Andy Jao | |
|---|---|
| Commissioner of the National Collegiate Athletic Association Basketball | |
| In office 2016–2017 | |
| Preceded by | Bai Cristobal |
| Succeeded by | Bai Cristobal |
| Commissioner of the University Athletic Association of the Philippines Basketball | |
| In office 2014–2015 | |
| Preceded by | Chito Loyzaga |
| Succeeded by | Rebo Saguisag |
| In office 2011–2012 | |
| Preceded by | Ato Badolato |
| Succeeded by | Ato Badolato |
| 8th Commissioner of the Philippine Basketball League | |
| In office 1989–1991 | |
| Preceded by | Moying Martelino |
| Succeeded by | Ogie Narvasa |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Andrew H. Jao,Jr. September 28,1953 Philippines |
| Alma mater | De La Salle University |
| Occupation | Sports commentator and executive |
| Basketball career | |
| Career history | |
| As a coach: | |
| 1978–1980 | U/Tex Wranglers (assistant) |
| 1981–1982 | San Miguel Beermen (assistant) |
| 2000–2006 | Red Bull Barako (assistant) |
| Career highlights | |
As assistant coach:
As executive:
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Andrew H. Jao Jr. (born September 23,1953) is a Filipino basketball executive and color commentator. [1] [2]
Jao studied at the De La Salle University since elementary until college. He was a college buddy of Tommy Manotoc. [1]
Jao started in 1978 in Solidmills (a team in MICAA) as its assistant manager. He also worked as assistant coach under Manotoc in U/Tex Wranglers and San Miguel Beermen. In the two-year existence of Manila Beer Brewmasters,he served as their manager and team scout. He also served as a consultant and assistant coach in Barako Bull Energizers from the start of the team until 2009,and the manager from 2009 until team disbandment. [3] He also served as team consultant for Rain or Shine Elasto Painters (also the alternate governor and general manager until 2013), [4] TNT Tropang Giga (with Norman Black as head coach),Meralco Bolts,Philippine national team,Ateneo and San Beda. [5] [6]
In mid 80s,Jao served as PBA's league Treasurer. He served as the PBL commissioner from 1989 to 1990. [4] He served twice as UAAP Basketball Commissioner in 2011 and in 2014. [4] [7] He served as NCAA commissioner in 2016. [5] [8] [9]
He started as a color commentator on PBA on Vintage Sports in 1982 until 1999. Then,he returned in 2009 in PBA coverages. [5]
He was nicknamed "Dr. J" by Joe Cantada. [5]
Jao was inducted in the DLSAA Sports Hall of Fame in 2009. [1] [5]