The PBA season 48 draft was the 38th edition of the PBA draft. It was held at Market! Market! in Taguig on September 17, 2023. It was an event that allowed teams to take turns selecting amateur basketball players and other eligible players, including half-Filipino foreign players. The league determined the drafting order based on the performance of the member teams from the 2022–23 season, with the worst team, the Terrafirma Dyip, picking first. For the first time since 2010, the draft was held at Market! Market!.[1]
Draft order
The draft order was determined based on the overall performance of the teams from the previous season. The Philippine Cup final ranking comprises 40% of the points, while the rankings of the Commissioner's and Governors' Cups are 30% each.[2]
Draft selections
1st round
2nd round
3rd round
- TNT passed during the round.
4th round
5th round
6th round
- Blackwater, Rain or Shine, NLEX, and Barangay Ginebra passed during the round.
7th round
- Meralco and Magnolia passed during the round.
8th round
- Phoenix Super LPG passed during the round.
9th round
- Terrafirma passed during the round.
10th round
- San Miguel passed during the round.
11th round
- Converge passed during the round.
12th round
A twelfth round was held, but NorthPort passed, thus ending the draft.
Trades involving draft picks
- NOTE: Due to the postponement of the PBA season 46 draft, all draft picks from 2020 onwards are executed one year later.
Pre-draft trades
Prior to the draft, the following trades were made and resulted in exchanges of draft picks between teams. Converge retained the right to Alaska's second-round picks.
- ^ June 7, 2022: Phoenix Super LPG to Rain or Shine[3]
- Rain or Shine acquired Nick Demusis, a 2022 first-round pick, and a 2023 second-round pick
- Phoenix Super LPG acquired Javee Mocon
- ^ February 24, 2022: NLEX to Phoenix Super LPG[4]
- Phoenix Super LPG acquired Kris Porter, a 2021 second-round pick, and a 2022 first-round pick
- NLEX acquired Justin Chua
- ^ May 17, 2022: Converge to NLEX[5]
- NLEX acquired a 2022 first-round pick
- Converge acquired Tyrus Hill and David Murrell
- ^ February 28, 2020: TNT to Blackwater (three-team trade with NLEX)[6]
January 3, 2023: Blackwater to Converge[7]
- ^ April 14, 2023: Magnolia to Converge[8]
- ^ September 20, 2022: Barangay Ginebra to NorthPort[9]
- ^ February 2, 2021: San Miguel to Terrafirma[10]
- ^
October 12, 2021: Blackwater to Alaska (Converge)[11]
- ^ June 10, 2019: NorthPort to TNT (three-team trade with NLEX)[12]
- TNT acquired Marion Magat, 2021 and 2022 second-round picks (from NorthPort)
- NorthPort acquired Michael Miranda, a 2019 second-round pick that was not conveyed (from Phoenix via NLEX), and a 2020 second-round pick (from Terrafirma [Columbian] via NLEX)
- NLEX acquired Jericho Cruz and a 2020 second-round pick (from San Miguel via NorthPort)
December 3, 2021: TNT to Blackwater[13]
September 19, 2022: Blackwater to NLEX (three-team trade with TNT)[14]
January 18, 2023: NLEX to Phoenix Super LPG (three-team trade with TNT)[15]
- ^ October 25, 2019: Meralco to Blackwater[16]
- ^
December 28, 2018: TNT to Blackwater (three-team trade with NLEX)[17]
- Blackwater acquired Abu Tratter and Paul Desiderio from NLEX; Alfrancis Tamsi and a 2022 second-round pick from TNT
- NLEX acquired Poy Erram from Blackwater and Philip Paredes from TNT
- TNT acquired Michael Miranda and San Miguel's 2022 second-round pick from Blackwater
March 11, 2021: Blackwater to NLEX (three-team trade with TNT)[18]
- ^ July 15, 2021: Magnolia to Terrafirma[19]
- Terrafirma acquired a 2022 second-round pick
- Magnolia acquired Russel Escoto
- ^ December 19, 2018: San Miguel to Blackwater[20]
- Blackwater acquired 2021 and 2022 second-round picks
- San Miguel acquired Paul Zamar
December 28, 2018: Blackwater to TNT (three-team trade with NLEX)[17]
January 14, 2020: TNT to Rain or Shine[21]
- Rain or Shine acquired 2020, 2021 (from NorthPort), and 2022 (from San Miguel) second-round picks
- TNT acquired Ed Daquioag
Combine
The PBA draft combine for this edition of the draft was held from September 12 to 13 at the Gatorade Hoops Center in Mandaluyong, with a record-breaking 128 applicants expected to attend.[22] Archie Concepcion was named the draft combine MVP as his team won the mini-tournament, and he, Adrian Nocum, Ralph Cu, Jayson Apolonio, and Warren Bonifacio were named to the Mythical Five.[23]
Eligibility and entrants
Applications for the draft began on July 22 and ended on September 11.[24][22] The final tally was brought down to 124 as several players either failed to attend both days of the draft combine or withdrew their application.[25]
The eligibility rules for the PBA draft were revised and adopted starting from Season 48. Among the changes were:[26]
- Removal of the 30-year age limit for Filipino-Foreigners
- Standardized rules applicable for both local and Filipino-Foreigners
- Players 22 years old and older are generally eligible
- Players at least 19 years old are eligible if they have two years of college completed.
- Players must have studied and played in Philippine collegiate leagues prior to playing in professional overseas leagues.
- Players must enter the draft on their third year of eligibility
- Those who did on their fourth or fifth year of eligibility after playing in a professional league overseas, would have to undergo a special computer-generated lottery among the 12 teams.
- The application of those who did in their sixth year of eligibility or beyond is subject to conditions and approval by the Board.
Notable entrants
Domestic league players
In this section, only entrants who have played for a UAAP, NCAA, CESAFI, UCAL, NCRAA, NAASCU or U.S. NCAA school are included. Additionally, all listed entrants have played in the Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League prior to the draft unless specified.
- Franz Abuda – F, San Beda / Rizal Golden Coolers
- Ichie Altamirano – G, San Sebastian / Negros Muscovados
- John Amores – G, JRU / Muntinlupa Cagers
- Jayson Apolonio – F, Letran / Pampanga Giant Lanterns
- Michael Are – G, San Sebastian / Rizal Golden Coolers
- Larry Arpia – G, San Sebastian / Makati × MNL Kingpin
- JB Bahio – F/C, San Beda / Pampanga Giant Lanterns
- Regie Boy Basibas – F, UST / Bacolod City of Smiles
- Brandrey Bienes – C/F, FEU / Pasay Voyagers
- Raymond Binuya – G, San Sebastian / Pampanga Giant Lanterns
- Christian Buñag – C, Mapúa / San Juan Knights
- Rommel Calahat – F, San Sebastian / Sarangani Marlins
- King Caralipio – G, Letran / Zamboanga Family's Brand Sardines
- Kemark Cariño – C/F, San Beda / Muntinlupa Cagers
- Enrique Caunan – F, UST / Sarangani Marlins
- John Lloyd Clemente – G, NU / Pampanga Giant Lanterns
- Archie Concepcion – F, Arellano / Pampanga Giant Lanterns
- Sherwin Concepcion – F, UST / Nueva Ecija Rice Vanguards
- Ammar Cosari – F/C, San Sebastian / Sarangani Marlins
- Ryan Costelo – G, San Sebastian / Pasig City MCW Sports
- JC Cullar – G, Benilde / Makati OKBet Kings
- Matthew Daves – F, Ateneo / Makati OKBet Kings
- JL delos Santos – G, JRU / Muntinlupa Cagers
- Andre Flores – F, Ateneo / Quezon City Gaz N Go
- Theo Flores – G/F, NU / Iloilo United Royals
- Inand Fornilos – F, Ateneo / Marikina Shoemasters
- Rodney Fuentes – F, EAC / Rizal Golden Coolers
- Fletcher Galvez – F, USJ–R / Cagayan de Oro Higalas (PSL)
- John Gob – C/F, UP / Rizal Golden Coolers
- Joe Gómez de Liaño – G, UP / Marikina Shoemasters
- Joshua Gonzales – De La Salle / Batangas City Embassy Chill
- Zach Huang – F, UST / San Juan Knights
- Shaquille Imperial – G, SWU-PHINMA / Iloilo United Royals
- Kyt Jimenez – G, Perpetual / GenSan Warriors
- James Kwekuteye – G, San Beda / Bacoor City Strikers
- Jomari Lacastesantos – G, Lyceum / Rizal Golden Coolers
- Omar Larupay – F, Lyceum / Iloilo United Royals
- Onzo Lorenzana – F, UE / Makati OKBet Kings
- Michael Macion – F, Adamson / Valenzuela XUR Homes Realty Inc.
- John Mahari – G/F, Diliman College / Zamboanga Family's Brand Sardines
- Troy Mallillin – F, Ateneo / Rizal Golden Coolers
- Jaybie Mantilla – G, UP / Cebu Sharks
- Alwin Margallo – G, Adamson / CamSur Express (NBL)
- Lean Martel – F/C, Perpetual / Parañaque Patriots
- Jolo Mendoza – G, Ateneo / Rizal Golden Coolers
- Shane Menina – G, Arellano / Pasig City MCW Sports
- Egie Boy Mojica – F, Adamson / San Juan Kings (PSL)
- Lorenzo Navarro – G, Lyceum / Iloilo United Royals
- Adrian Nocum – G, Mapúa / San Juan Knights
- Irven Palencia – G, St. Clare / Caloocan Batang Kankaloo
- Mico Pallares – G, Lyceum / Laguna Heroes
- Nikko Panganiban – G, OLFU / San Juan Knights
- Jimboy Pasturan – G, Benilde / Bacoor City Strikers
- Rey Anthony Peralta – G, Perpetual / San Juan Knights
- Jeric Pido – G, Mapúa / Rizal Golden Coolers
- JR Raflores – F, UE / Bulacan Kuyas
- Dyll Roncal – G, SWU-PHINMA / Imus Bandera
- Louie Sangalang – F, Letran / Pampanga Giant Lanterns
- Jeric Serrano – F, Lyceum / Pasay Voyagers
- Jessie Sumoda – C, San Sebastian / San Juan Knights
- Hero Tomilloso – F, UE / Dumaguete Warriors (VisMin)
- Reeve Usgang – C/F, FEU / San Juan Knights
- Raffy Verano – G/F, Ateneo / Quezon Huskers
- Laurenz Victoria – G, Mapúa / Pasay Voyagers
- Fran Yu – G, Letran / San Juan Knights
International league players
PBA on Tour / PBA D-League / PBA 3x3 players
- Daniel Atienza – G, NU / Phoenix Fuel Masters
- Kim Aurin – G, Perpetual / Barangay Ginebra San Miguel
- Brandon Bates – C, De La Salle / Platinum Karaoke
- Johnnel Bauzon – C/F, Diliman College / NorthPort Batang Pier
- Dariel Bayla – F, Arellano / Blackwater Smooth Razor
- Ralph Cu – F, De La Salle / Barangay Ginebra
- Keith Datu – F, Chico State / Wilcon Depot 3x3
- Jayvee Dela Cruz – G, UC / San Miguel Beermen
- Dominick Fajardo – F, Bulacan State / Cavitex Braves
- Francis Giussani – G/F, Enderun / NLEX Road Warriors
- Patrick Jamison – G, NJIT / Blackwater Smooth Razor
- Ricci Rivero – G, UP / Blackwater Smooth Razor
- Jan Sobrevega – G, UE / NorthPort Batang Pier
- Luis Villegas – C, UE / TNT Triple Giga
UAAP and NCAA players
- BJ Andrade – G, Ateneo
- Warren Bonifacio – F, Mapúa
- Damie Cuntapay – C/F, San Beda
- Cade Flores – F, Arellano
- Henry Galinato – F, UP
- Clifford Jopia – C, San Beda
- Ian Herrera – C, UST
- Zavier Lucero – F, UP
- Patrick Maagdenberg – C/F, Ateneo
- Tommy Olivario – G, Letran
- Brent Paraiso – G, Letran
- Nikko Paranada – G, UE
- Bryan Santos – F, UST
- Enoch Valdez – G, Letran
- Alfonso Ventura – G, Benilde
- Kenneth Villapando – F, San Sebastian
- Schonny Winston – G, De La Salle
- Rhinwil Yambing – F, San Sebastian
U.S. NCAA and U.S. high school players
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- ^ "Phoenix trades Chua for NLEX's Porter and 2 picks". PBA.ph. February 24, 2022. Retrieved August 10, 2023.
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