Richard del Rosario
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| 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 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| 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 (assistant) | ||||||||||||||||||||
| 2008–2010 | Rain or Shine Elasto Painters (assistant) | ||||||||||||||||||||
| 2009–2013 | Benilde | ||||||||||||||||||||
| 2010–2015 | Star Hotshots (assistant) | ||||||||||||||||||||
| 2015–present | Barangay Ginebra San Miguel (assistant) | ||||||||||||||||||||
| 2024–present | Perpetual (assistant) | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Career highlights and awards | |||||||||||||||||||||
As player
As assistant coach | |||||||||||||||||||||
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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.
Playing career
[edit]Early career
[edit]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 Viaplana and future PBA Coach of the Year Perry Ronquillo.[2]
Professional career
[edit]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
[edit]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, and Star Hotshots, and Barangay Ginebra San Miguel.[4] In 2024, at the appointment of his Ginebra coaching staff colleague Olsen Racela as Perpetual head coach, he was chosen with Scottie Thompson to be an assistant coach of the team.[5]
Managerial career
[edit]After the appointment of Tim Cone as head coach of Philippine basketball team, Del Rosario was appointed as its new manager.[6][7]
Coaching record
[edit]Collegiate record
[edit]| Season | Team | GP | W | L | PCT | Finish | PG | PW | PL | PCT | Results |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | CSB | 18 | 6 | 12 | .333 | 8th | – | – | – | – | Eliminated |
| 2010 | CSB | 18 | 5 | 11 | .313 | 7th | – | – | – | – | Eliminated |
| 2011 | CSB | 18 | 6 | 12 | .333 | 8th | – | – | – | – | Eliminated |
| 2012 | CSB | 18 | 5 | 13 | .278 | 9th | – | – | – | – | Eliminated |
| Totals | 70 | 22 | 48 | .314 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0 championships | ||
Commentary career
[edit]Del Rosario has worked for the ABC, Solar Sports, and One Sports coverages of the PBA.[4]
Personal life
[edit]Del Rosario married Yvonne Ruiz, who like him, studied at La Salle.[2] They have two sons and one daughter.[4] His elder son Paolo is a sports commentator as well, working for One Sports.[8]
References
[edit]- ^ "Richard del Rosario sheds tears after Ginebra's title romp. Here's why". Spin.ph. Retrieved 2022-05-14.
- ^ a b 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.
- ^ a b c d Henson, Joaquin M. "Who would've thought? (Part 2 of 2)". Philstar.com. Retrieved 2022-05-14.
- ^ "Richard Del Rosario bolsters Olsen coaching staff at Perpetual". Spin.ph. Retrieved 2024-01-31.
- ^ Dalupang, Denison Rey A. (2024-01-29). "Tim Cone officially named Gilas coach, picks 12-man pool". INQUIRER.net. Retrieved 2024-01-31.
- ^ "Quiambao, Sotto, Tamayo, Brownlee beef up Cone's handpicked Gilas pool". Spin.ph. Retrieved 2024-01-31.
- ^ "Zobel paving path for Lasallians to be heard around the world – De La Salle Santiago Zobel". July 21, 2021. Retrieved August 4, 2023.
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