In the UAAP Season 85 men’s basketball tournament, Schonny Winston, a guard from La Salle, was photographed playing against NU. I have a pretty good feeling about the upcoming draft. Draft Day will take place. With the dynamic PBA and scouting and improvement programs, the National Team is reviving past success. 9) The Red Sox picked fourth in the 2021 Draft, their earliest selection since 1967, and landed MLB Pipeline's. GSM February 20, 2023. Disclaimer: Stats and financial data are fictional, generated by an OOTP simulation. Blackwater is expected to take 3x3 standout Brandon Rosser as the top overall pick when the PBA returns to the Robinsons Place Manila for its annual Rookie Draft Sunday, May 14. 5 to 3 months and you only play around 20 games total if you reach the finals. A record number of applicants made themselves available for PBA Rookie Draft. PBA commissioner Willie Marcial described as “very welcoming” the revised rules, including the lifting of the age limit of 30 years old for Fil-foreign players. Deadline for submission of application is May 2, 2022. The general manager for each of the 12 PBA teams has made their choices to help their respective squads for the upcoming PBA 45th season. 2022 PBA draft. 2. . Brandon Ganuelas-Rosser and Jeremiah Gray are both expected to land in the first round. “Sa halip na magsisimula tayo ng September, October na tayo,” the amiable executive told reporters Friday. Pier are still in search of a replacement for Robert Bolick at the point, and Winston is perhaps the best point guard prospect in this draft. 4 – Struck out from the roster of draft applicants: 5-9 1/4 Justin Caganda, 22, of Marikina Polytechnic, 5-7 Ivan Sanchez, 20, of Arellano, 6-7 1/2 Tsutomu Tateishi, 25, of UST/Benilde and 5-6 1/2 Dickson Ty, 30, of La Salle. Christian David - Blackwater 3. Rain or Shine coach Yeng Guiao is clear on the type of players he is after when the PBA Annual Draft takes place months from now. Dyip head coach John Cardel said Holt is a one-of-a-kind talent due to his extensive experience playing pro basketball in Europe, along with his high basketball IQ. MANILA, Philippines---A total of 124 aspirants will hope to hear their names called on Sunday in the 2023 PBA Draft at Market! Market! in Taguig. Sep 16, 2023 Stephen Holt, Ricci Rivero, Schonny Winston and Ken Tuffin are among those expected to be picked early. 2023 PBA Mock Draft 2. PBA commissioner Willie Marcial said during. After the initial 40 roster spots are filled, players who were on 2023 PBA League rosters but were outside the top 50 in points and do not have a PBA Tour title in the past 10 years will be eligible to be selected. The 12 teams will be choosing among members of the largest-ever rookie draft class in what has been described as a deep pool by some. Round 1 1. The complexion of the 2023 PBA Rookie Draft has changed. ROUND 2. A record number of applicants made themselves available for PBA Rookie Draft. These Fil-Foreign players, with Filipino heritage and often raised abroad, have excelled due to better development programs and facilities overseas. Stay tuned for live updates and let's support these young prospects as they embark on their PBA journey! 🏀 FIRST ROUND 1. The 2023 PBA draft is just one offshoot of generations of migrations. Mar 30, 2023. Stephen Holt, Ricci Rivero, Schonny Winston, Zavier Lucero among top prospects in PBA Rookie Draft 2023. Both stars will not be available now for the remainder of the season. The Magnolia Chicken Timplados Hotshots, or simply known as the Magnolia Hotshots, are a professional basketball team in the Philippine Basketball Association. USHL Futures Draft. (Photo courtesy of PBA) MANILA – NLEX ruled the PBA Draft Combine mini-tournament after edging Phoenix in the finals, 78-71, at the Gatorade Hoops Center. Final standings from the 2023 PBA League Playoffs will determine the first-round draft order: L. Rappler. July 24, 2023. Here is our mock draft! #1 DYIP Sedrick Barefield - Remebering the connection of Sedrick to Alex Cabagnot reignited my belief that he is the target of Terrafirma. CEBU CITY, Philippines— More Cebuano basketball players will be trying their luck in this year’s PBA Draft in September. July 20, 2023. net / 11:52 PM September 16, 2023. In addition to his playing career, Sotto is also a coach. Terrafirma – Stephen Holt 2. Terrafirma will get first crack at the bumper crop, looking to get a blue-chip rookie it can build the team around like it did with CJ Perez and Roosevelt. Top prospect Justine Baltazar is a strong contender for his third straight UAAP Mythical Team. THREE teams are so looking forward to the upcoming 2022 PBA Rookie Draft. “Siguro, mga after a week (ng Asian Games). , a subsidiary of San Miguel Corporation (SMC). If true, only the rich teams have the resources for such a swap, which helps explain why there is little parity of. A record 128 players applied for the 2023 PBA Rookie Draft, the league announced on Monday. 1st Round 1. Current Time: Mon, 23 Oct 2023 23:17:50 +0000; Page. Thank you for watching mga kawhoopz👍God will bless you 🙏-----🏀🏀🏀🏀🏀🏀🏀🏀🏀🏀🏀🏀🏀🏀-----. PBA Rookie Draft Combine 2023: Who stood out and who gets picked No. Blackwater (No. 5-10. The list consists of players from the NCAA, UAAP, and players with foreign […]Honorable Mentions: Jhonard Clarito (6-2, G, De Ocampo Memorial College) Jayson David (6-2, F, San Sebastian/Lyceum) Carlo de Chavez (6-3, F, Bloomfield) Tyrus Hill (6-5, F, Adamson/La Salle. by Gerry Ramos. NLEX defeated Phoenix, 78-71, in the final round. **CJ Lane III- will not join the draft this year as mentioned in his IG post. SUBSCRIBE TO: TV. And this elimination round has been very entertaining! That is the result if almost every team wants to win! The top 2 spots is still not determined. Check out the full rundown, 1-50. Converge Fiber Xers Jeremiah Gray (6-5, G/F) After an impressive run in the PBA D-League, Marinerong Pilipino's Juan Gomez de Liaño plans to enter the 2023 PBA Draft. NCDC Entry Draft. The main reason is that the best talent will likely hold out. . CJ can end up to be the biggest guy in this upcoming draft. Let us take a look. 4 pick from Phoenix Super LPG in exchange of Javee Mocon last June 7, 2022. The 2022 NBA draft (branded as the 2022 NBA Draft presented by State Farm for sponsorship reasons), the 76th edition of the National Basketball Association's annual draft, was held on June 23, 2022, at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York. 7. The trades in the last five years that we recorded were considered in coming up with this draft order for Round 2. Holt’s selection marks a significant moment as he becomes the first player since 1997 to go first overall. September 8, 2023. 1 overall pick and are highly likely to take Victor Wembanyama, but the draft can truly go in any direction after that selection. Stephen Holt. –B. PBA Media Bureau. No Copyright Infringement is intended. 14, 2023). May 14, 2022 06:16 PM. Brandon Bates - Meralco 9. 6 is Better than 4. Even the round 2 of this draft can end up to be so loaded! #1 DYIP King Caralipio - He was one of the leader of Letran in their most recent conquest in the NCAA. With Justin Baltazar taking his name off the PBA draft, Blackwater put another big man – Justin Arana (pictured) – in its list of choices for the No. Delfin Dioquino. MANILA, Philippines -- Filipino-American standout Sedrick Barefield was not included in the final list of draft applicants, with PBA ball clubs set to choose among 66 hopefuls in Sunday's Rookie Draft. Prospects List Graduates MLB Draft International Players 2023 Fall League Past Seasonal. What makes this 2013 edition quite different, however, is that, again it has a particularly high ceiling, physically speaking. Easily, Holt, 31, is the most experienced among the draftees. With hours to go before the end of the deadline, the Philippine Basketball Association hit a new record in most number of rookie draft applicants, surpassing the previous mark of 91 in 2014. The 2023 PBA Draft will have a lot of big debatable issues. Page Time: 9. 210. This page was last edited on 20 November 2023, at 17:54. ADMU. September 8, 2023. INFO. Stroud. News. DISCLAIMER:I do not own any of the photos or clips used in this video, credits to the owner. In terms of these rankings, perhaps. (MJD) When we see the very best young basketball. July 18 at 2 p. USHL Entry Draft. @naveenganglani. The prospect company could retain the Alaska Aces team if they bought the franchise within the ongoing season. Jackson McAndrew Wayzata (Minneapolis, MN) PF. Aug 8, 2023. Among the hopefuls are high-profile players, college stars, amateur standouts, and unheralded back. D. Yeng Guiao PBA PHOTO. Forums. Dimers TV. Round 1 - Manager Saves 1. 270. m. , streamed live on BowlTV. Tallest stands 6'10 and shortest at 5'5, while oldest is 35 and youngest is 22. made his exclusion from the PBA 40 Greatest Players list in 2015 a notable point of contention. 6 is Better than 4. Here is our most recent mock draft. 17 proceedings that serve as the league’s first official function for Season 48. Official release. Terrafirma selected Stephen Holt as the first pick overall in the 2023 PBA Annual Rookie Draft on Sunday at the Market! Market! in Taguig City. Nard John Pinto (Ginebra), Baser Amer (Blackwater), and Alvin Pasaol (Meralco Bolts) are among the ex-Davao. It looks a certainty than Fran Yu will be picked up by NorthPort Batang Pier with their first pick (11th overall) in the upcoming PBA Rookie Draft, given his existing. sayson. But there is a good chance that there are some inaccuracies with the order. Starter File. Learn All You Can About the PBA Draft Process for Creating the PBA. League last season, is returning home to continue his pro career in the PBA. The Philippine Basketball. PBA Standings. INFO. Caganda and Ty failed to show up on the second day of the draft combine. The upcoming 2023 draft is highly anticipated as our prediction of a robust and deep class could really be happening this year. This year's pool is generally considered to be the weakest in recent. k. . TERRAFIRMA will be picking first once again in the PBA Season 47 Rookie Draft that will be held in September but Rain or Shine is also set to obtain prime picks from a potentially. A record of 128 hopefuls was listed in the Draft for the league’s upcoming 48th season with former Saint Mary's star and NBA Summer League veteran Stephen Holt as the top prospects. SUBSCRIBE TO: TV. Cam Scott Lexington (Lexington, SC)USA. September 21, 2023. Latest from this section OVP binawi ang hiling na confidential fund. After the close of the period for filing applications on Mar. Jackson Holliday , SS, Orioles#pba #pbadraft2023 #ginebraThe top 29 picks in the 2023 NFL Draft order are locked in. Matthew Li September 24, 2023. Barefield already acquired. #2 DYIP Sedrick Barefield - There is no way that the SMC group will let go of the opportunity to. Current Time: Sat, 18 Nov 2023 23:21:49 +0000. A. Andre Paras. The 2022 edition marked a return to the draft's normal June date after postponements were made in 2020. Blackwater – Christian David 3. Blackwater selects Christian David as the second overall pick in the 2023 PBA Draft. The list may still be trimmed, depending on the outcome of the Draft Combine on September 12 and 13 at the Gatorade Hoops Center. A. com. . Name. Blackwater Elite/Bossing (2019–2022) [3] Larry Fonacier. Even the round 2 of this draft can end up to be so loaded! #1 DYIP King Caralipio - He was one of the leader of Letran in their most recent conquest in the NCAA. After the initial 40 roster spots are filled, players who were on 2023 PBA League rosters but were outside the top 50 in points and do not have a PBA Tour title in the past 10 years will be eligible to be selected. The 31-year-old Holt, a 6-foot-4 guard, was selected with the. The May 11 to 12 event will be the first Draft Combine since 2019 after being shelved the last two years due to the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic. NCDC Futures Draft. 01 — Marshall Kent, Kyle Sherman and Darren Tang, NYC 1. Not associated with PBAPBA 2023 OFFICIAL MOCK DRAFT | PBA 48TH SEASON 1ST ROUND DRAFT PICKS | PBA UPDATES | PBA DRAFT. The cream of the crop of the PBA Rookie Draft spark intrigue as they add. The league determined the drafting order based on the performance of the member teams from the 2021 season, with the worst. Unlike the US NCAA, Dy said "the UAAP and NCAA only run for 2. The 2023 PBA Rookie Draft will be held on Sunday in Taguig. Barangay Ginebra picked popular streamer and content creator and former MPL Philippines professional player Setsuna “Dogie” Ignacio as the first-ever No. Former Blackwater coach Ariel Vanguardia believes Lane's height and athleticism will give him an advantage over other players vying for a spot in the PBA. Prospects ranked from 11-25 fill most of the remaining holes, along with a couple from the 26-50 range and sometimes someone from the bottom half of the Top 100 or straight out of the Draft. A TOTAL of 33 players picked in the PBA Season 48 Rookie Draft are now free agents after not receiving a tender offer from their teams. Oregon State. Here is our updated mock draft! #1 DYIP Deschon Winston - There is no guarantee that Winston will enter this upcoming PBA draft but if he does, he is clearly the guy. The 31 Fil-foreign applicants is also a new all-time high. It is a time of hope, dreams, and possibilities. THE PBA remains an option for Sedrick Barefield d espite his decision to sign up with the Taiwan Fubon Braves in the P. 6), NLEX (No. July 20, 2023. 0. The PBA on Friday released the official list of. No Copyright Infringement is intended. MANILA, Philippines – A new crop of players will enter the PBA as 124 official applicants hope to hear their names called in the Rookie Draft set on Sunday, September 17, at the Market! Market. 7), Meralco and (No. League and South Korea's KBL are likely to stay, and there may even be more. No Copyright Infringement is intended. The entire competition will use the Baker format, where five team members take turns filling frames. September 16, 2023. UAAP PHOTO. PBA 2023 OFFICIAL MOCK DRAFT | PBA 48TH SEASON 1ST ROUND DRAFT PICKS | PBA UPDATES | PBA DRAFT. The 2023 PBA Draft will have a lot of big debatable issues. ONE of the country's most popular gamers is taking his act to the most popular basketball team in the land. The 31 Fil-foreign applicants is also a new all-time high. No Copyright Infringement is intended. 15, tallying a total of 1,239,665 votes. Among those who submitted their applications in the. Terrafirma – Stephen Holt 2. PHILIPPINE Basketball Association (PBA) commissioner Willie Marcial said that the PBA on Tour is scheduled to kick off on May 21, with each squad allowed to include in its roster the prospects for this year's rookie draft. . May 7, 2022 8:23 PM PHT. The Philippine Basketball Association (PBA) on Thursday announced that the Season 47 Rookie Draft will take place on May 15. #2 XERS Ricci Rivero - I will be surprised if Converge will not catch Ricci in the 2nd round. -- Sid Ventura. The Philippines are slowly regaining the spotlight that once belonged to them: kings of Asian basketball. FULL LIST: 2022 PBA Season 47 Draft. Similar to the previous two proceedings, the draft is open to players who are 22 years old and above, or 19 with a minimum two years of college. The list was later trimmed to 124, and unfortunately, only 79 were selected (easily the most all-time). It's been a busy summer in. Stephen Holt, Ricci Rivero, Schonny Winston, Zavier Lucero among top prospects in PBA Rookie Draft 2023. 2 overall player in the 2023 high school class, Collier has the positional size and playmaking ability to be a primary ball-handler in the. MANILA, Philippines—Terrafirma selected Stephen Holt as the first overall pick of the 2023 PBA Draft at Market! Market! in Taguig on Sunday. 1. 1 overall? - ESPN > ESPN Former Arellano guard Archie Concepcion stole the show but. Now, another name should be considered. leongson. Stephen Holt (Terrafirma) 2. Victor Wembanyama, C, Metropolitans 92 (France)The latest Top 50 Big Board has a familiar look at the top -- Victor Wembanyama, Scoot Henderson and Brandon Miller remain No. He is a hardworking wingman who can really rebound and can score in multiple ways. Ausar Thompson (Overtime Elite) The Thompson twins, who both happen to be on our list, have great chance to be picked higher in the 2023 NBA draft. Jamie Malonzo and CJ Perez trades have given these two teams an extra first-rounder. 230. . Bannering the field is, of course, Stephen Holt, the presumptive first pick for Terrafirma. He is a monster on the two ends of the. Pos. About a week from now, we will have the 2015 Gatorade PBA Rookie Draft, where some of the most talented and most exciting young hoopsters will have a shot at making the big time and cracking the PBA. Blackwater - Christian David. MANILA – Seventy-five basketball players will try their luck to make a name in the Philippine Basketball Association (PBA) as they threw their hats into the league's rookie draft, the league announced on Sunday. The 2023 PBA Rookie Draft will be held on Sunday in Taguig. Join our team. Zavier Lucero - NorthPort 6. Ken Tuffin - Phoenix 7. #1 BWE Justine Baltazar - If we assume that Thirdy will play one more season in the Japan B League, Baltazar could be the main price of the upcoming draft and the MVP group should be happy to have him. The draft will begin with each of the 10 team managers, in reverse order of their finish last year, announcing up to three protected players on their rosters. Nov 11, 2021. The Tour allows all 12 PBA teams to play off-season games in Luzon, specifically in Batangas, Bulacan. The PBA's Season 47 Rookie Draft gets underway on Sunday, May 15, at the Robinsons Place Manila. The rookie prospects are filled with bigs led by Zavier Lucero, Keith Datu and Fil-foreigners like Brandon Bates, Ken Tuffin and Christian David, as well. Joining me via Zoom to have an all out conversation are PBA. A total of 75 aspirants have applied for this year's draft set on May 15 at the Robinson's Place in Manila. m. Sep 11, 2023 PHOTO: PBA Images / NCAA FROM Ricci Rivero, Fran Yu, to the controversial John Amores. Calvin Oftana is arguably the most versatile frontcourt prospect in the Season 46 draft. Drafting for some marketing reasons will not hurt at this point. From NBA prospect to not even a top 5 pick in the PBA. Archie Concepcion won the Combine MVP award and watched his stock rise ahead of the PBA draft. Sports news March 30 2023 PBA Draft order. With the PBA draft coming up let's find out how some of the top prospects of the draft are preparing for the next stage. Yeng Guiao PBA PHOTO. Unprotected players will move to the list of draft-eligible players, which is made up of the. September 11, 2023. #2 BWE Justine Baltazar - It seems like the 2023 PBA Draft will be the destiny of Justine. PBA lays down new Draft rules. PBA coaches John Cardel of Terrafirma and Rain or Shine's Yeng Guiao both agree that this year's rookie draft pool is one of the deepest in years in terms of quality. As expected, CJ Perez, Ray Parks, and Robert Bolick were the first three picks of the draft, selected by Columbian, Blackwater, and Northport respectively. The draft was not only a showcase of talent but also a reminder of the fierce competition and passion that basketball brings to the. Easily, Holt, 31, is the most experienced among the draftees. 2023 FIBA World Cup. Las Vegas High Rollers. Guiao is optimistic he would be able to land at least one of those prospects should they do decide to join and. J. PF – South Carolina – HT: 6-8 1/4 – WT: 214 – WING: 6-11 1/2 – Fr – Jackson has elite offensive flashes and abilities but the youngest player in the draft has a lot of growing up to do. The list may still be trimmed, depending on the outcome of the Draft Combine on September 12 and 13 at the Gatorade Hoops Center. In conclusion, the PBA Draft 2023 is a competitive and demanding event that rewards hard work, dedication, and unique skills and attributes. They could be doing it on the perfect time as the upcoming draft could have a deep list of tall centers that they badly need. We’ll explain what matters most for a player’s future in the PBA Draft 2023 and why. Here’s how the draft looks by the numbers. Home. Stephen Holt - Terrafirma 2. These are the top available players heading into today's PBA League Draft based on 2023 points. 8. By Richard Dy. It is now a matter of replenishing the cupboard with the upcoming 2023 draft class. Some names that are rumored to join the draft are Justine Baltazar and Sedrick Barefield. Here’s how the draft looks by the numbers. The prospects were divided. Anthony Richardson/Will Levis, QB – If the Titans don’t want to trade up, they could settle for one of the other quarterbacks at No. The. The 2023 NFL Draft kicked off Thursday night in Kansas City, and quarterbacks went early and often, with Bryce Young starting the party as the No. Rivero has already attracted attention from top PBA teams, and his journey promises to. NorthPort - Zav Lucero 6. A new league policy that was approved by the PBA Board of Governors in a meeting last May 26 will be implemented in the draft, where TerraFirma will make the first pick. Rain or Shine also got. Last February, I wrote the my first ranking of the top 5 potential #1 pick for the 2023 draft of the PBA. For this 2023 season of the PBA, the impact could be so big that the league will be very different next season. INFO. or had a transaction to. The league determined the drafting order based on the performance of the member teams from the 2021 season, with the worst. 1 prospect on SI's early 2023 NBA draft big board. MANILA, Philippines – A new crop of players will enter the PBA as 124 official applicants hope to hear their names called in the Rookie Draft set on Sunday, September 17, at the Market! Market. 7- Kobe Paras (Phoenix) 8- Keith Datu (Terrafirma) 9- Brandon Bates (Converge) 10- Ricci Rivero (Converge) 11- Christian David (Northport) 12- Kemark Carino (Meralco) Damn. basketball / spin. Just a few weeks from the 2023 NFL Draft, Daniel Jeremiah updates his prospect rankings, with one tight end hitting the top 10. From Twitter. Among those who submitted their applications in the. by homer d. By: Jonas Terrado - @inquirerdotnet. Bates has the size to become a relevant center in the PBA. 2023 PBA Mock Draft 8. Sign up for premium. m. Naveen Ganglani. 13, at Robinsons Manila. #ROADTO20K#2023PBADRAFT#PBA. the Gatorade Hoops Arena in Mandaluyong for two days to showcase their talents and to make a case to be selected in the 2023 PBA Rookie Draft on Sunday. The prospects were divided into 10 teams of 12 or 13 players each. Top rookie prospect Stephen Holt, a Filipino-American guard is expected to skip the 2023 PBA Rookie Draft Combine scheduled this coming Tuesday and Wednesday, September 12-13 at the Gatorade Hoops Center in Mandaluyong. RAIN OR SHINE – The Elasto Painters got this No. 4 – Struck out from the roster of draft applicants: 5-9 1/4 Justin Caganda, 22, of Marikina Polytechnic, 5-7 Ivan Sanchez, 20, of Arellano, 6-7 1/2. . DLSU: Justine Baltazar Brandon. The 2023 NFL draft class is loaded with talent, from three exceptional quarterback prospects to potential generational defensive players to immediate impact game-breakers on offense. 10, a total of 128 players formally made it to the list for the Sept. 1 pick of this year’s PBA Draft. Final standings from the 2023 PBA League Playoffs will determine the first-round draft order: L. m. (Photo from FIBA) Days after the Philippine Basketball Association tweaked its eligibility rules, Filipino-American Stephen Holt immediately expressed his intention to join the Rookie Draft set on 17 September. DISCLAIMER:I do not own any of the photos or clips used in this video, credits to the owner. TERRAFIRMA 2. Fil-American Stephen Holt, (in action) looms as the potential top overall pick in the coming PBA Rookie Draft. September 16, 2023. Zakiyah Winfield. In conclusion, the PBA Draft 2023 is a competitive and demanding event that rewards hard work, dedication, and unique skills and attributes. Moreover, the talent pool at the top of the draft is. The PBA has officially released the list of draft applicants for the 2023 PBA Draft, which includes a total of 124 aspirants. 2. Luis Matos 3. (Updated, 10:43 p. SUBSCRIBE TO: TV. 1. PBA Draft 2023 Rule Changes and Notable Prospects. Share. RoS, NorthPort, Terrafirma own two first-round draft picks in 2023 pba rookie draft. Kyle Sherman, who won his first Guaranteed Rate PBA Tour singles title earlier this season in the PBA Cheetah Championship, was chosen by the NYC KingPins as the first overall selection in the 2022 PBA League presented by Pabst Blue Ribbon draft, which was streamed live to the PBA’s Facebook page. PHOTO: Jerome Ascano. The draft usually takes place between October and December, during the league's off-season. 33 as a luxury-tax penalty, but even then, the organization was able to scoop up No. on August 30, 2023. INFO. The PBA's Season 47 Rookie Draft gets underway on Sunday, May 15, at the Robinsons Place Manila. Terrafirma coach John. on September 10 at the PBA. Players outside the United States can enter the PBA Draft, provided they meet a few prerequisites. JOBLE . 6 is Better than 4. Luis Villegas – Rain or ShineThere is a risk he could graduate with a sensational 2023, but this year’s No. Barangay Ginebra made it possible the moment the draft ordered was revealed, tapping. Christian Bunag, Kevin Villafranca, Darwish Bederi, JBoy Gob and Henry Galinato have also been mentioned although if they would apply would only be known starting July 17 when the league starts accepting draft applications. Fast forward to 2023, the PBA Draft is coming home to Ayala Malls with the upcoming Season 48 Rookie Draft set to be held at Market! Market! for the first time since 2010. BoPo Pro-Am Dinner: 5 p. Here are five crazy names that can now join the draft! #5. MANILA, Philippines — PBA legend Eric Menk urged the PBA to review its draft eligibility rules when it comes to Filipino-foreign players after high-profile prospects missed out on. 28. 1 overall pick in the PBA Esports Bakbakan draft on Monday, Feb. 1030. Guard. NLEX will ship Filipino-American forward Tyrus Hill, whom they selected with the seventh overall pick in last Sunday's draft, along with David Murrell to the FiberXers. The draft pool also features standout players like Schonny Winston, Fran Yu, Ken Tuffin, Kim Aurin, Raffy Verano, James Kwekuteye, Luis Villegas, Kemark Carino, Sherwin Concepcion, Cade Flores, and John Lloyd Clemente. Rain or Shine coach Yeng Guiao is taking the long offseason break as an opportunity to evaluate the team's assets, as well as carefully study the incoming pool of talent that will be throwing its hat in the 2023 PBA Rookie Draft slated some time this September. 11. All Rights Reserved Stephen Holt, Ricci Rivero, Schonny Winston, Zavier Lucero among top prospects in PBA Rookie Draft 2023.