Richard del Rosario

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Richard del Rosario
Barangay Ginebra San Miguel
Position Assistant coach
League PBA
Personal information
Born (1970-08-25) August 25, 1970 (age 53)
Philippines
NationalityFilipino
Listed height6 ft 5 in (1.96 m)
Listed weight215 lb (98 kg)
Career information
College De La Salle University
PBA draft 1996: 2nd round, 9th overall pick
Selected by the Purefoods Tender Juicy Hotdogs
Playing career1996–2004
Position Power forward / center
Coaching career2005–present
Career history
As player:
1996–1997 Mobiline Phone Pals
1998–2002 Sta. Lucia Realtors
2003 Alaska Aces
As coach:
2005–2008 College of Saint Benilde (assistant)
2008–2010 Rain or Shine Elasto Painters (assistant)
2009–2013College of Saint Benilde
2010–2015 Star Hotshots (assistant)
2015–present Barangay Ginebra San Miguel (assistant)
2024–present University of Perpetual Help System Dalta (assistant)
Career highlights and awards
As player

As assistant coach

Medals
Men's Basketball
Assistant coach for Flag of the Philippines.svg  Philippines
Southeast Asian Games
Gold medal icon (G initial).svg 2019 Manila Team
Asian Games
Gold medal icon (G initial).svg 2022 Hangzhou Team

Richard del Rosario (born August 25, 1970) is a Filipino former basketball player who is currently serving as an assistant coach for Barangay Ginebra San Miguel [1] of the PBA. He was drafted in 2nd round by Purefoods Tender Juicy Hotdogs, traded to Mobiline Phone Pals, and played also for Sta. Lucia Realtors and Alaska Aces.

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Playing career

Early career

Del Rosario played for De La Salle Green Archers in the UAAP. His notable teammates were PBA future stars Jun Limpot, Dindo Pumaren, future Benilde coach Dong Vergeire, Joey Santamaria, Terrafirma Dyip coach Johnedel Cardel, Tim Cone's brother-in-law Eddie Viaplana and future PBA Coach of the Year Perry Ronquillo. [2]

Professional career

He was selected by Purefoods Tender Juicy Hotdogs then-coached by Chot Reyes, but was traded to the Mobiline Phone Pals. He was a part of 2001 Sta. Lucia team that defeated San Miguel Beermen in the Finals. [3] He also played for Alaska Aces when he was traded in 2003, but only for four games.

In 2003, his career was ended by a car accident. [4]

Coaching career

Del Rosario served as an assistant coach for Caloy Garcia and Gee Abanilla for Benilde Blazers, and later served as the team's coach. He also served as an assistant coach for Rain or Shine Elasto Painters, and Star Hotshots, and Barangay Ginebra San Miguel. [4] In 2024, at the appointment of his Ginebra coaching staff colleague Olsen Racela as Perpetual head coach, he was chosen with Scottie Thompson to be an assistant coach of the team. [5]

Managerial career

After the appointment of Tim Cone as head coach of Philippine basketball team, Del Rosario was appointed as its new manager. [6] [7]

Coaching record

Collegiate record

SeasonWLPCTFinishPGPWPLPCTResults
Benilde Blazers (NCAA)
2009 612.3338th––––Eliminated
2010 511.3137th––––Eliminated
2011 612.3338th––––Eliminated
2012 513.2789th––––Eliminated
Totals2248.314000.0000 championships

Commentary career

Del Rosario has worked for the ABC, Solar Sports, and One Sports coverages of the PBA. [4]

Personal life

Del Rosario married Yvonne Ruiz, who like him, studied at La Salle. [2] They have two sons and one daughter. [4] His elder son Paolo is a sports commentator as well, working for One Sports. [8]

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References

  1. ↑ "Richard del Rosario sheds tears after Ginebra's title romp. Here's why". Spin.ph. Retrieved 2022-05-14.
  2. 1 2 Henson, Joaquin M. (Sep 25, 2018). "Who would've thought?". Philstar.com. Retrieved 2022-05-14.
  3. ↑ Henson, Joaquin M. "Realtors to buck trend?". Philstar.com. Retrieved 2022-05-14.
  4. 1 2 3 4 Henson, Joaquin M. "Who would've thought? (Part 2 of 2)". Philstar.com. Retrieved 2022-05-14.
  5. ↑ "Richard Del Rosario bolsters Olsen coaching staff at Perpetual". Spin.ph. Retrieved 2024-01-31.
  6. ↑ Dalupang, Denison Rey A. (2024-01-29). "Tim Cone officially named Gilas coach, picks 12-man pool". INQUIRER.net. Retrieved 2024-01-31.
  7. ↑ "Quiambao, Sotto, Tamayo, Brownlee beef up Cone's handpicked Gilas pool". Spin.ph. Retrieved 2024-01-31.
  8. ↑ "Zobel paving path for Lasallians to be heard around the world – De La Salle Santiago Zobel". July 21, 2021. Retrieved August 4, 2023.


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