Nandy Garcia

Fernando Garcia
Personal information
BornFebruary 5
Imus, Cavite
NationalityFilipino
Listed height6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Career information
High schoolAdamson (Manila)
CollegeAdamson
PBA draft1989: 3rd round, 17th
Selected by the Añejo Rum 65
Playing career1989–1994
PositionForward
Number8
Career history
1989–1990Añejo Rum 65
1990-1991Sarsi Sizzlers
1991–1993Alaska Milkmen

Fernando "Nandy" Garcia (born February 5) is a retired Filipino professional basketball player in the Philippine Basketball Association (PBA).

He rose from amateur ranks for nine years at Adamson University as a Baby Falcon and Falcon at the University Athletic Association of the Philippines (UAAP) to become a PBA champion.[1]

Career

After leading Adamson in scoring at the UAAP and playing in other amateur teams, Garcia played in the PBA.[2] He played forward for Añejo Rum 65 in 1989 and Sarsi Sizzlers in 1990.[3] Garcia transferred to the Alaska Milkmen and they won the 1991 PBA Third Conference finals under Coach Tim Cone.[4]

References

  1. ^ Salazar, Syd (2022). "PBA STATS:NANDY GARCIA". PROJECT SYDRIFIED. Retrieved May 26, 2025.
  2. ^ Olivares, Rick (April 27, 2022). "Ateneo-Adamson: A deeper basketball rivalry than you think". Philippine Star. Retrieved May 26, 2025.
  3. ^ "This rookie's still dreamin' of the PBA". Manila Standard. March 18, 1989. p. 30. Retrieved May 26, 2025.
  4. ^ Villar, Joey (October 19, 2010). "A Toast to 25 Years and Beyond: Alaska Aces old, new gather to celebrate the tradition of winning". Philippine Star. Retrieved May 26, 2025.