Connect with us

Hi, what are you looking for?

Tiebreaker Times

Basketball

Isaac Go goes to Columbian in PBA Draft’s special Gilas portion


After being one of the pillars that reinforced Ateneo’s three-peat run in the UAAP, Isaac Go was selected as the number one pick in the special Gilas Pilipinas draft by Columbian, Sunday at Robinson’s Manila.

Despite averaging 3.7 points, 3.2 rebounds, 0.5 assists, and 0.6 blocks in his final UAAP year with the Blue Eagles, Go was one of the driving forces of Ateneo’s unbeaten run in Season 82.

The 6-foot-8 stretch big man copped the 2019 D-League Most Valuable Player award. There, he averaged 9.3 points on 36-percent shooting from threes, 5.1 rebounds, 1.1 assists, and 0.8 blocks.

UE’s one-and-done star Rey Suerte goes to Blackwater as the second pick. The former CESAFI MVP ended his lone UAAP career with averages of 17.6 points, 6.8 rebounds, 3.9 assists, and 1.2 steals – good enough to land a spot in the Mythical Five.

Meanwhile, another core piece of Ateneo’s dynasty in Matt Nieto followed after being picked third by NLEX in the Gilas draft. The three-time UAAP champion averaged 7.3 points, 3.6 rebounds, 3.1 assists, and 1.3 steals in his final year in Katipunan.

Alaska then drafted San Sebastian star Allyn Bulanadi with the fourth pick. Bulanadi posted a league-best 20.0 points to go along with 5.1 rebounds, 2.3 assists, and 1.3 steals per outing. He also led the Golden Stags in the step-ladder semifinals of the NCAA Season 95.

Completing the Gilas draft is Ateneo skipper Mike Nieto, who was nabbed by Rain or Shine with the fifth pick.

The 6-foot-2 burly forward posted numbers of 4.43 points and 3.5 rebounds per game. Also, Nieto stood as Ateneo’s rock in their stellar 16-0 unbeaten run in the UAAP Season 82.

#ReadMore  PBA Clark bubble costs P65M, reveals Ricky Vargas
Written By


You May Also Like

Basketball

ANTIPOLO – Rain or Shine bid goodbye to its PBA Season 49 Governors’ Cup campaign on Friday night but head coach Yeng Guiao remained...

Basketball

ANTIPOLO – TNT took care of business and finished off Rain or Shine, 113-95, to formalize its return to the PBA Governors’ Cup Finals,...

Basketball

Santi Santillan is determined to play through the pain now that Rain or Shine is on the brink of elimination in the PBA Season...

Basketball

Rondae Hollis-Jefferson did everything yet again to tow TNT past Rain or Shine, 81-79, to move one win away from securing a return trip...

Basketball

Aaron Fuller came through in the clutch as Rain or Shine eked out a 110-109 win to avoid falling to a precarious position in...

Basketball

Beau Belga refuses to use inexperience as an excuse now that Rain or Shine is two losses away from being swept in the PBA...

Basketball

Calvin Oftana and Rey Nambatac were the duo TNT used to eventually take down Rain or Shine, 108-91, and build a 2-0 lead in...

Basketball

John Amores has been suspended without pay by the Philippine Basketball Association (PBA) for the entirety of the Season 49 Commissioner’s Cup. The NorthPort...

Advertisement