Gherome Ejercito
Gherome Eric Angeles Ejercito (Tagalog pronunciation: [ɛhɛɹˈsɪtɔ]; born March 19, 1977) is a Filipino former professional basketball player.[1] He last played for the Rain or Shine Elasto Painters in the Philippine Basketball Association.[2] He also first played from the Pampanga Dragons in the Metropolitan Basketball Association, then won the championship team in 1998 and later played for the San Juan Knights in 1999.
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | March 19, 1977 |
| Nationality | Filipino |
| Listed height | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) |
| Listed weight | 185 lb (84 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school |
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| College | Adamson University |
| PBA draft | 2000 / Undrafted |
| Playing career | 2000–2009 |
| Position | Point guard / Shooting guard |
| Number | 14, 9 |
| Career history | |
| 1998 | Pampanga Dragons |
| 1999 | San Juan Knights |
| 2000–2001 | Talk 'N Text Phone Pals |
| 2002–2005 | FedEx Express |
| 2005 | Red Bull Barako |
| 2008–2009 | Rain or Shine Elasto Painters |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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He played for the rookie team Bureau of Customs Transformers in the UNTV Cup Season 5.[3] He was hailed Best Player of the Game twice, with one of them because of his half-court buzzer beater game-winning shot against the House of Representatives Solons.[4] His team reached the semifinals, ending up in fourth place and donating P500,000 to their beneficiary Caritas Manila, Inc.[5]
References
- "Juniors". ncaa.org.ph. Retrieved 29 October 2010.
- "PBA Fiesta Cup". Retrieved 13 November 2010.
- "Gherome Ejercito, shooting guard of BOC Transformers". UNTVweb.com. 18 January 2017. Retrieved 14 December 2018.
- "UNTV Cup 5: HOR Solons vs. BOC Transformers 10.9.16 [FULL GAME]". Youtube. 10 October 2016. Retrieved 14 December 2018.
- "UNTV Cup: Responders rebound, force deciding Game 3". Manila Standard Sports. 15 March 2017. Retrieved 14 December 2018.