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2013 PBA draft
General information
DateNovember 3, 2013
Time4:00 pm (PHT)
LocationRobinson's Midtown Manila
NetworkSports5
Overview
LeaguePhilippine Basketball Association
First selectionGreg Slaughter, Barangay Ginebra San Miguel
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The 2013 Philippine Basketball Association (PBA) Rookie Draft was an event, which allows teams to draft players from the amateur ranks. The event was held at Midtown Atrium, Robinson Place Manila on November 3, 2013.

Draft lottery

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The lottery determined the team that will obtain the first pick on the draft. The remaining first-round picks and the second-round picks were assigned to teams in reverse order of their cumulative final rankings in the previous season with heavier weight from the results of the Philippine Cup.

Draft order Team Final ranking Total
PC CC GC
Lottery GlobalPort Batang Pier 10th 10th 6th 8.8
Lottery Air21 Express 8th 8th 10th 8.6
3rd Barako Bull Energy Cola 9th 9th 5th 7.8
4th Barangay Ginebra San Miguel 6th 2nd 8th 5.4
5th Petron Blaze Boosters 7th 6th 2nd 5.2
6th Meralco Bolts 5th 7th 3rd 5.0
7th Talk 'N Text Tropang Texters 1st 4th 9th 4.3
8th Alaska Aces 4th 1st 7th 4.0
9th Rain or Shine Elasto Painters 2nd 5th 4th 3.5
10th San Mig Coffee Mixers 3rd 3rd 1st 2.1

Lottery teams—green: 67% chance; blue: 33% chance

The lottery was held on October 11, 2013, during the halftime of the Game 1 of the 2013 PBA Governors' Cup Finals at the Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay. The Air21 Express won the rights to the first overall selection against the GlobalPort Batang Pier. Due to a previous transaction, the draft rights of Air21 belonged to the Barangay Ginebra San Miguel. GlobalPort's drafting rights were also previously traded to San Mig Coffee Mixers.[1]

Draft

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PG Point guard SG Shooting guard SF Small forward PF Power forward C Center * Mythical team member # All-star

1st round

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Round Pick Player Pos. Country of birth* Team PBA D-League team College
1 1 *Greg Slaughter C  United States Barangay Ginebra San Miguel (from Air21)[a] NLEX Road Warriors Ateneo
1 2 *Ian Sangalang C/PF  Philippines San Mig Coffee Mixers (from Barako Bull via GlobalPort)[b] NLEX Road Warriors San Sebastian
1 3 #Raymond Almazan C/PF  Philippines Rain or Shine Elasto Painters (from Barako Bull) [c] Cagayan Rising Suns Letran
1 4 James Forrester SG  Canada Barako Bull Energy Cola (from Ginebra,[d] traded to Ginebra[A]) Cagayan Rising Suns Arellano
1 5 *Terrence Romeo PG/SG  Philippines Barako Bull Energy Cola (from Petron Blaze,[e] traded to GlobalPort[B]) Big Chill Super Chargers FEU
1 6 #RR Garcia PG/SG  Philippines Barako Bull Energy Cola (from Meralco,[f] traded to GlobalPort[C]) NLEX Road Warriors FEU
1 7 Isaac Holstein C  United States GlobalPort Batang Pier (from Talk 'N Text via Barako Bull and Ginebra) [g] Blackwater Sports West Virginia State
1 8 Ryan Buenafe SF/SG  Philippines Alaska Aces Big Chill Super Chargers Ateneo
1 9 Alex Nuyles SG/SF  Philippines Rain or Shine Elasto Painters EA Regen Meds Adamson
1 10 Justin Chua C  Philippines San Mig Coffee Mixers Blackwater Sports Ateneo

2nd round

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Note: Air 21 and Alaska switched places in the 5th and 6th picks prior to an earlier trade agreement.[2]

Round Pick Player Pos. Country of birth* Team PBA D-League team College
2 1 Nico Salva SF  Philippines GlobalPort Batang Pier NLEX Road Warriors Ateneo
2 2 Jeric Teng SG  Philippines Rain or Shine Elasto Painters (from Air21) [h] Informatics Icons UST
2 3 Justin Melton SG/PG  United States San Mig Coffee Mixers (from Barako Bull) [i] None Mount Olive
2 4 Jeric Fortuna PG  Philippines Barako Bull Energy Cola (from Ginebra) [j] Blackwater Sports UST
2 5 *John Paul Erram C  Philippines Talk 'N Text None Ateneo
2 6 Eric Camson PF  Philippines Air21 Express (from Petron Blaze[l]) NLEX Road Warriors Adamson
2 7 Robby Celiz SF  Philippines Talk 'N Text Tropang Texters Blackwater Sports NU
2 8 Chris Exciminiano SG  Philippines Alaska Aces Cagayan Rising Suns FEU
2 9 Gayford Rodriguez SG  Philippines Rain or Shine Elasto Painters None UV
2 10 # Carlo Lastimosa SG  Philippines Barako Bull Energy Cola (from San Mig Coffee) [m] Fruitas Shakers Saint Benilde

3rd round

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Round Pick Player Pos. Country of birth* Team PBA D-League team College
3 1 Joshua Webb SF/SG  Philippines Air21 Express Cagayan Rising Suns De La Salle
3 2 Jopher Custodio SF  Philippines GlobalPort Batang Pier Jumbo Plastic Linoleum Giants MLQU
3 3 Darwin Cordero PG  Philippines Barako Bull Energy Cola None Southern City
3 4 #LA Revilla PG  Philippines Barangay Ginebra San Miguel (traded to GlobalPort)[D] Big Chill Super Chargers De La Salle
3 5 Sam Marata SG  Philippines Petron Blaze Boosters Blackwater Sports UP Diliman
3 6 Anjo Caram PG  Philippines Meralco Bolts Fruitas Shakers San Beda
3 7 Eliud Poligrates SG/PG  Philippines Talk 'N Text Tropang Texters Café France Bakers SWU
3 8 Raymond Ilagan PF  Philippines Alaska Aces RnW Pacific Pipes Steelmasters St. Francis
3 9 Ervic Vijandre SG  Philippines Rain or Shine Elasto Painters Wang's Couriers De La Salle
3 10 JR Cawaling SF  Philippines San Mig Coffee Mixers None FEU

4th round

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Round Pick Player Pos. Country of birth* Team PBA D-League team College
4 1 Angelo Ingco PG  Philippines Air21 Express None San Beda
4 2 Jett Vidal PG/SG  Philippines Barako Bull Energy Cola Zambales M-Builders UPHSD
4 3 John Usita C  United States Barangay Ginebra San Miguel None Shoreline Community
4 4 Nate Matute SG  United States Petron Blaze Boosters Erase XFoliant Erasers JRU
4 5 Mike Parala PF/C  Philippines Meralco Bolts Café France Bakers Mapua
4 6 Chris Sumalinog SF  Philippines Talk 'N Text Tropang Texters NLEX Road Warriors Ateneo

Note: GlobalPort (1st pick), Alaska (8th), Rain or Shine (9th) and San Mig Coffee (10th) passed on this round

5th round

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Round Pick Player Pos. Country of birth* Team PBA D-League team College
5 1 Randolph Chua PG  Philippines Air21 Express None Saint Benilde
5 2 Mike Silungan SG  United States Barako Bull Energy Cola Café France Bakers UP Diliman
5 3 Alvin Padilla SG  Philippines Barangay Ginebra San Miguel Cebuana Lhuillier Gems UP Diliman
5 4 Mark Lopez PG/SG  Philippines Meralco Bolts Café France Bakers UP Diliman
5 5 Byron Villarias SG  Philippines Talk 'N Text Tropang Texters Air21-JRU Heavy Bombers JRU

Note: Petron Blaze (5th pick) passed on this round

6th round

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Round Pick Player Pos. Country of birth* Team PBA D-League team College
6 1 Jens Knuttel PG  Germany Barangay Ginebra San Miguel Café France Bakers FEU
6 2 Ron Guevarra PG  Philippines Meralco Bolts None St. Francis

Note: Air21 (2nd pick), Barako Bull (3rd), and Talk 'N Text (7th) passed on this round

7th round

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Round Pick Player Pos. Country of birth* Team PBA D-League team College
7 1 Mark Bringas PF  Philippines Meralco Bolts Cagayan Rising Suns FEU

Note: Barangay Ginebra (4th pick) passed on this round; Meralco passed its supposed 6th pick in the 8th round to end the draft.

Trades involving draft picks

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Pre-draft trades

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Draft-day trades

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Undrafted players

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Name Country of birth College Notes
Jeckster Apinan  Philippines JRU
Janno Baronda  Philippines UPH-GMA
Mark Joseph Berry  Philippines NU
Jeffrey Bongat  Philippines UPH-Cavite
Ildefonso Bulangis  Philippines JRU
Michael Calomot  Philippines PCU
Jumel Chien  Philippines Mapua
Jessie James Collado  Philippines Lyceum
Japs Cuan  Philippines UST
Ryeon de los Trinos  Philippines UM
Francis de la Serna  Philippines Miami (Ohio)/USC
Franz Delgado  Philippines San Sebastian
Ezekiel Eric Echane  Philippines JRU
Jaymo Eguilos  Philippines FEU
John Michael Ferrer  Philippines San Beda-Alabang
Jerryvi Santos Glorioso  Philippines RTU/CEU
John Moises Gonzales  Philippines FEU
Ronoel Guevarra, Jr.  Philippines St. Francis
Janhell Justin Ignacio  Philippines Trinity
Raymund Ilagan  Philippines St. Francis
Ralph John Lansang  Philippines PCU
John Lopez  Philippines JRU
Reigner Macasaet  Philippines UM
Raymond Maconocido  Philippines San Sebastian
Regilito Malinao  Philippines UM
Marlon Monte  Philippines PUP
Anjelo Montecastro  Philippines UP Diliman
Lend Mark Montilla  Philippines Universal College
Dave Najorda  Philippines San Sebastian
Mark Joseph Pangilinan  Philippines St. Clare
Paul Jordan Payoyo  Philippines Trinity
Rodel Ranises  Philippines Mapua
Larry Rivera  Philippines Trinity
Kliff Richard Romera  Philippines PUP
Paul Sanga  Philippines FEU
Justine Sanguyo  Philippines UM/Letran
Lucas Tagarda  Philippines UE
Carlos Fenequito  Philippines UST
Joseph Terso  Philippines NU
Vince Tinte  Philippines UST
Jeff Viernes  Philippines St. Clare
Jess Mar Villahermosa  Philippines San Beda
Raffy Ynion  Philippines UPHSD

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The 2013 PBA draft was the 10th annual rookie draft of the (PBA), held on November 3, 2013, at Robinsons Place Ermita in , where the league's 10 teams selected from a pool of 79 applicants to bolster their rosters for the 2013–14 season. The event spanned eight rounds and resulted in 70 picks, with 44 players ultimately selected, marking an extension into a record seventh round as teams exercised numerous passes in later selections. Barangay Ginebra San Miguel secured the first overall pick through the draft lottery and selected center , a 7-foot Filipino-American standout from , initiating a strong frontcourt haul for the team. San Mig Coffee Mixers followed with the second pick, drafting power forward from San Sebastian College, while chose center from Letran College third overall. The first round featured additional high-profile selections, including shooting guard James Forrester (fourth, to Ginebra) and combo guard (fifth, to GlobalPort Batang Pier), both acquired via pre-draft trades that reshaped the order. The draft was highlighted by several strategic trades and surprise selections that added intrigue, such as Barako Bull Energy's exchange of the fourth pick to Ginebra for veterans and Willie Wilson, and GlobalPort's acquisition of the fifth and sixth picks to land and point guard . Unexpected picks included forward going eighth to Aces—far higher than his projected 20th spot—and La Salle's Jeric Teng slipping to the second round at 12th overall to Rain or Shine. These moves underscored the draft's emphasis on youth infusion and roster rebuilding, particularly for rebuilding teams like GlobalPort, setting the stage for impactful contributions from rookies in the ensuing PBA season.

Background

Eligibility and applicants

To be eligible for the 2013 PBA Rookie Draft held on November 3, players were required to be at least 21 years old by the start of the 2014 PBA season (late November 2013) or, if younger, to have completed a four-year degree; these criteria, which included a recent lowering of the minimum age from 23 to 21 approved in March 2013, ensured all applicants possessed amateur status without prior professional experience. For Filipino-foreigner candidates, possession of a was mandatory, along with verification of Filipino lineage through birth certificates or other documents submitted by September 12, 2013. These criteria ensured a pool of talented amateurs transitioning from collegiate leagues like the UAAP and NCAA. A total of 84 candidates formally applied for the draft, with 79 approved after completing the necessary documentation and evaluations. The applicant pool was diverse in positional makeup, with a pre-draft breakdown identifying 54 guards, 21 forwards, and 9 centers among the hopefuls, reflecting a surplus of backcourt talent relative to frontcourt options. Prominent among the applicants were several standout big men who dominated collegiate play. Greg Slaughter, a 7-foot center from Ateneo de Manila University, anchored the Blue Eagles' frontcourt during their UAAP championships in 2011 and 2012, earning Mythical Five honors both seasons with averages of 14.2 points and 9.6 rebounds per game in his junior year (2012 UAAP Season 75); he did not play in the 2013 season; at the PBA draft combine, he measured 6 feet 11⅝ inches tall with an 85-inch wingspan and weighed 258 pounds. Ian Sangalang, a versatile from San Sebastian College-Recoletos, led the Stags to the 2013 NCAA finals and was named league MVP after posting 19.3 points, 11.6 rebounds, and 1.1 assists per game; combine measurements listed him at 6 feet 5⅝ inches and 212 pounds. Raymond , a lanky forward from Colegio de San Juan de Letran, powered the Knights to the 2013 NCAA title and captured both MVP and Defensive Player of the Year awards with 15.1 points and 15.2 rebounds per game; he stood at 6 feet 7¾ inches and 194 pounds during combine testing.

Pre-draft events

The Philippine Basketball Association (PBA) conducted its annual pre-draft biometrics testing on October 28, 2013, at the Gatorade Hoops Gym in Mandaluyong City, serving as the primary evaluation event for prospective rookies. This session, attended by 77 of the applicants, focused on physical measurements and athletic assessments rather than full scrimmages, including height, wingspan, weight, vertical leap, and strength exercises such as push-ups, sit-ups, pull-ups, and bench presses. The tests highlighted the prospects' raw athleticism and provided teams with baseline data to inform scouting reports ahead of the draft. Among the standouts, Ateneo de Manila center Greg Slaughter measured 6 feet 11⅝ inches tall with a vertical leap of 11 feet 6 inches, underscoring his physical dominance as the projected top pick. Fil-American guard Justin Melton, at 5 feet 10 inches, impressed with a vertical leap of 11 feet 4 inches and a league-leading 104 push-ups, demonstrating exceptional explosiveness and endurance for his size. Other notable performers included San Sebastian's Ian Sangalang with a 77-inch wingspan and Rain or Shine hopeful Raymond Almazan with an 81-inch wingspan, both reinforcing their status as elite big men prospects. Leading into the draft, PBA analysts and media outlets released mock drafts emphasizing a talent-rich class dominated by centers and versatile guards. Rappler's October 30 projection had Ginebra selecting Slaughter first overall, followed by San Mig Coffee taking Sangalang second, Rain or Shine picking Almazan third, and Barako Bull choosing fourth, with Jeric Teng or James Forrester rounding out the top five. A Yahoo Sports Philippines mock draft on October 31 similarly forecasted Slaughter to Ginebra, Sangalang to San Mig, Almazan to Rain or Shine, to Barako Bull, and Teng to GlobalPort in the top five spots. These predictions reflected widespread consensus on the big men's depth, with Slaughter viewed as a can't-miss franchise cornerstone due to his size and Gilas Pilipinas experience. The 2013 PBA Rookie Draft itself took place on November 3, 2013, at the Midtown Atrium in Robinson's Place , , drawing significant attention as one of the deepest classes in recent league history. This event capped the preparatory phase, allowing teams to finalize strategies based on insights and evaluations.

Draft lottery

Lottery process

The 2013 PBA draft lottery was implemented to determine the selection order for the first three picks, assigned to the three teams with the worst overall records from the 2012–13 season, thereby promoting competitive parity and discouraging intentional underperformance. The eligible teams were Barako Bull Energy (13–25), GlobalPort Batang Pier (7–31), and Air21 Express (14–25), with chances weighted in reverse order of their standings to give the poorest-performing team the highest probability of securing the top pick. The procedure followed a random draw mechanism similar to ping-pong ball lotteries in other professional leagues, where balls representing each team were placed in a container and drawn to assign the order. Odds were structured to favor the worst record—for instance, the team with the lowest win percentage typically received around 50% chance for the No. 1 pick, decreasing for the others—but prior trades affected participation. Barako Bull's lottery rights had been traded to San Mig Coffee Mixers in a 2012 deal involving guard Josh Urbiztondo, effectively slotting them third. The draw was thus limited to Air21 (holding two balls for a 2/3 probability) and GlobalPort (one ball for 1/3). The event occurred on October 11, 2013, during halftime of Game 1 of the Finals at the Mall of Asia Arena in City, ensuring public transparency. This marked the second use of the lottery system since its introduction in 2012, aimed at leveling the playing field in a league historically dominated by a few franchises. Picks for the seven playoff teams from the prior season were fixed from fourth to tenth in reverse order of their 2012–13 standings, preserving incentives for postseason contention.

Lottery results

The 2013 PBA draft lottery culminated with Barangay Ginebra San Miguel securing the No. 1 overall pick through a trade-acquired lottery entry from Air21 Express, marking the Kings' first top selection in 17 years. Air21 had won the actual lottery draw, but the rights to the pick had been traded to Ginebra earlier in exchange for players KG Canaleta and John Wilson. This result shuffled preseason expectations, as Ginebra—holding a mid-tier record from the prior conferences—unexpectedly gained access to the draft's premier prospects despite not originating from the league's worst-performing squad. The lottery established the initial top draft order as follows: 1. , 2. San Mig Coffee Mixers (via a traded pick from GlobalPort Batang ), and 3. . The random draw, affected by prior trades, was limited to GlobalPort and Air21 (with Air21 holding two balls for a 2/3 probability and GlobalPort one ball for 1/3), while Barako Bull was slotted third following the exchange of their rights to San Mig Coffee Mixers. The event was held live on October 11, 2013, during halftime of Game 1 of the between the Petron Blaze Boosters and San Mig Coffee Mixers at the Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City.

Draft selections

First round

The first round of the 2013 PBA draft commenced on November 3, 2013, at Robinson's Place Manila, featuring the top selections influenced by the prior draft lottery that assigned the first three picks to Barangay Ginebra, San Mig Coffee, and Rain or Shine, respectively. This round highlighted teams' strategies to bolster frontcourt depth, with several trades reshaping the selections and drawing immediate attention from analysts for addressing key roster gaps in a league increasingly valuing versatile big men. High-profile picks dominated the early going, starting with Barangay Ginebra's selection of Greg Slaughter, a 7-foot center from Ateneo de Manila University, as the No. 1 overall choice to anchor the paint and provide the dominant interior presence absent since Marlou Aquino's tenure. The announcement elicited resounding chants of "Ginebra, Ginebra" from the crowd, underscoring the fanbase's enthusiasm for the towering prospect's potential to revitalize the Kings' championship aspirations. San Mig Coffee, fresh off their 2013 Governors' Cup title, followed by drafting Ian Sangalang, a forward-center from San Sebastian College, at No. 2 to enhance their frontcourt height and versatility alongside existing stars like Jayvee Casio. Analysts praised the move for its immediate fit, noting Sangalang's scoring ability around the rim as a strategic addition to a contending roster. Rain or Shine, aiming to fortify their big-man rotation amid a competitive conference schedule, selected , a 6-foot-7 from Colegio de San Juan de Letran, third overall to pair with import and provide rebounding depth. The pick was seen as a safe, high-upside choice for a team prioritizing defensive versatility in the paint. At No. 4, Ginebra, via a with Barako , acquired the rights to James Forrester, a shooting guard from , adding perimeter shooting and athleticism to complement Slaughter's interior game; the deal, involving and Willy Wilson to Barako, was lauded for Ginebra's aggressive pursuit of backcourt balance. The middle of the round saw GlobalPort capitalize on trades to load up on guards, selecting , a -shooting guard and former UAAP MVP from , fifth overall after acquiring the pick from Petron (who had obtained it from Barako Bull); the move was immediately analyzed as a franchise-altering grab for a dynamic scorer capable of leading fast breaks. GlobalPort doubled down at No. 6 by drafting , another from , via another trade with Barako Bull for Denok Miranda, aiming to build a youth-infused backcourt duo praised for its speed and playmaking synergy. They continued their run at No. 7 with Isaac Holstein, a forward from San Beda College, to address forward depth, though the selection drew mixed reactions for its relative obscurity compared to earlier splashy picks. Alaska Aces addressed their need for perimeter versatility by picking , a guard from , eighth overall, valuing his three-point shooting to space the floor for Sonny Thoss in the post. Rain or Shine added forward Alex Nuyles from at No. 9, a strategic depth move for bench scoring and energy off the pine. Rounding out the round, San Mig Coffee selected , a center from , tenth overall, further reinforcing their big-man rotation with a skilled post player expected to develop behind veterans.
PickTeamPlayerPositionCollege
1Center
2San Mig Coffee MixersForward/CenterSan Sebastian College
3Forward/CenterColegio de San Juan de Letran
4 (from Barako Bull)James ForresterShooting Guard
5GlobalPort Batang Pier (from Petron, from Barako Bull)Point Guard/Shooting Guard
6GlobalPort Batang Pier (from Barako Bull)Point Guard
7GlobalPort Batang PierIsaac HolsteinForwardSan Beda College
8Alaska AcesGuard
9Alex NuylesForward
10San Mig Coffee MixersCenter

Second round

The second round of the 2013 PBA draft, encompassing overall selections 11 through 20, emphasized the acquisition of versatile guards and forwards to bolster team benches and provide long-term development options, contrasting the star power of the first round. Teams prioritized athleticism and skill sets that could complement existing rotations, with several picks hailing from prominent collegiate programs in the UAAP and CESAFI. One notable transaction during the draft involved Talk 'N Text acquiring the 15th pick from , selecting a promising big man to enhance their frontcourt depth. The following table summarizes the second-round selections:
Overall PickRound PickPlayerPositionCollege/SchoolTeamNotes
111Nico SalvaForwardGlobalPort Batang PierDevelopmental forward with shooting range.
122Jeric TengShooting GuardScoring guard known for clutch play.
133Justin MeltonSan Mig Coffee MixersFil-Am athlete with elite speed.
144Jeric FortunaBarako Bull EnergyQuick playmaker for secondary unit.
155JP ErramCenterTalk 'N Text Tropang Texters (from )Versatile big via trade.
166Eric CamsonSmall ForwardAir21 ExpressRebounding specialist.
177Robby CelizForwardTalk 'N Text Tropang TextersAthletic wing for depth.
188Chris ExciminianoShooting Guard AcesDefensive specialist.
199Gayford RodriguezShooting GuardCESAFI standout scorer.
2010Carlo LastimosaShooting GuardDe La Salle-College of Saint BenildeBarako Bull Energy with scoring upside.
Among the selections, Justin Melton emerged as a standout value pick for San Mig Coffee, selected at 13th overall for his exceptional athleticism that aligned seamlessly with the team's fast-paced system under coach . At 5'10", Melton's vertical leap and quickness—highlighted during pre-draft workouts where he topped agility drills—positioned him as a dynamic perimeter defender and transition threat, earning praise as a "second-round pick with first-round athleticism." Similarly, Nico Salva provided GlobalPort with a reliable forward who could stretch the floor, drawing from his UAAP experience at Ateneo, while Jeric Teng added scoring punch to Rain or Shine's backcourt with his proven college production at UST. These mid-round choices underscored teams' strategies to build sustainable depth through prospects ready for immediate rotation minutes.

Third round

The third round of the 2013 PBA draft, encompassing picks 21 through 30, primarily featured prospects valued for niche contributions such as perimeter shooting and perimeter defense, with teams seeking depth players to complement their rosters. These selections often included athletes from collegiate leagues like the UAAP and NCAA, though pre-draft rankings placed most outside the top 20 due to their specialized skill sets rather than all-around star potential. Notable among them was GlobalPort's selection of Jopher Custodio at pick 22, a sharp shooter known for his three-point accuracy from his time at Southwestern University. The round also saw a trade influence, with GlobalPort using a pick acquired from Barangay Ginebra to select LA Revilla at No. 24, a quick point guard prospect from San Beda College. The full selections are as follows:
PickTeamPlayer
21Air21 ExpressJoshua Webb
22GlobalPort Batang PierJopher Custodio
23Barako Bull EnergyDarwin Cordero
24GlobalPort (from Ginebra)
25Petron Blaze BoostersSam Marata
26Anjo Caram
27Talk 'N Text Tropang TextersEliud Poligrates
28Alaska AcesRaymund Ilagan
29
30San Mig Coffee MixersJR Cawaling
These picks rounded out the third round, providing teams with role players expected to contribute in limited minutes during their seasons.

Fourth round

The fourth round of the 2013 PBA draft marked a noticeable shift, with several teams opting to pass on selections due to the thinning talent pool, primarily consisting of local college graduates from Philippine universities. This round focused on roster fillers, addressing specific positional needs like backcourt scoring and frontcourt size, rather than high-upside prospects. Only six players were chosen out of ten available picks, underscoring the draft's diminishing depth beyond the early rounds. GlobalPort Batang Pier passed on the 31st pick, signaling caution in a weaker pool. Air21 Express followed by selecting point guard Angelo Ingco from , aiming to add quickness and playmaking to their guard rotation. Barako Bull Energy added shooting guard Jett Vidal from University of Perpetual Help, a noted valued for his perimeter shooting to support their wing needs. Barangay Ginebra San Miguel made a notable selection at 34th overall with John Usita, a 6-foot-9, 300-pound Filipino-Hawaiian from , whose size was seen as a surprise value pick to bolster their interior presence amid fan enthusiasm. Petron Blaze Boosters chose shooting guard Nate Matute from Jose Rizal University at 35th, targeting a with scoring range for bench production. addressed frontcourt depth by drafting / Mike Parala from Mapúa Institute of Technology. Talk 'N Text Tropang Texters rounded out the selections with Oping Sumalinog from , a versatile wing known for his role-player tenacity. Alaska Aces, , and San Mig Coffee Mixers all passed on picks 38 through 40.
PickTeamPlayerPositionCollege
31GlobalPort Batang PierPass--
32Air21 ExpressAngelo IngcoPG
33Barako Bull EnergyJett VidalSGUniversity of Perpetual Help
34John UsitaC
35Petron Blaze BoostersNate MatuteSGJose Rizal University
36Mike ParalaPF/CMapúa Institute of Technology
37Talk 'N Text Tropang TextersOping SumalinogSF
38Alaska AcesPass--
39Pass--
40San Mig Coffee MixersPass--

Fifth round

The fifth round of the 2013 PBA draft continued selections from the applicant pool of 79, with picks 41 through 50 available to teams adding depth players, primarily guards and forwards, for bench support. With numerous passes, five players were selected in this round, contributing to the overall total of 44 draftees. GlobalPort passed on pick and Petron on 45, while other teams made the following selections:
PickTeamPlayerNotes
41Air21 ExpressRandolph ChuaPoint guard from St. Benilde, adding backcourt depth.
42GlobalPort Batang PierPassTeam opted not to select.
43Barako Bull EnergyMike SilunganShooting guard from UP, providing scoring versatility off the bench.
44Alvin PadillaShooting guard from UP, selected for potential wing defense.
45Petron Blaze BoostersPassTeam opted not to select.
46Mark LopezAdding frontcourt depth.
47Talk 'N Text Tropang TextersByron VillariasVersatile forward for bench.
48Alaska AcesPass-
49Pass-
50San Mig Coffee MixersPass-

Sixth round

The sixth round of the 2013 PBA draft featured minimal activity, as eight of the ten teams declined to make selections amid a perceived drop-off in applicant talent following the earlier rounds. This round, held on November 3, 2013, at , proceeded in the standard reverse order of the previous season's standings, with ten picks available. Only two players were ultimately drafted in this round, contributing to the event's total of 44 selections from 79 applicants. selected Filipino-German point guard Jens Knuttel with the fourth pick of the round (overall pick 54), while chose point guard Ron Guevarra with the sixth pick (overall pick 56). Knuttel, a 6-foot-2 international prospect who played for , represented a rare foreign selection in the later rounds, highlighting teams' interest in diverse skill sets despite the limited picks.

Seventh round

The seventh round of the 2013 PBA draft, held on November 3 at Robinson's Place , marked the conclusion of the selection process with minimal activity. All teams, including GlobalPort and Rain or Shine, which held multiple late-round interests, chose to pass on their picks, except for , which selected forward Mark Bringas with the sixth pick (overall No. 66). This lone selection finalized the draft, bringing the total number of draftees to 44 players from an applicant pool of 79. Per PBA rules, unused draft rights from this and prior rounds were either carried over to future drafts or waived, allowing teams flexibility in roster management without further obligations.

Trades

Pre-draft trades

Several pre-draft trades reshaped the selection order for the 2013 PBA draft, allowing teams to position themselves for high-impact prospects amid a strong rookie class headlined by centers like . These transactions, occurring primarily in the 2012-2013 offseason, involved swaps of future first-round picks alongside players, reflecting teams' strategies to bolster frontcourts and improve lottery odds based on prior season standings. , for instance, aggressively pursued lottery positioning to target Slaughter, leveraging acquired picks to enhance their championship contention. One of the earliest significant deals was a three-team trade on August 23, 2012, involving Barangay Ginebra, Air21 Express, and Petron Blaze Boosters. In this exchange, Ginebra acquired Air21's 2013 first-round pick—potentially a selection given Air21's poor 2011-12 performance—and forward Elmer Espiritu from Air21. In return, Air21 received guards John Wilson and KG Canaleta from Ginebra, along with center and forward Rob Reyes from Petron. Petron, meanwhile, obtained sophomore forward Magi Sison, point guard Paolo Hubalde, and Air21's 2014 second-round pick. This move gave Ginebra control over a high-value pick, ultimately leading to their win and Slaughter's selection. Another key transaction occurred on September 21, 2012, between San Mig Coffee Mixers, Barako Bull Energy, and Petron Blaze Boosters. In this three-team deal, San Mig acquired Barako Bull's 2013 first-round pick and Wesley Gonzales in exchange for point guard (to Barako Bull). Petron received Barako Bull's 2013 and 2014 second-round picks. The deal addressed San Mig's need for draft capital to target big men like , while providing Barako Bull with a reliable backcourt option in Urbiztondo to stabilize their rotation. This pick later contributed to San Mig's strong draft position. On June 11, 2013, a multi-team blockbuster further altered pick ownership, primarily between GlobalPort Batang Pier, Barangay Ginebra, and Petron Blaze Boosters. GlobalPort acquired Ginebra's 2013 first-round pick and rookie center Yousuf Taha, sending forward to Ginebra. As part of the broader deal, Petron traded forward to GlobalPort in exchange for guards and Chris Lutz from GlobalPort, plus additional assets. Ginebra's motivation centered on reuniting Aguilar with the team for immediate frontcourt reinforcement, while GlobalPort aimed to build depth with Taha and the pick, which they later used strategically. These deals underscored the PBA's fluid trade market, where teams like Ginebra and San Mig prioritized access to address height deficiencies, ultimately influencing the top selections.

Draft-day trades

During the 2013 PBA Rookie Draft held on November 3 at Robinson's Midtown , several teams executed trades in real time, altering the selection order and allowing for strategic acquisitions of high-profile prospects. These draft-day transactions, primarily involving pick swaps and player exchanges, highlighted the fluid nature of the event, with Barako Bull Energy notably wheeling and dealing multiple first-round assets to bolster their roster depth. The most prominent early trade occurred after the top three picks, when Barako Bull traded its No. 4 overall selection to in exchange for forwards and Willy Wilson. Ginebra immediately used the pick to select Filipino-Canadian guard James Forrester, addressing their need for perimeter scoring and reshuffling the anticipated first-round order. Barako Bull continued its active trading by swapping the No. 5 pick with Petron Blaze Boosters for big men Magi Sison and Mark Isip, aiming to add frontcourt experience. Petron, however, quickly flipped the acquired pick to GlobalPort Batang Pier for center Yousef Taha, enabling GlobalPort to draft dynamic guard and secure a cornerstone playmaker. Further intensifying the first-round activity, Barako Bull traded its No. 6 pick to GlobalPort for veteran Denok Miranda, allowing GlobalPort to select another promising backcourt talent, . This move not only provided Barako with immediate on-court help but also positioned GlobalPort to land two key guards in quick succession. In the second round, Alaska Aces traded their No. 15 pick to Talk 'N Text Tropang Texters, who used it to select versatile big man JP Erram, enhancing their depth in the paint. Later in the third round, Ginebra traded its No. 24 pick to GlobalPort in exchange for future draft considerations, with GlobalPort selecting to further stock their backcourt. These trades collectively transformed the draft's outcome, enabling teams like GlobalPort to maximize their selections through aggressive maneuvering.

Post-draft developments

Undrafted players

Out of the 79 applicants to the 2013 PBA draft, 44 were selected in seven rounds, resulting in 35 undrafted players who became unrestricted free agents immediately upon the draft's conclusion, free to negotiate and sign contracts with any PBA team without restrictions. Under PBA rules, undrafted applicants enter the league as free agents, allowing teams to bolster rosters with additional talent from the applicant pool beyond draft selections. The following is the complete list of undrafted players from the 2013 draft, along with their nationalities and most recent amateur affiliations: While several undrafted players pursued opportunities in the or other semi-professional leagues in the immediate aftermath, no major roster signings of these free agents were reported by PBA teams in the weeks following the November 3, 2013, draft.

Notable draftees

, selected first overall by , emerged as the standout of the 2013 draft class by winning the Rookie of the Year award in the 2013-14 season after averaging 14.5 points, 10.0 rebounds, and 1.4 blocks per game across 43 appearances. He went on to anchor Ginebra's frontcourt, earning five All-Star selections and contributing to three PBA championships, including the 2016–17 Philippine Cup, the 2017–18 Governors' Cup, and the 2018–19 Commissioner's Cup. Slaughter's imposing 7-foot frame and defensive prowess made him a cornerstone for the Gin Kings, though his career later saw stints abroad. As of October 2025, Slaughter expressed interest in returning to the PBA, having played in the MPBL for Starhorse earlier in the year. Ian Sangalang, the second overall pick by San Mig Coffee Mixers, established himself as a defensive specialist and reliable big man, earning All-Rookie honors and helping his team secure four championships, notably the 2014 Grand Slam. Over his career with the Hotshots franchise, Sangalang averaged double-digit scoring in multiple conferences while overcoming a major ACL injury to remain a key rotation player into the 2020s. His post presence and rebounding were instrumental in Magnolia's contention for titles, solidifying his reputation as one of the class's most durable contributors. Raymond Almazan, taken third overall by , developed into a consistent starter and two-time (2017, 2018), highlighted by his role in the team's 2016 Commissioner's Cup championship. After a trade to in 2019, Almazan continued as a double-double threat, reaching 1,000 career offensive rebounds by 2025 and anchoring the Bolts' 2024 Governors' Cup title run. His versatility as a /power forward provided stability across over a decade in the league. Justin Melton, a second-round steal at 13th overall by San Mig Coffee, impressed in his rookie year with athletic plays and All-Rookie Team recognition, finishing top-five in Rookie of the Year voting. The speedy guard won four championships with the franchise, including back-to-back titles in 2014, and co-captured the 2014 title with his explosive dunks. Melton's defensive energy and perimeter shooting sustained his career through teams like NorthPort and Blackwater before retiring in 2023. Other standouts include , the sixth overall pick who became a three-time (2016-2018) and journeyman , winning a title with San Miguel in 2017 after multiple trades across six teams. Nico Salva, selected 11th by GlobalPort, had a solid but itinerant career spanning seven seasons and five teams, peaking with a 2016 Governors' Cup championship contribution during a brief Ginebra stint. The 2013 draft class proved one of the deepest in PBA history, producing at least six All-Stars and injecting immediate parity into the 2013-14 season through rookie impacts like Slaughter's double-doubles and Melton's bench spark. By 2025, its members had collectively amassed over 20 championships and numerous individual accolades, enhancing league competitiveness for years.

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