Dondon Ampalayo

Dondon Ampalayo
Personal information
Born	April 18, 1963 (age 61); 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
	1986 PBA Rookie of the Year; 1986 PBA Mythical Second Team; 1988 PBA Mythical Second Team;

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, Dondon 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. ^[1]

Known for his pivot moves underneath the basket as well as three-point shooting, Dondon won three championships in eight seasons with Ginebra from 1986-1993. A series of injuries to his contributed to an early end to his career. A mid-season trade in 1993 saw Ampalayo's transfer to the Alaska Milkmen in exchange for Bobby Jose.

Ampalayo slightly improved on his scoring average as a Milkmen. Dondon played two more seasons with Alaska and retired at the end of the 1995 PBA season.

Personal life

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

References

^ "Underdog ESQ topples Lagerlite".

External links

basketbolnatin-pbaawards.blogspot.com

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[1] "Underdog ESQ topples Lagerlite".

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