PBL holds second draft today

MANILA, Philippines - Ex-pros and late rookie applicants have until 1 p.m. today to register for the second draft of the PBL PG Flex UK Derm Open Conference.

The draft, according, to PBL executive director Butch Maniego starts at 2 p.m. at The Old Spaghetti House, ground floor of Forum Robinson’s along EDSA corner Pioneer St.

“We will give them time to file their application,” said Maniego.

Excel Roof, Agri Nurture, Inc. and Fern C are three of the four new teams expected to see action in the PBL season-opening tournament slated Feb. 13.

The three will join holdovers Pharex and Cobra Energy Drink.

Harbour Centre, which owns a record seventh straight championship, took a leave of absence due to a prior commitment in the ASEAN Basketball League (ABL).

In addition, Pascual Laboratories will be promoting Ascof Lagundi as its primary team while Asia Brewery is likewise reviving the storied Tanduay brand as their second unit, the same club which dominated the league in the late 90’s.

Tanduay-Stag of Asia Brewery won seven titles, including five straight, during their reign.

Another team, formed with the core of the Adamson Falcons UAAP team, is also negotiating to join the league.