1988 PBA draft

1988 PBA draft
General information
Date(s)February 29, 1988
Overview
LeaguePhilippine Basketball Association
First selectionEdgar Tanuan (Purefoods)

The 1988 Philippine Basketball Association (PBA) rookie draft was an event at which teams drafted players from the amateur ranks. The draft was held on February 29, 1988. [1]

Round 1

Pick Player Country of origin* PBA team College
1 Jack Tanuan Philippines Purefoods Hotdogs Far Eastern
2 Ronnie Magsanoc Philippines Shell Helix UP Diliman
3 Anthony Poblador Philippines Ginebra San Miguel De La Salle
4 Adriano Polistico Philippines Alaska Milk Letran
5 Eric Altamirano Philippines Great Taste Instant Milk UP Diliman

Round 2

Pick Player Country of origin* PBA team College
1 Joel Santos Philippines Purefoods Hotdogs San Beda
2 Aurelio Jalmasco Philippines Shell Helix FEATI
3 Reynaldo Yncierto Philippines Alaska Milk Cebu Central
4 Demetrio Antonio Philippines Shell Helix

Undrafted players

Direct-hire rookies

The PBA's newest ballclub Purefoods Hotdogs signed Glenn Capacio from FEU, Jerry Codiñera from UE, Jojo Lastimosa from San Jose-Recoletos and Alvin Patrimonio from Mapua as direct rookie free agents.

References

  1. ^ "Shell overhaul starts". Manila Standard.