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Richard del Rosario
Barangay Ginebra San Miguel
PositionAssistant coach
LeaguePBA
Personal information
Born (1970-08-25) August 25, 1970 (age 54)
Philippines
NationalityFilipino
Listed height6 ft 5 in (1.96 m)
Listed weight215 lb (98 kg)
Career information
CollegeDe La Salle University
PBA draft1996: 2nd round, 9th overall pick
Selected by the Purefoods Tender Juicy Hotdogs
Playing career1996–2004
PositionPower forward / center
Coaching career2005–present
Career history
As player:
1996–1997Mobiline Phone Pals
1998–2002Sta. Lucia Realtors
2003Alaska Aces
As coach:
2005–2008Benilde Blazers (assistant)
2008–2010Rain or Shine Elasto Painters (assistant)
2009–2013Benilde Blazers
2010–2015Star Hotshots (assistant)
2015–presentBarangay Ginebra (assistant)
Career highlights and awards
As player

As assistant coach

Medals
Men's Basketball
Assistant coach for  Philippines
Southeast Asian Games
Gold medal – first place 2019 Manila Team
Asian Games
Gold medal – first place 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.

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 Villaplana 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, Star Hotshots and Barangay Ginebra San Miguel.[4]

Coaching record

Collegiate record

Season Team Eliminations Playoffs
W L PCT Finish PG W L PCT Results
2009 CSB 6 12 .333 8th Did not qualify
2010 CSB 5 11 .313 7th Did not qualify
2011 CSB 6 12 .333 8th Did not qualify
2012 CSB 5 13 .278 9th Did not qualify
Totals 22 48 .314 0 0 0 .000 0 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 DLSU.[2] They have two sons and one daughter.[4] His elder son Paolo is a sports commentator as well.[5]

References

  1. ^ "Richard del Rosario sheds tears after Ginebra's title romp. Here's why". Spin.ph. Retrieved 2022-05-14.
  2. ^ a b 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. ^ a b c d Henson, Joaquin M. "Who would've thought? (Part 2 of 2)". Philstar.com. Retrieved 2022-05-14.
  5. ^ "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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