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Wednesday, July 13, 2005
PBA draft deadline Friday; 27 sign up so far
Twenty-seven rookie hopefuls have already applied but last-minute entries are expected to come in abundance as the deadline for submission of entries for the 2005 PBA Annual Draft comes to an end on Friday.
Aspirants still have three days to submit their applications and requirements at the PBA office.
Traditionally held every January, the Annual Draft is slated August 14 at the Market! Market! in Taguig, marking the first time it is scheduled at mid-year following a change in the league’s calendar of events.
Eligibility
Applicants aged 23-years-old and above at the time the draft is held are eligible to apply, although players who are below the age limit but have graduated from college or were high school graduates in 2001 or earlier are also qualified.
Some of the finest players in the amateurs have already submitted their applications, including Anthony Washington, Mark Cardona, Cesar Catli, Jondan Salvador, Michael Holper, Mark Macapagal, Jay-R Reyes, Dennis Miranda, Al Vergara, Leo Najorda and Rommel Canaleta.
MVP winners
Washington is fresh from steering Welcoat Paints to the Philippine Basketball League’s Unity Cup championship while Cardona and Jondan Salvador pride themselves at having won the PBL Most Valuable Player plum.
Other highly-rated players among pro scouts but have yet to submit their respective applications are Paolo Bugia, Larry Fonacier, Jerwin Gaco, Ronjay Enrile and Froilan Baguion.
No Fil-foreign applicants are entered in this year’s draft, a first in the league since 1995. Deadline for Fil-foreign aspirants already expired last May 31. (PBA Media Bureau)
(July 13, 2005 issue)
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