However, the former two-time MVP did not play in the All Star Game, as PBA commissioner Sonny Barrios accepted his request to be with his six-year-old daughter who was scheduled for chemotherapy treatment on the same day.[2]. I Love to read n write about Things that I find Interesting, Philippines men's national basketball team, Philippines men's national under-17 basketball team, Parents Danilo Ildefonso and Sabrina Ildefonso, Philippines Men's National Under-19 basketball team. Despite two losses to Red Bull and Sta. In 2002, Ildefonso temporary left San Miguel to join the Philippine National Training Pool in the preparation for the 2002 Asian Games in Busan. Although Petron lost the series 4-3, the former two time MVP still played an important role for his team. In the final match against NU, Dave Ildefonso was a key contributor, along with SJ Belangel and Kai Sotto who was declared as the most valuable player of the game. Danny is a retired Filipino professional basketball player and currently serving as an assistant coach for the Alaska Aces of the PBA (Philippine Basketball Association) as well as the National University Bulldogs. The logic was simple. When Dave Ildefonso faced off against Ateneo back in September 22, 2018, Blue Eagles head coach Tab Baldwin wanted him to rethink his decision to go to National University. Published. He joined the Meralco Bolts after he was waived by San Miguel Beermen. Sean Dave ILDEFONSO (PHI)'s profile - FIBA U19 Basketball World Cup 2019 - FIBA.basketball. The tremendous potential seen in his combination of youth, footwork, leaping ability and work ethic as shown by him bulking up after only two seasons in the PBA were enough to convince San MIguel to trade their number two pick, Noy Castillo, and cash for the first overall pick Ildefonso. Ildefonso was also involved in some controversy after signing with the now-defunct Pangasinan Presidents of the MBA, having a live contract with AGFA and at the same time being selected in the draft. The son of PBA legend Danny Ildefonso had a rookie season to remember for the NU Bulldogs. With Danny Ildefonso no longer with National University (NU), it won’t be a surprise if his sons follow suit. That group includes SJ Belangel, RV Berjay, Jason Credo, and Shaun's younger brother, Dave Ildefonso. He led the Philippines national team to win a gold medal in the 1997 Southeast Asian Games. With his passion and dedication towards basketball, he is proving himself to be the best among the basketball players in the country. PHOTO: Jerome Ascano. Dave Ildefonso has left National University to return to his home in Katipunan — Ateneo. At season's end, he won the Rookie of the Year honors while averaging 11.6 PPG in 74 Games which led all Rookies in 1998. Ildefonso would play inconsistent games as well as missing several games due to injuries in the 2003 season and the early parts of the 2004–05 season. Sean Dave ILDEFONSO (PHI)'s profile - FIBA U18 Asian Championship 2018 - FIBA.basketball. Even as Ildefonso entered the draft, he also signed a contract to play for the Pangasinan Presidents of the newly formed Metropolitan Basketball Association. Danilo Ildefonso (born December 9, 1976 in Urdaneta, Pangasinan) is a retired Filipino professional basketball player. He played basketball for Ateneo High School and spent one year there before moving on to National University with his father. Reached by the Inquirer, Danny Ildefonso declined to comment on the developments, stressing that his 19-year-old son remains a student at NU. Photos by Josh Albelda . He also won the All-Star Game MVP honors for the victorious Veterans team. The 19-year-old formalized his decision over the weekend. Danny is well-known among Filipino basketball fans. Sources also said the many-time All-Star has no plan to move to another team and the only thing he wants at this time is to mend his relationship with his longtime team. Bio/Wiki. His effectiveness and contribution earned him the Comeback Player award last season. Sean Dave Ildefonso is currently a member of the Philippines Men's National Under-19 basketball team. Age: 18. He is currently playing for Ateneo High School Basketball team. The 19-year-old Ildefonso has represented the Philippines in several youth tournaments, including the 2019 FIBA U-19 Basketball World Cup wherein he averaged 16.6 points, 5.4 rebounds, and 3.7 assists per game for Batang Gilas. Being born on September 20, 1997, he is currently 22 years old. Shaun, is the elder brother of, Sean Dave Ildefonso. "I have made the decision to return to Ateneo to continue my basketball journey," said Ildefonso, who played for the Blue Eaglets in high school play. His favourite basketball players were his father Danny and Russell Westbrook. 88.2k followers. He also one of the few PBA players to have won all three major MVP awards in the league: regular season, finals, and all-star game MVP. Even though NU lost the game for a tiny margin, Dave stood out from his teammates by chipping in 29 points alongside three assists, nine rebounds, and four steals. Former National University superstar Dave Ildefonso is heading back to where his basketball career started, with the Ateneo Blue Eagles. In 2001, San Miguel defeated sister team Barangay Ginebra Kings, 4-2 to win the All-Filipino Cup. A Mythical Five member this season, Dave showed that he was just as good as any other high school player in the country. January 15, 2020. Being born on September 20, 1997, he is currently 22 years old. Dave always wanted to help filipino basketball community by sharing his sport experience. A post shared by Dave Ildefonso (@ildavefonso) on Jan 13, 2020 at 3:13am PST. His father was nicknamed Danny and was also called The Demolition Man sometimes. San Miguel had to buy out all his contractual obligations for him to suit up with the Beermen. Lucia in the Commissioner's Cup and Governor's Cup finals series, Ildefonso went on to sweep the Best Player of the Conference honors and won his second Most Valuable Player Award, joining Bogs Adornado and Alvin Patrimonio as the only players to win the said award on back-to-back seasons. Dave Ildefonso is the newest Blue Eagle (Sherwin Vardeleon/Sports.Inquirer.net) By Leobert Julian A. de la Peña. He was regarded as the second-best big man of his class behind Rommel Adducul, and was highly sought after by then-SMB coach Ron Jacobs after seeing the potential in his rail-thin frame. He played for the NU Bulldogs in the UAAP, teaming up with fellow Pangasinense and later-AGFA and San Miguel teammate Lordy Tugade, leading the Bulldogs to respectable finishes in the UAAP. Sean Dave Ildefonso was born to parents Danilo Ildefonso and Sabrina Ildefonso. He is currently an assistant coach for the Alaska Aces of the Philippine Basketball Association (PBA). DUBAI - Dave Ildefonso will be sitting out a year of basketball in college as he's all set to transfer to the Ateneo Blue Eagles from the National University Bulldogs. Ildefonso went on to join the team for the event but struggled throughout the Asiad, mainly due to his role of playing small forward, instead of his natural position of power forward. [5] When asked upon the two-time MVP's arrival, head coach Ryan Gregorio said: “I honestly believe that DI still has what it takes to compete at a high level in the PBA. 146 posts. Clinging to a 57-56 lead with under five minutes left, NU rookie Dave Ildefonso wound up sparking an 8-2 run that gave the Bulldogs a more comfortable 65-58 […] Dave Ildefonso of Ateneo fires a floater in Game 3 of the Season 80 UAAP juniors finals. First Name. After a successful amateur career, Danny Ildefonso applied for the PBA draft despite being underage. DUBAI - Dave Ildefonso had five points against Al-Ittihad. 1 draft pick and the youngest player ever drafted in the PBA was shown on Maalaala Mo Kaya on ABS-CBN in 2004. He was picked 1st overall in the 1998 PBA draft and the 2014 PBA Expansion Draft, becoming the only player in the PBA to be drafted first-overall two times and being drafted first-overall in the draft and the expansion draft. During the 2005 Fiesta Conference, the Beermen made it to the semifinals against Red Bull. [1] In late 2014, Ildefonso returned to Meralco. On January 11, 2012, in a game against the Talk 'N Text Tropang Texters, Ildefonso scored a season high 22 points after going 11 of 14 from the field, including a baseline spinner that gave them an 81-80 lead entering the final two minutes. Ildefonso was named Finals MVP. Basketball titlists, Dave Ildefonso has already made ripples in the collegiate basketball world well before he even stepped foot on the court. He is also one of few players in the PBA to win the MVP award in two or more b him, did not sign him because of contract problems, stating that Ildefonso is expecting too much salary on the team. In 2000, Ildefonso and Seigle would again lead San Miguel to two titles, retaining the Commissioner's and Governor's Cup championships. Dave started his career as a Filipino High School basketball player. Danny Ildefonso also has a position among the list of Most popular Celebrity. On August 23, 2015, he formally announced his retirement to give way for the last team he played, the Meralco Bolts, to rebuild their frontline.[7]. Versatile actor Victor Neri portrayed him. MANILA – With National University badly needing a basket against University of Santo Tomas on Sunday, they turned to one of the youngest members of their team. MANILA, Philippines — Dave Ildefonso, one of the finest young talents in Philippine basketball, is set for a homecoming at Ateneo de Manila University, following two … The Petron Blaze Boosters reached the PBA finals this conference after a bad record last conference. DAVE ILDEFONSO. However, his hardcourt brilliance was not enough to carry the Bulldogs to the Final Four. The Gomez de Liaño brothers of Juan and Javi and the Ildefonso brothers of Dave and Shaun showcase their wares. [4], After being a free agent for the first time in his career and missing the early games of the 2013-2014 season, Ildefonso was signed by the Meralco Bolts to a one-conference contract. In his final season, he played an important role by mentoring Petron's 2012 top draft pick June Mar Fajardo, to improve the latter's performances and rebounding. After a successful amateur career, Danny Ildefonso applied for the PBA draft despite being underage. Ildefonso returned to the Beermen in the All-Filipino Cup but the Beermen placed only third in the said tournament. The men's national under-17 basketball team of the Philippines represents the country in junior men's under-16 and under-17 FIBA tournaments and is governed by the Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas.The team is currently being handled by Michael Oliver. Ildefonso led the Philippines to a gold-medal in 1997 Southeast Asian Games alongside Rommel Adducul and Ralph Rivera. 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The son of PBA legend Danny Ildefonso, Dave took the UAAP by storm with a dominant rookie season, averaging 14 points, 5.3 rebounds, and 3 assists per game. In the championship series, Ildefonso again played another impressive performance for San Miguel, leading them to their first title since 2001 and defeating the Phone Pals, 4-1. He is the son of basketball legend and one of the 40 Greatest Players in PBA History Danny Ildefonso. He also planned to play for the Pangasinan Presidents of the newly formed Metropolitan Basketball Association. Apart from basketball Shaun also plays American football, but declares that he would have been a dancer if he wasn’t playing basketball. He was a member of the Ateneo High School Basketball team and helped his team to win the UAAP Juniors Division Championship UAAP Season 80 (2017-2018). When the 38th season ended, for the first time since he was acquired by San Miguel Corp.'s flagship franchise from Shell in a draft-day trade in 1998, Danny Ildefonso's name was conspicuously missing from the team's official roster. At the end of the 2013-2014 season, Ildefonso became an "unprotected" player and Meralco decided to release him to the 2014 Expansion Draft. MANILA, Philippines – Talent really runs in the family. Despite figuring in a 46-72 beatdown during that game, the then-18 year old said that he had no regrets. Shaun, is the elder brother of, Sean Dave Ildefonso. He was also affectionately called 'Lakay.' Ildefonso, of course, returns to his old stomping grounds, so to speak. Ildefonso was eventually drafted by debuting expansion team Blackwater Elite as first pick overall, making him the only player in the PBA to be drafted first-overall two times and being drafted first-overall in the draft and the expansion draft. Log in or sign up for Facebook to connect with friends, family and people you know. He hit a game winning shot in Game 1 against Talk 'N Text Tropang Texters in a come from behind winning score of 89-88. The San Miguel Corporation franchise wanted the promising youngster in their ranks to be the future cornerstone of the team and this forced them to buy out his MBA contract. Ildefonso defended himself stating that his wage with the team is very low. Ildefonso was fined 5,000 pesos by the league after two technical fouls during Game 3 of the 2006-07 Philippine Cup semis. Jun 13, 2019. During the series, Ildefonso made a game-winning layup in game 2 against Asi Taulava and in Game 5, a running jumper that put San Miguel in the lead for good to clinch the series. Ildefonso was a focal point of NU's offense as he averaged 17.1 points and 5.9 rebounds in Season 82. The two-time MVP made his PBA return on October 28, 2014, in an 83–75 win against Blackwater, the team that released him a few weeks earlier. High School team: Ateneo HS Blue Eaglets (graduating) Height: 6’2” Position: Forward Age: 17 years old Year Level: Senior. Bothered by injuries, Ildefonso missed much of the 2008–09 season. The Nationals ended up in fourth place after losing a heartbreaking semis matchup against South Korea. Ildefonso played one of his best games of the tournament, and hit numerous clutch shots in the tournament, including a series-clinching game-winning fade away over the outstretched arms of Red Bull import Earl Barron to lead San Miguel to the finals against the Talk 'N Text Phone Pals. Sean Dave Ildefonso, son of the PBA legend Danny, is a Philippines basketball player who has successfully found his special spot in the field of basketball. COMING from a big and intact family, Ildefonso siblings Shaun, Dave, and Pia have a lot of stories to tell. Ildefonso won the two of the five straight Best Player of the Conference honors and defeated Seigle to win the Most Valuable Player Awards. After a first technical foul after a verbal exchange with Mick Pennisi, he was ejected in the fourth quarter during a face-to-face verbal exchange with Enrico Villanueva. San Miguel Beermen/Petron Blaze Boosters (1998–2013), Blackwater Elite and return to Meralco Bolts (2014–2015), San Miguel Beermen / Petron Blaze Boosters, "Two-time MVPs Willie Miller, Danny Ildefonso still left unsigned for upcoming PBA season", "Petron grabs 3-1 cushion; Ildefonso shines for Boosters", "Where is Danny I? He has been seen on Instagram working out with his girlfriend, Mika Watanabe. He is a household name that resonates well with PBA diehards most notably to the fans of the clubs he played for where he built his legacy. 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