| 1986 PBA draft | |
|---|---|
| Overview | |
| League | Philippine Basketball Association |
| First selection | Rey Cuenco (Alaska) |
The 1986 Philippine Basketball Association (PBA) rookie draft was an event at which teams drafted players from the amateur ranks. [1]
| Pick | Player | Country of origin* | PBA team | College |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rey Cuenco |  Philippines | Alaska Milkmen | Arellano |
| 2 | Ricardo Cui | Philippines | Manila Beer Brewmasters | Lyceum |
| 3 | Dondon Ampalayo | Philippines | Ginebra San Miguel | San Jose-Recoletos |
| 4 | Aaron Torres | Philippines | Great Taste Coffee Makers | East |
| Pick | Player | Country of origin* | PBA team | College |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ludovico Valenciano | Philippines | Alaska Milkmen | Saint La Salle | |
| Adonis Tierra | Philippines | Manila Beer Brewmasters | FEATI | |
| Pick | Player | Country of origin* | PBA team | College |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reynaldo Ramos | Philippines | Alaska Milkmen | Trinity |
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