Ryan Monteclaro Explained

Ryan Monteclaro
Number:7
Position:Point guard
Height Ft:5
Height In:7
Nationality:Filipino
College:Adamson University
Draft Year Pba:2018
Draft Round Pba:3
Draft Pick Pba:31st overall pick
Highlights:As head coach:

As player:

Ryan Christopher Monteclaro is a Filipino basketball player and coach.

Monteclaro played for the Adamson Soaring Falcons in the University Athletic Association of the Philippines (UAAP) before winning championships when he called the shots as chief tactician or assistant coach for various teams in the Philippines, Singapore, Italy, and Vietnam.[1] [2] He is the current head coach of the Lady Falcons.

Playing career

Varsity

Playing either point or shooting guard, Monteclaro went to San Beda University and University of the East for his high school education.[3]

College / Amateur

Monteclaro played college basketball for the Adamson Soaring Falcons in the UAAP.[4] [5] He was a member of the Soaring Falcons who were runners-up to the Ateneo Blue Eagles in a pre-season tournament that was decided in Game 3.[6]

Monteclaro, Alex Nuyles, and Eric Camson also helped Adamson earn the top 2 seed at the end of the 2-round elims before taking home the 2nd-runner trophy in the UAAP Season 87 men's basketball tournament under head coach Leo Austria.[7] Coach Austria and Monteclaro reunited in the pro ranks when the latter was drafted by the San Miguel Beermen in the 3rd round of the 2013 PBA Draft.[8] [9] [10]

Before turning pro, Monteclaro played in the PBA Developmental League.[11]

Professional

After a brief stint in the PBA, the Saigon Aces picked up Monteclaro as their playmaker and would later ask him to coach this Vietnam team.[12] [13]

Coaching career

Collegiate coach

Monteclaro has been coaching the Adamson Lady Falcons since 2023 in the UAAP.[14]

On November 30, 2024, Monteclaro and the Lady Falcons won in overtime over the Ateneo Blue Eagles in the stepladder semis.[15] [16]

Personal details

Monteclaro always makes it a point to have a special birthday celebration for his late father Resty by trying to keep a winning tradition every October 19.[17] [18]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: First Batang PBA MVP Ryan Monteclaro tries luck in rookie draft. Randolph. Leongson. December 13, 2018. December 2, 2024.
  2. Web site: Junior Pink Warriors 3×3 Camp. 2024. Jumpshot. December 2, 2024.
  3. Web site: Cage camp aims to boost jr. players skills. GMA News. March 31, 2009. December 2, 2024.
  4. Web site: Adamson whips Mapua to gain PCCL Sweet 16. Mei-Lin. Lozada. November 8, 2012. December 2, 2024. Spin.ph.
  5. Web site: The 24 UAAP 77th Season Hotties. Ricky. Lo. Philippine Star. August 15, 2014 . December 2, 2024.
  6. Web site: Falcons gun PCCL crown vs fancied Eagles. Philippine Star. December 5, 2010. December 2, 2024. Olmin. Leyba.
  7. Web site: Nuyles powers Falcons in Flying V Cup. Philippine Star. April 15, 2010. December 2, 2024.
  8. Web site: UAAP Season 76: Adamson ready to soar with Cruz. Levi. Verora. Rappler. June 28, 2013. December 2, 2024.
  9. Web site: Ateneo Blue Eagles 2 wins off sweep; Adamson Falcons down UE Red Warriors. Jasmine. Payo. September 1, 2011. December 2, 2024. Philippine Daily Inquirer.
  10. Web site: Adamson halts losing skid as it survives JRU in Filoil Preseason Cup. December 2, 2024. Celest. Flores. Philippine Daily Inquirer.
  11. Web site: D-League: Gems beat Waves in Foundation Cup opener. Reuben. Terrado. March 12, 2013. December 2, 2024. Spin.ph.
  12. Web site: Asia Pacific Super Quest: Stats. 2019. December 2, 2024.
  13. Web site: SSLC 15 – 16 Saigon Aces. FIBA. April 6, 2019. December 2, 2024.
  14. Web site: UAAP: With new coach Monteclaro, Lady Falcons are trusting the process. March 26, 2023. December 2, 2024. Levi Joshua. Verora. ABS-CBN.
  15. Web site: Cheska Apag repays Adamson trust with clutch make in UAAP semis win: 'God will provide'. One Sports. Luisa. Morales. November 30, 2024. December 2, 2024.
  16. Web site: Cheska Apag’s clutch performance sends Adamson past Ateneo to UAAP Women’s Basketball Stepladder semis. Ernest. Tuazon. November 30, 2024. December 2, 2024.
  17. Web site: Adamson coach Monteclaro happy to continue winning tradition on late father’s birthday. October 21, 2024. One Sports. Luisa. Morales. December 2, 2024.
  18. Web site: Ryan Monteclaro stars as Porac wins fifth leg of 3x3 series. October 20, 2019. December 2, 2024. Spin.ph.

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