Dondon Ampalayo
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born |
April 18, 1963 Cebu City, Philippines |
| Nationality | Filipino |
| Listed height | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) |
| Listed weight | 190 lb (86 kg) |
| Career information | |
| College | University of San Jose - Recoletos |
| PBA draft | 1986 Round: 1 / Pick: 3rd overall |
| Selected by the Ginebra San Miguel | |
| Playing career | 1986–1995 |
| Position | Power forward |
| Number | 6, 54 |
| Career history | |
| 1986-1993 | Ginebra San Miguel / Añejo Rum 65 |
| 1993-1995 | Alaska Milkmen |
| Career highlights and awards | |
Cresencio "Dondon" Ampalayo (born April 18, 1963 in Cebu City, Philippines) is a Filipino retired professional basketball player in the Philippine Basketball Association.
Basketball career
Dubbed as the 'Magician' or the 'Magic man' in the PBA, Dondon won Rookie of the Year honors in 1986 while suiting up for Ginebra San Miguel. Before turning pro, Ampalayo saw action for ESQ Merchants in the PABL. [1]
Known for his pivot moves underneath the basket as well as three-point shooting, Dondon won three championships in eight seasons with Ginebra from 1986-1993. A series of injuries to his contributed to an early end to his career. A mid-season trade in 1993 saw Ampalayo's transfer to the Alaska Milkmen in exchange for Bobby Jose.
Ampalayo slightly improved on his scoring average as a Milkmen. Dondon played two more seasons with Alaska and retired at the end of the 1995 PBA season.
Personal life
Dondon is now living in the United States with his wife Anne Pasco Ampalayo, and sons Aldreen Pasco Ampalayo and Zachary Pasco Ampalayo.
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