Dondon Ampalayo

Dondon Ampalayo

Personal information
Born	(1963-04-18) April 18, 1963 Cebu City, Philippines
Nationality	Filipino
Listed height	6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
Listed weight	190 lb (86 kg)
Career information
College	University of San Jose - Recoletos
PBA draft	1986: 1st round, 3rd overall pick
Selected by the Ginebra San Miguel
Playing career	1986–1995
Position	Power forward
Number	6, 54
Career history
1986-1993	Ginebra San Miguel / Añejo Rum 65
1993-1995	Alaska Milkmen
Career highlights and awards
4x PBA champion (1986 PBA Third Conference, 1988 All-Filipino, 1991 PBA First Conference, 1994 Governor's) PBA Rookie of the Year (1986) 2x PBA Mythical Second Team (1986, 1988)

Cresencio "Dondon" Ampalayo (born April 18, 1963 in Cebu City, Philippines) is a Filipino retired professional basketball player in the Philippine Basketball Association.

Basketball career

Dubbed as the 'Magician' or the 'Magic Man' in the PBA, Ampalayo won Rookie of the Year honors in 1986 while suiting up for Ginebra San Miguel. Before turning pro, Ampalayo saw action for ESQ Merchants in the PABL.

Known for his pivot moves underneath the basket as well as adept three-point shooting, Dondon won three championships in eight seasons with Ginebra from 1986-1993. A mid-season trade in 1993 saw Ampalayo's transfer to the Alaska Milkmen in exchange for Bobby Jose. He played two more seasons with Alaska before persistent knee problems finally took its toll on him and cut short his career.

Personal life

Dondon is now living in the United States with his wife Anne Pasco Ampalayo, and sons Aldreen and Zachary.

External links

• basketbolnatin-pbaawards.blogspot.com