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Personal information | |
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Born | Kentucky, United States | August 21, 1974
Nationality | Filipino / American |
Listed height | 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) |
Listed weight | 180 lb (82 kg) |
Career information | |
College | The Citadel (1993–1997) |
PBA draft | 1998 / Pick: 2nd overall |
Selected by the San Miguel Beermen | |
Playing career | 1998–2008 |
Position | Point guard / Shooting guard |
Career history | |
1998–1999 | Shell Velocity |
2000–2008 | Purefoods Tender Juicy Giants |
Career highlights and awards | |
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Tito "Noy" Castillo (born August 21, 1974) is a retired Filipino-American professional basketball player who played for the Shell Velocity and Purefoods Tender Juicy Giants in the Philippine Basketball Association.
Known as a great 3-point specialist, he was drafted 2nd overall by the San Miguel Beermen in 1998 but was traded on draft day to the Formula Shell Zoom Masters for 1st overall pick Danny Ildefonso. He would have a decent career with the Zoom Masters for two years as starting point guard.
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