Jojo Tangkay
Encyclopedia
Jercules "Jojo" Tangkay (born November 26, 1976 in Aloguinsan, Cebu) is a professional basketball
player in the Philippine Basketball Association
who notably played for the Welcoat Dragons
. He was drafted 16th overall by Sta. Lucia
in 2001
.
Cobras on his freshman year after he offered to try-out with them. He became the Cebu Amateurs Athletic Association's MVP in 2000 that made attracted by most professional scouts in the Philippine Basketball Association
and the Philippine Basketball League
.
He was then drafted 16th overall by Sta. Lucia Realtors
in 2001. However, his height hinders his development and affected his playing time with the team. In 2002, he was signed by the Talk 'N Text Phone Pals and only played 14 games before he was released.
Disappointed in his failure to make a breakthrough in the PBA, Tangkay was signed contract with Welcoat Paint Masters
in the Philippine Basketball League
to resurrect his basketball career. He became one of the league's superstar and earned 2 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 is currently playing with M. Lhuillier Cebu Ninos of Liga Pilipinas
.
Basketball
Basketball is a team sport in which two teams of five players try to score points by throwing or "shooting" a ball through the top of a basketball hoop while following a set of rules...
player in the Philippine Basketball Association
Philippine Basketball Association
The Philippine Basketball Association , is a men's professional basketball league in the Philippines composed of 10 company-branded franchised teams. It is the first and oldest professional basketball league in Asia and the second oldest in the world after the NBA...
who notably played for the Welcoat Dragons
Welcoat Dragons
The Rain or Shine Elasto Painters is a professional basketball team in the Philippine Basketball Association owned by the Asian Coatings Philippines, Inc. that debuted in the league in the 2006-07 PBA season. From 1996-2006, it was a member of the semi-professional Philippine Basketball League,...
. He was drafted 16th overall by Sta. Lucia
Sta. Lucia Realtors
The Sta. Lucia Realtors was a professional basketball team in the Philippine Basketball Association.The Universal Robina Corporation team is one of the founding members of the PBA. Formerly known as Great Taste and Presto-Tivoli Ice Cream, they have won a total of 6 championships. Sta...
in 2001
2001 PBA Draft
The 2001 Philippine Basketball Association Rookie Draft is an event, which will allows teams to draft players from the amateur ranks. It was held on January 14, 2001 at the Glorietta Activity Center at Makati City.-Round 1:-Round 2:-Round 3:...
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Early life and Career
Tangkay was made to the rosters of Southwestern UniversitySouthwestern University (Philippines)
-History:In summer of 1946, when the Philippines was in the rehabilitation process after World War II, Southwestern University was founded with the name Southwestern Colleges...
Cobras on his freshman year after he offered to try-out with them. He became the Cebu Amateurs Athletic Association's MVP in 2000 that made attracted by most professional scouts in the Philippine Basketball Association
Philippine Basketball Association
The Philippine Basketball Association , is a men's professional basketball league in the Philippines composed of 10 company-branded franchised teams. It is the first and oldest professional basketball league in Asia and the second oldest in the world after the NBA...
and the Philippine Basketball League
Philippine Basketball League
The Philippine Basketball League is a commercial semi-professional basketball league in the Philippines. The league is composed of several commercial teams with several collegiate and provincial stars.-History:...
.
He was then drafted 16th overall by Sta. Lucia Realtors
Sta. Lucia Realtors
The Sta. Lucia Realtors was a professional basketball team in the Philippine Basketball Association.The Universal Robina Corporation team is one of the founding members of the PBA. Formerly known as Great Taste and Presto-Tivoli Ice Cream, they have won a total of 6 championships. Sta...
in 2001. However, his height hinders his development and affected his playing time with the team. In 2002, he was signed by the Talk 'N Text Phone Pals and only played 14 games before he was released.
Disappointed in his failure to make a breakthrough in the PBA, Tangkay was signed contract with Welcoat Paint Masters
Welcoat Dragons
The Rain or Shine Elasto Painters is a professional basketball team in the Philippine Basketball Association owned by the Asian Coatings Philippines, Inc. that debuted in the league in the 2006-07 PBA season. From 1996-2006, it was a member of the semi-professional Philippine Basketball League,...
in the Philippine Basketball League
Philippine Basketball League
The Philippine Basketball League is a commercial semi-professional basketball league in the Philippines. The league is composed of several commercial teams with several collegiate and provincial stars.-History:...
to resurrect his basketball career. He became one of the league's superstar and earned 2 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 is currently playing with M. Lhuillier Cebu Ninos of Liga Pilipinas
Liga Pilipinas
Liga Pilipinas is a regional basketball league in the Philippines. It is sanctioned by the Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas, the country's national basketball federation, and owned by Pinoy Basketbol, Inc....
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