Jolly Escobar
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | June 1, 1969 |
Listed height | 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) |
Listed weight | 200 lb (91 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school | San Beda (Manila) |
| College | UE |
| PBA draft | 1992: 1st round, 6th overall pick |
| Drafted by | Shell Rimula X |
Playing career | 1992–2002 |
| Position | Power forward / Center |
| Number | 32, 34 |
| Career history | |
Playing | |
| 1992–1998 | Formula Shell Zoom Masters |
| 1999 | Barangay Ginebra Kings |
| 2001–2002 | Purefoods TJ Hotdogs |
Coaching | |
| 2016–2018 | Rain or Shine Elasto Painters (assistant) |
| Career highlights | |
| As player: | |
Medals | |
Joselito "Jolly" Escobar (born June 1, 1969) is a Filipino former basketball player and coach who served as a game analyst on PBA on One Sports and PBA D-League coverages.
Career
Escobar played with the San Beda Red Lions in high school and UE Red Warriors in college. He also played in 1991 Manila SEA Games team. He was selected by the Formula Shell in the draft, played with them until 1998, where he was a teammate to superstar Benjie Paras. He played also for Ginebra and Purefoods.
He also served as an assistant coach in the Rain or Shine Elasto Painters.
References
- ↑ "'Ref, lutong luto 'to ah': Who made the allegation that was heard loud and clear in live broadcast?". Manila Bulletin.
- ↑ Olivares, Rick. "How Coach Ato Badolato helped many a basketball player". Philstar.com. Retrieved 2024-02-03.
- ↑ "1988-1990 University of the East Red Warriors!". www.facebook.com. Retrieved 2024-02-03.
- ↑ "Teammates, friends remember Chuatico's 'great leadership, kindness'". Spin.ph. Retrieved 2024-02-03.
- 1 2 "Andre Paras working out with Rain or Shine, but insists he's not ready to turn pro". Spin.ph. Retrieved 2024-02-03.
