Reynaldo "Rey" Cuenco (March 17, 1960 – August 15, 1996) was a Filipino former professional basketball player in the Philippine Basketball Association.
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| Born | March 17, 1960 | ||||||||||||||
| Died | August 15, 1996 (aged 36) | ||||||||||||||
| Nationality | Filipino | ||||||||||||||
| Listed height | 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) | ||||||||||||||
| Listed weight | 175 lb (79 kg) | ||||||||||||||
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| College | Republic Central Colleges Gregorio Araneta University Foundation | ||||||||||||||
| PBA draft | 1986: 1st round, 1st overall | ||||||||||||||
| Selected by the Alaska Milkmen | |||||||||||||||
| Playing career | 1986–1995 | ||||||||||||||
| Position | Power forward / center | ||||||||||||||
| Number | 15, 18 | ||||||||||||||
| Career history | |||||||||||||||
| 1986 | Alaska Milkmen | ||||||||||||||
| 1987–1989 | Shell Rimula X | ||||||||||||||
| 1989–1992 | Ginebra San Miguel | ||||||||||||||
| 1992–1993 | Shell Rimula X | ||||||||||||||
| 1994–1995 | Pepsi Mega | ||||||||||||||
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Medals
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Career highlights
editA native of Pampanga, Rey became part of the Masagana 99 team in the PABL. He was also a NCC player under coach Ron Jacobs, which participated in the PBA during the 1984 season.
Cuenco was one of the most feared power forwards of his generation. He was a big man who was big enough to post up people but at the same time was quick enough to elude the raised hands poised to block him. He also had a decent range and was an efficient rebounder.[1]
He was taken first overall by the Alaska Milkmen, then the newest team in the PBA, in 1986 rookie draft. After his stint with the Milkmen, he spent two seasons with Shell, and was traded to Añejo for the rights of Romeo Dela Rosa in 1989. Under the tutelage of playing-coach Robert Jaworski, he would enjoy superstar status and eventually become one of the best center/power forwards in the league.[2]
Playing for the National team
editCuenco was a member of the 1982 RP Youth Team that defeated China in the 1982 ABC Youth Championship gold medal match in Manila. He was also part of the all-pro squad that represented the Philippines in the 1990 Asian Games and won the silver medal.[3]
Death
editCuenco died of a liver ailment in 1996.[4]
References
edit- ^ http://sydrified.blogspot.com/2011/10/100-best-careers-in-pba-last-batch-91.html [user-generated source]
- ^ Joble, Rey (14 September 2010). "PBA Top Rookie Picks: The good, the bad and the outstanding". www.gmanetwork.com. GMANews.TV. Retrieved 14 September 2010.
- ^ Zarate, Noel (18 January 2013). "The most memorable Philippine national basketball teams". ph.sports.yahoo.com. Yahoo! Sports Philippines. Retrieved 18 January 2013.
- ^ Henson, Joaquin. "Big J's goosebumps". www.philstar.com. Philippine Star. Retrieved 4 December 2014.