| 1997 San Miguel Beermen season | |
|---|---|
| Head coach | Ron Jacobs |
| Owner | San Miguel Corporation |
| All-Filipino Cup results | |
| Record | 11–12 (47.8%) |
| Place | 4th |
| Playoff finish | Semifinals |
| Commissioner's Cup results | |
| Record | 12–8 (60%) |
| Place | 3rd |
| Playoff finish | Semifinals |
| Governors Cup results | |
| Record | 12–8 (60%) |
| Place | 3rd |
| Playoff finish | Semifinals |
| San Miguel Beermen seasons | |
The 1997 San Miguel Beermen season was the 23rd season of the franchise in the Philippine Basketball Association (PBA).
| Round | Pick | Player | College |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 11 | Ronilo Padilla | University of Cebu |
February 21: Former national team coach Ron Jacobs ushered his comeback in local basketball in the Beermen's 70-66 victory over Purefoods Corned Beef Cowboys, which also had a new head coach Eric Altamirano in both teams' first game of the season. [1]
July 22: San Miguel completed the semifinal cast in the Commissioner's Cup with an 87-79 win over Mobiline Cellulars, who were hoping to gain a tie and a playoff. [2]
September 21: Former Houston Rocket Larry Robinson debut with 33 points in San Miguel's 76-68 win over defending champion Alaska Milkmen. [3]
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Team Manager: Nazario Avendaño
| Player | Signed | Former team |
| Arnold Gamboa | Off-season | Sta. Lucia Realtors |
| Edward Naron Rookie pick by Gordon's Gin | Off-season | N/A |
| Olsen Racela | Off-season | Purefoods |
| Siot Tanquingcen | Off-season | Sunkist |
| Tournament | Name | Number | Position | University/College | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Commissioner's Cup | Jeff Ward | 21 | Forward | Tiffin University | June 14 to August 26 |
| Governors' Cup | Larry Robinson | 20 | Guard | Centenary College | September 21 to December 5 |