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Belo goes to Blackwater, Jalalon to Star in 2016 PBA Gilas Draft

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Belo goes to Blackwater, Jalalon to Star in 2016 PBA Gilas Draft
Other picks include Kevin Ferrer going to Barangay Ginebra and Arnold Van Opstal joining the San Miguel Beermen

MANILA, Philippines – Mac Belo, a former UAAP Finals MVP out of Far Eastern University, was formally selected by third year expansion team Blackwater Elite while top guard Jio Jalalon went to the Star Hotshots in the 2016 PBA Gilas draft on Sunday, October 30, at Robinsons Place Manila.

Former University of Santo Tomas standout Kevin Ferrer was picked by newly-minted champion Barangay Ginebra, as league commissioner Chito Narvasa announced the results of the special draft, held only for the pool of national team cadets right before the regular rookie draft. 

Teams had already made their selections on Thursday, October 27, during a lengthy PBA Board meeting. Selections were made via a pre-determined draft order that was not disclosed, with the announcement on Sunday done in alphabetical order.

Other picks included Bryan Cruz going to the Alaska Aces, Von Pessumal to Globalport, Russel Escoto to Mahindra, Ed Daquioag to Meralco, Fonzo Gotladera to NLEX, Matthew Wright to Phoenix, Mike Tolomia to Rain or Shine, Arnold Van Opstal to San Miguel, and Roger Pogoy to TNT. – Rappler.com

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