports (One Sports, PBA Rush) |
| Overview | |
| League | Philippine Basketball Association |
| First selection | Stephen Holt (Terrafirma Dyip) |
The PBA season 48 draft was the 38th edition of the PBA draft. It was held at Market! Market! in Taguig on September 17, 2023. It was an event that allowed teams to take turns selecting amateur basketball players and other eligible players, including half-Filipino foreign players. The league determined the drafting order based on the performance of the member teams from the 2022–23 season, with the worst team, the Terrafirma Dyip, picking first. For the first time since 2010, the draft was held at Market! Market!.[1]
Draft order
[edit | edit source]The draft order was determined based on the overall performance of the teams from the previous season. The Philippine Cup final ranking comprises 40% of the points, while the rankings of the Commissioner's and Governors' Cups are 30% each.[2]
| Draft order | Team | Final ranking | Total | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PHI | COM | GOV | |||
| 1st | Terrafirma Dyip | 12th | 12th | 11th | 11.7 |
| 2nd | Blackwater Bossing | 8th | 11th | 12th | 10.1 |
| 3rd | Rain or Shine Elasto Painters | 9th | 7th | 10th | 8.7 |
| 4th | Phoenix Super LPG Fuel Masters | 11th | 6th | 8th | 8.6 |
| 5th | NorthPort Batang Pier | 10th | 5th | 9th | 8.2 |
| 6th | NLEX Road Warriors | 6th | 8th | 6th | 6.6 |
| 7th | Converge FiberXers | 7th | 4th | 7th | 6.1 |
| 8th | Meralco Bolts | 4th | 9th | 4th | 5.5 |
| 9th | TNT Tropang Giga | 2nd | 10th | 1st | 4.1 |
| 10th | Magnolia Chicken Timplados Hotshots | 3rd | 2nd | 5th | 3.3 |
| 11th | Barangay Ginebra San Miguel | 5th | 1st | 2nd | 2.9 |
| 12th | San Miguel Beermen | 1st | 3rd | 3rd | 2.2 |
Draft selections
[edit | edit source]| PG | Point guard | SG | Shooting guard | SF | Small forward | PF | Power forward | C | Center | * | Mythical Team Member | # | All-Star |
1st round
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2nd round
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3rd round
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- TNT passed during the round.
4th round
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5th round
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6th round
[edit | edit source]- Blackwater, Rain or Shine, NLEX, and Barangay Ginebra passed during the round.
7th round
[edit | edit source]| Pick | Player | Pos. | Country of birth | Team | School / club team |
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| 65 | Jeric Pido | PG | File:Flag of the Philippines.svg Philippines | Terrafirma Dyip | Mapúa / Rizal Golden Coolers (MPBL) |
| 66 | Theo Flores | SG/SF | File:Flag of the Philippines.svg Philippines | Phoenix Super LPG Fuel Masters | NU |
| 67 | Ian Herrera | C | File:Flag of the Philippines.svg Philippines | NorthPort Batang Pier | UST |
| 68 | Raymond Binuya | PG | File:Flag of the Philippines.svg Philippines | Converge FiberXers | San Sebastian / Pampanga G Lanterns (MPBL) |
| 69 | Jayvee dela Cruz | PG/SG | File:Flag of the Philippines.svg Philippines | San Miguel Beermen | UC |
- Meralco and Magnolia passed during the round.
8th round
[edit | edit source]| Pick | Player | Pos. | Country of birth | Team | School / club team |
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| 70 | Enrique Caunan | PF | File:Flag of the Philippines.svg Philippines | Terrafirma Dyip | UST |
| 71 | Johnnel Bauzon | C/PF | File:Flag of the Philippines.svg Philippines | NorthPort Batang Pier | Diliman College |
| 72 | MJ Garcia | PG/SG | File:Flag of the Philippines.svg Philippines | Converge FiberXers | System Plus / Pampanga Giant Lanterns (MPBL) |
| 73 | Jamel Ramos | PG | File:Flag of the United States (23px).png United States | San Miguel Beermen | Reed HS |
- Phoenix Super LPG passed during the round.
9th round
[edit | edit source]| Pick | Player | Pos. | Country of birth | Team | School / club team |
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| 74 | Jomari Lacastesantos | PG/SG | File:Flag of the Philippines.svg Philippines | NorthPort Batang Pier | Lyceum |
| 75 | Andre Flores | SF/PF | File:Flag of the Philippines.svg Philippines | Converge FiberXers | Ateneo |
| 76 | Kyt Jimenez | PG/SG | File:Flag of Saudi Arabia.svg Saudi Arabia | San Miguel Beermen | Perpetual / GenSan Warriors (MPBL) |
- Terrafirma passed during the round.
10th round
[edit | edit source]| Pick | Player | Pos. | Country of birth | Team | School / club team |
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| 77 | Nikko Paranada | PG | File:Flag of the United States (23px).png United States | NorthPort Batang Pier | UE |
| 78 | Jonathan del Rosario | PG/SG | File:Flag of the Philippines.svg Philippines | Converge FiberXers | Amando Cope College |
- San Miguel passed during the round.
11th round
[edit | edit source]| Pick | Player | Pos. | Country of birth | Team | School / club team |
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| 79 | Regie Boy Basibas | SF | File:Flag of the Philippines.svg Philippines | NorthPort Batang Pier | UST / Bacolod City of Smiles (MPBL) |
- Converge passed during the round.
12th round
[edit | edit source]A twelfth round was held, but NorthPort passed, thus ending the draft.
Trades involving draft picks
[edit | edit source]- NOTE: Due to the postponement of the PBA season 46 draft, all draft picks from 2020 onwards are executed one year later.
Pre-draft trades
[edit | edit source]Prior to the draft, the following trades were made and resulted in exchanges of draft picks between teams. Converge retained the right to Alaska's second-round picks.
- ^ June 7, 2022: Phoenix Super LPG to Rain or Shine[3]
- Rain or Shine acquired Nick Demusis, a 2022 first-round pick, and a 2023 second-round pick
- Phoenix Super LPG acquired Javee Mocon
- ^ February 24, 2022: NLEX to Phoenix Super LPG[4]
- Phoenix Super LPG acquired Kris Porter, a 2021 second-round pick, and a 2022 first-round pick
- NLEX acquired Justin Chua
- ^ May 17, 2022: Converge to NLEX[5]
- NLEX acquired a 2022 first-round pick
- Converge acquired Tyrus Hill and David Murrell
- ^ February 28, 2020: TNT to Blackwater (three-team trade with NLEX)[6]
- Blackwater acquired Marion Magat, Yousef Taha, Ed Daquioag, 2021 and 2022 first-round picks (from TNT)
- TNT acquired Poy Erram
- NLEX acquired Anthony Semerad, Rabeh Al-Hussaini, a 2020 first-round pick (from Blackwater), and a 2021 second-round pick (from San Miguel via Blackwater)
- Converge acquired Barkley Eboña and TNT's 2022 first-round pick
- Blackwater acquired Michael DiGregorio, Tyrus Hill, and RK Ilagan
- ^ April 14, 2023: Magnolia to Converge[8]
- Converge acquired Adrian Wong and a 2022 first-round pick
- Magnolia acquired David Murrell and Abu Tratter
- ^ September 20, 2022: Barangay Ginebra to NorthPort[9]
- NorthPort acquired Prince Caperal, Arvin Tolentino, and a 2022 first-round pick
- Barangay Ginebra acquired Jamie Malonzo
- ^ February 2, 2021: San Miguel to Terrafirma[10]
- Terrafirma acquired Russel Escoto, Matt Ganuelas-Rosser, Gelo Alolino, 2020 and 2022 first-round picks
- San Miguel acquired CJ Perez
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October 12, 2021: Blackwater to Alaska (Converge)[11]
- Alaska acquired Mike Tolomia and a 2022 second-round pick
- Blackwater acquired JVee Casio and Barkley Eboña
- ^ June 10, 2019: NorthPort to TNT (three-team trade with NLEX)[12]
- TNT acquired Marion Magat, 2021 and 2022 second-round picks (from NorthPort)
- NorthPort acquired Michael Miranda, a 2019 second-round pick that was not conveyed (from Phoenix via NLEX), and a 2020 second-round pick (from Terrafirma [Columbian] via NLEX)
- NLEX acquired Jericho Cruz and a 2020 second-round pick (from San Miguel via NorthPort)
- Blackwater acquired Jay Washington, 2022 and 2025 second-round picks
- TNT acquired Carl Bryan Cruz
- NLEX acquired Brandon Ganuelas-Rosser, 2022 and 2025 second-round picks (from Blackwater)
- Blackwater acquired Gab Banal and Troy Rosario
- TNT acquired Calvin Oftana and Raul Soyud
- Phoenix Super LPG acquired Jjay Alejandro, Raul Soyud, NLEX's 2022 highest second-round pick, and a 2026 second-round pick (from TNT)
- NLEX acquired Sean Anthony and Jake Pascual
- TNT acquired Justin Chua and Paul Varilla
- ^ October 25, 2019: Meralco to Blackwater[16]
- Blackwater acquired KG Canaleta, Mike Tolomia, 2020 and 2022 second-round picks
- Meralco acquired Allein Maliksi and Raymar Jose
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December 28, 2018: TNT to Blackwater (three-team trade with NLEX)[17]
- Blackwater acquired Abu Tratter and Paul Desiderio from NLEX; Alfrancis Tamsi and a 2022 second-round pick from TNT
- NLEX acquired Poy Erram from Blackwater and Philip Paredes from TNT
- TNT acquired Michael Miranda and San Miguel's 2022 second-round pick from Blackwater
- NLEX acquired Don Trollano, Roi Sumang, Maurice Shaw, and a 2022 second-round pick (from TNT via Blackwater)
- Blackwater acquired David Semerad, Simon Enciso, a 2023 first-round pick (from TNT), and a 2024 second-round pick (from TNT)
- TNT acquired a 2020 first-round pick (from NLEX)
- ^ July 15, 2021: Magnolia to Terrafirma[19]
- Terrafirma acquired a 2022 second-round pick
- Magnolia acquired Russel Escoto
- ^ December 19, 2018: San Miguel to Blackwater[20]
- Blackwater acquired 2021 and 2022 second-round picks
- San Miguel acquired Paul Zamar
- See TNT to Blackwater
- Rain or Shine acquired 2020, 2021 (from NorthPort), and 2022 (from San Miguel) second-round picks
- TNT acquired Ed Daquioag
Combine
[edit | edit source]The PBA draft combine for this edition of the draft was held from September 12 to 13 at the Gatorade Hoops Center in Mandaluyong, with a record-breaking 128 applicants expected to attend.[22] Archie Concepcion was named the draft combine MVP as his team won the mini-tournament, and he, Adrian Nocum, Ralph Cu, Jayson Apolonio, and Warren Bonifacio were named to the Mythical Five.[23]
Eligibility and entrants
[edit | edit source]Applications for the draft began on July 22 and ended on September 11.[24][22] The final tally was brought down to 124 as several players either failed to attend both days of the draft combine or withdrew their application.[25]
The eligibility rules for the PBA draft were revised and adopted starting from Season 48. Among the changes were:[26]
- Removal of the 30-year age limit for Filipino-Foreigners
- Standardized rules applicable for both local and Filipino-Foreigners
- Players 22 years old and older are generally eligible
- Players at least 19 years old are eligible if they have two years of college completed.
- Players must have studied and played in Philippine collegiate leagues prior to playing in professional overseas leagues.
- Players must enter the draft on their third year of eligibility
- Those who did on their fourth or fifth year of eligibility after playing in a professional league overseas, would have to undergo a special computer-generated lottery among the 12 teams.
- The application of those who did in their sixth year of eligibility or beyond is subject to conditions and approval by the Board.
Notable entrants
[edit | edit source]Domestic league players
[edit | edit source]In this section, only entrants who have played for a UAAP, NCAA, CESAFI, UCAL, NCRAA, NAASCU or U.S. NCAA school are included. Additionally, all listed entrants have played in the Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League prior to the draft unless specified.
- Franz Abuda – F, San Beda / Rizal Golden Coolers
- Ichie Altamirano – G, San Sebastian / Negros Muscovados
- John Amores – G, JRU / Muntinlupa Cagers
- Jayson Apolonio – F, Letran / Pampanga Giant Lanterns
- Michael Are – G, San Sebastian / Rizal Golden Coolers
- Larry Arpia – G, San Sebastian / Makati × MNL Kingpin
- JB Bahio – F/C, San Beda / Pampanga Giant Lanterns
- Regie Boy Basibas – F, UST / Bacolod City of Smiles
- Brandrey Bienes – C/F, FEU / Pasay Voyagers
- Raymond Binuya – G, San Sebastian / Pampanga Giant Lanterns
- Christian Buñag – C, Mapúa / San Juan Knights
- Rommel Calahat – F, San Sebastian / Sarangani Marlins
- King Caralipio – G, Letran / Zamboanga Family's Brand Sardines
- Kemark Cariño – C/F, San Beda / Muntinlupa Cagers
- Enrique Caunan – F, UST / Sarangani Marlins
- John Lloyd Clemente – G, NU / Pampanga Giant Lanterns
- Archie Concepcion – F, Arellano / Pampanga Giant Lanterns
- Sherwin Concepcion – F, UST / Nueva Ecija Rice Vanguards
- Ammar Cosari – F/C, San Sebastian / Sarangani Marlins
- Ryan Costelo – G, San Sebastian / Pasig City MCW Sports
- JC Cullar – G, Benilde / Makati OKBet Kings
- Matthew Daves – F, Ateneo / Makati OKBet Kings
- JL delos Santos – G, JRU / Muntinlupa Cagers
- Andre Flores – F, Ateneo / Quezon City Gaz N Go
- Theo Flores – G/F, NU / Iloilo United Royals
- Inand Fornilos – F, Ateneo / Marikina Shoemasters
- Rodney Fuentes – F, EAC / Rizal Golden Coolers
- Fletcher Galvez – F, USJ–R / Cagayan de Oro Higalas (PSL)
- John Gob – C/F, UP / Rizal Golden Coolers
- Joe Gómez de Liaño – G, UP / Marikina Shoemasters
- Joshua Gonzales – De La Salle / Batangas City Embassy Chill
- Zach Huang – F, UST / San Juan Knights
- Shaquille Imperial – G, SWU-PHINMA / Iloilo United Royals
- Kyt Jimenez – G, Perpetual / GenSan Warriors
- James Kwekuteye – G, San Beda / Bacoor City Strikers
- Jomari Lacastesantos – G, Lyceum / Rizal Golden Coolers
- Omar Larupay – F, Lyceum / Iloilo United Royals
- Onzo Lorenzana – F, UE / Makati OKBet Kings
- Michael Macion – F, Adamson / Valenzuela XUR Homes Realty Inc.
- John Mahari – G/F, Diliman College / Zamboanga Family's Brand Sardines
- Troy Mallillin – F, Ateneo / Rizal Golden Coolers
- Jaybie Mantilla – G, UP / Cebu Sharks
- Alwin Margallo – G, Adamson / CamSur Express (NBL)
- Lean Martel – F/C, Perpetual / Parañaque Patriots
- Jolo Mendoza – G, Ateneo / Rizal Golden Coolers
- Shane Menina – G, Arellano / Pasig City MCW Sports
- Egie Boy Mojica – F, Adamson / San Juan Kings (PSL)
- Lorenzo Navarro – G, Lyceum / Iloilo United Royals
- Adrian Nocum – G, Mapúa / San Juan Knights
- Irven Palencia – G, St. Clare / Caloocan Batang Kankaloo
- Mico Pallares – G, Lyceum / Laguna Heroes
- Nikko Panganiban – G, OLFU / San Juan Knights
- Jimboy Pasturan – G, Benilde / Bacoor City Strikers
- Rey Anthony Peralta – G, Perpetual / San Juan Knights
- Jeric Pido – G, Mapúa / Rizal Golden Coolers
- JR Raflores – F, UE / Bulacan Kuyas
- Dyll Roncal – G, SWU-PHINMA / Imus Bandera
- Louie Sangalang – F, Letran / Pampanga Giant Lanterns
- Jeric Serrano – F, Lyceum / Pasay Voyagers
- Jessie Sumoda – C, San Sebastian / San Juan Knights
- Hero Tomilloso – F, UE / Dumaguete Warriors (VisMin)
- Reeve Usgang – C/F, FEU / San Juan Knights
- Raffy Verano – G/F, Ateneo / Quezon Huskers
- Laurenz Victoria – G, Mapúa / Pasay Voyagers
- Fran Yu – G, Letran / San Juan Knights
International league players
[edit | edit source]- Christian David – F, Butler / Seoul Samsung Thunders (Korea)
- Stephen Holt – G, Saint Mary's / CSM U Oradea (Romania)
- Richie Rodger – G, UE / Taranaki Airs (New Zealand)
- Kenneth Tuffin – F, FEU / Wellington Saints (New Zealand)
PBA on Tour / PBA D-League / PBA 3x3 players
[edit | edit source]- Daniel Atienza – G, NU / Phoenix Fuel Masters
- Kim Aurin – G, Perpetual / Barangay Ginebra San Miguel
- Brandon Bates – C, De La Salle / Platinum Karaoke
- Johnnel Bauzon – C/F, Diliman College / NorthPort Batang Pier
- Dariel Bayla – F, Arellano / Blackwater Smooth Razor
- Ralph Cu – F, De La Salle / Barangay Ginebra
- Keith Datu – F, Chico State / Wilcon Depot 3x3
- Jayvee Dela Cruz – G, UC / San Miguel Beermen
- Dominick Fajardo – F, Bulacan State / Cavitex Braves
- Francis Giussani – G/F, Enderun / NLEX Road Warriors
- Patrick Jamison – G, NJIT / Blackwater Smooth Razor
- Ricci Rivero – G, UP / Blackwater Smooth Razor
- Jan Sobrevega – G, UE / NorthPort Batang Pier
- Luis Villegas – C, UE / TNT Triple Giga
UAAP and NCAA players
[edit | edit source]- BJ Andrade – G, Ateneo
- Warren Bonifacio – F, Mapúa
- Damie Cuntapay – C/F, San Beda
- Cade Flores – F, Arellano
- Henry Galinato – F, UP
- Clifford Jopia – C, San Beda
- Ian Herrera – C, UST
- Zavier Lucero – F, UP
- Patrick Maagdenberg – C/F, Ateneo
- Tommy Olivario – G, Letran
- Brent Paraiso – G, Letran
- Nikko Paranada – G, UE
- Bryan Santos – F, UST
- Enoch Valdez – G, Letran
- Alfonso Ventura – G, Benilde
- Kenneth Villapando – F, San Sebastian
- Schonny Winston – G, De La Salle
- Rhinwil Yambing – F, San Sebastian
U.S. NCAA and U.S. high school players
[edit | edit source]- Marco Guzman – G, Curry College
- Shean Jackson – G, Cheyenne HS
- Taylor Miller – G, Westminster University
- Jamel Ramos – G, Reed HS
- Kamron Vigan-Fleming – G, Bethesda University
References
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