2004 PBA draft

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2004 PBA draft
General information
Date(s)January 16, 2004
Time4:00 pm
Location Glorietta Activity Center, Makati
Network(s) ABC
Overview
League Philippine Basketball Association
First selection Rich Alvarez (Shell Turbo Chargers)
  2003
2005  

The 2004 Philippine Basketball Association (PBA) rookie draft was an event at which teams drafted players from the amateur ranks. It was held on January 16, 2004 at the Glorietta Mall at Makati City. This is the last draft to be held within a calendar year. [1]

Contents

Round 1

*Mythical team member#All-star
Rich Alvarez, 1st pick by Shell Rich Alvarez 2007.jpg
Rich Alvarez, 1st pick by Shell
James Yap, 2nd pick by Purefoods James Yap BMEG.jpg
James Yap, 2nd pick by Purefoods
Marc Pingris, the 3rd pick by FedEx Marc Pingris - Gilas Practice.png
Marc Pingris, the 3rd pick by FedEx
Gary David, the 10th pick by Coca-Cola/Coke Gary David 08.jpg
Gary David, the 10th pick by Coca-Cola/Coke
PickPlayerCountry of origin*PBA teamCollege
1 Rich Alvarez #Flag of the Philippines.svg  Philippines Shell Turbo Chargers Ateneo
2 James Yap*Flag of the Philippines.svg  Philippines Purefoods Tender Juicy Hotdogs UE
3 Marc Pingris*Flag of the Philippines.svg  Philippines FedEx Express PSBA
4 Ranidel de Ocampo *Flag of the Philippines.svg  Philippines FedEx Express St. Francis
5 Sonny Thoss*Flag of Papua New Guinea.svg  Papua New Guinea Alaska Aces James Cook
6 Denver Lopez Flag of the United States (23px).png  United States Red Bull Thunder Cal State Fullerton
7 Ervin Sotto Flag of the Philippines.svg  Philippines Purefoods TJ Hotdogs (to Shell via San Miguel Beermen) St. Francis
8 Nelbert Omolon*Flag of the Philippines.svg  Philippines Sta. Lucia Realtors PCU
9 Wesley Gonzales Flag of the Philippines.svg  Philippines FedEx Express Ateneo
10 Gary David *Flag of the Philippines.svg  Philippines Coca-Cola Tigers Lyceum

Round 2

*Mythical team member#All-star
PickPlayerCountry of origin*PBA teamCollege
11 Paul Artadi #Flag of the Philippines.svg  Philippines Purefoods Tender Juicy Hotdogs UE
12 Carlo Sharma Flag of the Philippines.svg  Philippines Shell Turbo Chargers De La Salle
13 Kim Valenzuela Flag of the United States (23px).png  United States Sta. Lucia Realtors Cuyamaca
14 Niño Gelig Flag of the Philippines.svg  Philippines Talk 'N Text Phone Pals UST
15 Willy Wilson Flag of the Philippines.svg  Philippines Alaska Aces De La Salle
16 Francis Mercado Flag of the Philippines.svg  Philippines Red Bull Thunder San Beda
17 Ronald Cuan Flag of the Philippines.svg  Philippines Sta. Lucia Realtors De La Salle
18 Christopher Guerrero Flag of the Philippines.svg  Philippines Talk 'N Text Phone Pals USP
19 Manny Ramos Flag of the Philippines.svg  Philippines Coca-Cola Tigers De La Salle

San Miguel Beermen passed on this round.

Round 3

PickPlayerCountry of origin*PBA teamCollege
20Theodore Hawkins, JrFlag of the United States (23px).png  United States Barangay Ginebra Kings Cosumnes
21Manuel HuelarFlag of the Philippines.svg  Philippines FedEx Express USJ-R
22Bernzon FrancoFlag of the Philippines.svg  Philippines Alaska Aces PCU
23Epok QuimpoFlag of the Philippines.svg  Philippines Talk 'N Text Phone Pals Ateneo
24Rhagnee SincoFlag of the Philippines.svg  Philippines Coca-Cola Tigers FEU

Red Bull Thunder, San Miguel Beermen and Sta. Lucia Realtors passed on this round.

Round 4

PickPlayerCountry of origin*PBA teamCollege
25Niño Bien MarquezFlag of the Philippines.svg  Philippines FedEx Express PMI
26Eric dela CuestaFlag of the Philippines.svg  Philippines Alaska Aces ACT (Cebu)
27 Warren Ybañez Flag of the Philippines.svg  Philippines Coca-Cola Tigers PSBA

Purefoods Tender Juicy Hotdogs, Shell Turbo Chargers, Barangay Ginebra Kings, Red Bull Thunder, Sta. Lucia Realtors and Talk 'N Text Phone Pals passed on this round.

Undrafted players

Draftee's name followed by college. All undrafted players become rookie free agents.

Note

* All players are Filipinos until proven otherwise.

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References

  1. "2004 PBA draft". Pbadraft.blogspot.com.