MANILA, Philippines — Guard Juan Gomez-de Liano and massive man Geo Chiu will headline greater than 100 PBA Season 50 Draft aspirants, as the appliance deadline drew to a detailed Friday.
At Friday’s PBA draft software deadline, a complete of 128 gamers declared for the rookie draft set subsequent month, in line with the league.
Chiu, a 6-foot-10 heart from the Ateneo Blue Eagles, declared for the draft on Friday. In accordance with knowledge from the league, the massive man is the tallest amongst draft hopefuls.
After competing within the collegiate ranks, Chiu additionally suited up for Gilas Pilipinas and performed professionally abroad. Now, he’s anticipated to be one of many most-sought after gamers within the draft.
For his half, Gomez-de Liano performed for the College of the Philippines Preventing Maroons. After his collegiate profession, he performed internationally in Japan, Lithuania and Korea, in addition to stints with the Philippine nationwide workforce.
Except for the 2, former NCAA Most Useful Participant Will Gozum may also be a reputation to look at within the draft.
Gozum performed for the School of Saint Benilde Blazers in school earlier than turning professional and taking part in for the Quezon Huskers within the MPBL.
Playmakers Jason Brickman and Dalph Panopio are additionally anticipated to generate buzz within the draft.
The 33-year-old Brickman, who is without doubt one of the smallest draft hopefuls at 5-foot-10, has a wealth of worldwide expertise to financial institution on. He’s a heady level guard who has performed in an array of nations, and has gained three William Jones Cup championships.
Panopio, alternatively, is a former Gilas U19 stalwart who will financial institution on his ground generalship within the professionals.
Collegiate stars Lyceum’s John Barba, Letran’s Ira Bataller, Benilde’s Shawn Umali and Gab Cometa, San Beda’s Yukien Andrada, Ateneo’s Chris Koon and Sean Quitevis, FEU’s LJ Gonzales and UST’s Christian Manaytay are additionally amongst those that will attempt their luck in Asia’s oldest skilled league.
Among the many lacking names within the draft listing are stars Kobe Paras, CJ Lane and Clint Escamis.
The 128-man listing is anticipated to be trimmed with the PBA Draft Mix set subsequent week.
The PBA Season 50 Draft shall be on September 7 on the Mall of Asia Music Corridor.
