2002 PBA draft explained

2002 PBA draft
Date:January 13, 2002
Time:3:00 pm
Location:Glorietta Activity Center, Makati
Network:Viva TV on IBC
League:Philippine Basketball Association
First:Yancy de Ocampo (FedEx Express)
Prev:2001
Next:2003

The 2002 Philippine Basketball Association (PBA) rookie draft was an event at which teams drafted players from the amateur ranks. It was held on January 13, 2002, at the Glorietta Activity Center in Makati City.[1]

Round 1

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PickPlayerCountry of origin*PBA teamCollege
1bgcolor=goldYancy de OcampoFedEx ExpressSt. Francis
2bgcolor=silverRafi ReavisCoca-Cola TigersCoppin State
3Omanzie RodriguezSta. Lucia RealtorsMapua
4bgcolor=silverChris CalaguioShell Turbo ChargersLetran
5Homer SeRed Bull ThunderSan Sebastian
6Miguel NobleAlaska AcesUtica
7Eric CanlasShell Turbo ChargersSt. Francis
8bgcolor=silverRenren RitualoFedEx ExpressLa Salle-Manila
9Chester TolomiaBarangay Ginebra KingsPerpetual Help
10Leo AvenidoCoca-Cola TigersFar Eastern

Round 2

PickPlayerCountry of origin*PBA teamCollege
11Gilbert LaoCoca-Cola Tigers
12Christian NicdaoTalk 'N Text Phone PalsFar Eastern
13Chito VictoleroSta. Lucia RealtorsMapua
14Reinier SisonShell Turbo ChargersAteneo de Manila
15Edwin BacaniShell Turbo ChargersFar Eastern
16Gilbert MalabananBarangay Ginebra KingsPerpetual Help
17Jojo ManaloCoca-Cola TigersPerpetual Help
18Alvin CastroSan Miguel BeermenLa Salle-Manila

Round 3

PickPlayerCountry of origin*PBA teamCollege
19Celino CruzTalk 'N Text Phone PalsFar Eastern
20Junel MendiolaPurefoods Tender Juicy HotdogsPSBA
21Brandon SisonSta. Lucia RealtorsAteneo de Manila
22Dexter RachoPurefoods Tender Juicy HotdogsUP Diliman
23Willie MejiaRed Bull ThunderAngeles University Foundation
24Rensy BajarShell Turbo ChargersSan Beda
25Jason MisolasCoca-Cola TigersLetran
26Aries DimaunahanBarangay Ginebra KingsSanto Tomas

Round 4

PickPlayerCountry of origin*PBA teamCollege
27John VictorioFedEx ExpressUNLV
28Danilo CapobresTalk 'N Text Phone PalsLyceum
29Richard de la PeñaShell Turbo Chargers
30Billy MoodyPurefoods Tender Juicy HotdogsLetran
31Arnel MañalacRed Bull ThunderPerpetual Help
32Richard MelencioShell Turbo ChargersSanto Tomas

Round 5

PickPlayerCountry of origin*PBA teamCollege
33Francis SanzTalk 'N Text Phone PalsPCCR
34Jerome BarbosaFedEx ExpressSan Sebastian
35Eugene TanPurefoods Tender Juicy HotdogsManila
36Kenneth GumpenbergerRed Bull ThunderCal State San Bernardino
37Edrick FerrerFedEx ExpressUP Diliman

Round 6

PickPlayerCountry of origin*PBA teamCollege
38Francis AquinoFedEx Express
39Jacques GottenbosTalk 'N Text Phone PalsSan Beda

Note

*All players are Filipinos until proven otherwise.

Notes and References

  1. News: De Ocampo to FedEx. Philippine Daily Inquirer.