IN PHOTOS: Day 1 of 2015 PBA Rookie Draft combine
Draft applicants stretching before the start of the tests. Photo by Josh Albelda/Rappler
MANILA, Philippines – Applicants for the 2015 PBA Draft trooped to the Gatorade Hoops Center on Wednesday, August 19 for day one of the PBA Draft Combine.
(LIST: 2015 PBA Rookie Draft applicants)
Although expected top picks Moala Tautuaa and Troy Rosario were absent due to national team duties, the combine featured familiar faces with the likes of Chris Newsome, Norbert Torres, Maverick Ahanmisi, and more in attendance.
Day one of the combine focused on showcasing the athletic prowess of the draft applicants by means of 4 drills: the 3/4 court sprint, maximum vertical leap, lane agility drill, and reaction time drill.
Fil-Canadian prospect Ryan Wetherell stole the show with his impressive performance, top-scoring in 3 of the drills.
Check out photos from Day 1 below!
Mark Cruz of the Letran Knights does some dribbling during the combine. Photo by Josh Albelda/Rappler
Maverick Ahanmisi is among the applicants leading the PBA D-League standouts. Photo by Josh Albelda/Rappler
Former La Salle big man Norbert Torres sweats it out during the combine. With several teams vying for a center, Torres is expected to go quick in the draft. Photo by Josh Albelda/Rappler
Ex-Ateneo guard Nico Elorde showcases his wares in the combine. Photo by Josh Albelda/Rappler
Forward Aljon Mariano of UST looks to successfully make the jump to the PBA. Photo by Josh Albelda/Rappler
(From left to right) UAAP vets Robin Roño of NU, Roi Sumang of UE, and Celedonio Trollano of Adamson converge at the combine. Photo by Josh Albelda/Rappler
Former Blue Eagle Chris Newsome does some sprints. Photo by Josh Albelda/Rappler
Letran's Kevin Racal leaps high during the combine. Photo by Josh Albelda/Rappler
Ghlenn Khobuntin is one of the Gilas cadets who applied for the draft. Photo by Josh Albelda/Rappler
