| 1998 PBA draft | |
|---|---|
| General information | |
| Date(s) | December 22, 1997 |
| Location | Glorietta Activity Center, Makati |
| Network(s) | VTV on IBC |
| Overview | |
| League | Philippine Basketball Association |
| First selection | Danny Ildefonso (Shell) |
| ← 19971999 → | |
The 1998 Philippine Basketball Association (PBA) rookie draft was an event at which teams drafted players from the amateur ranks. The annual rookie draft was held on December 22, 1997, at the Glorietta Mall in Makati.
Round 1
| Pick | Player | Country of origin* | PBA team | College |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Danilo Ildefonso |  Philippines
|
Formula Shell Zoom Masters | National |
| 2 | Noy Castillo |  United States
|
San Miguel Beermen | Citadel |
| 3 | Ali Peek | United States
|
Pop Cola 800s | Saint Mary's |
| 4 | Brixter Encarnacion | Philippines
|
Pop Cola 800s | San Sebastian |
| 5 | William Antonio | United States
|
San Miguel Beermen | Chaminade |
| 6 | Banjo Calpito | Philippines
|
Sta. Lucia Realtors | San Sebastian |
| 7 | Henry Fernandez | Philippines
|
Purefoods Carne Norte Beefies | Visayas |
| 8 | Steven Smith | United States
|
Gordon's Gin Boars | US International |
Round 2
| Pick | Player | Country of origin* | PBA team | College |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 | Jasper Ocampo | Philippines
|
Pop Cola 800s | San Sebastian |
| 10 | Joel Dualan | Philippines
|
Formula Shell Zoom Masters | University of Manila |
| 11 | Braulio Lim | Philippines
|
Mobiline Phone Pals | UE |
| 12 | Stephen Antonio | United States
|
Alaska Milkmen | Arizona State |
| 13 | Oscar Simon | Philippines
|
San Miguel Beermen | University of Manila |
| 15 | Ulysses Tanique | Philippines
|
Purefoods Carne Norte Beefies | San Sebastian |
| 16 | Erwin Framo | Philippines
|
Gordon's Gin Boars | University of Manila |
Round 3
| Pick | Player | Country of origin* | PBA team | College |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Randy Alcantara | Philippines
|
Formula Shell Zoom Masters | Mapua Tech | |
| Terrence Bito | United States
|
Pop Cola 800s | Cal State-Northridge | |
| Tyrone Bautista | Philippines
|
Mobiline Phone Pals | De La Salle | |
| Patrick Benedicto | Philippines
|
Alaska Milkmen | Mapua Tech | |
| Juan Augustus Ramirez | Philippines
|
Purefoods Carne Norte Beefies | UST |
Round 4
| Pick | Player | Country of origin* | PBA team | College |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jesse Cabanayan | Philippines
|
Pop Cola 800s | University of Baguio | |
| Melchor Crisostomo | Philippines
|
Formula Shell Zoom Masters | University of Manila | |
| Cristino Reynoso Jr. | Philippines
|
Alaska Milkmen |
Notes
- The Formula Shell Zoom Masters traded first overall pick Danilo Ildefonso to the San Miguel Beermen in exchange for second overall pick Noy Castillo on draft day.
- Ginebra San Miguel traded the draft rights to Steven Smith to the San Miguel Beermen in exchange for Paul Alvarez.
- The San Miguel Beermen's fifth overall draft pick William Antonio and the Alaska Milkmen's twelfth overall draft pick Stephen Antonio are brothers.
References
- "Shell gets Ildefonso; No.2 Castillo to SMB". Manila Standard.
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