August 28, 2011, we went to Robinsons Place Ermita in Manila to witness our favorite Smart Gilas players being drafted as Philippine Basketball Association's new rookies. All Gilas players were picked and ranked in the first round and that's no surprise because all of them are very promising and as predicted by many would be Philippine Basketball's future superstars. There were also familiar college hoop stars like Paul Lee, Allein Maliksi and Reil Cervates. Top pick, Jayvee Casio goes to Powerade.
Here is the Draft Order:
FIRST ROUND
1. Jayvee Casio, Powerade
2. Paul Lee, Rain or Shine
3. Chris Lutz, Petron Blaze
4. Marcio Lassiter, Powerade
5. Mark Barroca, Shopinas
6. Mac Baracael, Alaska
7. Jason Ballesteros, Meralco
8. Allein Maliksi, Barako Bull
9. Reil Cervantes, Barangay Ginebra
10. Dylan Ababou, Barako Bull
SECOND ROUND
1. Magi Sison, Shopinas
2. Pamboy Raymundo, Talk ‘N Text
3. Eric Salamat, Alaska
4. Julius Pasculado, Alaska
5. Ariel Mepana, Alaska
6. Brian Ilad, B-MEG
7. Gilbert Bulawan, Meralco
8. James Martinez, Barangay Ginebra
9. Ken Acibar, Barako Bull
10. Paul John Sorongon, Barako Bull
11. John Marc Agustin, Powerade
THIRD ROUND
1. Mark Cagoco, Shopinas
2.Filemon Fernandez, Petron Blaze
(All other teams passed)
FOURTH ROUND
1. Gerald Lapuz, Petron Blaze
(Shopinas passed)
FIFTH ROUND
(Petron passed)
[Left: a photo with Mr. Dylan Ababou; Right: with my Friends]
PHOTO CREDITS:
interaksyon.com
Ann del Pilar
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