Noli Locsin
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | October 19, 1971 |
| Nationality | Filipino |
| Listed height | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) |
| Listed weight | 215 lb (98 kg) |
| Career information | |
| College | De La Salle University |
| PBA draft | 1994 Round: 1 / Pick: 1st overall |
| Selected by the Tondeña 65 Rhum Masters | |
| Playing career | 1994–2005 |
| Position | Power forward / Small forward |
| Number | 6 |
| Career history | |
| 1994–1999 | Tondeña 65 Rhum Masters / Ginebra San Miguel / Gordon's Gin Boars / Barangay Ginebra Kings |
| 1999–2000 | Pop Cola 800s / Pop Cola Panthers |
| 2001 | Tanduay Rhum Masters |
| 2002 | Red Bull Thunder |
| 2003 | Talk 'N Text Phone Pals |
| 2004–2005 | Sta. Lucia Realtors |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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Manuel Luis Locsin (born October 19, 1971 in the Philippines), better known as Noli Locsin, is a Filipino retired professional basketball player.[1][2] He spent most of his career for the Ginebra franchise in the Philippine Basketball Association. Known as The Tank, he was a former star player with the De La Salle Green Archers during his UAAP years.
In 1994, in an effort to change their dismal fortunes, the Ginebra franchise was renamed as Tondeña Rhum 65. The team selected Locsin with their first pick, the burly forward from DLSU topping a draft which included Rey Evangelista and eventual Rookie of the Year winner Boybits Victoria. Hoped by many fans to save the team, his rookie season averages of 18.5 points, 8.8 rebounds, 2.9 assists in 34.9 minutes[3] was not enough as Tondeña's struggles continued, winning just 12 of the 32 games that year. Locsin's arrival served as a precursor for the acquisitions of Marlou Aquino and Wilmer Ong (via draft), Benny Cheng and Vince Hizon (via trade), and Bal David (via free agency) to form a formidable Ginebra ragtag/glamour group of the 90s.
Playing for then player-coach Robert Jaworski's never-say-never system, he flourished playing power forward while being undersized at only 6-3 without being able to develop outside shooting. A consistent low post threat, Locsin closed the size gap with his strength and skill although he began to fade out as soon as he parted ways with Jaworski.[4] Before the arrival of Fil-Ams in the PBA, Locsin was considered as one of the top bruisers of his time in a time when it was rare for a Filipino player with his bulk to move as quick and leap as he did. Locsin was then traded to Pop Cola for Vergel Meneses where he drifted to other PBA teams.
References
- ↑ Virgil Lopez (August 31, 2010). "Bacolod cager impresses mentors". Sun.Star Cebu. Retrieved February 10, 2011.
- ↑ Navarro, June (January 17, 2002). "Fedex releases Locsin, Hawkins". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved February 10, 2011.
- ↑ Syd Salazar (October 24, 2011). "20 Best Rookie Seasons in the PBA (played in 2003 - present)". Sydrified.org. Retrieved August 2, 2015.
- ↑ Christian Angelo Jacinto (March 21, 2011). "The Preserved Identity: The story of a team of the masses, the story of the Barangay Ginebra Kings". Hoo.ph. Retrieved August 2, 2015.
External links
- Player Profile at PBA-Online!