Stephen Holt boasts of stints in the NBA Summer League, NBA G League, National Basketball League in Australia, and other leagues all over the world
MANILA, Philippines – Stephen Holt enters the PBA Rookie Draft with the most impressive credentials, exceptDon’t be surprised if the former NBA G League player does not end up as the top draftee on Sunday, September 17, as the struggling Dyip – selecting first for the fifth time in the last six seasons – look to beef up their frontline.
“Our priority is to get a big man,” said Terrafirma head coach Johnedel Cardel, with the team also getting the 12th and last selection of the first round.Big men are aplenty in this batch of rookie aspirants.Keith Datu and Brandon Bates, who both stand 6-foot-8, are expected to land in the first round after impressing for their respective teams in the PBA 3×3.
There are also Kemark Carino , Luis Villegas , Clifford Jopia , and John Gob who can provide teams with length and inside presence.The 6-foot-4 guard played for the Canton Charge during the 2014-15 G League season, averaging 10.9 points on 42.8% shooting on top of 3.1 rebounds, 3.1 assists, and 1.3 steals in 49 games .
He also played in Andorra, Spain, Czech Republic, Poland, Kazakhstan, Slovenia, and Romania throughout a decade-long professional career.“[Holt is] a talented guy, by age of 31, he is ready to play. But for us, we need someone younger,” said Cardel. “Hopefully, we get what we want with our first and 12th picks.”
After the Dyip, Blackwater will choose second in the draft to be staged at the Market! Market! in Taguig, followed by Rain or Shine with the third and fourth picks, and NorthPort with the fifth selection.
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