| 1988 PBA draft | |
|---|---|
| General information | |
| Date(s) | February 29, 1988 |
| Overview | |
| League | Philippine Basketball Association |
| First selection | Edgar Tanuan (Purefoods) |
The 1988 Philippine Basketball Association (PBA) rookie draft was an event at which teams drafted players from the amateur ranks. The draft was held on February 29, 1988. [1]
| Pick | Player | Country of origin* | PBA team | College |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jack Tanuan |  Philippines | Purefoods Hotdogs | Far Eastern |
| Ronnie Magsanoc | Philippines | Shell Helix | UP-Diliman | |
| Anthony Poblador | Philippines | Ginebra San Miguel | La Salle | |
| Adriano Polistico | Philippines | Alaska Milk | Letran | |
| Eric Altamirano | Philippines | Great Taste Instant Milk | UP-Diliman | |
| Pick | Player | Country of origin* | PBA team | College |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joel Santos | Philippines | Purefoods Hotdogs | San Beda | |
| Aurelio Jalmasco | Philippines | Shell Helix | FEATI | |
| Reynaldo Yncierto | Philippines | Alaska Milk | Cebu Central | |
| Demetrio Antonio | Philippines | Shell Helix | ||
The PBA's newest ballclub Purefoods Hotdogs signed Glenn Capacio from FEU, Jerry Codiñera from UE, Jojo Lastimosa from San Jose-Recoletos and Alvin Patrimonio from Mapua as direct rookie free agents.
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