| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | October 8, 1969 Lawaan, Eastern Samar, Philippines |
| Nationality | Filipino |
| Listed height | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) |
| Listed weight | 200 lb (91 kg) |
| Career information | |
| College | University of Cebu |
| PBA draft | 1993: 2nd round, 14th overall pick |
| Selected by the Coney Island Ice Cream Stars | |
| Playing career | 1993–2004 |
| Position | Power forward / center |
| Coaching career | 2008–2023 |
| Career history | |
| As player: | |
| 1993–1994 | Coney Island/Purefoods |
| 1994–2001 | San Miguel Beermen |
| 2002–2004 | Coca-Cola Tigers |
| As coach: | |
| 2008–2011 | San Miguel/Petron (assistant) |
| 2011–2023 | Barangay Ginebra (assistant) |
| Career highlights and awards | |
As player
As assistant coach | |
Freddie Abuda (born October 8, 1969) is a Filipino former basketball player and assistant coach. He was drafted by Purefoods, then known Coney Island Ice Cream, in the 2nd round as the 14th overall pick. Abuda played eleven seasons in the PBA, most of them with the San Miguel Beermen.
Abuda gained the moniker The Scavenger as a large proportion of his points were the result of his scoring on a follow-up after rebounding a teammate's missed shot while playing in the Philippine Basketball Associations (PBA). He began his career as a reserve player for Purefoods and was later traded to San Miguel Beer where he developed into an important role player. His tough defensive and solid rebounding skills contributed to San Miguel Beer gaining multiple championships. He is currently serving as an assistant coach to the San Beda Red Lions of the NCAA Philippines and Barangay Ginebra San Miguel of the PBA.[1]
His son, Franz, was drafted 45th overall by the Barangay Ginebra San Miguel during the PBA Season 48 draft.
References
- ↑ Badua, Snow (January 7, 2015). "Ginebra retains Olsen Racela as assistant coach, but Cariaso destination still unclear". Spin.ph. Retrieved April 22, 2022.
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