UP standouts Zavier Lucero, Ricci Rivero lead record number of PBA draft aspirants

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PBA teams have so much talent to sift through as the league draws a record number of rookie aspirants

are expected to be picked high as the PBA drew a record number of applicants for the upcoming rookie draft.

Thirty-one Fil-foreigners, including PBA 3×3 standouts Brandon Bates and Keith Datu, applied as the league surpassed the previous record of 97 rookie aspirants in 2022. Carino and Tuffin are no strangers to the professional ranks after spending time in the Japan B. League and New Zealand National Basketball League, respectively.a controversial end to his collegiate careerRookie hopefuls will get to showcase their wares in the Draft Combine, which will run from Tuesday, September 12, to Wednesday, September 13, at the Gatorade Hoops Center in Mandaluyong City.

 

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