Januario "Aric" del Rosario ♱

Jan. 1, 1940 - March 25, 2020
- Former Varsity player for UST Glowing Goldies in the 60s

Basketball Career:

1960: UST Glowing Goldies
1960s: Milmore Sunrice
1969-?: Meralco Basketball ESAP team

Career Highlights:

- 1963 UAAP Rookie of the year (UST)
- 1x UAAP Champion (1964)

1989-1997: Alaska Milkmen (Asst. coach)
1991-2003: UST Growling Tigers
19??: Toyota-Balintawak Road Kings (PBL) Consultant/Asst. Coach

Coaching Career:

1998: Pampanga Dragons (MBA
2000: Mobiline Phone Pals (Asst. coach)

Career Highlights (as coach):

- 4-peat UAAP Champion (UST)
- 1x MBA Champion (1998) Pampanga Dragons
- 2003 SEA Games gold medalist
- 6x PBA champion (asst. coach)

2003: RP Basketball Team (SEA Games)
2009-2011: NCAA Commissioner

2012-2015: Perpetual Altas
2014-2015: NCBA Wildcats
2018: Parañaque Patriots (MPBL)

Rommel Adducul

- Former varsity player of San Sebastian College - Recoletos

Basketball Career:

1996: RP team to the 2nd under-22 ABC championship
1996-1997: Chowking Food Masters (PBL)
1998–2000: Manila Metrostars (MBA)
1998: RP team to the SEABA
2001: LBC-Batangas Blades (MBA)
2001: RP team to the 4th SEABA
2002: Osaka-Pangasinan Waves (MBA)
2005: RP- San Miguel to the 27th Jones Cup (3rd place)
2006–2007: San Miguel Beermen
2007–2011: Purefoods Tender Juicy Giants / B-Meg Llamados

2013–2014: GlobalPort Batang Pier (assistant)
2014–2020: Lyceum Pirates (assistant)
2019–2021: Blackwater Elite / Blackwater Bossing (assistant)
2021–present: Adamson Soaring Falcons (assistant)

2011–2012: Powerade Tigers
2012–2013: GlobalPort Batang Pier

Coaching Career:

- 2x MBA champion (1999, 2001)
- MBA Most Valuable Player (2000)
- PBL Finals MVP (2002-03 Challenge)
- 1x PBL champion (2002-03 Challenge)

- 3x PBA champion (2004 Fiesta, 2005 Philippine, 2010 Philippine)
- 4x PBA All-Star (2004–2007)
- PBA Mythical Second Team (2004–05)

Career Highlights:

- FIBA Asia Club Championship Mythical Five Selection (2005)
- 2005: RP-San Miguel to the 27th Jones Cup (3rd place)
- Member: PBL 20 Greatest Players of All-Time (2003)

Alex Vincent Crisano

- Former varsity player of Brooklyn College

Basketball Career:

1999: Nueva Ecija Patriots//Pangasinan Waves (MBA)
2000–2001: Barangay Ginebra Kings
2002: Talk 'N Text Phone Pals
2003–2004, 2008–2009: Barangay Ginebra Kings
2009: Barako Bull Energy Boosters
2010–2011: Philippine Patriots (Asean Basketball League)
2011–2012: Powerade Tigers
2012–2013: GlobalPort Batang Pier
2014–2015: Blackwater Elite

- 2007-2008 PBA Fiesta Conference champion
- 2010 ASEAN Basketball League champion

Career Highlights:

Edward Joseph "E.J." Feihl

- Former player of FEU Baby Tamaraws
- Former player of UST Nuggets
- Former varsity player of University of Sto. Tomas
- Former varsity player of Adamson University

Basketball Career:

1986-1987: FEU Baby Tamaraws (Metro Manila Basketball League, National Inter-secondary)
1988-1989: UST Golden Nuggets (UAAP Jrs.)
1990: UST Glowing Goldies
1990: Moldex-Philippine Junior RP team
1991-1992: Crispa 400 (PBL)
1992-1993: Adamson Falcons (UAAP)
1993: RP team to the 1993 Angsapura Cup (International Invitational Basketball Tournament)
1994: Casino Rubbing Alcohol (PBL)
1994: PBL Select team to the Hiroshima Asian Games
1995: 1st round, 2nd overall pick by Ginebra (PBA draft)
1995–1997: Gordon's Gin Boars
1997: AMA Cybertigers (PBL)
1997–2001: Purefoods TJ Hotdogs
1998: RP Centennial team
2001: Ginebra (did not play)
2002–2004: Alaska Aces
2005–2006: Red Bull Barako
2006–2007: Welcoat Dragons
2012: Taiwan Seniors Cup
2015: Ombudsman Graftbusters (UNTV Cup Season 4)

Career Highlights:

- 1989 Metro Manila Basketball League champion
- 3x PBA champion (1997 Comm's, 2003 Invitational, 2005–06 Fiesta)
- 1993 UAAP seniors mythical team
- UAAP Season 55 runners up
- 2x PBA All-Star
- 1998 William Jones Cup champion
- 1998 Asian Games Bronze medalist
- 2012 Taiwan Seniors Cup champion

Trivia:

He stands 7'1" tall, making him the tallest Filipino professional basketball player ever to play in the PBA.

Feihl remains actively engaged in participating in PBA legends exhibition games, both locally and internationally.

Tony Dwayne Harris

- Former varsity player of Lamar University (1985–1986)
- Former varsity player of Johnson County Community College (1987–1988)
- Former varsity player of University of New Orleans (1988–1990)

Basketball Career:

1990–1991: Quad City Thunder (CBA)
1991: Philadelphia 76ers (NBA)
1991–1992: Quad City Thunder (CBA)
1992: Grand Rapids Hoops (CBA)
1992–1993: Swift Mighty Meaties (PBA)
1993: La Crosse Catbirds (CBA)
1993–1994: Oklahoma City Cavalry
1994: Boston Celtics (NBA)
1994: Oklahoma City Cavalry
1995: Boston Celtics (NBA)
1994–1995: Sioux Falls Skyforce
1995: Cocodrilos de Caracas (LPB)
1995–1996: APOEL
1996: Sunkist (Governor's Cup) played only 3 games
1996–1997: Sioux Falls Skyforce
1997: Cáceres CB (Spain)
1997–1998: Papagou (Greece)
1998: Pop Cola 800s (PBA)
1998: Sioux Falls Skyforce
1999: APOEL

Career Highlights:

- 1990 American South Player of the Year
- 1x PBA Best Import of the Conference (1992 Third Conference)
- 1992 PBA Third Conference champion

Trivia:

On October 10, 1992 Tony Harris scored 105 points against Ginebra in an out of town game (Iloilo City) and up to this day, he still holds the highest single-game, individual scoring output in PBA history.

1999: San Diego Stingrays (IBL)

Alexander "Bobot" Marquez

"The Kamikaze Kid"
- Former high school basketball player for Don Bosco
- Former varsity player of Letran College
- Former varsity player of De La Salle University

Basketball Career:

1975: L.R Villar Recording
1979: YCO Painters (MICAA)
1979: YCO Painters (MICAA)
1979 RP team to the Pesta Sukan
1981-1983 YCO-Tanduay/Tanduay (PBA)

Career Highlights:

- 2x NCAA MVP (1975 Letran), (1978 La Salle)
- 1975 BAP Interclub Champions
- 1979 Pesta Sukan runners-up
- 1979 MICAA Champion
- 1980 MICAA MVP (YCO)
- 1983 PBA Third place (Reinforced Filipino)

Trivia:

Alex won 2 MVP honors with different NCAA teams: Letran College in 1975 and La Salle varsity team in 1978. He also served as City Councilor and Board Member for Antipolo City.

Abraham Columbus King, Jr.

"The Chairman of the Board"
- Former varsity player for San Beda Red Lions

Basketball Career:

1976 Crown Motors (MICAA)
1977-1983: Toyota Tamaraws (PBA)
1984: Gold Eagle Beer
1985-1992: Great Taste Coffee
1993-1994: Purefoods Hotdogs

Career Highlights:

- 1982 PBA Mythical First Team
- 1985 PBA Mythical Second Team
- 13x PBA Champion
- 2x PBA All-Star
- 9th place in PBA All-time rebounding leaders (5,222)

Trivia:

King has migrated and lived in the United States for more than 2 decades now. He is the president of the PBA Legends Foundation in the USA.

Meneles "Boy" Viray ♱

April 4, 1957 - Jan 5, 2018
- Former varsity player of Trinity College (now Trinity University of Asia)

Basketball Career:

1978: Palarong Pambansa (Palawan)
1979-1982: Trinity Stallions
1980: RP Youth (alternates)
1981: Bureau of Plant Industry
1982: Usiphil
1983: Masagana 99 (PABL)
1984: Development Bank of Rizal (PABL)
1985: Army Jungle Fighters (PABL)
1986: RFM-Swift Foodmakers (PABL)
1986: Undrafted (PBA draft)

Career Highlights:

- 1984 PABL Ambassador's Cup champion
- 1984 PABL MVP candidate (2nd in statistical points, lost to Cabatu)
- 1985 PABL Challenge to Champion (champion)

Trivia:

Boy is the father of former PBA player Jim Bruce Viray (2009–2011 Barako Bull Energy Boosters)

Benjamin "Benjie" Cleofas Jr. ♱

- Former varsity player of San Sebastian College - Recoletos

Basketball Career:

1972-1973: San Sebastian Golden Stags (NCAA) Team Captain
1974-1975: YCO Painters (MICAA)
1975-1977: Tanduay Rhum Masters/ESQ (PBA)
1977: Yanmar Diesel
1977: RP Team to the first William Jones Cup (5th placed)

Career Highlights:

- 1973 NCAA Champion
- 1975 MICAA Champion

Vincente "Vince" de Guzman

- Also known as "Vince St. Price"

Former radio DJ:

- 99.5 RT (Rythm of the City)
- 91.5 KY-FM
- 101.1 Kiss FM
- Former PBA Game venue announcer (1992-2002)

- Read his full story here c/o spin.ph

Patricia Bermudez-Hizon

- Patricia made history as the FIRST female basketball television and radio anchor in the country. Her journey began in 2002 as a courtside reporter for the PBA, working with NBN. She stood out as the sole female basketball courtside analyst with ABC. Notably, Patricia is the only Filipino presenter on the prestigious London Speaker Bureau's roster, which represents speakers across Europe, Africa, the Middle East, and Asia.

Throughout her career, Patricia has covered major sporting events, including the Summer Olympic Games in 2000 and 2008, numerous South East Asian Games, and Asian Games. She has also provided coverage for national sporting events such as the Tour Pilipinas and Palarong Pambansa, showcasing her versatility in both television and radio.

One unforgettable moment in Patricia's life occurred on June 8, 2003. While working as a courtside reporter during halftime at the historic Araneta Coliseum, PBA player Vince Hizon proposed to her on the basketball court . This extraordinary and heartwarming proposal was witnessed by thousands of spectators and millions of television viewers alike.

Francois Wise

- Former high school player of Balboa High School
- Former varsity player of Long Beach State Univ.

Basketball Career:

1976–1980: Long Beach State Univ.
1980: San Francisco summer pro basketball league
1980: Joe Weakley's Run (summer League)
1980: 81st overall pick by Washington Bullets (NBA)
1981: U-Tex Wranglers (PBA) Open Conference
1982: U-Tex Wranglers (replaced Leo Cunningham) Open conf.
1982: Detroit Spirits (CBA)
1983: Tanduay Rhum Makers (Reinforced Filipino Conference)
1985: Manila Beer Brewmasters (Third conf.)
1987: Hills Bros. Coffee Kings (replaced Tony Neal)
1988: Mexico

Career Highlights:

- 1981 PBA Open Conference (third place)
- 1983 PBA Reinforced Conference (third place)
- 1985 PBA Reinforced Conference (runners up)

Trivia:

- Wise joined the U/Tex Wranglers in 1981 upon the invitation of the team's coach and former PBA import Glenn McDonald.
- On July 10, 1983, Francois Wise delivered an outstanding performance, scoring 74 points in Tanduay's 145-118 victory against Great Taste.
- In a 118 game PBA career over five years, Wise averaged 36.7 points, 15.0 rebounds and 5.0 assists.
- After his playing years, Wise spent 33 years as a police officer with the Los Angeles Police Department before retiring in February 2020.
- Francois son, Eric, served as import for Barako Bull during the 2014 PBA Governors’ Cup.

Renato "Rene" Alforque ♱

- Former varsity player of the University of the Visayas

Basketball Career:

1990s: Balls Disco (Cebu Basketball League)
1997: Chowking (PBL)
1999: Tanduay Rhum Masters
2000: Cebu Gems (MBA)
2001: Spring Oil (BAP-National Open)

Career Highlights:

- 1988-89: (CAAA) Cebu Amateur Athletics Association Champion (Baby Lancers)
- 1999 PBA All-Filipino Conference (runner-up)

- Tubu Master Basketball Team 21 under

Coaching Career:

Geraldo "Bong" Ramos

- Former varsity player of Mapua:
- Red Robins (1978 - 1979), Cardinals (1980 - 1982)

Basketball Career:

1981-1982: Philippine National Youth Team to the ASEAN School Youth
1982-1983: Northern Consolidated National Team (NCC)
1983: National Team Bank of Rizal (PABL)
1984: Magnolia (PABL)
1985: Lagerlite (PABL)
1986: ESQ Pasig Giants (Team Captain)
1986: ASEAN Intercity Basketball Tournament
1986-1987 Purefoods Hotdogs (PABL)
1988-1991: Pelita Jaya (Jakarta, Indonesia)
1991: RC Cola (PBL)

Career Highlights:

- 1x NCAA Mythical first team
- Scoring champion (MIT)
- 1981 NCAA Champion
- 1986 4th ABC Intercity Champions

- 4-peat Indonesian Basketball League champion (2002-2003): Bert Lina Cup, 2002 Kobatama Basketball League, 2003 Sister Cities Cup, 2003 Indonesian Basketball League
- 2000 SEABA champion (Malaysia)
- 4th SEABA Champion (2001) Manila
- Bert Lina Cup 2001 Champion (Laguna Lakers)
- 21st SEA Games champion (Malaysia)
- 2003 Coach of the Year (Indonesian Basketball League)
- 2003: IBL All Star Game (Champion)
- 2005: PBA All Star Game (Champion)t Coach
1997-1998: Mapua Cardinals (NCAA) Head Coach
1998: Batangas Blades (MBA) Assistant Coach
1998-2000: Batangas Blades (MBA) Head Coach

Coaching Career:

Career Highlights (as coach):

1997-1998: Mapua Cardinals (NCAA) Head Coach
1998: Batangas Blades (MBA) Assistant Coach
1998-2000: Batangas Blades (MBA) Head Coach
2000: Manila Metrostars (MBA) Assistant Coach
2000: Malaysian Basketball Team to the SEABA
2001: Laguna Lakers (MBA) Assistant Coach
2001: RP Men's National Team (Assistant Coach)
2002: Barangay Ginebra San Miguel (PBA) Assistant Coach
2002-2003: Aspac Texmaco (Indonesia) Head Coach
2003: Malaysian Basketball team to the ABC Champions Cup
2003: Indonesian Basketball League - Head Coach
2003: Indonesian National Basketball Team in the SEA Games
2003: IBL All Star Game (Coach)
2003: Hewlett-Packard (ASPAC) Head Coach
2003: Malaysia Basketball team to the ABC Champions Cup
2004: Hewlitt-Packard ASPAC (Team Consultant)
2004: Indonesian Basketball League/IBL in Jakarta (Head coach)
2004-2005: Fedex Express (PBA)
2005-2008: Talk 'n Text Phonepals (PBA) Assistant Coach
2008-2009: CLS Knights (Indonesia) Head Coach
2009: Garuda Flexi Bandung (Head Coach)
2009-2010:Brunei Barracudas (ABL)
2011: Air 21 Express (PBA)
2012–2014: Barako Bull Energy (PBA) Head Coach 2017: Stapac (Indonesia) Head Coach
2015-2018: Blackwater Elite (PBA) Assistant Coach
2018–2019: Blackwater Elite
2019–2020: Pampanga Giant Lanterns

Elpidio "Yoyoy" Villamin

"The Bicolano Superman"
- Former varsity player of Far Eastern Unversity

Basketball Career:

1976-1978: Solid Mills (MICAA)
1979-1981: Asia Pacific Finance Corporation (APCOR)
1981–1984: Crispa Redmanizers
1985–1986: Manila Beer Brewmasters
1985: Lagerlite (PABL)
1987–1990: Alaska Milkmen
1991–1995: Swift Mighty Meaties
1996–1997: Pepsi Mega Bottlers
1998: San Miguel Beermen
1999–2000: Iloilo Megavoltz (MBA)

National Team:

1978 ABC Youth (Manila) - Champion
1979 RP Youth (Brazil) World Youth Basketball
1980 ABC Youth (Thailand) - 1st runner

Career Highlights:

- 1979 MICAA Discovery Player of the Year (MVP)
- 3x MICAA champion (1978 MICAA Champions, 1980 2nd Conf, 1980 Invitational Tournament)
- Member of the Crispa 1983 Grand Slam team
- 1987 PSA and SCOOP Most Outstanding Player
- 1987 PBA Mythical 5
- 1995 PBA Comeback Player of the Year
- 3x PBA All-Star (1989 - 1991)
- 3x PBA Mythical 2nd Team (1988, 1990 - 1991)
- 7x PBA All-Defensive Team (1985 - 1990, 1995)
- 9x PBA Champion (1981 Reinforced, 1983 All-Filipino, 1983 Reinforced Filipino, 1983 Open, 1984 First All-Filipino, 1992 Third, 1993 Commissioner's, 1995 All-Flipino, 1995 Commissioner's).

Fermin Alberto "Kevin" Ramas

- Former High School player of Angelicum
- Former varsity player of Mapúa Institute of Technology (now Mapúa University)

Basketball Career:

1990s: Mapua Cardinals (NCAA)
1991: Crispa 400 (PBL)
1992: 4th overall pick by Purefoods (PBA Draft)
1992-1993: Purefoods
1994: San Miguel Beer
1995: Pepsi Mega
1996-2001: Alaska Milkmen/Aces

Career Highlights:

- 1990 NCAA Champion (Mapua)
- 1x PBL champion (1991 Maharlika Cup)
- 1992 PBA All-Star 2 on 2 competition Champion
- 1996 PBA Grandslam (Alaska)
- 9x PBA champion (1992 All-Filipino, 1994 All-Filipino, 1996 All-Filipino, 1996 Comm's Cup, 1996 Gov' Cup, 1997 Gov's Cup, 1998 All-Filipino, 1998 Comm's Cup, 2000 All-Filipino)

Trivia:

Albert Ramas earned the nickname "Kevin" due to his physical resemblance to the esteemed Kevin McHale, the renowned NBA legend. This nickname was bestowed upon him during his formative years, as his build and shoulders bore striking similarities to those of McHale. Son of Cristobal Jr. who is a former olympian (1960 Rome) and member of 1962 Asian games. He is related to former PBA player Salvador "Dodie" Ramas.

Joshua "Jojo" Villapando

- Former varsity player of Philippine School of Business Administration (PSBA)

Basketball Career:

1982: RP Team to the 9th Asian Games (part of 24 player selections)
1982: Crispa Redmanizers (PABL)
1983: Arellano University (PABL Founder’s Cup)
1984-1986: ESQ Marketing/ESQ-Sta. Lucia Realty (PABL)
1986: RP-Magnolia Quench Plus (PBA guest team)
1987: MIESCOR Builders (PABL)
1987: RP team to the ABC Championships
1988: Fariñas Trans Basketball Team
1988: Shell Rimula-X (Rookie free agent)
1988-1989: Purefoods Hotdogs

Career Highlights:

- 1982 Panim Cup Champions (Crispa)
- 1983 PABL Founder’s Cup Champions
- 1986 Asian Intercity Champions
- Member of the 1984-1985 PABL Grandslam Champions (ESQ Marketing)

1993-1999: Sta. Lucia Realtors (Asst. Coach)
1998: PCU Dolphins (Head Coach)
2002: Negros Slasher (MBA)
2004: Red Bull Barako (PBA) asst. coach
2020: Valenzuela Classic (MBPL) - Asst. Coach

Coaching Career:

Career Highlights (as coach):

- 2002 MBA National Champions (by default) Negros Slasher

Stephen Christopher Howard

- Former high school player of Bishop Lynch
- Former varsity player of DePaul

Basketball Career:

1992–1993: Utah Jazz (undrafted)
1993–1994: Pallacanestro Trapani
1995: Utah Jazz
1994–1995: Madigan Pistoia
1995–1996: Paris Basket Racing
1996: Oklahoma City Cavalry
1996–1997: San Antonio Spurs
1998: Utah Jazz
1997–1998: Seattle SuperSonics
1998–1999: Apollon Patras B.C.
1999: Unicaja Málaga
1999: Efes Pilsen
2000: Idaho Stampede
2000: San Miguel Beermen
2001: Gijón Baloncesto
2001: ALM Évreux Basket
2002: Capitanes de Arecibo
2002: Sta. Lucia Realtors
2002–2003: Hapoel Jerusalem
2003–2004: Café Najjar
2004–2005: Champville SC
2005: Sagesse Beirut
2005–2006: Al-Ittihad Jeddah
2006–2008: Al-Hilal

Career Highlights:

- 1x PBA champion (2000 Commissioners)
- First-team All-Great Midwest (1992)
- Fifth place all time for scoring and rebounding (DePaul Blue Demons)

Stephen served as a leadership expert and TV Analyst for ESPN.

Trivia:

Erik Cayetano

- Former varsity player of University of Sto. Tomas
- Former varsity player of Philippine School of Business Administration (PSBA)

Basketball Career:

1984-1987: UST Golden Nuggets (High school)
1989-1990: UST Glowing Goldies (College)
1992-1993: PSBA Jaguars (Skipper)
1991-1994: San Juan Agora (PICAA)
1991-1994: Star Olympics

Coaching Career:

2000: San Juan Knights (MBA) Asst. coach

Erik dabbled in showbiz from 1989 to 1994. Won the MVP award during the 1994 Star Olympics (basketball). In the mid-90s, he made a move to the United States before returning to the Philippines to contribute to the sport through coaching. Eventually, he relocated abroad once again, this time with his family, and has since been residing in the US.

Trivia:

Manuel "Mollet" Pineda ♱

(June 25, 1952 - Nov 13, 2023)
- Former varsity player of Letran College

Basketball Career:

1970s: MICAA
1975-1978: Royal Tru-Orange
1980-1981: U/Tex

Career Highlights:

- 1970 NCAA Champion (with his brother Ricky, Dave Regullano and former PBA referee Rudy Hines)
- 1x PBA Champion (1980 Open Conf.)

Coaching Career:

1986: Purefoods Food Experts (PABL)
1988: Afga Color (PABL) Asst. Coach
1989: Burger City (PBL)
1990: Letran Squires
1991-1993: Shell (PBA) Asst. Coach
1994: ASIAN INTER CITY
1996-1998: Letran Knights
1998: Zest-O Juice Drink (PBL)
2018-2022: Letran Squires Bataan

Career Highlights (as coach):

- 1990 NCAA champion (Letran) Jrs. division
- 2018 PRISAA champion

Loreto "Ato" Tolentino ♱

(Dec 9, 1947 - Nov 5, 2023)
- Former player of University of Manila
- Studied at FEU
- Pride of Lubao, Pampanga

Basketball Career:

- Former National Player (Pesta Sukan)
- Played in MICAA
- PBA Career: Great Taste (1975-1979)

Coaching Career:

- Started his coaching career in 1980
- Former PABL Coach
- University of Manila Hawks
- PCU Dolphins

Career Highlights (as coach):

- 5x NAASCU champion - University of Manila Hawks (2001-2004) / 80= winning streak.
- 2004 NCAA champion - PCU Dolphins
- The only coach in history to win two titles in two different collegiate leagues in the same year for PCU (NCAA) and UM (NAASCU) in 2004.

Jackson Vroman ♱

(June 6, 1981 – June 29, 2015)
- Former High School player of Viewmont H - Former varsity player of Snow College - Former varsity player of Iowa State

Basketball Career:

2004: NBA draft - 2nd round, 31st overall pick by Phoenix Suns
2004–2005: Phoenix Suns (NBA)
2005–2006: New Orleans Hornets (NBA)
2006–2007: CB Gran Canaria
2007–2008: CB Girona
2008: BC Lietuvos Rytas
2009: Saba Mehr
2009–2010: Mahram
2010–2011: Dongguan Leopards
2011: Incheon ET Land Elephants
2011–2012: Jiangsu Dragons
2012: Barangay Ginebra Kings (PBA)
2012–2013: Shandong Lions
2013–2014: Jiangsu Dragons
2014: Capitanes de Arecibo

Career Highlights:

- 2x FIBA Asia Champions Cup (2009, 2010)
- FIBA Asia Champions Cup MVP (2009)
- 2010 West Asian Championship (Champions)
- 2009-2010 Iranian Basketball Super League champions
- FIBA Asia Championship 2009 6th-top scorer averaging 17.3 ppg
- FIBA Asia Championship 2009 5th-top rebounder averaging 8.1 rpg

Vromans father was a former NBA player (Utah Jazz 1980–81).
On June 29, 2015, tragedy struck when Jackson Vroman met his untimely demise. Reports reveal that he was pronounced dead by Los Angeles County Fire and Rescue at 10:11 a.m. His lifeless body was discovered at the bottom of a swimming pool in Los Angeles. The death was ruled accidental. Security camera footage revealed the unfortunate incident: he tripped from the pool ladder, hit his head, and fell into the pool.

Trivia:

Cisco Oliver

PBA average: 34.2 points per game
- Former high school player of Carver High School
- Former varsity player of Elizabeth City State University

Basketball Career:

1960s: ECSU
1970s: ABA Utah Star
1970: Portland Trail Blazers (161st overall pick in the NBA draft)
1972-: Mariwasa Akai (MICAA)
1975: Mariwasa-Noritake Porcelain Makers (PBA) - First Conference
1976: Quasar TV Makers / Fiberlite (PBA) - First Conference
1977: Presto (PBA)
1978: Honda (PBA)
1978: Great Taste (PBA)

Career Highlights:

- MICAA open conference champion (1972)
- 1976 First Conference (third place)
- Chesapeake Sports Hall of Fame
- 2x All-American

Cisco Oliver made history as he stepped onto the court for the inaugural PBA game on April 9, 1975. Not only did he leave his mark in basketball, but he also graced our screens in a TV commercial and even starred in a Pinoy movie during his time here in the Philippines.

Trivia:

Ennis Whatley Sr.

- Former High School player of Phillips High School
- Former varsity player of Univ. of Alabama

Basketball Career:

1983: 13th overall pick by Kansas City Kings (now Sacramento Kings) NBA Draft
1983–1985: Chicago Bulls (NBA)
1985: Cleveland Cavaliers
1986: Washington Bullets
1986: San Antonio Spurs
1986–1987: Washington Bullets
1988: Atlanta Hawks
1989: Los Angeles Clippers
1989: San Miguel Beermen (PBA) SMB-Grandslam
1990: Presto Tivolis (PBA)
1992: Portland Trail Blazers
1992–1993: Hapoel Gvat/Yagur (Israeli Basketball State Cup)
1993–1995: Atlanta Hawks
1997: Portland Trail Blazers
1997–1998: Žalgiris Kaunas (Lithuanian Basketball League)

Career Highlights:

- Second-team All-American – NABC (1983)
- Third-team All-American – AP, UPI (1983)
- First-team All-SEC (1983)
- First-team Parade All-American (1981)
- Fourth-team Parade All-American (1980)
- Alabama Mr. Basketball (1981)
- Lithuanian League champion (1998)
- 1x PBA champion (1989 Reinforced)
- Alabama Sports Hall of Fame

Dexter Shouse

- Former High School player of Terre Haute North Vigo
- Former varsity player of Panola College
- Former varsity player of Panola South Alabama

Basketball Career:

1985–1986: Kansas City Sizzlers
1985–1986: Baltimore Lightning
1986-1987: Formula Shell Oilers (PBA)
1987: Great Taste Instant Milk (PBA/IBA Cup) Borrowed from Shell
1989: Purefoods Tender Juicy Giants
1989: Philadelphia 76ers
1992-1993: Franca Basquetebol Clube
1995-1999: Panteras de Miranda

Career Highlights:

- 1992 Paulista champions (Brazil Basketball League)
- 1992 National champions (Brazil Basketball League)
- 1992 Copa America champions
- Trophy le Gran le Mogus France
- Mc Donald's Championship (Munich Germany)
- 1993 South American championship Cordoba (Argentina)
- 1992-1993: Franca All stars
- Member of Franca team that won 59 consecutive wins

Jerome Cueto ♱

(December 6, 1959 - August 25, 2018)
- Former player of Nueva Ecija High School - Former varsity player of Feati University

Basketball Career:

1980s: Inter Province (Region 3)
1980s: Central Luzon Regional Athletic Association meet
1980s: University of the East (played only during intramurals)
1980s: FEATI Hi-Flyers (MUCAA)
1980s: Sampaguita Builders (FICFAA)
1980s: Usiphil (sister team of APCOR) Interclub
1980s: Development Bank of Rizal (PABL)
1980s: Masagana 99 (PABL)
1983: Palarong Pambansa- Leyte (team NCR)
1984: RP Youth team
1985: Equipment Research and Development Corporation (ERDC) Hawaiian Delights
1985: PBA draft (undrafted)
1986: ESQ Pasig Giants (PABL)
1987:-1989: RFM-Swift's (PABL)
198?: Zest-O Juice Drink (PABL)

Career Highlights:

- 1988 PABL International Invitational Cup champion
- 1989 PABL Freedom Cup champion
- 1983 Palarong Pambansa champion
- 1984 RP Youth team (3rd place)
- 1986 ASEAN Intercity Basketball Tournament champion
- 1987 International Invitational champion
- 1988 International Invitational champion
- 1989 Freedom Cup champion

1996: RP SEABA Juniors Team (Asst. coach)
1999-2001: NCBA Wildcats (National College Business & Arts)

Coaching Career:

Eugene Quilban ♱

(March 24, 1966 - Aug 17, 2024)

PBA record-holder for most assists in a game with 28
- Former player of University of Manila
- Former varsity player of San Sebastian College

Basketball Career:

1980s: University of Manila (Hawklets, Hawks)
Late 80s: San Sebastian College Recolectos 1990: Sta. Lucia (PBL)
1991: 3rd overall pick (PBA draft)
1991: Alaska Milkmen
1992-1996: 7-Up/Pepsi/Mobiline
1997-1998: Pop Cola
1998: Davao Eagles (MBA)
1999: Sta. Lucia Realtors (PBA)
2000: Cagayan de Oro Amigos (MBA)
2002: Cebuana Lhuillier Gems (MBA)

Career Highlights:

- 2x NCAA champion (1988, 1989)
- 2x NCAA MVP (1987, 1988)
- 1990 PBL Most Valuable Player
- 1990 PBL (Phil. Cup) Champion
- 1991 PBA Rookie of the year
- 1991 PBA Third Conf. champion

2016: San Sebastian Stags (asst. coach)

Coaching Career:

Eric Rodriguez

- Former high school player of Bataan National School of Arts and Trades
- Former varsity player of Letran College

Basketball Career:

1994: Central Luzon Regional Athletic Association (CLRAA) Bataan
2002-2005: Letran Knights
2004-2008: Toyota Otis, Toyota Balintawak (PBL)
2006 PBA Draft (signed as free agent in 2008)
2007: RP team to the 24th SEA Games (RP Harbour Center)
2007-2008: Taguig (Liga Pilipinas)
2008-2010: Burger King/Air 21 (PBA)
2010: Meralco Bolts
2010-2011: Barangay Ginebra Kings
2011-2012: Air Asia Philippine Patriots (ABL)
2018-2020: Cebu City Sharks (MPBL)
2019: Zamboanga Family's Brand Sardines (MPBL)
2020: Iloilo United Royals (MPBL)
2023: BGC Builders (AsiaBasket)

Career Highlights:

- 2x NCAA champion (2003, 2005)
- 2007 SEA Games gold medalist
- 2008-2009 Fiesta Cup (3rd place)
- 2011 ABL runners up

Cesar Arpilleda

- Former basketball player of Pilar High School
- Former varsity player of FEATI University
- Former varsity player of University of Baguio
- Played for Adamson University (UAAP)

Basketball Career:

1974: E. R. Squibb Medicine Makers (MICAA)
1975: Presto Ice Cream (PBA)
1976: N-Rich Coffee Makers (PBA)
1977: Presto Ice Cream Flavorites (PBA)

Wilfredo "Willie" Generalao

PBA Moniker: The Little General
- Former varsity player of Cebu Institute of Technology
- Former varsity player of University of San Jose-Recoletos (USJ-R)
- Former varsity player of University of the Visayas

Basketball Career:

1972-1972: USJ-R Jaguars
1974: Cebu Institute of Technology
1975: USJ-R Jaguars (CAAA)
1976: Mama's Love
1977-1979: UV Green Lancers
1979: Bax Jeans (MICAA)
1980-1984: Gilbey's Gin
1985-1987: Tanduay Rhum
1988: Purefoods Hotdogs
1989: Presto Tivolis
1991: Pepsi Hotshots
1992? Casino Rubbing Alcohol (PABL) playing coach

Career Highlights:

- 1975 Inter-Collegiate champion
- 1980 PBA Rookie of the Year
- 1982 PBA Open Conf. (runners up)
- 1982 One-on-One tournament (champion)
- 1984 PBA First All-Filipino (runners up)
- 1985 PBA All-Filipino (third place)
- 1985 Second Mythical Team
- 1988 PBA Open Conf. (runners up)
- 1988 PBA All-Filipino (runners up)
- 4x PBA Champion (1986 Reinforced, 1986 AFC, 1987 PBA Open Conf., 1990 All-Filipino)

1992-1995: Casino Rubbing Alcohol

Coaching Career:

Jose Bernardo "JB" Yango

PBA Moniker: The Cuyapo Kid
- Former varsity player of San Beda College
- The pride of Cuyapo Nueva Ecija

Basketball Career:

1977: Baesa Inter Commercial Basketball League (Kiln Dry)
1978: RP Youth team
1979: RP team to the ABC Youth Championship
1978-1979: YCO Painters
1981-1982: Member of the first NCC RP training team
1981: RP team to the Southeast Asian Games (SEAG)
1982-1987: YCO-Tanduay/Tanduay Rhum Master
1988: Purefoods Hotdogs

Career Highlights:

- 2x NCAA champion (1977-1978)
- 1977 Baesa Inter Commercial Basketball League Champion
- 1979 ABC Youth Champion
- 1979 MICAA champion
- 1979 Discovery Player of the Year (MICAA)
- 1981 4th William Jones Cup champion
- 1981 SEAG champion
- 1986 PBA Finals Most Outstanding player by Sports Columnist Organization of the Philippines (SCOOP)
- 1986 PBA Finals MVP (Reinforced)
- 3x PBA Champion (1986 Reinforced, All-Filipino, 1987 Open)
- One of the endorsers of Grosby Ultra

- Nueva Ecija Patriots (MBA)

Coaching Career:

Trivia:

JB served as Councilor and Board Member in his hometown in Nueva Ecija.
It was during Yango's rookie year with the Red Lions when the infamous Ateneo-San Beda riot happened hence the 1977 NCCA finals was held in a closed door setup.

Pedro Alfaro Jr.

- Former varsity player of Ateneo de Zamboanga

Basketball Career:

1975-1978: CFC Presto/N-Rich/Great Taste (PBA)
1979: Crispa (MICAA)

- Sports Director, Coach of Ateneo de Zamboanga (2 decades)
- BEST Center franchise holder in Zamboanga (more than 3 decades)

Coaching Career:

Trivia:

After his playing career, Alfaro ventured into the world of business. Today, he is the proud owner and operator of the renowned Alavar Seafood Restaurant, nestled in Tetuan district of Zamboanga City.

Beyond his entrepreneurial pursuits, Alfaro also plays a pivotal role as one of the regional directors of the Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas (SBP), he contributes to the growth and development of the sport specially for his hometown of Zamboanga.

He is the father of former Stags Jomari Tank Alfaro and SBC Red Lions' Pedro Alfaro III. (Credits Spin., The Dean)

Manuel 'Totoy' Marquez

- The pride of Pampanga
- Former varsity player of San Beda College

Basketball Career:

1983: Bank of Rizal (PABL)
1984: RP Youth
1985: (rd 5) 11th overall pick by Shell (PBA draft)
1985-1988: Shell Azodrin Bugbusters
1988: Purefoods Hotdogs
1989-1990: Presto Tivolis
1991-1992: Shell Rimula X

Career Highlights:

- 1983 PABL Founders Cup MVP
- 1983 PABL Founder's Cup (runners-up)
- 1985 PBA All-Filipino (runners-up)
- 1986 PBA All-Filipino (3rd place)
- 1988 PBA Open Conf. (runners-up)
- 1988 PBA All-Filipino (runners-up)
- 2x PBA champion (1990 Filipino, 1992 First Conference)

- Pampanga Delta (Asst. coach) NBL

Coaching Career:

Trivia:

He is the son of the late Director Artemio Marquez, Sr.
Siblings: Melanie, Angelito and Joey.

Marty Tierra

- Former varsity player of Jose Rizal College
- The pride of Atimonan, Quezon

Basketball Career:

1978: RP team to the 8th FIBA World Championship
1978-1979: San Miguel Braves (MICAA)
1980-1981: Tefilin Polyesters (PBA)
1982: U-Tex Wranglers (PBA)
1983: Galerie Dominique Artists (PBA)

Trivia:

Brother of Adonis and Eddie Tierra.

Tommy Davis

- Former varsity player of University of Minnesota

Basketball Career:

1982-1985: University of Minnesota
1985: Dallas Mavericks 16th pick, 109th overall pick (NBA draft)
1988: Añejo Rum 65er (PBA)
1988: CBA
1989-1990: Belgium Basketball League
1990s: France basketball leagues

Career Highlights:

- 1982 Big Ten Conference Men’s Bball champions
- 1984 Second Team All-Big Ten
- First Team All-Big Ten
- 1988 PBA Reinforced Conference (third place)
- Fourth all-time scorer in program history (UM)
- University of Minnesota Hall of Famer

2003-2010; present: France Basketball leagues

Coaching Career:

Trivia:

- Tommy Davis takes over from Billy Ray Bates, who played his final game in the PBA on October 13, 1992. Davis joins forces with Joe Ward, who has stepped in to replace the original import, Kevin Gamble.

- Anejo's high-scoring import duo, Joe Ward and Tommy Davis, made a lasting impression during the 1988 season. In the series for third place against Presto, their punching abilities were on full display. When Ward and Davis started playing together in the second round of eliminations, the 65ers had a successful run of four straight victories. They set numerous records for combined outputs, contributing 122 out of Anejo's total of 157 points in their overtime win over Purefoods on October 30. Ward scored 63 points and Davis scored 59. In a non-essential 181-173 win over Shell on December 1, Ward scored 78 points and Davis added 55, totaling 133 points.

- On December 11, 1988, Davis and Ward delivered an unforgettable performance in their last match against the Rum Masters. Davis dominated the court with an impressive 65 points, while Ward showcased his skills with a remarkable 61 points. However, this game will forever be remembered for the infamous brawl that unfolded, making it one of the the darkest moment in PBA history.

- After Tommy's stint in the PBA and CBA, his journey eventually led him to Belgium. But it was in France where he found his true calling, both on and off the court. Today, he continues to play and live in this country. After his playing days, Tommy delved into coaching.

Todd Bernard

- Former varsity player of Fresno State

Basketball Career:

2000: Mobiline Phone Pals (PBA) Gov's Cup
2001 TNT Phone Pals (PBA) Comm's Cup
2001: Governor's Cup (PBA) temporary import
2001: The CFC selection (PBA-MBA stars exhibition game)

- Trinity boys varsity team

Coaching Career:

Trivia:

In 2001, Tod Bernard arrived early and joined Mobiline/TNT in the Commissioner's Cup as a replacement for import Jerod Ward. Ward had concealed the fact that he had undergone knee surgery two weeks prior to his debut for the team, leading to his replacement by Bernard.

Tod continued to play in the Governor's Cup as temporary import for injured Brandon Williams.

Henry Charles James

- Former high school player North Side
- Former varsity player of South Plains (1984–1986) and St. Mary's (Texas) (1986–1988)

Basketball Career:

1984-1986: South Plains College
1986-1988: St/ Mary's Rattlers
1989–1990: Wichita Falls Texans
1990–1992: Cleveland Cavaliers (NBA)
1992: Scavolini Pesaro
1992–1993: Utah Jazz
1993: Wichita Falls Texans
1993: Sacramento Kings
1993–1994: Los Angeles Clippers
1994–1996: Sioux Falls Skyforce
1995–1996: Houston Rockets
1996: Ginebra (PBA) Commissioner's Cup
1996–1997: Atlanta Hawks
1997–1998: Cleveland Cavaliers
1998–1999: Sioux Falls Skyforce

Trivia:

During one of Henry James' NBA games, he made a remarkable impact by hitting a record-breaking seven 3-pointers in the 4th quarter, leading the Hawks to a stunning comeback victory. Despite playing only 10 minutes, James proved to be the catalyst that propelled the Atlanta Hawks towards a crucial win in the playoff race.

Entering the game during the final quarter, James unleashed his shooting prowess and connected on seven consecutive three-point shots. This extraordinary display of skill resulted in the Hawks scoring an impressive 48 points in the last period, ultimately securing a remarkable 109-101 triumph over the New Jersey Nets.

Coach Lenny Wilkens marveled at James' performance, stating, "When Henry gets on fire like that, he believes he can hit them from anywhere." Recognizing his exceptional talent, the team strategically set up three or four screens for him, and James flawlessly capitalized on each opportunity.

Henry James' unforgettable performance not only showcased his individual brilliance but also exemplified his unwavering belief in his abilities. His remarkable shooting spree will undoubtedly be remembered as a defining moment in the Hawks' journey towards playoff success.

Jamie Antonio Waller

- Former High School player of Halifax County
- Former varsity player of Virginia Union

Basketball Career:

1983-1987: Virginia Union University
1987: 48th pick overall by New Jersey Nets (NBA Draft)
1987: New Jersey Nets (NBA) only played 9 games
1987–1988: Quad City Thunder (CBA)
1988: Charleston Gunners
1988: Ginebra San Miguel (PBA)
1988–1989: Las Vegas Silver Streaks
1989–1990: Élan Béarnais Pau-Orthez
1990: Las Vegas Silver Streaks
1991: Nashville Stars
1991: Erie Wave
1992: Ginebra San Miguel (PBA)

Career Highlights:

- 3x All-CIAA selection (1985-1987)
- 3× First-team All-WBL (1988–1990)
- Virginia Union all-time second-leading scorer (2,568 points)
- CIAA Hall of Famer
- 1988 CBA All-Star
- 1988 CBA Rookie of the Year
- World Basketball League (WBL) MVP
- 1988 PBA Open Conference Best Import

Trivia:

- Jamie Waller was a rookie at Virginia Union College when he found himself teamed up with future NBA player, Charles Oakley.

- The Ginebra import, who bears a striking resemblance to the legendary Mike Tyson, defied expectations in the 1988 PBA Open Conference. Despite being the shortest among the six imports and only led his team to fourth-placed finish, he emerged as the winner of the Best Import award.

- Jamie Waller return to play for Ginebra in the 1992 Third Conference. The Gins were allowed to have an import standing 6-4 as the handicapping rule for being eliminated twice while the rest of the teams will have a 6-1 import. Eight games into the eliminations with Ginebra carrying a four-win, four-loss record when trouble started brewing regarding import Jamie Waller's actions, but rumors were quickly dispelled when Waller led Ginebra to the semifinals with back-to-back wins over Alaska and Shell. When Shell import Kelvin Upshaw was kick out and banned by the PBA for failing a drug test, Waller went on his way and left to sympathise with Upshaw. Ginebra decided to bring in a replacement import Danny Jones, going into their highly anticipated encounter with the Tony Harris-led Swift.

Marcus Liberty

- Former high school player of King College Prep
- Former varsity player of Illinois

Basketball Career:

1990–1993: Denver Nuggets
1993–1994: Detroit Pistons
1994–1995: Rapid City Thrillers
1995–1996: AEK Athens
1996–1997: Ortaköy Spor Kulübü
1997: Cariduros de Fajardo
1997–1998: Jämtland Ambassadors Östersund
1998: Polluelos de Aibonito
1998: Pop Cola (PBA)
1998–1999: Zexel Bosch Blue Winds
1999–2000: Las Vegas Silver Bandits
2000: Alaska Aces
2000–2001: South Dakota Gold
2001: Potros de Villa Francisca
2001–2002: Español de Talca

Career Highlights:

- 2× First-team Parade All-American (1986, 1987)
- Illinois Mr. Basketball (1987)

Romeo Frank (Franks)

- Former varsity player of Colegio de San Juan de Letran

Basketball Career:

Late 60s-early 70s: Letran
1973-74: U/Tex Textiles (MICAA)
1975-1979: U-Tex Weavers/Wranglers

Career Highlights:

- 1973 MICAA champion
- 1x PBA All-Star - (1975 Yellow team) replaced the suspended Philip Cezar
- 1978 PBA Open Conference champion

Reynaldo "Rey" Lazaro

PBA Moniker: Inside Artist
- Former high school player of Baliuag Colleges
- Former varsity player of Far Eastern University

Basketball Career:

1970s: FEU Intrams
1970s: Bulacan Private School Association (BULPRISA)
1977-1978: FEU Tamaraws
1978-1979: Solid Mills / Solidenims (MICAA)
1979: RP team to the ABC Championship
1980-1981: APCOR (MICAA)
1981: APCOR (1st Asian Interclub in HongKong)
1981-1984: YCO-Tanduay (PBA)
1985-1987: Shell Azodrin Bugbusters
1988-1990: Alaska/Hills Bros. Coffee Kings

Career Highlights:

- FEU Intrams champion and finals MVP
- 2x Inter-Collegiate champion (1977-1978)
- Multiple MICAA titles: 1978 MICAA, 1980 MICAA, 1980 Invitational, 1980 National, 1981 MICAA, 1981 Invitational, National
- 1981 1st Asian Interclub in HongKong (3rd place)
- Runner-up (1982 Shakey's 1 on 1 tournament)
- 1983 PBA Reinforced Filipino (3rd place)
- 1984 PBA Second All-Filipino (3rd place)
- 1985 PBA All-Filipino (runner-up)
- 1986 PBA All-Filipino (3rd place)
- 1988 PBA Open Conference (3rd place)
- 1988 PBA All-Filipino (3rd place)
- 1988 PBA-IBA Cup (runner-up)
- 1989 PBA Open Conference (3rd place)
- 1989 PBA Reinforced (3rd place)