Metro Manila (CNN Philippines) — Dreams came true at the 2016 PBA Rookie Draft on Sunday at the Robinsons Place in Manila.
The Blackwater Elite headlined the event after selecting former Far Eastern University (FEU) Tamaraw Mac Belo through the special Gilas draft and former Philippine youth player Raphael Banal with the top pick of the regular draft.
The San Miguel Beermen solidified front court depth with the selection of former La Salle standout Arnold Van Opstal as well as picking up Fil-Am standout Rashawn McCarthy in the first round of the regular draft.
Barangay Ginebra selected Kevin Ferrer from the Gilas pool, while they also added big men Jammer Jamito and Jericho De Guzman, who was the tallest player in the draft class at 6’10″.
Fans can see the rookies of their favorite teams in action when the PBA All-Filipino conference opens on November 20.
Here are the full results of the draft:
SPECIAL GILAS DRAFT
Alaska Aces – Carl Bryan Cruz
Barangay Ginebra – Kevin Ferrer
Blackwater Elite – Mac Belo
Globalport Batang Pier – Von Pessumal
Mahindra Floodbuster – Russel Escoto
Meralco Bolts – Ed Daquioag
NLEX Road Warriors – Alfonso Gotladera
Phoenix Fuelmasters – Matthew Wright
Rain or Shine Elastopainters – Mike Tolomia
San Miguel Beermen – Arnold Van Opstal
Star Hotshots – Jiovani Jalalon
TNT KaTropa – Roger Pogoy
SECOND ROUND
Blackwater Elite – Raphael Banal
Phoenix Fuelmaster – Gelo Alolino
Barangay Ginebra – Jammer Jamito
Mahindra Floodbuster – Joseph Eriobu
Star Hotshots – Christopher Javier
San Miguel Beermen – Rashawn McCarthy
Meralco Bolts – Jonathan Grey
NLEX Road Warriors – Reden Celda
Barangay Ginebra – Jericho De Guzman
Phoenix Fuel Masters – Jeff Javillonar
THIRD ROUND
Blackwater Elite – Tristan Perez
GlobalPort Batang Pier – Al Francis Tamsi
Meralco Bolts – Jessie Saitanan
San Miguel Beermen – Jovit Dela Cruz
GlobalPort Batang Pier – Ryan Arambulo
Phoenix Fuel Masters – Nico Paolo Javelona
Mahindra Floodbuster – Cedrick Ablaza
Phoenix Fuel Masters – Achi Iñigo
FOURTH ROUND
Mahindra Floodbuster – Jan Niccolo Jamon
GlobalPort Batang Pier – Spencer John Eman
Meralco Bolts – Ryusei Koga
TNT KaTropa – Timothy Habelito
FIFTH ROUND
Mahindra Floodbuster – Paolo Pontejos
TNT KaTropa – Mikee Reyes
SIXTH ROUND
TNT KaTropa – Levi Hernandez
