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Richard del Rosario (born August 25, 1970) is a Filipino former basketball player who is serving now 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.

Richard del Rosario

Barangay Ginebra San Miguel
Position	Assistant coach
League	PBA
Personal information
Born	(1970-08-25) August 25, 1970 (age 52) Philippines
Nationality	Filipino
Listed height	6 ft 5 in (1.96 m)
Listed weight	215 lb (98 kg)
Career information
College	De La Salle University
PBA draft	1996 Round: 2 / Pick: 9th overall
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 Blazers (assistant)
2008–2010	Rain or Shine Elasto Painters (assistant)
2009–2013	Benilde Blazers
2010–2015	Star Hotshots (assistant)
2015–present	Barangay Ginebra (assistant)
Career highlights and awards
As player PBA champion (2001 Governors') 2× UAAP champion (1989, 1990) As assistant coach 11x PBA champion (2012 Commissioner's, 2013 Governors', 2013–14 Philippine, 2014 Commissioner's, 2014 Governors', 2016 Governors', 2017 Governors', 2018 Commissioner's, 2019 Governors', 2020 Philippine, 2021 Governors') Grand Slam champion (2013–14)
Medals Men's Basketball Assistant coach for  Philippines Southeast Asian Games 2019 Manila team

Playing career

Early career

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 Villaplana and future PBA Coach of the Year Perry Ronquillo.[2]

Professional career

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

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, Star Hotshots and Barangay Ginebra San Miguel.[4]

Coaching record

Collegiate record

Season	Team	Eliminations				Playoffs
		W	L	PCT	Finish	PG	W	L	PCT	Results
2009	CSB	6	12	.333	8th	Did not qualify
2010	CSB	5	11	.313	7th	Did not qualify
2011	CSB	6	12	.333	8th	Did not qualify
2012	CSB	5	13	.278	9th	Did not qualify
Totals		22	48	.314		0	0	0	.000	0 championships

Commentary career

Del Rosario has worked for the ABC, Solar Sports, and One Sports coverages of the PBA.[4]

References

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