Pocholo Villanueva

Pocholo Villanueva

Jersey No.	9
Position	Shooting Guard
Personal Info
Country	Philippines
Born	August 22, 1981 (1981-08-22) (age 30) Manila City, Metro Manila, Philippines
Height	6 ft. 3 in.
Weight	190 lbs.
College	De La Salle University
Career Highlights
Draft	13th overall, 2008 by Air21 Express
Pro Career	2008 – present
Also played for	Burger King Whoppers (2008-2009)

Pocholo Iñigo Villanueva or better known as Cholo Villanueva (Born on August 22, 1981 Manila City, Metro Manila, Philippines) is a former Filipino Professional basketball player of the Philippine Basketball Association. He last played for the Burger King Whoppers. He was drafted thirteenth overall by the Air21 Express in the 2008 PBA Draft. From 2001-2007, he played for the De La Salle Green Archers in the UAAP where he won a championship in 2007 and was named co-Finals MVP with JV Casio.

Barangay Ginebra traded Paul Artadi, Rafi Reavis, and the rights to 2009 8th pick overall Chris Timberlake for Enrico Villanueva, Rich Alvarez, Celino Cruz, and Paolo Bugia of Purefoods. Burger King acted as the conduit team, trading Cholo Villanueva to Ginebra and acquiring the rights to 2009 Rookie draft eighteenth pick Orlando Daroya and future picks. However, he was waived by the Gin Kings.^[1]

References

1. ^ "Burger King re-signs swingman David, gives 3 others new contracts". GMA News and Public Affairs. August 20, 2009. http://www.gmanews.tv/story/170320/Ateneo-FEU-finals-loom-as-Tamaraws-shadow-Eagles-on-top. Retrieved June 14, 2010. 

External links

• Player profile at asiabasket.com

Preceded by Jojo Duncil

UAAP Men's Basketball Finals Most Valuable Player Season 70 (2007) (with JV Casio)

Succeeded by Nonoy Baclao

Persondata
Name	Villanueva, Pocholo
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Date of birth	August 22, 1981
Place of birth	Manila City, Metro Manila, Philippines
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