2025 Pba Draft

[JOI2dWorld2]

Sir JOI,

those PBA Grandpas will only react when that day comes

the initial impression is what's on the immediate future e.g. 2024-25 season but not beyond 2026 - up to future.

let's see....Bulaga!!

trans. I do miss during my childhood days the Bulagaan Knock! Knock! portion with Jimmy Santos, the late Ritchie D' Horsie and Ruby Rodriguez doing their comedic bantering with Mayor Jose and the TVJ.

indeed it will be a game changer in Asian basketball landscape.

only the rich teams are what keeping the survival of the league, without them spending none of the best players will stay in the league, the challenge is with the independent teams if they can step up to the plate as they were always the one being affected of players transferring to other leagues, to be honest i want to see the league removing the draft and trades but instead do the european rules on transfer, as a fan i only want to see my team to be competitive and win in international club tournaments

 

[BJ_Reloaded2]

I hope all Asian leagues will have the same system. This will spell the end of the PBA.

Dubai might start stockpiling Filipino talent if Thirdy performs well.

Sir Green,

if it happens the league would not be reach it's Diamond Season.

with the current situation.

oh dear.

 

[lem0nadi2]

we have to be aware that the B. League are preparing to implement the D-Day come 2026 and will remove that Asian Quota all together and the player must only present a document that he is a legit hafus from there respective Asian country(s).

I think that is why Sedrick decline(?) the propose 3 year contract and settled(?) only for a 2 yr stint instead.

let see.

Is this the incoming draft for 2026? or still the Asian Qouta format but they remove the so-called local for the country to become eligible as asian import?

 

[greenarcher2]

I hope Dubai becomes the bridge for our players to play in Europe. KQ, Mike Philips, etc.

 

[amamangloy2]

How about Aaron Calixte (former Oklahoma Sooner) where is he now?
And the Duncan brothers of Vermont?
Also Fletcher Tynen of Boston U?

 

[Dotch2]

I hope Dubai becomes the bridge for our players to play in Europe. KQ, Mike Philips, etc.

I doubt if BC Dubai is willing to sign more pinoys, they want to be competitive , and I think they can sign as many Euro guys as they want. I think signing Thirdy ia a business decision as they want fans in the stands. But that's it. I think one Filipino is enough to draw in the crowd.

 

[BJ_Reloaded2]

Who is the better player/prospect?

QMB or Hepa?

Sir Math,

fot me personally

Hepa is slightly better considering he is a National player

I hope our basketball stakeholders may somehow convince or lure him to play for Gilas Senior team

if indeed Sir Bill Velasco's claimed that he already obtained a ph docs before his 16th bday

 

[live_evil2]

Sir JOI,

those PBA Grandpas will only react when that day comes

the initial impression is what's on the immediate future e.g. 2024-25 season but not beyond 2026 - up to future.

let's see....Bulaga!!

trans. I do miss during my childhood days the Bulagaan Knock! Knock! portion with Jimmy Santos, the late Ritchie D' Horsie and Ruby Rodriguez doing their comedic bantering with Mayor Jose and the TVJ.

indeed it will be a game changer in Asian basketball landscape.

Ritchie never got to do Bulagaan because he was in prison if I remember it correctly.

 

[Metta2]

Sir JOI,

those PBA Grandpas will only react when that day comes

the initial impression is what's on the immediate future e.g. 2024-25 season but not beyond 2026 - up to future.

let's see....Bulaga!!

trans. I do miss during my childhood days the Bulagaan Knock! Knock! portion with Jimmy Santos, the late Ritchie D' Horsie and Ruby Rodriguez doing their comedic bantering with Mayor Jose and the TVJ.

indeed it will be a game changer in Asian basketball landscape.

On a side note...I once accompanied a recruit in getting his Ph passport. And one of the officers in the consulate's office that processed his documents was...Ms. Ruby Rodriguez.

 

[BJ_Reloaded2]

Ritchie never got to do Bulagaan because he was in prison if I remember it correctly.

Sir live,
cc: Sir Mets

he certainly had some guesting appearance from time to time during those 90's edition

Ruby Rodriguez is no slouch despite being a comedian, she's also a degree(?) holder who once teaches kindergarten at Montessori in QC

good to know she is now with the consulate I've heard that the office was vert busy nowadays because there's a lot of hafus from different sports discipline are lining up to obtain some docs alongside those pinoy who decided to re-acquire their respective ph pass who had an option to retire here if they want to.

Sir Mets, Filam Nation's Global Summit are now on-going do you had some prospects attending the event? thank you

 

[DenzelGreat82]

Sir Math,

fot me personally

Hepa is slightly better considering he is a National player

I hope our basketball stakeholders may somehow convince or lure him to play for Gilas Senior team

if indeed Sir Bill Velasco's claimed that he already obtained a ph docs before his 16th bday

https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.philstar.com/sports/2024/06/10/2361661/changing-citizenship/amp/



Can this be a Thon Maker like - switching whatever nationality he wants to represent? Talking about Kamaka Hepa if he indeed had a passport before 16.

and I read something like Embiid was able to represent USA as a local instead of naturalize?

Parang super lax ng FIBA from recently.

And I get like Lassiter, Newsome, Slaughter were our exemptions, but these guys were not strongly pushed for exemption like Clarkson who was repeatedly denied because of technicalities.

Hopefully, there is still a pathway for Clarkson to be eligible as a local player in FIBA. Players who rely on skills not on athleticism ages like fine wine internationally.

 

[C2Hamm2]

https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.philstar.com/sports/2024/06/10/2361661/changing-citizenship/amp/



Can this be a Thon Maker like - switching whatever nationality he wants to represent? Talking about Kamaka Hepa if he indeed had a passport before 16.

and I read something like Embiid was able to represent USA as a local instead of naturalize?

Parang super lax ng FIBA from recently.

And I get like Lassiter, Newsome, Slaughter were our exemptions, but these guys were not strongly pushed for exemption like Clarkson who was repeatedly denied because of technicalities.

Hopefully, there is still a pathway for Clarkson to be eligible as a local player in FIBA. Players who rely on skills not on athleticism ages like fine wine internationally.

On Embiid, this is first time to rep a country. There is no hagop rule in the Olympics. Iirc, you can have 12 naturalised players and the ioc won't rally care as long as you are a citizen when the roster was submitted. I dont think Embiid will be classified as local in any Fiba games.

Clarkson was rejected before. I dont think Fiba will ever change its mind anymore. Just think how bad that will look if they rejected someone for years only to over turn in the future. Everyone would thrn use this to pressure the secgen. Also, we pushed and did not give FIBA enough evidence to consider gum before, what on earth can we give that we haven't that will make them change their decision? Palate yun passport from recto?

I'd focus on mandaquit and dylan harper IF they indeed have passports already. Give Sanderson and Mize auto spots to the next FIBA games just to clear them now. Bahala na when they are needed for gilas, atleast they would hopefully be considered local by that time.

 

[live_evil2]

But you have the imbecile son Joke Reyes as the coach so Sanderson and Mize will be ignored. haha

 

[mathematicianrcg2]

Who are some New 2025 Pba Draft Prospects now?

Especially Fil Foreigns?

 

[FilWelsh2]

Sir Math,

fot me personally

Hepa is slightly better considering he is a National player

I hope our basketball stakeholders may somehow convince or lure him to play for Gilas Senior team

if indeed Sir Bill Velasco's claimed that he already obtained a ph docs before his 16th bday

I doubt with Kamaka’s securement of Philippine passport at age 16. During an interview in 2017 NBTC tournament he stated he recently just known the details of his Filipino heritage. And that weeks before he flew with the FilAm Nation select team to Manila. He was born year 2000 and peeps do your maths. He maybe able to apply for 2025 PBA draft but to play for Gilas in FIBA sanctioned tournament? I doubt it. Passport before he reached 18 maybe.

Him playing for US under19 NT is less on SBP’s worries all they need is just write US Basketball for Kamaka’s release.

 

[FilWelsh2]

Jarod Lucas was also reported to have obtained Philippine passport at age 18. Well, maybe with the assistance of FilAm Nation.

 

[FilWelsh2]

It’s preposterous for PBA to cover incoming prospects for 2025 draft under its outdated rookie scale salary cap. What if journeymen Jason Brickman and DJ Fenner decide to apply and get drafted? Obviously they will not be happy if the PBA team that drafted them will offer the current rookie pay scale.

No wonder Thirdy Ravena is trying all he can to avoid playing in PBA. After earning huge salary in Japan and Dubai, I don’t blame him…

And also could be one of the reason why Rhenz Abando did not apply this year’s draft…

 

[r1ck2]

Possible draft applicants:
QMB
Thirdy Ravena
Rhenz Abando
Will Gozum
Chris Koon
Dalph Panopio
Juan Gomez De Liano
JD Cagulangan
Geo Chui
LJ Gonzales
Yukien Andrada (will apply for the draft but play out his final year)
Josh Lazaro
Joshua David
Lian Ramiro
Jack Dumont
Ethan Galang
Ximone Sandagon

Fil Ams that have yet to secure their Philippine passport
CJ Lane
Jason Brickman (his age may complicate his draft application)
Justice De Corsi
DJ Fenner
Mikh Mckinney​

 

[FilWelsh2]

Possible draft applicants:
QMB
Thirdy Ravena
Jason Brickmann (his age may complicate his draft application)
Rhenz Abando
Will Gozum
Chris Koon
Dalph Panopio
Juan Gomez De Liano
JD Cagulangan
Geo Chui
LJ Gonzales
Yukien Andrada (will apply for the draft but play out his final year)
Josh Lazaro
Joshua David
Lian Ramiro
Jack Dumont
Ethan Galang
Ximone Sandagon

Fil Ams that have yet to secure their Philippine passport
CJ Lane
Justice De Corsi
DJ Fenner
Mikh Mckinney​

Brickman’s age is about 33 thus diminishing his stock but he may get drafted in late 1st round or in second round. With a player with his credentials he can still play at least 1-2 years as solid starting PG in PBA before he eventually hang his jersey.

Lane, De Corsi, Fenner and McKinney are all beyond their prime and already above 28 y.o. Realistically I think only 2 of them may end up in PBA next year. DJ Fenner and CJ Lane.

PBA will be entering its 50th year next year and with much fanfare about to happen expect all PBA stakeholders will put all their hands on deck. And prepare in full wing and all out. That will include 2025 draft. So I expect more blue chip players to apply in addition to those you listed above. I believe Kamaka and Remy will send their feelers.

I think one of PBA teams will make a serious bid to persuade Jarod Lucas to enter draft. In short, next year draft would be the most talented cohort in 50 years of league’s existence.​

 

[AndreiRuss2]

Escamis might join the draft. 1st rounder or early second round prospect.