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Filipino basketball player
Reynaldo Cuenco
Personal information
Born(1960-03-17)March 17, 1960
DiedAugust 15, 1996(1996-08-15) (aged 36)
NationalityFilipino
Listed height6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)
Listed weight175 lb (79 kg)
Career information
CollegeRepublic Central Colleges
Gregorio Araneta University Foundation
PBA draft1986: 1st round, 1st overall
Selected by the Alaska Milkmen
Playing career1986–1995
PositionPower forward / center
Number15, 18
Career history
1986Alaska Milkmen
1987–1989Shell Rimula X
1989–1992Ginebra San Miguel
1992–1993Shell Rimula X
1994–1995Pepsi Mega
Career highlights and awards
Medals
Men's Basketball
Representing  Philippines
Asian Games
Silver medal – second place 1990 Beijing Team competition

Reynaldo "Rey" Cuenco (March 17, 1960 – August 15, 1996) was a Filipino former professional basketball player in the Philippine Basketball Association.

Career highlights

A native of Pampanga, Rey became part of the Masagana 99 team in the PABL. He was also a NCC player under coach Ron Jacobs, which participated in the PBA during the 1984 season.

Cuenco was one of the most feared power forwards of his generation. He was a big man who was big enough to post up people but at the same time was quick enough to elude the raised hands poised to block him. He also had a decent range and was an efficient rebounder.

He was taken first overall by the Alaska Milkmen, then the newest team in the PBA, in 1986 rookie draft. After his stint with the Milkmen, he spent two seasons with Shell, and was traded to Añejo for the rights of Romeo Dela Rosa in 1989. Under the tutelage of playing-coach Robert Jaworski, he would enjoy superstar status and eventually become one of the best center/power forwards in the league.

Playing for the National team

Cuenco was a member of the 1982 RP Youth Team that defeated China in the 1982 ABC Youth Championship gold medal match in Manila. He was also part of the all-pro squad that represented the Philippines in the 1990 Asian Games and won the silver medal.

Death

Cuenco died of a liver ailment in 1996.

References

  1. http://sydrified.blogspot.com/2011/10/100-best-careers-in-pba-last-batch-91.html
  2. Joble, Rey (14 September 2010). "PBA Top Rookie Picks: The good, the bad and the outstanding". www.gmanetwork.com. GMANews.TV. Retrieved 14 September 2010.
  3. Zarate, Noel (18 January 2013). "The most memorable Philippine national basketball teams". ph.sports.yahoo.com. Yahoo! Sports Philippines. Retrieved 18 January 2013.
  4. Henson, Joaquin. "Big J's goosebumps". www.philstar.com. Philippine Star. Retrieved 4 December 2014.
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