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Jojo Tangkay
Personal information
Born	(1976-11-26) November 26, 1976 (age 48) Aloguinsan, Cebu, Philippines
Nationality	Filipino
Listed height	6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Listed weight	190 lb (86 kg)
Career information
College	Southwestern University
PBA draft	2001: 1st round, 16th overall pick
Selected by the Sta. Lucia Realtors
Playing career	2001–2008, 2018–2021
Position	Shooting guard
Career history
2001	Sta. Lucia Realtors
2002	Talk N' Text Phone Pals
2006–2008	Welcoat Dragons
2018–2019	Basilan Steel
2021	ARQ Builders–Lapu-Lapu City Heroes

Career highlights and awards
PBA champion (2001 Governors') MPBL All-Star (2019) PBL champion (2005 Unity) PBL Most Valuable Player (2005-06 Heroes) 4× PBL Mythical First Team (2003-04 Platinum, 2004 Unity, 2005-06 Heroes, 2006 Unity)

Jercules "Jojo" Tangkay (born November 26, 1976) is a Filipino former professional basketball player. He was drafted 16th overall by the Sta. Lucia Realtors in the 2001 PBA draft.

Career

Tangkay made the roster of Southwestern University Cobras on his freshman year after he offered to try out with them. He became the Cebu Amateurs Athletic Association's MVP in 2000. He was drafted 16th overall by Sta. Lucia Realtors in 2001. However, his height hindered his development and affected his playing time with the team. In 2002, he was signed by the Talk 'N Text Phone Pals, but only played 14 games before he was released.

Disappointed by his failure to make a breakthrough in the PBA, Tangkay signed a contract with Welcoat Paint Masters in the Philippine Basketball League to resurrect his career. He became one of the league's superstars and earned two MVP awards.

When Welcoat acquired the PBA's Shell franchise in 2006, he was re-signed for a new contract to play in the PBA after a great season with them in the semi-professional league. In 2008, he was waived by the team.

He played with M. Lhuillier Cebu Ninos of Liga Pilipinas.

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References

v t e Sta. Lucia Realtors 2001 PBA Governors' Cup Champions
1 Chris Tan 4 Jack Santiago 7 Richard del Rosario 8 Paolo Mendoza 9 Francis Adriano 10 Jojo Tangkay 11 Gerald Francisco (Finals MVP) 13 Marlou Aquino 15 Expedito Falcasantos 16 Dennis Espino 17 Michael Orquillas 18 Marvin Ortiguerra 24 Damian Owens (Import) 38 David Angelo 42 Donbel Belano
Head coach Norman Black
Assistant(s) Alfrancis Chua Franz Pumaren Adonis Tierra

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