Richard del Rosario
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.
| Barangay Ginebra San Miguel | |||||||||||||||||||||
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| Position | Assistant coach | ||||||||||||||||||||
| League | PBA | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Personal information | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Born | August 25, 1970 Philippines | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Nationality | Filipino | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Listed height | 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Listed weight | 215 lb (98 kg) | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Career information | |||||||||||||||||||||
| College | De La Salle University | ||||||||||||||||||||
| PBA draft | 1996: 2nd round, 9th overall pick | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Selected by the Purefoods Tender Juicy Hotdogs | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Playing career | 1996–2004 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Position | Power forward / center | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Coaching career | 2005–present | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Career history | |||||||||||||||||||||
| As player: | |||||||||||||||||||||
| 1996–1997 | Mobiline Phone Pals | ||||||||||||||||||||
| 1998–2002 | Sta. Lucia Realtors | ||||||||||||||||||||
| 2003 | Alaska Aces | ||||||||||||||||||||
| As coach: | |||||||||||||||||||||
| 2005–2008 | Benilde Blazers (assistant) | ||||||||||||||||||||
| 2008–2010 | Rain or Shine Elasto Painters (assistant) | ||||||||||||||||||||
| 2009–2013 | Benilde Blazers | ||||||||||||||||||||
| 2010–2015 | Star Hotshots (assistant) | ||||||||||||||||||||
| 2015–present | Barangay Ginebra (assistant) | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Career highlights and awards | |||||||||||||||||||||
As player
As assistant coach | |||||||||||||||||||||
Medals
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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
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
- "Richard del Rosario sheds tears after Ginebra's title romp. Here's why". Spin.ph. Retrieved 2022-05-14.
- Henson, Joaquin M. (Sep 25, 2018). "Who would've thought?". Philstar.com. Retrieved 2022-05-14.
- Henson, Joaquin M. "Realtors to buck trend?". Philstar.com. Retrieved 2022-05-14.
- Henson, Joaquin M. "Who would've thought? (Part 2 of 2)". Philstar.com. Retrieved 2022-05-14.
- "Zobel paving path for Lasallians to be heard around the world – De La Salle Santiago Zobel". July 21, 2021. Retrieved August 4, 2023.