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PBA draft combine

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The PBA draft combine is an annual two-day event before the PBA draft. At the combine, rookie prospects undergo biometrics and perform various athletic tests and shooting drills. Then they are divided into teams and play 5-on-5 against each other in a mini-tournament. At the end of the tournament, an MVP and the Mythical Five are named.[1] Beginning in the Season 47 draft, rookies are also oriented on the Uniform Players Contract (UPC) during the combine.[2] An athlete's performance during the combine can affect perception, draft status, and ultimately the player's career.[3]

The athletic tests include both standing and running vertical jumps, three-quarter-court sprint time, reaction time, and lane agility time.[4] Previously, other physical tests included bench presses, push ups, sit ups, and pull ups.[5] Physical measurements include height, weight, reach, and wingspan.[6]

Attendance is mandatory for all rookie prospects, with those who didn't attend removed from the list of eligible participants.[7] However, those who have played for the Philippine national team are no longer required to participate, with an example being Javi Gómez de Liaño in the Season 47 draft.[8] Players may be excused if they are in another country, are playing for another team at the moment, or are injured, provided they inform the league ahead of time.[9][10][8]

The league previously held a rookie camp.[11] From 2012 to 2013, no scrimmages were held as only biometrics were taken.[12] In 2014, it was rebranded as the PBA draft combine, with scrimmages held once again.[3] In 2021, the draft combine was cancelled due to COVID-19 safety reasons.[13] It was brought back a year later.[14]

Awards

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Draft combine MVPs

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Draft Player School / club team Ref.
2016 Jio Jalalon Arellano / Caida Tile Masters [15]
2017 Kiefer Ravena Ateneo [16]
2018 JP Calvo Letran / Wang's Basketball Couriers [17]
2019 Roosevelt Adams College of Idaho / Go for Gold Scratchers [18]
Season 46 Cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic [13]
Season 47 Encho Serrano De La Salle / Pampanga (NBL) / Basilan (MPBL) [19]
Season 48 Archie Concepcion Arellano / Pampanga G Lanterns (MPBL) [20]
Season 49 Jonnel Policarpio De La Salle [21]

Draft combine Mythical Five

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Division I
Seasons Players High School / Club Team
2015[22] Norbert Torres De La Salle / Cebuana Lhuillier Gems
Glenn Khobuntin NU / Jumbo Plastic Linoleum Giants
Kevin Racal Letran / Hog's Breath Cafe Razorbacks
Michael Mabulac JRU / Cagayan Rising Suns
Mike DiGregorio McKendree / Keramix Mixers
2016[15] Jio Jalalon Arellano / Caida Tile Masters
Mike Tolomia FEU / Phoenix Accelerators
Jammer Jamito St. Clare / AMA Online Education Titans
Joseph Eriobu Mapúa / Caida Tile Masters
Reden Celda NU / Tanduay Light Rhum Masters
2017[16] Kiefer Ravena Ateneo
Raymar Jose FEU / Cignal HD - San Beda
Jason Perkins De La Salle / Caida Tile Masters
Jeron Teng De La Salle / Flying V Thunder
Robbie Herndon San Francisco State / Marinerong Pilipino Skippers
2018[17] JP Calvo Letran / Wang's Basketball Couriers
Robert Bolick San Beda / Cignal HD - San Beda
Javee Mocon San Beda / Cignal HD - San Beda
Michael Calisaan San Sebastian / Che'Lu Bar and Grill - SSC-R
C. J. Isit Mapúa / Batangas-EAC
2019[18] Roosevelt Adams College of Idaho / Go for Gold Scratchers
Rey Suerte UE / Che'Lu Bar & Grill Revellers
Mike Ayonayon Philippine Christian / Marinerong Pilipino Skippers
Rey Publico Letran / Go for Gold Scratchers
Chris Bitoon St. Clare / Go for Gold Scratchers
2020 No draft
Season 46 Cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic
Season 47[19] Encho Serrano De La Salle / Pampanga (NBL) / Basilan (MPBL)
Kurt Lojera De La Salle
Shaun Ildefonso NU
Ato Ular Letran / Marikina Shoemasters (MPBL)
Jay-R Dela Rosa AMA University
Season 48[20] Archie Concepcion Arellano / Pampanga G Lanterns (MPBL)
Ralph Cu De La Salle
Adrian Nocum Mapúa / San Juan Knights (MPBL)
Jayson Apolonio Letran / Pampanga G Lanterns (MPBL)
Warren Bonifacio Mapúa
Season 49[21] Jonnel Policarpio De La Salle
Justine Baltazar De La Salle / Pampanga Giant Lanterns (MPBL)
Brandon Ramirez York / Pampanga Giant Lanterns (MPBL)
Kurt Reyson Letran / Pampanga Giant Lanterns (MPBL)
Jordan Bartlett De La Salle

References

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  5. ^ "Air21 Eagles? Express to tap Ateneo's frontliners in PBA Rookie Draft". GMA News Online. August 16, 2010. Retrieved July 21, 2024.
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  13. ^ a b "PBA cancels draft combine for safety of participants". www.pba.ph. Retrieved July 21, 2024.
  14. ^ "Two-day PBA Draft Combine set for return". www.pba.ph. Retrieved July 21, 2024.
  15. ^ a b "Jalalon shines, leads Team C to top honors in Draft Combine tourney". www.pba.ph. Retrieved July 21, 2024.
  16. ^ a b Bacnis, Justine (October 24, 2017). "Kiefer Ravena lifts A-2 past Jeron Teng's B-3 in Draft Combine Finals". Tiebreaker Times. Retrieved July 21, 2024.
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  19. ^ a b Leongson, Randolph B. "Encho Serrano named PBA Combine MVP; Orlan Wamar tops 3-point contest". Spin.ph. Retrieved July 21, 2024.
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  21. ^ a b Bacnis, Justine (July 11, 2024). "Jonnel Policarpio wins PBA Draft Combine MVP". Tiebreaker Times. Retrieved July 21, 2024.
  22. ^ Leongson, Randolph B. (August 20, 2015). "Norbert Torres shines in mini-tournament to cap 2nd day of PBA Draft Combine". INQUIRER.net. Retrieved July 21, 2024.