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| 2017 PBA draft | |
|---|---|
| General information | |
| Date | October 29, 2017 |
| Location | Robinsons Place Manila |
| Networks | ESPN5 (TV5, PBA Rush, Sports5.ph) |
| Overview | |
| League | Philippine Basketball Association |
| First selection | Christian Standhardinger (San Miguel Beermen) |
The 2017 Philippine Basketball Association (PBA) rookie draft was an event that allowed teams to draft players from the amateur ranks. It was held at the Midtown Atrium, Robinsons Place Manila on October 29, 2017.[1] The league determined the drafting order based on the performance of the member teams from the 2016–17 season, with the worst team picking first. The San Miguel Beermen selected first overall after a trade with the Kia Picanto.
Draft order
[edit]The draft order is determined based from 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.
| Draft order | Team | Final ranking | Total | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PHL | COM | GOV | |||
| 1st | Kia Picanto | 10th | 10th | 12th | 10.6 |
| 2nd | NLEX Road Warriors | 12th | 12th | 5th | 9.9 |
| 3rd | Blackwater Elite | 9th | 11th | 8th | 9.3 |
| 4th | Phoenix Fuel Masters | 7th | 7th | 11th | 8.2 |
| 5th | GlobalPort Batang Pier | 6th | 8th | 10th | 7.8 |
| 6th | Alaska Aces | 5th | 9th | 9th | 7.4 |
| 7th | Rain or Shine Elasto Painters | 8th | 6th | 7th | 7.1 |
| 8th | Meralco Bolts | 11th | 5th | 2nd | 6.5 |
| 9th | Star Hotshots | 3rd | 4th | 4th | 3.6 |
| 10th | TNT KaTropa | 4th | 2nd | 3rd | 3.1 |
| 11th | San Miguel Beermen | 1st | 1st | 6th | 2.5 |
| 12th | Barangay Ginebra San Miguel | 2nd | 3rd | 1st | 2.0 |
Controversy involving Kia's first round pick
[edit]On October 27, 2017, PBA Commissioner Chito Narvasa approved the trade that sent Kia Picanto's first-round pick (first overall), which is used to draft Christian Standhardinger, in exchange for Ronald Tubid, Jay-R Reyes, Rashawn McCarthy and San Miguel's 2019 first-round draft choice, with minimal revisions from the original trade proposal that originally involved Keith Agovida, Reyes, McCarthy and a San Miguel draft pick.[2] The trade proposal already earned the ire of fans as well as Wilfred Steven Uytengsu, team owner of the Alaska Aces,[3] and Dioceldo Sy, team owner of the Blackwater Elite,[4] since Kia traded its opportunity to pick a potential starter in exchange for role players.
In defense of approving the controversial Kia-San Miguel trade, Narvasa cited that TNT KaTropa also tried to make a deal with Kia's first-round pick. Narvasa also stated that TNT's manager Magnum Membrere submitted draft application papers on behalf of Standhardinger, even if Standhardinger already submitted his own papers three weeks before the September 4 draft application deadline for Filipino-descended foreign applicants.[5]
TNT management then released a statement hours after the 2017 draft concluded, blasting Narvasa for being biased and questioned his credibility as the league's commissioner. TNT also clarified that the actions done by Magnum Membrere when submitting Standhardinger's draft application papers were done as a Philippine national basketball team representative.[6][7]
Draft
[edit]| PG | Point guard | SG | Shooting guard | SF | Small forward | PF | Power forward | C | Center | * | Mythical team member | # | All-Star |
1st round
[edit]2nd round
[edit]3rd round
[edit]4th round
[edit]| Round | Pick | Player | Pos. | Country of birth* | Team | PBA D-League team(s) | School |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 36 | Arvie Bringas | C | Kia Picanto | Hapee Fresh Fighters Big Chill Super Chargers |
FEU | |
| 4 | 37 | Felix Apreku | PF | NLEX Road Warriors | MP Hotel Warriors Racal Tile Masters |
Letran | |
| 4 | 38 | Kyle Neypes | PF | Blackwater Elite | BDO–NU JAM Liner Racal Tile Masters |
NU | |
| 4 | 39 | John Karlo Casiño | PG | Phoenix Fuel Masters | Café France Bakers CEU Scorpions |
CEU | |
| 4 | 40 | Gian Abrigo | SF | GlobalPort Batang Pier | Tanduay Light Rhum Masters Racal Tile Masters |
Adamson | |
| 4 | - | PASS | Rain or Shine Elasto Painters | ||||
| 4 | - | PASS | Meralco Bolts | ||||
| 4 | - | PASS | Star Hotshots | ||||
| 4 | - | PASS | TNT KaTropa | ||||
| 4 | 41 | Joseph Nalos | PG | San Miguel Beermen | Z.C. Aguilas Zark's Jawbreakers |
Adamson | |
| 4 | - | PASS | Barangay Ginebra San Miguel |
5th round
[edit]| Round | Pick | Player | Pos. | Country of birth* | Team | PBA D-League team(s) | School |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | 42 | Christian Geronimo | SG | Kia Picanto | none | PUP | |
| 5 | - | PASS | NLEX Road Warriors | ||||
| 5 | 43 | Jhon Sumido | SF/SG | Blackwater Elite | Cobra Iron Men Cebuana Lhuillier Gems MP Hotel Warriors |
UE | |
| 5 | - | PASS | Phoenix Fuel Masters | ||||
| 5 | - | PASS | GlobalPort Batang Pier | ||||
| 5 | - | PASS | San Miguel Beermen |
Trades involving draft picks
[edit]Pre-draft trades
[edit]Note: The rights to Barako Bull's draft picks were retained by Phoenix.
- ^ October 27, 2017: Kia to San Miguel[8]
- San Miguel acquired a first round pick
- Kia acquired Rashawn McCarthy, Ronald Tubid, Jay-R Reyes, and a 2019 first round pick
- ^ March 14, 2015: GlobalPort to Alaska[9]
- Alaska acquired Nonoy Baclao and a first round pick
- GlobalPort acquired Gabby Espinas and a first round pick
- ^ March 14, 2015: Alaska to GlobalPort[9]
- GlobalPort acquired Gabby Espinas and a first round pick
- Alaska acquired Nonoy Baclao and a first round pick
- ^ September 11, 2017: Meralco to Phoenix[10]
- Phoenix acquired Justin Chua and a first round pick
- Meralco acquired Ranidel de Ocampo
- ^ May 6, 2017: GlobalPort to TNT[11]
- TNT re-acquired a first round pick and acquired Anthony Semerad
- GlobalPort acquired Larry Fonacier
- GlobalPort acquired a first round pick from Talk 'n Text
- Talk 'n Text acquired Jay Washington from GlobalPort and Matt Ganuelas from NLEX via GlobalPort
- NLEX acquired Harold Arboleda, Ginebra's 2016 second round pick, and Talk 'n Text's 2018 second round pick from GlobalPort
- ^ September 11, 2017: Phoenix to TNT[10]
- TNT acquired Norbert Torres and a first round pick
- Phoenix acquired Ranidel de Ocampo
- Barako Bull acquired the pick and Justin Chua from San Miguel
- San Miguel acquired Jay-R Reyes from Ginebra via Barako Bull
- Ginebra acquired Dorian Peña and a 2015 second round pick from Barako Bull
- ^ May 6, 2017: GlobalPort to NLEX (three-team trade with Meralco)[11]
- NLEX acquired Larry Fonacier, Kia's second round pick, and a 2019 second round pick from GlobalPort
- GlobalPort acquired Sean Anthony and Bradwyn Guinto from NLEX and Jonathan Grey from Meralco
- Meralco acquired Garvo Lanete from NLEX via GlobalPort
- Meralco acquired the pick and a 2016 second round pick from Mahindra
- Mahindra acquired a second round pick, a 2016 second round pick, and Juneric Baloria from NLEX
- NLEX acquired Anthony from Meralco via Mahindra
- ^ November 3, 2016: Mahindra (Kia) to Star (three-team trade with San Miguel)[15]
- Star acquired Aldrech Ramos and a second round pick from Mahindra
- Mahindra acquired Alex Mallari from Star and Ryan Araña from San Miguel
- San Miguel acquired Keith Agovida from Mahindra and RR Garcia from Star via Mahindra
- Mahindra acquired the pick, a 2016 second round pick, and Juneric Baloria from NLEX
- NLEX acquired Anthony from Meralco via Mahindra
- Meralco acquired a second round pick and a 2016 second round pick from Mahindra
- ^ March 28, 2017: NLEX to Blackwater (three-team trade with Meralco)[16]
- Blackwater re-acquired a second round pick from NLEX
- NLEX acquired Rabeh Al-Hussaini from Meralco via Blackwater
- Meralco acquired a 2018 second round pick from Blackwater
- NLEX acquired the pick, a 2016 second round pick, and Juneric Baloria from Blackwater
- Blackwater acquired Sunday Salvacion and Jason Ballesteros from Meralco
- Meralco acquired Sean Anthony from NLEX via Blackwater
- ^ September 19, 2015: Barako Bull to Star[18]
- Star acquired a second round pick
- Barako Bull (Phoenix) acquired Mick Pennisi
- ^ June 10, 2013: GlobalPort to Petron (San Miguel) (three-team trade with Ginebra)[19]
- Petron acquired a second round pick and Jason Deutchman from GlobalPort
- GlobalPort acquired Jay Washington from Petron
- Ginebra acquired Japeth Aguilar from GlobalPort
- ^ November 11. 2013: GlobalPort to San Mig Coffee (Star)[20]
- San Mig Coffee acquired a second round pick
- GlobalPort acquired Jewel Ponferada
- GlobalPort acquired Chris Ross, Chris Timberlake, the pick, and a 2016 second round pick
- Meralco acquired Gary David and A. J. Mandani
- ^ August 12, 2013: San Mig Coffee (Star) to Barako Bull (Phoenix)[22]
- Barako Bull acquired a second round pick, Wesley Gonzales, and Chris Pacana
- San Mig Coffee acquired Allein Maliksi
- ^ February 18, 2014: San Miguel to Barako Bull (Phoenix) (four-team trade with GlobalPort and Air21 [NLEX])[23]
- Barako Bull acquired Leo Najorda from GlobalPort, 2016 and 2017 second round picks, and Jason Deutchman from San Miguel
- San Miguel acquired Rico Maierhofer from Barako Bull and Sol Mercado from GlobalPort
- GlobalPort acquired Alex Cabagnot from San Miguel and Bonbon Custodio from Air21
- Air21 acquired Jonas Villanueva from Barako Bull via GlobalPort
- ^ November 3, 2013: Ginebra to GlobalPort[24]
- GlobalPort acquired 2016 and 2017 second round picks and the draft rights to third round pick LA Revilla
- Ginebra acquired a 2014 first round pick
Undrafted player
[edit]| Name | Country of birth | College | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jeremiah dela Peña | San Beda |
Draft picks per school
[edit]| School | 1st round | After 1st round | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| De La Salle | 2 | 2 | 4 |
| Ateneo | 2 | 1 | 3 |
| FEU | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| Letran | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| Lyceum | 0 | 3 | 3 |
| UE | 0 | 3 | 3 |
| Adamson | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| Arellano | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| San Beda | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| Other schools | 1 each | ||
References
[edit]- ^ Standhardinger, Kiefer, Jeron headline 2017 PBA draft prospects, ABS-CBN Sports, October 12, 2017
- ^ Narvasa approves revised version of KIA-San Miguel trade for No. 1 PBA draft pick, Karlo Sacamos, spin.ph, October 27, 2017
- ^ PBA: Kia plan to trade top pick would undermine draft, Alaska boss Uytengsu says, ABS-CBN News, October 25, 2017
- ^ Kia-SMB proposed trade 'garbage,' says Blackwater owner, Josef Ramos, The Manila Times, October 22, 2017
- ^ TNT also tried to arrange trade for Kia draft pick, says Narvasa, Randolf Leongson, Philippine Daily Inquirer, October 28, 2017
- ^ del Rosario, Paolo (October 29, 2017). "PBA: TNT KaTropa management criticizes Comm. Narvasa on SMB-KIA trade". cnn. Archived from the original on May 7, 2018. Retrieved January 30, 2024.
- ^ TNT blasts Narvasa's name-dropping of KaTropa exec in 'Standhardinger' trade, Nelson Beltran, The Philippine Star, October 29, 2017
- ^ "PBA approves Kia-San Miguel trade". sports.inquirer.net. October 27, 2017.
- ^ a b "Alaska trades Gabby Espinas to GlobalPort for Noy Baclao". interaksyon.com. March 14, 2015. Archived from the original on March 5, 2016. Retrieved February 24, 2017.
- ^ a b "Ranidel De Ocampo traded to Meralco in 3-team deal". Rappler. September 11, 2017.
- ^ a b "NLEX acquires Larry Fonacier, JR Quinahan in 4-team trade". interaksyon.com. News5. May 6, 2017.
- ^ "Texters bag J-Wash, Ganuelas". inquirer.net. September 22, 2014.
- ^ "Peña moves to Ginebra in 3-team trade". inquirer.net. February 3, 2015.
- ^ a b "NLEX gets Sean Anthony in three-team deal". inquirer.net. October 7, 2015.
- ^ "RR Garcia to SMB, Ramos to Star, Mallari, Arana to Mahindra in 3-team trade". spin.ph. November 4, 2016.
- ^ "Rabeh Al-Hussaini, coach Yeng Guiao reunited at NLEX after three-team PBA trade". spin.ph. March 28, 2017.
- ^ "Anthony to Meralco, Baloria to NLEX in three-team PBA transfer". dugout.ph. September 12, 2014.
- ^ "Mick Pennisi back with Barako after trade as Star exceeds Fil-foreign player limit". spin.ph. September 19, 2015.
- ^ "GlobalPort deals Japeth Aguilar to Ginebra, acquires Jay Washington from Petron". gmanetwork.com. June 11, 2013.
- ^ "PBA: GlobalPort beefs up frontline, acquires Jewel Ponferada from San Mig Coffee". gmanetwork.com. GMA News. November 11, 2013.
- ^ Rey Joble (October 11, 2013). "Gary David, Chris Ross switch places as PBA approves Meralco-GlobalPort trade". interaksyon.com. Archived from the original on September 24, 2015. Retrieved February 24, 2017.
- ^ Rey Joble (August 16, 2013). "PBA approves Allein Maliksi trade from Barako to San Mig Coffee as Alaska coach Luigi Trillo fumes". interaksyon.com. TV5. Archived from the original on November 4, 2013. Retrieved February 24, 2017.
- ^ "PBA: Petron/San Miguel Beer shakes up roster, brings aboard Sol Mercado and Rico Maierhofer". gmanetwork.com. February 18, 2014.
- ^ "Barako, GlobalPort go bullish in PBA draft day trades". pba.inquirer.ph. November 4, 2013.
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[edit]2017 PBA draft
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Date and location
The 2017 PBA draft was held on October 29, 2017, at Robinsons Place Manila.[4][5] The event was structured as a live gathering of PBA teams, enabling them to select eligible amateur players in a sequential order based on the predetermined draft sequence.[6] In preparation, the PBA Commissioner's Office opened applications for the draft on August 11, 2017, with an initial deadline of October 12 for submissions, later extending the cutoff for Fil-foreign applicants to September 4.[4][7] The league finalized and announced the list of 44 candidates on October 27, 2017, just two days before the proceedings.[7] This draft followed the conclusion of the 2016–17 PBA season, serving as the primary mechanism for team roster enhancements ahead of the new campaign.[8]Eligibility criteria
To participate in the 2017 PBA draft, players were required to be amateurs without any prior professional contracts in the Philippine Basketball Association (PBA), drawing from pools such as the University Athletic Association of the Philippines (UAAP), National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), or international amateur leagues.[9][4] Eligibility extended to natural-born Filipino citizens or individuals of Filipino-foreign (Fil-foreign) lineage who could provide proof of heritage, such as a Philippine passport or documentation verifying Filipino parentage; applicants were required to submit their intentions by specific deadlines, with local-born candidates having until October 12, 2017, and Fil-foreign hopefuls facing an extended cutoff of September 4, 2017, followed by a preliminary list and a one-month window for eligibility challenges.[4][10][7] A minimum height of 5 feet 6 inches was mandated for male applicants to ensure suitability for professional play.[9] Special considerations applied to Fil-foreign candidates, exemplified by Christian Standhardinger, a Munich-born player with a Filipino mother, whose application was accepted after verifying his dual heritage, allowing him to enter as a top prospect despite his professional experience abroad.[11][12] All 12 PBA teams were eligible to select players, with their draft positions assigned in inverse order of the previous season's standings to promote competitive balance.[9]Draft order determination
The draft order for the 2017 PBA draft was determined by the reverse order of team performances from the 2016–17 PBA season across its three conferences, without the use of a lottery system, which had been discontinued following a 2014 controversy involving perceived irregularities.[13] The Philippine Cup carried a 40% weight in the calculation, while the Commissioner's Cup and Governors' Cup each accounted for 30%, reflecting the league's emphasis on the all-Filipino tournament as the primary measure of team strength.[14] Teams received points based on their elimination round rankings in each conference—1 point for first place (best performance) increasing to 12 points for 12th place (worst performance)—with the weighted totals then used to rank teams from worst overall (highest weighted points, earning the No. 1 pick) to best overall (lowest weighted points, earning the No. 12 pick) for the first round.[13] Subsequent rounds followed a serpentine format, reversing the order so that the team with the last pick in the first round selected first in the second round, and so on. In cases of ties in the weighted standings, tiebreakers were applied first by head-to-head records from the relevant conferences, followed by a coin flip if necessary. The resulting first-round order, prior to any pre-draft trades, was: 1. Kia Picanto, 2. NLEX Road Warriors, 3. Blackwater Elite, 4. TNT KaTropa, 5. Phoenix Fuel Masters, 6. Star Hotshots, 7. GlobalPort Batang Pier, 8. Meralco Bolts, 9. Alaska Aces, 10. Rain or Shine Elasto Painters, 11. Barangay Ginebra San Miguel, 12. San Miguel Beermen.[13][15]Pre-draft developments
Controversy over Kia's first pick
On October 21, 2017, reports surfaced of a proposed trade in which the Kia Picanto would send their No. 1 overall pick in the upcoming 2017 PBA Rookie Draft to the San Miguel Beermen in exchange for Jay-R Reyes, Keith Agovida, and Rashawn McCarthy.[16][17] The deal underwent multiple revisions after initial proposals were rejected by the league; the final version, insisted upon by PBA Commissioner Chito Narvasa, replaced Agovida with veteran Ronald Tubid and added San Miguel's 2019 first-round pick, receiving approval on October 27, 2017, just days before the draft.[18][19] This transaction allowed San Miguel to secure the top selection, ultimately altering the draft order by positioning Kia lower in the first round.[19] The trade sparked widespread outrage among fans, media, and even Kia's own players, who viewed it as a shortsighted move that squandered the opportunity to draft consensus top prospect Christian Standhardinger and accelerate the franchise's rebuilding efforts.[20][21] Kia's point guard LA Revilla publicly expressed dismay through a cryptic social media post criticizing the decision, leading to his subsequent trade to the Phoenix Fuel Masters on November 15, 2017, in exchange for rookie Jayson Grimaldo and a 2018 second-round pick.[22][23] In response, Kia's new management, led by team governor Bobby Rosales, publicly pleaded for understanding, emphasizing their long-term philosophy of acquiring experienced players to mentor young talent rather than relying solely on rookies, and urged fans to give the team a chance to prove its strategy.[24][25] Within the league, the approval drew sharp criticism from the TNT KaTropa management, who accused Narvasa of bias toward powerhouse teams like San Miguel and resented his post-approval comments citing TNT's own prior attempts to trade for Kia's pick as justification.[26][27] This backlash fueled debates over PBA trade rules, with detractors arguing the deal was lopsided and undermined the draft's purpose of leveling the playing field for struggling teams like Kia.[28] The controversy underscored broader tensions in the PBA regarding ownership strategies that prioritize immediate competitiveness over patient development, heightening fan expectations for equitable opportunities in a league dominated by established franchises.[29][30]Pre-draft trades
The primary pre-draft trade affecting the 2017 PBA draft was approved on October 27, 2017, between the Kia Picanto and the San Miguel Beermen. San Miguel acquired Kia's No. 1 overall first-round pick, while Kia received veteran players Ronald Tubid, Jay-R Reyes, and Rashawn McCarthy, along with San Miguel's 2019 first-round draft pick.[15][31] This deal underwent multiple revisions from an initial proposal before receiving approval from PBA Commissioner Chito Narvasa, who reviewed it for compliance with the league's salary cap of P50 million per team and roster size restrictions limiting teams to 13 active players.[19][32] The trade reshaped the initial draft order by elevating San Miguel to the top selection position.[18]Draft proceedings
Overall draft order
The final overall draft order for the 2017 PBA draft, after all pre-draft trades and adjustments, determined the sequence in which teams selected players across five rounds. The first round followed the standard order based on the previous season's standings (worst-performing team first), with 12 picks. Even rounds, including the second, used a serpentine format that reversed the base team order (best-performing team first) to promote parity. A total of 43 picks were made, with several teams passing on available selections in the third through fifth rounds, resulting in fewer than 12 picks per round thereafter. Passes did not assign pick numbers; selections were numbered consecutively.[33][2][34] The complete sequence of picks and the teams holding them (noting trades) is as follows:| Pick | Round | Team |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | San Miguel Beermen (from Kia Picanto) |
| 2 | 1 | NLEX Road Warriors |
| 3 | 1 | Blackwater Elite |
| 4 | 1 | Phoenix Fuel Masters |
| 5 | 1 | Alaska Aces |
| 6 | 1 | GlobalPort Batang Pier |
| 7 | 1 | Rain or Shine Elasto Painters |
| 8 | 1 | Phoenix Fuel Masters |
| 9 | 1 | Star Hotshots |
| 10 | 1 | TNT KaTropa |
| 11 | 1 | TNT KaTropa |
| 12 | 1 | Barangay Ginebra San Miguel |
| 13 | 2 | NLEX Road Warriors |
| 14 | 2 | Star Hotshots |
| 15 | 2 | Blackwater Elite |
| 16 | 2 | Star Hotshots |
| 17 | 2 | San Miguel Beermen |
| 18 | 2 | Alaska Aces |
| 19 | 2 | Rain or Shine Elasto Painters |
| 20 | 2 | Star Hotshots |
| 21 | 2 | Phoenix Fuel Masters |
| 22 | 2 | TNT KaTropa |
| 23 | 2 | Phoenix Fuel Masters |
| 24 | 2 | GlobalPort Batang Pier |
| 25 | 3 | Kia Picanto |
| 26 | 3 | NLEX Road Warriors |
| 27 | 3 | Blackwater Elite |
| 28 | 3 | Phoenix Fuel Masters |
| 29 | 3 | GlobalPort Batang Pier |
| 30 | 3 | Rain or Shine Elasto Painters |
| 31 | 3 | Meralco Bolts |
| 32 | 3 | Star Hotshots |
| 33 | 3 | TNT KaTropa |
| 34 | 3 | San Miguel Beermen |
| 35 | 3 | Barangay Ginebra San Miguel |
| 36 | 4 | Kia Picanto |
| 37 | 4 | NLEX Road Warriors |
| 38 | 4 | Blackwater Elite |
| 39 | 4 | Phoenix Fuel Masters |
| 40 | 4 | GlobalPort Batang Pier |
| 41 | 4 | San Miguel Beermen |
| 42 | 5 | Kia Picanto |
| 43 | 5 | Blackwater Elite |
First round selections
The first round of the 2017 PBA draft, held on October 29 at the Midcourt in Robinson's Place Manila, saw teams prioritize versatile forwards, skilled guards, and athletic big men to enhance their lineups amid competitive conference races. With the draft order adjusted due to prior trades, the San Miguel Beermen secured the top selection, targeting immediate impact players to maintain their dominance. Subsequent picks reflected strategies focused on youth infusion, positional needs, and reuniting college teammates, drawing from a pool of standout amateur performers.[1][35][3] The selections unfolded as follows:| Pick | Team | Player | Position | Background |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | San Miguel Beermen | Christian Standhardinger | Forward | Fil-foreigner from Hong Kong Eastern Long Lions; former NCAA standout |
| 2 | NLEX Road Warriors | Kiefer Ravena | Guard | Ateneo Blue Eagles |
| 3 | Blackwater Elite | Raymar Jose | Forward | Far Eastern University (FEU) Tamaraws |
| 4 | Phoenix Fuel Masters | Jason Perkins | Forward | De La Salle Green Archers |
| 5 | Alaska Aces | Jeron Teng | Guard | De La Salle Green Archers |
| 6 | GlobalPort Batang Pier | Robbie Herndon | Wing | Ateneo Blue Eagles |
| 7 | Rain or Shine Elasto Painters | Rey Nambatac | Guard | Letran Knights |
| 8 | Phoenix Fuel Masters | Sidney Onwubere | Center | Ateneo Blue Eagles |
| 9 | Star Hotshots | Lervin Flores | Forward | San Beda Red Lions |
| 10 | TNT KaTropa | Mark Tallo | Forward | Southwestern University (SWU) Cobras |
| 11 | TNT KaTropa | Jonjon Gabriel | Guard | Emilio Aguinaldo College (EAC) Generals |
| 12 | Barangay Ginebra San Miguel | Jett Manuel | Guard | University of the Philippines (UP) Maroons |
Second round selections
The second round of the 2017 PBA draft, encompassing picks 13 through 24, focused on adding depth and role players to team rosters, with selections emphasizing versatile forwards, guards, and big men capable of contributing off the bench. Unlike the first round's emphasis on high-upside stars, this phase targeted prospects with proven college production in rebounding, perimeter defense, and hustle plays, helping teams build sustainable rotations. The draft continued in serpentine order, reversing the selection sequence from the first round to balance opportunities among teams.[1] The complete second round selections were as follows:| Pick | Player | Position | Team | College |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 | John Grospe | Forward | NLEX Road Warriors | José Rizal University (JRU) |
| 14 | Joseph Gabayni | Guard | Star Hotshots | Lyceum of the Philippines University (LPU) |
| 15 | Emil Renz Palma | Center | Blackwater Elite | University of the East (UE) |
| 16 | Julian Sargent | Forward | Star Hotshots | University of Perpetual Help System DALTA (UPHSD) |
| 17 | Louie Vigil | Guard | San Miguel Beermen | San Beda College |
| 18 | Davon Potts | Wing | Alaska Aces | De La Salle–College of Saint Benilde (CSB) |
| 19 | Jomari Sollano | Forward | Rain or Shine Elasto Painters | San Beda College |
| 20 | Gwyne Capacio | Center | Star Hotshots | Ateneo de Manila University |
| 21 | Jayson Grimaldo | Guard | Phoenix Fuel Masters | Arellano University |
| 22 | Monbert Arong | Forward | TNT KaTropa | San Beda College |
| 23 | Wilson Baltazar | Center | Phoenix Fuel Masters | San Beda College |
| 24 | Andreas Cahilig | Guard | GlobalPort Batang Pier | Far Eastern University (FEU) |
Third round selections
The third round of the 2017 PBA draft, encompassing overall picks 25 through 35, featured teams selecting developmental prospects from the amateur ranks, often lesser-known players with potential for specialized roles in future rosters.[3] Continuing the serpentine draft order from the second round, this phase allowed franchises to bolster depth with long-term projects rather than immediate contributors. Alaska Aces passed on their selection, resulting in 11 picks for the round.[43] The following table summarizes the third round selections:| Overall Pick | Round Pick | Team | Player | Position | College/Amateur Team |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 | 1 | Kia Picanto | Chris de Chavez | SF | Ateneo de Manila University |
| 26 | 2 | NLEX Road Warriors | Gabriel Dagangon | SG | University of Perpetual Help |
| 27 | 3 | Blackwater Elite | Ebrahim "Biboy" Enguio Lopez | C | University of the East |
| 28 | 4 | Phoenix Fuel Masters | Roldan Sara | PG | San Beda University |
| 29 | 5 | GlobalPort Batang Pier | Zachary Nicholls | SG | Arellano University |
| 30 | 6 | Rain or Shine Elasto Painters | Michael Juico | SG/PG | San Sebastian College |
| 31 | 7 | Meralco Bolts | Jebb Bulawan | F | Lyceum of the Philippines University |
| 32 | 8 | Star Hotshots | Thomas Torres | G | De La Salle University |
| 33 | 9 | TNT KaTropa | Dave Moralde | F | University of the Philippines |
| 34 | 10 | San Miguel Beermen | Jerome Ortega | G | AMA University |
| 35 | 11 | Barangay Ginebra San Miguel | Elmer Mykiel Cabahug | G | University of the Visayas |
Fourth round selections
The fourth round of the 2017 PBA draft, consisting of overall picks 36 through 41, focused on prospects with potential as developmental pieces or role players, often emphasizing athletic traits and collegiate experience over immediate impact. Several teams passed on their selections in this round due to roster limitations and a preference for established veterans.[2][1] The selections were as follows:| Pick | Team | Player | Position | School/Previous Team |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 36 | Kia Picanto | Arvie Bringas | Forward | Far Eastern University / Hapee Fresh Fighters |
| 37 | NLEX Road Warriors | Felix Apreku | Forward | Letran College |
| 38 | Blackwater Elite | Kyle Neypes | Forward | National University |
| 39 | Phoenix Fuel Masters | John Karlo Casiño | Guard | Centro Escolar University |
| 40 | GlobalPort Batang Pier | Gian Abrigo | Forward | Adamson University |
| 41 | San Miguel Beermen | Joseph Nalos | Guard | Southwestern University |
Fifth round selections
The fifth round of the 2017 PBA draft encompassed the final two selections (overall picks 42 and 43), primarily consisting of obscure amateur talents from collegiate and PBA D-League backgrounds who were viewed as high-risk, long-term projects rather than immediate contributors.[1] These players, many with limited professional exposure, were selected for their potential to develop into role players or practice squad members, functioning similarly to undrafted free agents by providing teams with flexible, low-cost depth options without significant roster commitments.[56] The round highlighted the draft's overall shallowness, as several teams opted to pass on their turns—particularly after the second pick—leading to a total of only 43 picks from 44 applicants across all rounds.[3] The selections were as follows:| Overall Pick | Player | Position | Team | School |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 42 | Christian Geronimo | Guard | Kia Picanto | Polytechnic University of the Philippines |
| 43 | Jhon Sumido | Forward | Blackwater Elite | University of the East |
Post-draft outcomes
Intra-draft and post-draft trades
During the 2017 PBA Rookie Draft held on October 29 at the Robinsons Place Manila, one notable intra-draft trade occurred between the Star Hotshots and GlobalPort Batang Pier. GlobalPort selected Filipino-American guard Robbie Herndon with the sixth overall pick in the first round, but immediately traded him to Star in exchange for Star's ninth overall first-round pick Lervin Flores (a forward from Arellano University), second-round pick Joseph Gabayni (a center from Lyceum of the Philippines University, selected 14th overall), and second-round pick Julian Sargent (a forward from De La Salle University, selected 16th overall).[57][58][59] The deal, announced on draft night, was initially deferred by the PBA Board due to a brief leadership impasse but received final approval on October 31, allowing both teams to acquire players aligning with their immediate needs—Star bolstering its backcourt with Herndon's athleticism and shooting, while GlobalPort gained frontcourt depth with Flores, Gabayni, and Sargent.[60][61] This swap exemplified the fluid nature of draft proceedings, where teams exchanged freshly selected rookies to optimize roster fits without major disruptions to the selection order. No other intra-draft trades were reported during the event, which proceeded smoothly after the high-profile pre-draft Kia-San Miguel exchange for the top pick. The transaction reshaped initial rookie allocations for both franchises: GlobalPort added versatile big men to support its rebuilding efforts, while Star prioritized perimeter versatility over additional depth in the paint, a move that contributed to Herndon's role as a rotational player in the ensuing 2017–18 season.[57][62] Following the draft, PBA rules permitted teams to sign selected rookies to contracts immediately, with no restrictions on trading top picks at the time—unlike later amendments starting in 2019 that prohibited trading the No. 1 draft pick prior to the event.[63] Rookies like Christian Standhardinger (San Miguel), Kiefer Ravena (NLEX), and Jeron Teng (Alaska) secured maximum three-year deals worth PHP 8.55 million, reflecting their status as lottery selections, while others negotiated standard rookie-scale contracts.[63][64] No major post-draft trades involving 2017 draftees occurred in the immediate weeks after the event, as teams focused on integrating selections into training camps ahead of the 2017–18 season opener in November. However, lower-round picks faced quicker roster adjustments; for instance, some fifth-round selections were waived during preseason evaluations or traded for nominal considerations like future picks or cash, though specific instances remained minor and undocumented in major reports.[64] Over the longer term, these post-draft dynamics influenced team compositions, with early signings stabilizing core groups—San Miguel's acquisition of Standhardinger via pre-draft trade proving pivotal in their 2017–18 Philippine Cup championship—while the absence of immediate swaps allowed rookies to establish themselves before subsequent movements, such as Standhardinger's 2019 trade from San Miguel to NorthPort for Mo Tautuaa and Raymar Jose's 2019 transfer from Blackwater to Meralco.[65][66] The 2017 post-draft period underscored the PBA's emphasis on rapid integration, setting the stage for the rookie class's contributions in a competitive season.Undrafted players
In the 2017 PBA draft, 44 players applied for selection, but only 43 were ultimately picked across five rounds, leaving one applicant undrafted.[56][47] The sole undrafted player was Jeremiah dela Peña, a center from San Beda College in the NCAA.[56] Dela Peña submitted a late application and participated only in the first day of the PBA Draft Combine held prior to the event, which may have limited teams' evaluations of his skills and fit.[67][56] Despite San Beda producing several drafted players that year, such as those selected in earlier rounds, dela Peña's restricted exposure likely contributed to teams prioritizing other big men or positional needs.[6] Following the draft, undrafted players like dela Peña became eligible for free agency signings by PBA teams, though no immediate contract was reported for him; general paths for such prospects often include pursuing G League stints or overseas opportunities to build professional experience.[56]Draft picks by school
The 2017 PBA draft drew heavily from the Philippine collegiate basketball scene, particularly from UAAP and NCAA programs, reflecting the depth of talent in these leagues during that period. A total of 43 players were selected across five rounds, with universities producing multiple draftees highlighting the success of their amateur development systems.[33]| School | Number of Picks | Rounds Represented |
|---|---|---|
| Ateneo de Manila University | 4 | First, second, third, fourth |
| De La Salle University | 4 | First, second, third |
| Letran College | 3 | First, second, fourth |
| Far Eastern University | 3 | First, second, fourth |
| Lyceum of the Philippines University | 3 | Second, third, fourth |
| University of the East | 3 | Second, third, fifth |
| University of the Philippines | 2 | First, third |
| San Beda University | 2 | First, third |
| Arellano University | 2 | First, third |
| Adamson University | 2 | Fourth, fifth |
| Southwestern University | 2 | First, fourth |
